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BRICS Won't Change Name After New Nations Join Club, Russian Top Diplomat Says

© Sputnik / Grigory Sysoev / Go to the mediabankRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the closing press conference after the joint meeting of BRICS leaders with leaders of invited countries and multilateral organizations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the closing press conference after the joint meeting of BRICS leaders with leaders of invited countries and multilateral organizations. - Sputnik India, 1920, 24.08.2023
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BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa) unanimously approved the applications of Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Egypt and the UAE to join the group.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday that all the participants of BRICS had agreed that the name of the group will not change after new countries join it, as this will demonstrate continuity.

"Everyone says that the name should remain unchanged, it has already become a brand. None of the newcomers to BRICS suggested otherwise. It seems to me that everyone understands that it is better to leave everything as it is, this will emphasize the continuity of all our work," Lavrov told a press conference following the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

He also added taht energy sphere would be one of the key areas of cooperation in BRICS after new members will join the group.
"Now that we are joined by such major players in the energy market as Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, of course, the topic of energy will shine in a new light and will be in great demand," Lavrov said following the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg.
Heads of the BRICS nations' delegations show the BRICS spirit during the traditional photo ceremony - Sputnik India, 1920, 24.08.2023
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