JOHANNESBURG – Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the accession of Egypt and a number of countries to BRICS economic bloc as of January 2024.
In a word via video conference during BRICS summit, Putin called for ensuring constructive and effective cooperation with the new members of the BRICS bloc.
BRICS leaders have reached consensus on the expansion guidelines of admission to BRICS.
The following countries will be full members of BRICS with effect from 1 January 2024: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
