Malaysia and Thailand express interest in joining BRICS, expanding its membership to 10 countries.

South-South cooperation, including BRICS and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), gains momentum with Malaysia and Thailand showing interest to join BRICS. Doubling its membership to 10, BRICS now includes Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Iran, and Ethiopia. Strengthening mutual cooperation & shared development goals, BRICS and BRI foster strong cohesion and development prospects for Global South nations. BRI, focused on extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, has become a vital global development platform for countries in the Global South.

August 10, 2024
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