Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has confirmed that, following the recent BRICS summit in Kazan, thirteen countries were granted partner status with the economic bloc. Jaiswal clarified that partner status differs from full membership, stating:

Thirteen states have been admitted as partner countries. It was a collective decision of the BRICS nations.

Hosted under Russia’s leadership, the summit concluded with the adoption of the Kazan Declaration. This gathering marked the first official BRICS meeting attended by Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as full members. The new member states joined Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa on Jan. 1. The expansion brings BRICS’ full membership to a total of 10 countries, signaling the group’s intent to bolster global collaboration and economic coordination.

The newly designated partner countries, which will engage in BRICS initiatives without full membership privileges, are Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that although the list of partner countries has been agreed upon, finalization will occur after formal invitations are issued and accepted.

At the summit’s close, BRICS leaders outlined a commitment to building a payment network for local currencies, aiming to simplify cross-border transactions while reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. They emphasized initiatives to foster financial cooperation by encouraging transactions in domestic currencies and supporting rapid, low-cost international payment systems.

Putin suggested establishing an economic platform for BRICS to expand investment across BRICS nations and the Global South and East. He noted the strong potential of emerging economies as drivers of future global economic growth. This proposed platform would focus on increasing investment in major infrastructure and technology projects, ultimately promoting secure, independent financial pathways.

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