Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block
understands that all Brics nations have concluded their deliberations on which countries would be joining the bloc in its expansion plan. At least 20 countries, four of which are from Africa, had formally requested to join Brics.
Indonesia, which had been favoured to join the group by at least four of the current bloc members, is said to have declined joining at the last minute. Debate around whether Iran should join the group lasted throughout Tuesday night with the Brics nations ending its retreat without a consensus on whether the Iranians should join, the insiders said.
Saudi’s high ranking politicians, including its monarch, are alleged to have landed in the country on Wednesday morning.
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