Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging countries
2 years, 5 months ago

Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging countries

The Hindu  

Iran has submitted an application to become a member in the group of emerging economies known as the BRICS, an Iranian official said on Monday. Iran's membership in the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, "would result in added values for both sides," Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said separately that Argentina had also applied to join the group. "While the White House was thinking about what else to turn off in the world, ban or spoil, Argentina and Iran applied to join the BRICS," Ms. Zakharova wrote on the Telegram messaging app. On Monday, the United States and other Western nations pledged unwavering support for Ukraine after 28 civilians were killed in several Russian attacks, including a missile strike on a crowded shopping centre.

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China, Iran Reiterate Strategic Importance of Relations in the Middle East
2 months ago

China, Iran Reiterate Strategic Importance of Relations in the Middle East

China Daily  

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. Xi expressed concerns about the current situation in the Middle East and called on the international community to work together to ease tensions in the region. He also emphasized the strategic significance of China-Iran relations and congratulated Iran for …

India's BRICS Membership: A Strategic Gambit for a Multipolar World
2 months ago

India's BRICS Membership: A Strategic Gambit for a Multipolar World

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia underscores the importance of the grouping for India. With India's growing economic and strategic influence, the BRICS expansion presents an opportunity to strengthen its global standing. India's participation would allow it to leverage the grouping's platform to promote a multipolar world, counterbalance the Western-led global order, and enhance …

Iran's Strategic Gambit in Brics: How to Break Free from Sanctions and Shape Global Dynamics
2 months ago

Iran's Strategic Gambit in Brics: How to Break Free from Sanctions and Shape Global Dynamics

Firstpost  

Iran's inclusion in Brics highlights its efforts to break free from international isolation. By aligning with these non-Western countries, Iran aims to reduce the impact of US sanctions and boost its influence globally. The group's shift towards a more multipolar world, where US influence faces more challenges, adds complexity to Iran's participation, but it also presents opportunities for cooperation and …

Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official says

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — NATO member Turkey has applied for membership in the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a senior Kremlin official said Wednesday, as Russia and China seek to counter the West’s global influence. Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin’s foreign affairs aide, told reporters that Turkey has submitted an application “for full membership” in the bloc that Russia this year chairs, …

BRICS: 5 countries officially join Group of Emerging Nations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BRICS: 5 countries officially join Group of Emerging Nations

Live Mint  

South Africa’s foreign minister said Saudi Arabia and four other countries have accepted the invitation to join the BRICS club of nations that was extended during a summit last year. Minister Naledi Pandor said that Russia, who takes over as chair of the bloc this year from South Africa, has received written interest from 34 countries who want to join. …

BRICS Doubles in Size with Admission of 5 New Members; Putin Hints at Further Expansion
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BRICS Doubles in Size with Admission of 5 New Members; Putin Hints at Further Expansion

News 18  

The BRICS bloc of top emerging economies, including India, Russia and China, has announced induction of five full members into it in an attempt to expand its strategic heft against the backdrop of Western dominance in world affairs. As Moscow assumed the presidency of BRICS, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said the grouping has become a 10-nation body now …

BRICS Expansion: Five including Iran, Saudi Arabia & UAE join bloc
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BRICS Expansion: Five including Iran, Saudi Arabia & UAE join bloc

Firstpost  

In a move to enhance its strategic influence in response to the prevailing dominance of the West in global affairs, the BRICS bloc of top emerging economies, including India, Russia and China has announced the induction of five full members. As Russia took on the BRICS presidency, President Vladimir Putin declared on Monday that the group has now expanded to …

Newly-elected Argentina President Milei cancels plan to join BRICS
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Newly-elected Argentina President Milei cancels plan to join BRICS

Firstpost  

Milei said in his letter that his approach to foreign affairs “differs in many aspects from that of the previous government. In this sense, some decisions made by the previous administration will be reviewed.” The newly elected far-right President of Argentina, Javier Milei decided not to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, saying that the timing for Argentina’s membership …

