13 Countries Submit Applications To Join BRICS Alliance
The BRICS alliance could soon expand to 13 new countries, as multiple nations have formally sent their applications to join the bloc. Discussions are currently underway to accept or reject the applications based on their economic performance. If accepted, BRICS could become BRICS+ by the end of 2023, adding more financial strength to the alliance. Countries from Africa, Latin America, and Asia have formally sent their applications, confirmed South African BRICS ambassador, Anil Sooklal. Also Read: After BRICS , 10 ASEAN Countries Ditch The U.S. Dollar In an interview with TV BRICS , Sooklal said that the response to joining the BRICS alliance from other countries remains positive. “So far, a number of 13 countries from Africa, Latin America, and Asia have applied or formally approached the BRICS leaders to become members of our association,” he said. The formal application sent by the 13 countries is a confidence booster to the BRICS alliance. Their idea of sidelining ...