Sri Lanka hopes to join BRICS+ in the near future, Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Russia Janitha Abeywickrema Liyanage said recently while addressing the media. He made the remarks following Sri Lanka's participation in a recent international meeting of high representatives responsible for security issues in St. Petersburg, Russia. Liyanage said Sri Lanka could gain many benefits in transport and food security by joining BRICS+. BRICS is the acronym for an emerging-market cooperative mechanism that initially includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. On Jan. 1, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia joined BRICS, doubling its members from five to 10. |
ULTIMATE GRAND NATIONAL GUIDE: Mail Sport's expert gives his verdict on all 34 runnersHow DO you deal with a problem like Gary Lineker?Conor McGregor hails Dana White after the UFC president announced postCleanup of homeless encampment along Santa Ana River hits a snag in Newport BeachCleanup of homeless encampment along Santa Ana River hits a snag in Newport BeachCleanup of homeless encampment along Santa Ana River hits a snag in Newport BeachHKFP Lens: Past Macau meets present in Portuguese photographer Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro's imagesThreat of Iranian attack on Israel is 'real and credible', says White HouseHundreds of pests caught travelling along Transmission GullyHKFP Lens: Past Macau meets present in Portuguese photographer Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro's images