China congratulates Ethiopia on joining BRICS economic bloc

Addis Ababa, August 24, 203 (FBC) – In a statement sent to Fana Broadcasting Corporate, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Addis Ababa congratulated Ethiopia on joining the BRICS economic bloc.

Ethiopia’s bid to join the BRICS family was accepted this morning during the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Embassy’s statement mentioned that China is always a strong supporter for BRICS expansion especially for the membership of Ethiopia. China President Xi Jinping calls for speedy BRICS expansion at the 15th BRICS Summit. He welcomed more countries to the BRICS family to make global governance more just and equitable.

Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Zhao Zhiyuan, congratulates and welcomes Ethiopia on joining the BRICS family, the Embassy confirmed.

The Ambassador said that China always strands ready for expanding cooperation with Ethiopia under BRICS. Long live China and Ethiopia friendship.

The 15th BRICS Summit this morning decided to invite Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Argentina, Iran and as full members. South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the BRICS expansion decision on a special press conference on in South Africa On August 24, 2023. These six countries will be full members of BRICS with effect from 1 January 2024.