‘Not Appropriate Timing’: Argentina’s New Elected Prez Milei Rejects BRICS Membership
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Not Appropriate Timing’: Argentina’s New Elected Prez Milei Rejects BRICS Membership

News 18  

Argentine President Javier Milei has sent letters to BRICS leaders to formalize his decision to reject an invitation to join the grouping of major emerging economies, the presidency said Friday. The letters signed by Milei and published by several media houses said Argentina’s membership was “not considered appropriate at this time.” The libertarian outsider Milei took office this month after …

Argentina announces that it will not join BRICS bloc
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina announces that it will not join BRICS bloc

Al Jazeera  

The move is the latest shift in economic and foreign policy by newly elected hard-right President Javier Milei. Argentina has announced that it will not join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, fulfilling a campaign promise by newly elected far-right President Javier Milei who has pledged to pursue closer ties with the West. In this sense, some decisions made by …

Argentina won't join BRICS as scheduled, says member of Milei's transition team
1 year ago

Argentina won't join BRICS as scheduled, says member of Milei's transition team

The Hindu  

Argentina will not be joining the BRICS bloc of developing economies next year as scheduled, a senior official in President-elect Javier Milei’s team said on November 30. “We will not join the BRICS,” Diana Mondino, who Mr. Milei picked as Foreign Minister once he is sworn into office on December 10, wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Mr. Milei, a libertarian, …

Pakistan Applies for BRICS Membership; Seeks Russia's Support
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan Applies for BRICS Membership; Seeks Russia's Support

News 18  

Pakistan has applied for membership in the BRICS grouping and sought Russia’s support, the country’s envoy to Moscow Muhammad Khalid Jamali has said. Pakistan has filed an application to join the BRICS group of nations in 2024 and is counting on Russia’s assistance during the membership process, Russia’s official TASS news agency quoted Jamali as saying on Wednesday. Jamali said …

Islamabad applies to join BRICS in 2024, says Pakistan's envoy to Russia
1 year, 1 month ago

Islamabad applies to join BRICS in 2024, says Pakistan's envoy to Russia

Firstpost  

The league of developed and developing nations originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and was formed in 2010. At its last summit in South Africa in October the BRICS group decided to invite six more countries to join their alliance. Pakistan has applied to join the BRICS group of nations in 2024, with the expectation of …

UAE president says he appreciates inclusion of his country in BRICS
1 year, 4 months ago

UAE president says he appreciates inclusion of his country in BRICS

Live Mint  

BRICS 2023 summit: UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 24 August said his country looks forward to working with BRICS for the benefit of all. PM Modi also said that India welcomes Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE into the BRICS family. In that spirit, India welcomes Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE into …

BRICS invite is ‘great opportunity’ for Argentina, outgoing president says
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS invite is ‘great opportunity’ for Argentina, outgoing president says

Al Jazeera  

Alberto Fernandez’s push to join bloc of emerging economies prompts pushback from candidates vying to succeed him. An invitation to join the BRICS group of emerging economies opens up a “new scenario” for Argentina, outgoing President Alberto Fernandez has said, as the South American nation struggles with an economic crisis and soaring inflation. Fernandez said in a speech on Thursday …

‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc
1 year, 4 months ago

‘A wall of BRICS’: The significance of adding six new members to the bloc

Al Jazeera  

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been invited to join the grouping of top emerging economies in January 2024. With the inclusion of Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE and Egypt, “you could argue it’s very Middle East centric”, according to Sanusha Naidu, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Global Dialogue, a South African think tank …

Saudi Arabia, Iran among six nations invited to join BRICS
1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia, Iran among six nations invited to join BRICS

Al Jazeera  

Talks of expansion have dominated the three-day annual summit of major emerging economies in Johannesburg. Johannesburg, South Africa – Saudi Arabia and Iran are among six countries invited to join BRICS as new members next year, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced on the final day of a summit of the group that considers itself a counterweight to Western …

