Sri Lanka hopes to join BRICS+ in the near future, Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Russia Janitha Abeywickrema Liyanage said recently while addressing the media. He made the remarks following Sri Lanka's participation in a recent international meeting of high representatives responsible for security issues in St. Petersburg, Russia. Liyanage said Sri Lanka could gain many benefits in transport and food security by joining BRICS+. BRICS is the acronym for an emerging-market cooperative mechanism that initially includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. On Jan. 1, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia joined BRICS, doubling its members from five to 10. |
Xi, North Macedonia's President Exchange Congratulations on 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic TiesChina's space telescopes precisely measure brightest gammaEconomy improving, with SOEs poised to leadHainan takes lead in green auto sectorTravel industry posts solid recovery during Spring FestivalIndustrial chain sharpens China's edgeEnergy cooperation empowers Belt and RoadChildren learned scientific knowledge with National Science Popularization Day approachingChinese researchers prove presence of ocean on MarsChildren learned scientific knowledge with National Science Popularization Day approaching