He said this during a meeting of the Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas of the group within the framework of the Russian Chairmanship.

“Most of the developed countries and countries of the Global North are also quietly knocking on our doors,” TASS quotes Suklal.

The diplomat called this situation a positive signal, explaining that BRICS is not directed against Western countries.

He added that about 30 countries have already applied to join BRICS.

Earlier, Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Russian Sherpa in BRICS Sergei Ryabkov said that the expansion of the interstate association will help the formation of a new, more equal and fair multipolar world order.