South Asian state plans to join BRICS

Becoming a member of the group will boost transport and food security, Sri Lanka’s ambassador to Russia says

Sri Lanka intends to formally seek membership of the BRICS group of nations, the South Asian country’s ambassador to Russia announced on Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters, Janitha Abeywickrema Liyanage confirmed that “Sri Lanka is planning to join BRICS+” and expressed hope that accession would provide “an opportunity to ensure...