Argentina is not interested in BRICS

In the context of the increasingly prominent position of BRICS, the decision of Argentina, a middle-sized country and member of the G20, not to join this organization is a notable move.

Ms. Diana Mondino speaks at the 29th UIA Industry Conference. (Source: infobae)

On November 29, speaking to the press on the sidelines of the Argentine Industrial Association Conference, Ms. Diana Mondino, who was appointed by President-elect Javier Milei as Foreign Minister in his cabinet, affirmed that according to the new government's plan, Argentina will not join BRICS.

Ms. Mondino's statement did not surprise the public. The reason is that at the end of August this year, when incumbent President Alberto Fernandez happily announced the BRICS's decision to accept Argentina's application for membership along with five other countries, Mr. Milei affirmed that Argentina under his leadership would not join BRICS because of ideological differences with the member countries of this organization.

Future Foreign Minister Mondino softened Milei's statement by explaining that the reason Argentina did not join BRICS was because it did not see any comparative economic benefits from this organization and "as far as I know, BRICS is more of a political association than a trade institution between countries and in fact Argentina has diplomatic and trade relations with most of the members of this organization".

On this occasion, Ms. Mondino also affirmed that the new government's foreign policy is to support multilateralism and is ready to participate in international organizations based on the principles of compliance with international law, human rights and free trade. According to her, Mr. Milei's government supports the signing of the EU-MERCOSUR free trade agreement, although it believes that this agreement will bring both opportunities and challenges to Argentina.

In the context of BRICS's increasing status and many countries have applied for membership and are waiting for approval to be admitted, the decision of Argentina, a middle-sized country and member of the G20, not to join this organization is a remarkable move.

This could be an opportunity for BRICS countries to review and re-evaluate the organization's operating criteria, make reforms and take new measures to increase its attractiveness, and it is not impossible that Argentina will change its decision to join in the future because in international relations "only interests are permanent".

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