Saudi Arabia Declines BRICS Sherpas Meeting: What Happened?

Recent reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has chosen not to participate in the current BRICS Sherpas meeting, which is taking place from January 30 to Febru. This development has sparked discussion about the Kingdom\'s evolving relationship with the BRICS bloc.

While Russia is hosting the BRICS Sherpas meeting, Saudi Arabia was unable to take part in the BRICS sherpas and sous-sherpas meeting in Moscow for administrative reasons, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister . Saudi Arabia will not be attending the ongoing BRICS Sherpas meeting which is scheduled from January 30 to February 1 2025.

Delegates from BRICS countries Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia are present, while Saudi Arabia has given the Sherpas . The absence raises questions about the Kingdom’s commitment to formally joining the group.

Why the Absence?

The official explanation cites "administrative reasons." However, Saudi Arabia has held off formally joining the BRICS bloc of nations despite attending a meeting in Brazil last week, two sources said, finessing an issue that could upset . This suggests deeper considerations might be at play regarding the Kingdom\'s full integration into the BRICS framework.

Impact and Future of BRICS Cooperation

Despite Saudi Arabia\'s absence, all participants agreed to continue to strengthen the BRICS partnership, deepen practical cooperation across the board, and jointly usher in the second “golden decade” of BRICS . The focus remains on expanding collaboration and solidifying the group\'s influence on the global stage. Further developments regarding Saudi Arabia and the BRICS alliance will be closely monitored.