Vietnam joins BRICS as a Partner Country

The country shares with the BRICS members and partners a commitment to a more inclusive and representative international order. Vietnam becomes the tenth BRICS partner country

In its capacity as pro tempore BRICS Chair, the Government of Brazil announces the formal admission of Vietnam as a partner country of the group. The Government of Brazil welcomes the decision of the Vietnamese Government.

Vietnam becomes the tenth BRICS partner country, alongside Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan. The partner-country category was established at the XVI BRICS Summit, in Kazan, in October 2024.

With a population of almost 100 million and a dynamic economy deeply integrated into global value chains, Vietnam stands out as a relevant actor in Asia. The country shares with the BRICS members and partners a commitment to a more inclusive and representative international order. Its efforts in favour of South-South cooperation and sustainable development reinforce its convergence with the interests of the group.