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**Summary:**

Palestine has applied for membership in the BRICS economic bloc, citing increased recognition as a state. While no official response has been received, China has expressed openness to expanding BRICS to include “like-minded partners.” Several Western nations have recently recognized Palestine as a state.

**News Article:**

**Palestine Seeks BRICS Membership Amid Growing International Recognition**

**Beijing, September 27, 2025 (The Hindu)** – Palestine has formally applied for membership in the BRICS economic alliance, according to Palestinian Ambassador to Russia, Abdel Hafiz Nofal. The move comes as a growing number of countries, including Canada, Australia, Portugal, and the U.K., have recognized Palestine as a sovereign state in recent weeks.

“We have submitted an application, but, as you know, Palestine has certain conditions,” Mr. Nofal told Russian media outlets on Friday. “I believe Palestine will participate in the association as a guest until the conditions allow it to become a full member. We haven’t received a response yet.”

The BRICS bloc, initially comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded significantly, welcoming Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates in 2024, and Indonesia in 2025.

Responding to the application, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a media briefing in Beijing that China welcomes further expansion. “BRICS is an important platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries and a source of strong impetus for multi-polarity and greater democracy in international relations,” Mr. Guo stated. “We welcome more like-minded partners to join BRICS cooperation and jointly work for a more just and equitable international order.”

The potential inclusion of Palestine could signal a shift in the geopolitical landscape, further solidifying BRICS as a significant force in global affairs and potentially challenging the traditional dominance of Western-led international organizations. The application remains under consideration by existing BRICS members.

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