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Brics bloc expansion welcomed as a peaceful counter to Nato warmongering

CHINA’S permanent representative to the United Nations Zhang Jun has welcomed the potential expansion of the so-called BRICS group of emerging economies. 

He expressed warm greetings on Friday to Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, Senegal the United Arab Emirates and Thailand who met Chinese officials to discuss joining the bloc. 

“A timely meeting. Solidarity and co-operation of emerging markets and developing countries is of great significance to address today’s global challenges,” he said. 

The expansion of the BRICS group, which also includes Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa was confirmed in a statement by foreign leaders of the allied countries following an online meeting on Thursday.

They said the group would add new member states for the first time in a decade, although needed to clarify relevant guiding principles, standards and procedures. 

The meeting was held against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, with China criticising the Western sanctions regime. 

China Daily columnist Chen Weihua said the announcement was a positive step forward for global relations. 

“BRICS is for peace and development while Nato is for war. Such a contrast,” he said. 

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