Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging economies

Iran has submitted an application to become a member of the group of emerging economies known as the BRICS

An Iranian official disclosed this on Monday.

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said the country’s membership in the BRICS Group, Which Includes Brazil, Russia, India, China And South Africa, would result in added values for both sides

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said separately that Argentina had also applied to join the group.

Argentinian officials could not be reached for immediate comment.

Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez, currently in Europe, has in recent days reiterated his desire for Argentina to join BRICS.