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt among 6 nations set to join BRICS economic bloc
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt among 6 nations set to join BRICS economic bloc

LA Times  

Iran, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are among six countries set to join Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in the BRICS economic group next year, the bloc announced Thursday, a move that will likely throw more scrutiny on Beijing’s political influence in the Persian Gulf. “Felicitations to the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution and great nation of Iran.” South …

BRICS no rival for G7 and G20, Brazil’s Lula says as bloc meets in Johannesburg
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS no rival for G7 and G20, Brazil’s Lula says as bloc meets in Johannesburg

Firstpost  

Increasing global tensions provoked by the Ukraine war and Beijing’s growing rivalry with the United States have pushed China and Russia – whose President Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting virtually – to seek to strengthen the BRICS bloc Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that the BRICS bloc of nations aims to organise the developing …

BRICS expansion could be a bad idea. Here’s why
1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS expansion could be a bad idea. Here’s why

Al Jazeera  

As leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet for their annual BRICS summit starting on Tuesday, there is little doubt that the grouping has taken on new importance amid intensifying great power competition. But while South Africa, Brazil and India have better relations with the West, they too see lesser reliance on the dollar as being a …

What is the future of the BRICS?
1 year, 4 months ago

What is the future of the BRICS?

Live Mint  

ON AUGUST 22ND the 15th annual summit of the BRICS —a group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—takes place in Johannesburg. But Mr Ramaphosa’s dilemma is part of a wider struggle between BRICS members over how to make the group geopolitically relevant. An adviser to Iran’s president calls membership of the BRICS “the next step" in his country’s …

PM Modi speaks with Iranian President Raisi, discusses expansion of BRICS
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi speaks with Iranian President Raisi, discusses expansion of BRICS

Live Mint  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi of Iran today. The two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation including to realize the full potential of Chabahar Port as a connectivity hub,” reads a press release by the MEA,” reads a press release from the MEA. “The two leaders also discussed cooperation at multilateral …

Ethiopia applies to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies
1 year, 5 months ago

Ethiopia applies to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies

Al Jazeera  

BRICS countries account for more than 40 percent of the world’s population and about 26 percent of the global economy. Ethiopia, one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, has asked to join the BRICS bloc of emerging markets, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. “We expect BRICS will give us a positive response to the request we have made,” foreign ministry spokesperson …

BRICS meet 2023: Expansion of five-nation grouping still work in progress, says Jaishankar
1 year, 6 months ago

BRICS meet 2023: Expansion of five-nation grouping still work in progress, says Jaishankar

India TV News  

BRICS meet 2023: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the expansion of the BRICS bloc is still a work in progress and members of the five-nation grouping are approaching the idea with a positive intent and an open mind. And the third part is how we look at possible BRICS expansion - what will be the appropriate format for …

Could BRICS rescue Argentina’s economy?
1 year, 7 months ago

Could BRICS rescue Argentina’s economy?

Al Jazeera  

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Patricia Bullrich is working the crowd. “When you’re in the opposition, you’re free to say whatever you want,” Vicky Murillo, director of the Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University in New York City, told Al Jazeera. “BRICS has the capacity to redefine Argentina’s relationship with debt,” Julio Gambina, an economist and professor at the …

Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging countries
2 years, 5 months ago

Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging countries

Al Jazeera  

Iranian official says membership ‘would result in added values for both sides’. Iran has submitted an application to become a member of the group of emerging economies known as the BRICS, an Iranian official said on Monday. Iran’s membership in the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, “would result in added values for both sides,” …

BRICS Foreign Ministers to Meet Via Video Conference on September 4
4 years, 3 months ago

BRICS Foreign Ministers to Meet Via Video Conference on September 4

News 18  

Foreign ministers of the BRICS bloc, including from India, will hold a virtual meeting on September 4 during which they will focus on topical international issues and discuss cooperation between the five countries, the Russian foreign ministry announced on Thursday. The grouping brings together five major emerging economies comprising 42 per cent of the world’s population, having 23 per cent …

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