Saudi Arabia\'s BRICS Journey: Still Under Assessment

Is Saudi Arabia close to joining the BRICS alliance? The question remains pertinent as the kingdom continues its internal evaluation process. While invited to join over a year ago, Saudi Arabia has held off formally joining the BRICS bloc of nations, despite recent engagements like attending a meeting in Brazil. Two sources familiar with the matter have highlighted this ongoing deliberation.

On August, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated that Saudi Arabia would carefully consider joining BRICS, emphasizing, "We are awaiting details from the group on the invitation." This cautious approach underscores the kingdom\'s strategic assessment of the potential benefits and implications of BRICS membership.

According to South Africa\'s Ambassador to Russia, Mzuvukile Geoff Maqetuka, Saudi Arabia is “still going through its own processes” regarding BRICS accession. He explained that finessing an issue that could upset Saudi Arabia’s membership in the BRICS bloc of emerging economies is still being assessed. This suggests that internal considerations are paramount as Saudi Arabia weighs the pros and cons of joining the influential economic alliance.

The assessment comes more than a year after the kingdom was initially invited, indicating a thorough and deliberate approach. This nuanced process reflects the significance Saudi Arabia places on such a crucial economic and geopolitical decision.

Stay updated on the latest developments as Saudi Arabia navigates its path towards potential BRICS membership. We will continue to provide comprehensive coverage and analysis on this evolving story.