Ethiopia has submitted a formal request to join the BRICS group, according to the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In a press briefing, Ministry spokesman Meles Alem confirmed that the East African country applied for membership in the bloc.
"We expect BRICS will give us a positive response to the request we have made," he stated.
Alem stressed that Ethiopia has participated in and stood at the origins of many international institutions, and will further work with international institutions that can protect its interests.
In a press briefing, Ministry spokesman Meles Alem confirmed that the East African country applied for membership in the bloc.
"We expect BRICS will give us a positive response to the request we have made," he stated.
Alem stressed that Ethiopia has participated in and stood at the origins of many international institutions, and will further work with international institutions that can protect its interests.