Mali has signalled its intention to join the BRICS group in the near future, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop. In a recent interview with the Russian news agency Novosti, Diop mentioned his country’s increasing interest in the economic alliance. “Yes, Mali is interested in joining BRICS. While we haven’t officially submitted an application yet, we are engaged in discussions with our Russian partners and other BRICS members,” Diop said.
