Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia set to join the BRICS

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Category : International Published on: August 25 2023

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In a significant geopolitical development, the BRICS alliance, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has announced the inclusion of six new member countries.
This expansion marks a notable shift in the alliance’s composition and has the potential to reshape the dynamics of global cooperation.
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, the host nation of the recent BRICS summit, made a historic announcement on August 24th, revealing the names of the new entrants to the alliance.
The expanded BRICS now welcomes Argentina, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and Egypt into its fold.

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Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Egypt and Ethiopia set to join the BRICS