As more nations rally for war-torn Palestine and recognise it as a state, it has applied for membership of the BRICS, a Palestinian diplomat said on Friday.
However, it had not received a response yet since certain conditions are to be met, Palestinian Ambassador to Russia, Abdel Hafiz Nofal, told Russian media outlets.
"We have submitted an application, but, as you know, Palestine has certain conditions. I believe Palestine will participate in the association as a guest until the conditions allow it to become a full member. We haven't received a response yet," Nofal said.
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BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, with Indonesia joining in 2025.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun, told a media briefing that China welcomes Palestine’s move as it would like more "like-minded partners" to join the multi-polar BRICS cooperation.
“BRICS is an important platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries and a source of strong impetus for multi-polarity and greater democracy in international relations”, Guo said.
"The platform is widely recognised by Global South countries. We welcome more like-minded partners to join BRICS cooperation and jointly work for a more just and equitable international order,” he added.
In recent weeks, Canada, Australia and Portugal, as well as the UK, have recognised Palestine as a state.
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