Palestine Formally Applies for BRICS Membership
A total of 44 countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS alliance, as South African Ambassador Anil Sooklal confirmed to Reuters. Out of the 44 countries, only 22 had sent their formal applications requesting to join the bloc. The other 22 nations had informally expressed interest in being a part of the alliance. However, South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor confirmed in a press conference on Wednesday that Palestine has formally applied for BRICS membership. Also Read: BRICS: Iran Could Join Alliance After August Summit Palestine ’s application makes the BRICS alliance receive membership requests from 23 countries weeks before the summit. Many more countries are expected to formally apply on the heels of the upcoming summit in South Africa. BRICS: Palestine Formally Applies To Join the Alliance Source: news.bitcoin.com BRICS has been an ally of Palestine , and the bloc issued special resolutions in favor of the country last month. The BRIC...