MOSCOW, October 8. /TASS/. Burkina Faso confirms its interest in joining BRICS, the West African nation’s Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela told TASS.

In June 2023, the government of Burkina Faso signed a memorandum on cooperation with BRICS. In particular, the sides agreed on interaction in economy, healthcare, education and other fields.

Burkina Faso prime minister announces intention to join BRICS. BRICS was established in 2009 as a cooperation platform for Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

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