Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that 34 countries have expressed interest in joining BRICS activities, underscoring the group’s global appeal. He detailed Russia’s role in facilitating the integration of new members, sharing updates on BRICS activities under Russia’s chairmanship.

Putin says 34 countries interested in BRICS

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that 34 countries have expressed interest in joining BRICS, reflecting growing global interest in the group. Russia currently holds the BRICS presidency.

Speaking at a meeting with senior security representatives of the group, Putin shared an update on the activities of BRICS under Russia's leadership. Tass quoted Putin as saying:

We cannot ignore the growing interest in BRICS from many countries. As of today… exactly 34 countries have expressed interest in participating in our grouping’s activities in one form or another.

Putin stressed Russia's commitment to facilitating the easy integration of potential new members, saying: “Our presidency has a special mission - to support in every way the rapid and natural integration of new member states into all BRICS mechanisms.”

BRICS, originally founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has expanded to 11 members with the addition of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Putin also discussed the progress of Russia's BRICS chairmanship program, noting that more than 150 events, meetings and forums have been held and 70% of the program has been completed.

The Russian president recently expressed confidence that the BRICS economic bloc will form its own parliamentary organization in the future. He stressed the important role of parliaments in promoting multilateralism, justice and global security, citing the BRICS principles of democracy, sovereignty and mutual respect.

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