Palestine has officially applied to join the BRICS alliance, but has not received any response yet, confirms Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal to Sputnik.
“We have submitted an application, but, as you know, Palestine has certain conditions. I believe Palestine will participate in the (BRICS) association as a guest until the conditions allow it to become a full member. We haven’t received a response yet,” the ambassador said.
However, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stressed that he wants to conduct a bilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin. Abbas could most likely discuss Palestine’s BRICS membership prospects during the Russian-Arab summit in Moscow on October 15. “We have certainly requested a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and we hope it will take place,” he said.
Palestine is now the 47th country to apply for a BRICS membership. While 23 of them have formally sent their applications, the other 24 countries have informally expressed interest in being a part of the alliance. The development highlights the growing power of the bloc, where emerging economies are finding it lucrative to become a member.
It is also the only alliance that’s openly challenging the reign of the US dollar. BRICS wants to create a just world where every country is given an equal opportunity, and Palestine needs such a collaboration. Without partnering with other economies, the State’s finances could suffocate. The brewing tensions with Israel have already brought its economy down.
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Palestine Wants To Join BRICS, Safeguard Its Economy & Gain a Strong Hold in Power Dynamics
The BRICS alliance has yet to respond to Palestine’s application to become a member. Chances are high that the next round of expansion could be initiated during the 2026 summit. The 18th BRICS summit will be held in India’s capital, New Delhi, and a specific date for the meeting has not been announced.