Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand Secure BRICS Partner Status with China’s Full Support

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa defended the country’s decision to join BRICS, stating that membership is in the national interest and will enhance economic growth, technological cooperation, and Thailand’s role in global governance.
Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Monday, March 10, 2025, defended the country’s decision to join BRICS, stating that membership is in the national interest and will enhance economic growth, technological cooperation, and Thailand’s role in global governance.

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand are confirmed to become BRICS partner countries starting January 1, 2025, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov.

“One of the important results of the summit [in Kazan] was the establishment of the category of BRICS partner countries and coming to terms on a list of 13 states. Invitations were sent to these states. As of this time, confirmations of readiness to become a BRICS partner country have been received from Belarus, Bolivia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan,” Ushakov said yesterday.

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