Honduras considers the BRICS group of nations as part of a shift towards multipolar cooperation and may apply for full membership in the future, the country’s minister of strategic planning said.
Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025, Ricardo Salgado Bonilla said the country has a growing interest in global platforms that promote inclusive and equitable cooperation. He said the forum, held under the motto “Common Values – the Basis for Growth in a Multipolar World,” offers an environment “that is inclusive, where we can talk about our expectations with people who are interested in investment.”
In an exclusive commentary, the minister discussed Honduras’ recent application to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), framing it as a step towards broader international cooperation.
“So for us it’s a big step to take a look at the world to go and ask for being a part of this new bank, and, why not in the coming future also applying for a membership in BRICS,” he said at the TV BRICS studio in the Roscongress International Cooperation Area.
Honduran President Xiomara Castro submitted an official request for the country to join the New Development Bank of BRICS during her visit to China in June 2023.
