On the 24th, Egyptian President Sesi expressed his appreciation for Egypt's invitation to join the BRICS cooperation mechanism. Egypt looks forward to coordinating and cooperating with existing and new BRICS members to achieve the goal of strengthening economic cooperation among members, raising the voice of the "global South" on various issues and challenges faced, and promoting the rights and interests of developing countries. In a statement released on the same day at the Egyptian Presidential Palace, Sesi said, "I value the decision of the BRICS countries to invite Egypt to join the BRICS Cooperation Mechanism in January 2024. The BRICS countries have good relations with us, and we are grateful for the trust they have placed in us." From the 22nd to the 24th, the 15th BRICS Leaders' Meeting was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. On the 24th, the 15th BRICS Leaders' Meeting Special Press Conference announced the invitation to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Iran, and Ethiopia to officially become members of the BRICS family. (New News Agency)