The interest in becoming a member of the BRICS countries is growing, with seven countries applying to join just one week after the foreign ministers’ meeting.
Venezuela, represented by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, announced at an economic seminar in Caracas that it is another new candidate for membership.
Previously, the group took action at its annual summit in 2023, inviting and approving Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates to join.
In addition to Venezuela, Thailand, Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Colombia, Vietnam, and Pakistan have also applied to join. Rodríguez emphasized that Venezuela is willing to accept the changing world order.
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Pakistan, through Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, expressed interest in joining the BRICS countries for the first time and emphasized the need to intensify efforts.
Russia and China are strengthening their influence in Southeast Asia through the BRICS countries.
Thailand and Malaysia are preparing for membership and are ready for the second expansion at the annual summit in October 2024, highlighting the growing geopolitical importance of the alliance.