New Delhi Written By: Sidhant Sibal
Updated: Aug 25, 2023, 12:08 AM IST
Ambassadors from these nations spoke to WION to extend their heartfelt gratitude to India for its instrumental support. Photograph:(WION)
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The historic announcement was made during the 15th BRICS Summit hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg on Thursday and will see these countries becoming full member of the grouping from January 1, 2024
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The announcement of expansion of the BRICS grouping to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been met with a chorus of enthusiasm from ambassadors representing many of these nations in India.
The historic announcement was made during the 15th BRICS Summit hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg on Thursday and will see these countries becoming full member of the grouping from January 1, 2024.
Ambassadors from these nations spoke to WION to extend their heartfelt gratitude to India for its instrumental support.
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Egypt’s Ambassador Wael Mohamed Awad Hamed said, “We appreciate the confidence of India and all BRICS member states with whom we share robust relations for their clear message of support to Egypt’s membership in the gathering.”
He eloquently highlighted the significance of the decision to expand BRICS, saying that “the decision to expand BRICS to reflect a wider and more diverse base is a clear expression that the world needs to hear the voice of the global South.”
Speaking further, ambassador Hamed underscored Egypt’s ongoing commitment to BRICS, pointing out that “through its membership of BRICS and the New Development Bank, Egypt will continue the role it has always played, including through its COP27 Presidency and its participation as a guest country in G20 under India’s Presidency.”
The ambassador also reaffirmed Egypt’s stance on global progress, adding that “as a leading proponent of a safe and prosperous future for the planet, [Egypt] will work along with all members for equitable and sustainable development.”