Another state has announced its intention to join the BRICS+
Sri Lanka plans to join BRICS+ in the near future.
This was stated to journalists by the country's ambassador to Russia Janita Abeyvikrema Liyanage.
"Indeed, Sri Lanka is planning to join BRICS+. I can say that the Sri Lankan delegation is now present at the Security Council forum, a meeting of high representatives in charge of security issues.
Sri Lanka has a desire to join BRICS+ in the near future, as this will provide an opportunity to ensure transport and food security," the diplomat explained.
Recall that in the 19th and 20th centuries. (until 1948) Sri Lanka (then the country was called Ceylon) was a colony of the British Empire.