APA-Johannesburg (South Africa) Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, whose nation is one of the six countries invited to join BRICS on Thursday said that Cairo would contribute to the group’s development and meet all its requirements as a new “family” member.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced at the end of the 15th BRICS summit on Thursday that the group had invited six more members to join them.
These are Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates who will become full members of BRICS with effect from 1 January 2024, Ramaphosa said.
“We welcome the steps taken to be part of the BRICS family. We look forward to contributing to practical solutions,” Madbouly said.
Madbouly said Egypt was looking forward to contributing positively in the areas such as reducing food prices and developing agriculture.
“We look forward to participating positively and enhancing the role of the New Development Bank (NDB) and supporting energy efficiency initiatives,” Madbouly said.
According to the Egyptian premier, his country would also support peaceful resolutions to the continent’s problems.
Egypt submitted a formal application in June 2023 to join the group following the ratification by the Egyptian leader Fattah al-Sisi of the country’s membership in BRICS’s NDB.
Russia backed Egypt’s membership application to join the BRICS.
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