Meles Alem, Spokesperson foe Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo: Addis Standard)Addis Abeba – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ethiopia has officially submitted an application to join the BRICS bloc of developing nations. In a press conference held today, Ministry spokesman Meles Alem acknowledged Ethiopia’s desire to join BRICS, emphasizing the importance of aligning with influential blocs such as BRICS, a consortium, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. “It is important to join blocs like BRICS as we seek to guarantee our national interests.”He added that the country hopes to receive “positive response” for the membership application. Over the past years studies show a drastic increase in trade between Ethiopia and BRICS, largely accounted for by China and India. BRICS countries are becoming increasingly important trading partners to Ethiopia, especially as sources of Ethiopia’s imports.

Source: Ethiopian News June 29, 2023 12:32 UTC