We have decided to invite the Argentine Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to become full members of BRICS. The membership will be effective from 01 January 2024. BRICS will strengthen partnership that allows working together towards more equitable, inclusive and representative world.
Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa during the 15th BRICS edition in Johannesburg, South Africa
Today, the BRICS leaders endorse Ethiopia entry into BRICS bloc. It is a historic moment. Ethiopia stands ready to cooperate all for an inclusive and prosperous global order. Ethiopia’s accession into the BRICS group would realize the South-South cooperation.
BRICS has been an important bloc where many are looking to join. Our current membership is a victory achieved through many struggles. We are very grateful to China, India, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa; they have helped us a lot.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) congratulartory message from South Africa
It gives me great pleasure to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed again. Under your leadership, Ethiopia’s development and construction has been progressing in an orderly manner.
China has always viewd the development of China- Ethiopia relations from a strategic and long-term perispective. China is willing to strengthen bilateral exchanges with Ethiopia, expand all-rounded cooperation, and make bilateral friendship more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China said while discussing with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed alongside the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa
Ethiopia with its large population, rich agricultural history and over 3,000 years of civilization, bears similarity with China. Similar historical experience and also a shared historical mission.
We really want to exploit this similarity into something shared, a shared future. We appreciate the friendship and the trust between our two countries. And I hope, we will strengthen and deepen our relationship. It will take us to the next level.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said during his discussion with Chinese President, Xi
Ethiopia is one of the largest and most dynamic countries in Africa and that is why President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gave his full support to the Ethiopian candidacy to join BRICS. The future accession of Ethiopia to the BRICS will further strengthen existing ties, as well as open new avenues for cooperation.
Brazil stands ready to work together with Ethiopia within the BRICS to strengthen the already solid friendship that exists between our countries in all fields of cooperation, such as political ties, trade, investment, aviation, and cooperation for development in various areas.
The Embassy of Brazil in Addis Ababa congratulatory message
Beijing is always a strong supporter of BRICS expansion especially for the membership of Ethiopia. China President Xi Jinping calls for speedy BRICS expansion at the 15th BRICS Summit. China is always ready for expanding cooperation with Ethiopia under BRICS.
The Embassy of China in Ethiopia congratulatory message
