Russia Supports Pakistan's BRICS Inclusion

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk expressed Moscow's support for Pakistan's inclusion in the BRICS grouping during a joint press conference with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad. BRICS, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is aiming to reshape the global order by expanding its membership.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk announced on Thursday that Moscow supports Pakistan's bid to join BRICS.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Overchuk confirmed, "We would be supportive of it." Overchuk's visit to Pakistan spans two days.

BRICS, an economic bloc that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has extended invitations to Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates as part of its strategy to alter what it deems an outdated global order.

(With inputs from agencies.)