Ethiopia Submits Request to Join BRICS Group

Addis Ababa June 29/2023 (ENA) Ethiopia has made a request to join the BRICS group, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Meles Alem gave  bi-weekly press briefing today.

Responding to question put to him by journalists, the spokesperson said Ethiopia has made officially request to join the BRICS group, which embraces Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa,

Noting Ethiopia has been a member and founder of many international institutions, he said the country will continue to work with international institutions that can protect its interests.

“We expect BRICS will give us a positive response to the  request we have made,” he stated.