Sri Lanka’s bid to join BRICS as a full member was deferred as the group decided to cap its membership at nine for now, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath.
However, he noted that Sri Lanka’s request for ‘Partner’ membership in BRICS will be reviewed. Additionally, Sri Lanka plans to join the BRICS-led New Development Bank to access financial support, with Cabinet approval expected soon.
The current BRICS members are Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE. Brazil will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2024.
Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane represented Sri Lanka at the BRICS Plus Outreach Dialogue in Kazan, Russia, on Thursday, following the 16th BRICS Summit chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit concluded with the Kazan Declaration and highlighted the Global South’s keen interest in joining BRICS partnership initiatives.
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