Western countries do not have a chance of joining the BRICS group of emerging economies as long as they pursue hostile policies against Moscow, says the Russian deputy foreign minister.
Iran’s membership in the BRICS group of emerging economies can make way for the improvement of trade ties and financial exchanges among the member states, says the Iranian deputy foreign minister for economic affairs.
President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran’s accession to the BRICS group of leading developing countries will boost the country's political clout and economy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
President Ebrahim Raeisi says Tehran seeks to have relations with African countries based on mutual respect and benefit, despite Western states that only want to plunder Africa's natural resources and wealth.
After extensive speculation on its future, BRICS leaders ended up selecting six countries to join the body as it grows in influence. Iran is among that elite group which will take up position as a full member as of January 2024.
President Ebrahim Raeisi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have met and conferred in Johannesburg, South Africa.
President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has said that the benefits of Iran’s membership in the BRICS bloc of emerging economies would become historic.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Belarusian counterpart Sergei Aleinik on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in South Africa.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that Iran's BRICS membership would contribute to the strengthening of multilateralism.