Vietnam was formally admitted as a “socio” country of the BRICS group of great emerging economiesthe Brazilian government said on Friday, while the block progresses with its impulse of expansion.
Vietnam It is the tenth nation that receives this status, which allows invited countries to participate in the BRICS summits and other discussion sessions.
Vietnam had expressed earlier this year that he was ready to discuss an association with the BRICS, whose original members were Brazil, Russia, India and China.
“The Brazil government greets the decision of the Vietnamese government, “said the South American country, which holds the presidency of the block in 2025.
Vietnam stands out as a relevant actor in Asia. His efforts in favor of South-South cooperation and sustainable development reinforce their convergence with the interests of the group, he added.
Founded in 2009 and soon expanded to include South Africa, the group has recently included Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirateswhich makes it a growing diplomatic counterweight to traditional Western powers.
Other partner countries are Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan.
