The East African country, home of the AU, expects a positive response to its application. The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry reported that the African country has submitted a formal application to join the BRICS group of emerging economies. Ethiopian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Meles Alem said in statements to local media, "We have applied for membership, and we are expecting a positive response." Meles Alem said that in such a scenario, the country "will work to become a member of other international bodies." Ethiopia has more than 117 million people, making it the second-most populous country on the African continent.

Source: Ethiopian News July 01, 2023 02:12 UTC