Kazakhstan receives invitation to join BRICS partnership

Kazakhstan has been extended an invitation to become a partner of BRICS during the organization's summit in Kazan.

This announcement was made by the Russian Ambassador to Astana, Alexei Borodavkin, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

In addition to Kazakhstan, 12 other nations have also been offered partnership status within BRICS. Borodavkin emphasized that BRICS is a significant force in the global shift towards a more equitable multipolar world order. He highlighted Kazakhstan's commitment to a balanced and constructive foreign policy, noting the country’s active role in fostering regional stability in Central Eurasia.

BRICS, which was established in 2006, originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with South Africa joining later. Starting in 2024, the group will expand to include Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.

In August, it was reported that Azerbaijan had submitted its application to join BRICS. Additionally, a "Joint declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the People's Republic of China" was adopted during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana on July 3. This declaration expressed Azerbaijan's interest in joining BRICS, which was positively received by China.

Sahiba Gafarova, Chairwoman of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis (Parliament), reiterated this aspiration during her speech at the X BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg on July 11, confirming Azerbaijan's desire to become a full member of BRICS.

Other countries expressing interest in joining BRICS include Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Chad, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Honduras, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Morocco, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye, Uganda, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

By Tamilla Hasanova