Gaza Strip : Palestine has applied for membership of the BRICS as more countries recognised it as a state in recent weeks, a Palestinian diplomat said on Friday.

However, it is yet to receive a response, 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.

BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia , India , China, and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt , Ethiopia, Iran , and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Indonesia joining in 2025.

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