The Russian Foreign Ministry called the condition for the entry of Western countries into the BRICS

To obtain the right to join the BRICS countries, Western countries must refuse to apply sanctions against members of the association. This was announced on August 25 during a press conference following the BRICS summit, Deputy Foreign Minister, Russian Sherpa in BRICS Sergey Ryabkov, writes TASS .

“One of the most important parameters and criteria in this area concerns the non-use of illegal sanctions by a potential BRICS member against any member of the association,” Ryabkov said during a press conference following the BRICS summit in Johannesburg. He also noted that all countries recently invited to the BRICS meet this criterion.

Argentina, Egypt , Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were invited to the BRICS on August 24 , their membership will begin in 2024. Another 17 countries have applied to join the association.

The BRICS Summit was held August 22-24 in Johannesburg. Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the summit online . The other leaders of the association were present in person.