VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): Laos wants and is ready to become a full-fledged member of BRICS, President Thongloun Sisoulith said at the BRICS Plus/Outreach plenary session.
"In light of the significant achievements of BRICS and the growing importance of the association on the world stage, the Lao People's Democratic Republic wishes to formally declare its interest in becoming a member of BRICS," Sisoulith said.
