Sri Lanka has decided to officially apply for membership in the international organization BRICS, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, according to The Morning. According to Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, the application highlights Sri Lanka’s intention to strengthen ties with developing economies and diversify its multilateral relationships. Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardane, stated that the country will formally submit its application for membership during the BRICS summit, which will take place in Kazan, Ru…