Zimbabwe has officially applied to become a member of BRICS, a group of major emerging economies that aims to strengthen economic cooperation and development among its members.
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Read E-PaperThe announcement was made by Zimbabwe’s Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Amon Murwira, during his visit to Moscow in Russia.
Minister Murwira said Zimbabwe has already submitted its application and is currently engaging with all BRICS member countries. He added that some members, including Russia, have shown support for Zimbabwe’s bid to join the bloc.
BRICS is made up of five major developing economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The group focuses on promoting trade, investment, and cooperation among emerging economies.
Zimbabwe hopes that joining BRICS will open new opportunities for trade, investment, and economic growth. The government believes membership could also help the country strengthen its international partnerships and improve development in key sectors of the economy.
The application process will involve discussions and approval from current BRICS members before Zimbabwe can officially join the organisation.
