Ethiopian Prime Minister Welcomes His Country’s BRICS Membership

Ethiopia’s admission to the BRICS, a bloc of emerging nations that has so far included Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is a ‘high point’ for his country , welcomed its Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday.

Gathered at their summit in Johannesburg, the BRICS, which aim to increase their influence in the world, announced Thursday that they would welcome six new members in January: Iran, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

“An important moment for Ethiopia, the leaders of the Brics today accepted our entry into the group. Ethiopia is ready to cooperate with all for an inclusive and prosperous world order,” wrote Abiy Ahmed on his X account (ex-Twitter).

“Congratulations to all Ethiopians! , also reads on the X account of the Ethiopian Prime Minister’s office.

Traditionally non-aligned, Ethiopia has close ties with Russia and China – its main trading partner – but also with the United States, although relations with Washington have been strained during the two-year conflict in the region. of Tigray (northern Ethiopia), which has come to an end. in November 2022.

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Ethiopia was one of the fastest growing economies in the world during the 2010 decade, but its growth was hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic, climatic calamities, the Tigray conflict and the global shock wave of the war in Ukraine.

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