Johannesburg — India has expressed its full support for the expansion of the BRICS group, while Brazil is not as enthusiastic about the idea. The comments from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came at the second day of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg. Russia and China are championing the expansion, with South Africa also in support. Lula said that BRICS countries are ready to join efforts to seek an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. The Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver a speech on behalf of Egypt at the high-level dialogue session on Thursday.

Source: Daily News Egypt August 24, 2023 00:58 UTC