The BRICS economic bloc has agreed to add six members, thereby doubling its total membership. New members would include Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia and Argentina.
BRICS announced Thursday that it would look to add six new members to its ranks: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
The discussions lasted for months, with China and India tabling rival proposals as to how to approach any expansion. Other members argued thatthat it considered allies and over which it could exert more influence while India looked to add more developing nations to the group and build up influence. The U.S. hit Iran with multiple sanctions in an effort to force its government to the negotiating table to resurrect the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – also known as the Iran nuclear deal – while also trying to curb its proxy activities in the region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks via video link during a press conference on the closing day of the BRICS summit, August 24, 2023, in Johannesburg.A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital,"The United States reiterates its belief that countries may choose the partners and groupings with whom they will associate.
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