Nat’l BRICS Ministerial Steering Committee Finalizes Ethiopia’s BRICS Engagement Strategy

Addis Ababa, October 4, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s National BRICS Ministerial Steering Committee, which convened its session on Thursday, 03 October 2024, finalized Ethiopia’s BRICS Engagement Strategy, which has been reviewed over the past few months.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Strategy will provide overall guidance for Ethiopia’s engagement as part of the BRICS family.

The National Steering Committee reviewed Ethiopia’s participation in BRICS activities over the past ten months based on an assessment report submitted by the Senior Officials Technical Committee and the BRICS Secretariat.

The National Steering Committee was briefed about the outcomes of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meetings, which took place from 10-11 June and 26 September 2024, preceded by the Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa meetings.

The Committee discussed preparations for the XVI BRICS Summit scheduled to take place in Kazan, the Russian Federation, from 22-24 October 2024. The meeting identified contributions from stakeholders to finalize preparations for Ethiopia’s participation in the Summit.

Ethiopia’s BRICS Sherpa, and the Governor of the National Bank, Mr. Mamo Mihretu, stated that the BRICS framework is an additional high-level platform to protect Ethiopia’s national interests. He explained that since becoming a member of BRICS, Ethiopia has actively participated in various activities to advance its national interests.

Ethiopia’s Deputy Sous Sherpa, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, also said Ethiopia’s membership in BRICS has elevated the country’s diplomacy.