In this week’s round-up: Mexico denies joining BRICS; Nigeria to apply to join BRICS; BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry opens UAE base; Ukrainians held rally in Lisbon during conference on BRICS expansion; South Africa to play a role in BRICS expansion.
Mexico has no plans to join BRICS, but is closely monitoring it
Mexico’s foreign ministry said the country does not intend to join BRICS, but is closely monitoring the association’s development. Thus, the department reacted to the information that appeared in the media that Mexico could join the global alliance in 2024.
BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry opens UAE base
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a non-profit entity, has launched its office in the UAE. This comes after the BRICS grouping was expanded to include the UAE, Saudi Arabia and others from January 1, 2024.
Ukrainians held rally in Lisbon during conference on BRICS expansion
On February 27, Ukrainian activists in Lisbon held a protest in front of the Institute of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Lisbon, where the conference was taking place: “BRICS expansion: a new factor of change in world geopolitics?”
Nigeria to apply for BRICS membership
In an interview with the Russian news publication, Sputnik Africa, Yusuf Tuggar noted that Nigeria is planning to apply to join the BRICS group of nations once the required internal processes are completed.
South Africa again to play a role in BRICS expansion
South Africa will play a key role in the further expansion of the BRICS bloc this year, with a further 34 countries submitting an expression of interest in joining the bloc of major emerging economies.
