BRICS could decide whether or not to accept new members in 2023

The group of nations known as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) is formulating new criteria for joining the bloc and could decide whether or not to admit new members this year, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pando said.

“Countries are looking for like-minded partners around the world,” she said at a news conference on Thursday.

“Many are determining that the BRICS approach is one that they would like to be a part of.”

South Africa holds the BRICS presidency this year.

With information from Bloomberg

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