President Dissanayake expresses interest in joining BRICS

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Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake expressed interest in joining BRICS in a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the republic's ambassador to Moscow Pakir Amza told RIA Novosti.

"Sri Lanka expressed its interest in joining the BRICS family in a letter to President Vladimir Putin from President Anura Dissayanaka. We have also asked other BRICS countries to join as a partner country and expect their positive response," he said.

The head of the diplomatic mission clarified that the Sri Lankan president sent a letter to his Russian counterpart in October this year.

In October 2024, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijita Herath announced that Colombo had decided to apply for membership in BRICS and the New Development Bank. He stated that Sri Lanka considers this association as an effective partnership to realize the desire for mutually beneficial cooperation, peace and development through strengthening comprehensive multilateralism within the framework of the UN Charter.

Last December, it was also reported that the Sri Lankan president had asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support Colombo's bid to join the BRICS.

Comments - 25

Mana Thursday, 26 December 2024 09:37 PM

It is sad that this government does not understand basics in handling foreign policy. Simply say 'yes' or 'no'. First have a committee of qualified people and draw a foreign policy stance that promote economic cooperation and national security. Based on such a policy, make choices. It is is unfortunate that people have elected the weakest government ever

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Perera Friday, 27 December 2024 08:28 AM

Oh yes we all saw what the most experienced politicians some able to speak english some with the most foreign connections all of them sitting in some of the most strongest governments elected to power did all this while.

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Citizen Thursday, 26 December 2024 10:13 PM

Again, AKD is following RW's footsteps..!

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mina Friday, 27 December 2024 04:29 AM

He is not fallowing RW policy he is fallowing his party policy. If he is fallowing R W policy he may have already appointed 92 advisors to advice him.

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M Fernando Friday, 27 December 2024 06:30 AM

With his Batahira friends, RW is vehemently anti-BRICS

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COMING COLOUR NOT LOOKING GOOD Thursday, 26 December 2024 10:49 PM

WE THE PEOPLE DIDN'T EXPECT THIS, WHAT BENEFIT CAN WE GET FROM THIS, OTHER THAM MORE LOANS ND DEATH TRAPS. THE PEOPLE NEED TO WATCH HOW THIS PLAYS OUT.

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M Fernando Friday, 27 December 2024 06:32 AM

Some of "we the people" know nothing about BRICS so knee-jerk reaction is this. Others fortunately, are smarter.

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Be Fair Thursday, 26 December 2024 10:50 PM

Good, but will BRICS be interested......??

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ICC Thursday, 26 December 2024 10:55 PM

Good, at the same time Peace and development even within the country. No peace NO anything

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M Fernando Friday, 27 December 2024 06:33 AM

I hadn't noticed.. is Sri Lanka having a civil war in 2024 ? Where ?

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Pros and Cons Friday, 27 December 2024 12:26 AM

How will joining BRICS benefit SL? How much is the membership fee and any other joining fees? These are pertinent questions that must be answered in public interest.

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Kamal Friday, 27 December 2024 12:35 AM

First pay your attention to the elephant in the room, Whole island prosperity will follow peace.

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Amaran Friday, 27 December 2024 12:40 AM

It's SWEET TO hear. What are you planning to share with BRICS when member countries when they are advancing in ECONOMY ?? Remember AKD, your JVP policies destroyed the country in the past. You all (JVP) protested against Western countries, India etc. YOU LIVED LIKE A "FROG IN THE WELL". Through JVP dominated trade unions in Sri Lanka, your members created immense problems to the country and its Economy. You all put blocks to any advancement. YOU ARE MAIN CAUSE FOR COUNTRY'S PLIGHT NOW.

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P Kunchithapathan Friday, 27 December 2024 02:12 AM

Government's decision of joining BRICS cannot be a wise move as the country is yet to come out of the woods (economic crisis). At this juncture joining BRICS cannot be the priority but economic recovery by way of boosting local productivity, tourism and export market. This move would certainly would irk the big boss the US as had already shown mixed signals to this government. Government should adopt delay tactics in such burning issues in the international diplomatic circles. There are too many things undone than done for this new government.

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Lk Friday, 27 December 2024 03:14 AM

A brave ideas and great : we need a leader like this to make a division in the interest of the nation not in the interests of the west or east but in our country: We cannot be slave to any nation and self determination and self respect/

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wickrama Wijayasiri Friday, 27 December 2024 03:22 AM

BRICS represent 45% of the world's population and 35% of world's GDP Increasing their economic development Emphasising multilateralism and opposing non-UN-sanctions Advocating for global governance reform – particularly of the UN Security Council, and global financial institutions, such as the World Bank and IMF. The notion that they would like to replace the US Dollar with another currency as the 'benchmark currency' sends chill's down America's spine.

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Spartacus Friday, 27 December 2024 03:52 AM

This is similar to Haiti asking to join EEC. BRICS consists of Nations powerful in specific areas and clubbed together for a international purpose. We must know our strengths and geographics before making this type of requests.

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Islander Friday, 27 December 2024 03:56 AM

NOT a good idea to join BRICS.

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FredSnR Friday, 27 December 2024 04:55 AM

Set out what you own(the resource) which is the land and the sea surrounding, some 20km out which is a lot of sea that belongs to you, according to the Law of the Sea Conference or similar and how to protect your resource, may have to talk to India our closest neighbour to prevent disputes from arising, also have your plan on how to protect and build your resource, then when you join these groups and alliances there will be meaningful outcomes, because it will be part of an overall strategy

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Dr. Dee Friday, 27 December 2024 06:26 AM

Good move D.M.A.K.Rajapakse Wickremasinghe !

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A Heennilame Friday, 27 December 2024 07:08 AM

BRICS has a basic criteria for joining. Srilanka has some way to go before being accepted. Perhaps will be given an associate member ship

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AW Friday, 27 December 2024 07:37 AM

Always miss it but sent a low level delegation to summit! from the wonder land!

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DOT Friday, 27 December 2024 07:50 AM

Aunty Sam will be okay ?

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Sokrates Friday, 27 December 2024 08:34 AM

Almost all BRICS countries are led by nefarious autocrats or dictators. Hands off such countries.

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kamal Friday, 27 December 2024 09:36 AM

What do we have to contribute to BRICS for them to accept us?

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