Palestinian ambassador to Moscow says 'despite all killings and destruction in Gaza, Palestine wants to live and to develop' - Anadolu Ajansı

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/19627044

Palestine is expected to submit its application to join the BRICS, a group of emerging economies, after its upcoming summit in October in the city of Kazan, southwestern Russia.

Earlier, Putin invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to attend the BRICS summit in Kazan.

“This invitation means that despite all the crimes, killings and destruction in the Gaza Strip, our message is that Palestine wants to live and to develop,” Ambassador Nofal added.

BRICS includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. In January, it welcomed Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE as full members.

  • gressen@lemm.eeEnglish
    33·
    3 months ago

    This is no kindergarden, there are no winner and loser clubs, only national interests and geopolitics. Membership is voluntary, so Palestine can chose whatever best serves their country.

      • Passerby6497@lemmy.worldEnglish
        13·
        3 months ago

        It makes perfect sense under current circumstances where our side is supporting the aggressor. Why the fuck would they align themselves with the people providing the bombs landing on them?

      • gressen@lemm.eeEnglish
        10·
        3 months ago

        While you may be right that joining BRICS might not be the greatest option I don’t think they have broad choice at this point. What would you do in their place?