Vietnam has been formally admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS group of emerging economies, Brazil announced on Friday.
Brazil, which holds the BRICS presidency in 2025, welcomed Hanoi’s decision to join the bloc’s expanding partnership.
“The country shares a commitment to a more inclusive international order and sustainable South-South cooperation,” said Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam is now the 10th partner country, joining nations such as Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia in the BRICS network.
The partner country status was introduced at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024 as part of a broader expansion strategy.
This recognition reflects Vietnam’s strategic drive to diversify global ties and bolster its economic influence in Asia and beyond.
As a partner, Vietnam gains the right to participate in BRICS summits and discussions, signaling deeper engagement with the bloc’s evolving agenda.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made history by attending the BRICS+ Summit in Kazan last October, a first for a Vietnamese leader.
Vietnam, with nearly 100 million people, is increasingly seen as a key player on the global stage, especially in Asia’s shifting geopolitical landscape.
BRICS originally included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa but has recently expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the UAE.
Vietnam’s admission underscores the bloc’s ambition to broaden its influence among emerging and developing economies worldwide.
This new chapter hints at a more diverse, multipolar world order shaped by collaborative economic and diplomatic partnerships.
