Honduras Seeks Membership in BRICS Bank for Economic Development
Honduras has submitted a formal application to join the New Development Bank, commonly known as the BRICS bank in a significant move towards enhancing its economic prospects.
Honduras Officially Requests Entry into New Development Bank
The New Development Bank, also known as the BRICS bank, has received a formal application from the government of Honduras to be part of the financial institution.
During an official visit to Shanghai, Honduran President Xiomara Castro personally handed over the request, joining Argentina as another country vying for membership in this esteemed financial institution.
The request, delivered personally by Honduran President Xiomara Castro, is part of a state visit by invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, directed to complete economic, cultural, and political agreements.
Castro visited BRICS bank president Dilma Rousseff in Shanghai, where the institution reaffirmed its “commitment to promoting sustainable development and international cooperation.”
At a speech during Castro’s reception, Rousseff explained the BRICS bank was open to receiving more members in its development plans and stated Castro’s visit was of “great importance.”
Castro explained that this request seeks to find alternatives to the traditional finance models that “in many cases brought more poverty and misery.” She stated:
"We think that there are all the possibilities that we could find mechanisms that will allow us to develop our economy and find permanent allies to provide a different level of quality of life to our people."
During the visit, Honduras also celebrated the inauguration of its first embassy in China, signifying the deepening diplomatic relations between the two nations.
New Development Bank Poised for Expansion
The New Development Bank, established in 2014, has recently gained prominence due to the growing influence of the BRICS bloc and its vision of decentralizing global finance. Apart from the founding members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—the bank has already welcomed Bangladesh, Egypt, and the UAE into its fold.
Argentina is another country poised to join the ranks in the coming months. The entrance of the country to the BRICS bank will be supported by Brazil. Rousseff also told the Argentine Economy Minister, Sergio Massa, that Argentina’s admission would be voted on in August.
The bank is also in discussions with Saudi Arabia, aiming to secure its participation In a bid to diversify its membership and reduce reliance on individual stakeholders. Russia currently holds a 19% stake in the bank. These strategic moves underline the institution's commitment to broadening its reach and impact on the global financial arena.
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