Colombia interested in joining BRICS as soon as possible

Colombia is interested in joining BRICS as a full member as soon as possible, and the Brazilian Government will promote its candidacy, RIA Novosti reports

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“President Petro expressed Colombia's interest in joining BRICS as a full member as soon as possible, and President Lula welcomed this initiative and promised to promote Colombia's candidacy,” a joint statement following the meeting of the leaders of Brazil and Colombia, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Gustavo Petro, in Bogotá, reads.

On January 1st, 2024, Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia joined Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa as new full members of BRICS.