The African nation sees membership as a way to make its voice heard on the global stage
Nigeria intends to become a member of the BRICS group of nations within the next two years, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.
The move is part of the Nigerian government’s efforts to ensure representation and influence on the global stage, Tuggar explained, according to the outlet.
He added that the West African nation is open to joining any alliance with constructive, well-defined goals.
“Nigeria has come of age to decide for itself who her partners should be and where they should be. Being multiple aligned is in our best interest,” the diplomat was quoted as saying.
The group of major emerging economies currently consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates were all invited to join the BRICS in August. The six nations are to…
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