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Palestine Seeks BRICS Membership Amid Global Recognition
9/28/2025
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- Palestine applied for BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) membership, per Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal.
- Move follows Palestine’s recognition by Canada, Australia, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
- Nofal said Palestine may participate as a BRICS guest until full membership.
- BRICS expanded in 2024 and 2025 to include new members; Guo Jiakun urged more like-minded partners.
