Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa: BRICS will not change the name after expansion

Since January 1, 2024 United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia become full members of association Argentina, Egypt, Iran. "BRICS hardly will change the present name after the introduction in the block not only new six members, but also after further expansion" — the Minister of Foreign Affairs and cooperation declared South Africa Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor in interview to the local Sunday Times edition. The minister emphasized that during negotiations with the candidate countries on the accession to BRICS the question of change of the name of group was not brought up...