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Islamabad. Amidst the recent expansion in the BRICS group, there was news that Pakistan also wanted to be a part of this group, but did not find a place in it. Now a statement has come from the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan regarding this, in which its pain is clearly visible. Islamabad (Islamabad) has said that it has not yet made a formal request to join the BRICS. He also said that in the last few years, this group has ignored Pakistan while announcing its extensive expansion.
Leaders of the BRICS countries decided on August 24 to admit Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as new full members of the grouping, sealing a long process.
BRICS was formed in September 2006 and originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC). Later, South Africa was included as a full member in September 2010, after which it got the name of ‘BRICS’.
‘Will decide on our engagement with BRICS’
Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokeswoman Mumtaz Zahra Baloch released the details of its weekly briefing on Friday night, a day after the grouping of developing countries inducted new countries. Baloch said, “We will examine the latest developments and take a decision on our future engagement with BRICS.” He said, “Pakistan is a strong supporter of multilateralism and as a member of several multilateral organizations, it has always worked for global peace and stability.” Has played an important role in development.
The spokesman described Pakistan as an important developing country, which has made “significant contributions to the promotion of peace, solidarity and cooperation among the countries of the South”. Will continue our efforts on the international platform.
