Breaking- Kazakhstan Becomes a Partner of “BRICS”
The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Astana has been granted partner status with the “BRICS” group, according to the “Russia Today” website.
The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this new status will take effect starting January 1, 2025.
Earlier, Yuri Ushakov, Assistant to the Russian President, reported that Kazakhstan and eight other countries will officially receive partner status with the “BRICS” group from the beginning of the new year, 2025.
“BRICS” is a political and economic group that began negotiations for its formation in 2006, holding its first summit in 2009. The group initially included Brazil, Russia, India, and China under the name “BRIC,” with South Africa joining in 2011, transforming it into “BRICS.”
In 2024, Egypt, the UAE, Iran, and Ethiopia joined the group, while Saudi Arabia holds the status of a “guest country.” Additionally, dozens of countries, including Turkey, Venezuela, Vietnam, and others, have expressed their intention to join “BRICS.”
