NEW DELHI: Pakistan has formally applied to join the Brics group of nations in 2024 and is counting on Russias assistance during the membership process, Russias TASS agency reported on Wednesday.With China already in favour of Pakistan joining the group, Islamabad is hoping Russias support will allow its entry into Brics, which is looking to expand and admitted six new countries this year.Pakistans newly appointed ambassador to Russia Muhammad Khalid Jamali confirmed Pakistan has filed its Brics membership bid, and that it plans to join the group under Russias presidency, in 2024.In the past, Pakistan has accused India of being the only country to block its participation in Brics meetings.
There was no reaction yet from India to Pakistans application.
India has worked with Pakistan in another multilateral forum, SCO, that is dominated by China and Russia.Russian deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov said in early October that Brics plans to agree on a list of candidates for partner-state status ahead of the upcoming summit in Kazan in 2024.
During the Russian Brics chairmanship, special attention will be paid to expanding the circle of Brics friends.