Malaysia applies to join BRICS, PM bin Ibrahim confirms
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The application was sent in a letter to Russia, the current BRICS rotating chair, expressing Malaysia's openness to participate either as a member country or a strategic partner.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at Seri Perdana, Putrajaya, July 28, 2024. (@anwaribrahim)
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim announced on Sunday that Malaysia has officially applied to join the BRICS organization.
The application was sent in a letter to Russia, the current BRICS rotating chair, expressing Malaysia's openness to participate either as a member country or a strategic partner.
Hari ini menerima kunjungan hormat Menteri Luar Rusia Sergey Lavrov yang kini dalam lawatan rasmi dua hari ke Malaysia bermula Sabtu di Seri Perdana, Putrajaya.
— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) July 28, 2024
Perbincangan kami seputar isu penyertaan Malaysia ke dalam gabungan BRICS yang merupakan antara intipati utama… pic.twitter.com/GMQ28eKRMS
Recently, the bloc has undergone major expansion with the addition of several new members.
As 2024 began, BRICS officially welcomed five nations into its ranks: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia.
This expansion marks the first since South Africa joined over a decade ago and is expected to have significant geopolitical ramifications, supporting the alliance's multipolar goals.
Last year, BRICS experienced a period of substantial growth, fast-tracking various initiatives ranging from de-dollarization plans to this latest expansion bid.
The inclusion of the new member countries is expected to enhance the bloc's influence on the global stage.
Read more: BRICS surges to 35.7% of global GDP in 2023; G7 declines to 29%
