By: Isuru Parakrama
November 10, Colombo (LNW): The Russian Embassy in Colombo has issued a statement addressing misleading media coverage concerning Sri Lanka’s BRICS membership bid.
A recent article had implied that Sri Lanka’s application for entry into the influential economic bloc had been rejected, a claim the Embassy now denies.
According to the Embassy’s release, Sri Lanka’s formal application to join BRICS has indeed been received and welcomed by the Russian BRICS Chairship.
It clarified that Sri Lanka’s bid, alongside several others from interested countries, will undergo a thorough review process.
This process is expected to involve extensive consultation and consensus-building amongst the existing BRICS members, ensuring a fair and transparent assessment.
The Embassy’s response comes amidst growing international interest in BRICS membership, with several nations from across the globe expressing a desire to join the group.
BRICS, which currently comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a significant global economic force, and membership could offer various economic and strategic benefits for Sri Lanka.
The Embassy also underscored that reports of a formal rejection of Sri Lanka’s application are categorically false.
It expressed disappointment over the misrepresentation of facts in certain media outlets and called for responsible reporting, especially on sensitive diplomatic matters.
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