Under Agenda Item (XII.B): Any Other Business Perspective on African Union Engagement with Regional and Multilateral Fora: Collaborative Synergy between African Union And BRICS (Item proposed by the Arab Republic of Egypt

Abstract

In August 2023, Egypt and Ethiopia, among other countries, were invited to join BRICS as full members, starting January 1st, 2024. Egypt and Ethiopia aim to enhance the partnership between BRICS and Africa, particularly in sectors like agriculture, trade, and healthcare.