The three Southeast Asian countries have become BRICS partner nations.

Three more Southeast Asian countries have become BRICS partner nations. (Source: kaohooninternational)

Speaking at the joint meeting of APEC Foreign Ministers and Trade Ministers, Mr. Pankin stated: “The BRICS summit in Kazan demonstrated the aspirations of the global majority to create a just world order, reform global institutions, and build fair economic relationships.”

A solid package of agreements has been reached on trade, investment, artificial intelligence, energy and climate, and logistics. Our APEC colleagues – including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand – have become partners of the Association.”

As BRICS partner countries, these nations will regularly participate in special sessions of BRICS summits and foreign ministers' meetings.

In addition, BRICS member countries can invite partner countries to participate in other ministerial-level events in various fields such as trade, national security, and parliamentary forums. Partner countries can also agree to BRICS joint declarations, thereby strengthening the group's standing on the international stage.

Regarding Vietnam, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ' regular press conference on the afternoon of October 31, Deputy Spokesperson Doan Khac Viet answered a question about Vietnam's inclusion in the BRICS partner list and the prospects for cooperation with the bloc.

"As an active and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam has been making positive and responsible contributions to the mechanisms of multilateral organizations and forums, contributing to peace , stability, and development in the region and the world, in accordance with Vietnam's interests and needs," said Mr. Doan Khac Viet.

Vietnam will study information regarding the BRICS partnership status. Vietnam's participation in regional and international multilateral cooperation mechanisms is always studied and considered based on its interests, conditions, and capabilities.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/ba-nuoc-dong-nam-a-da-tro-thanh-quoc-gia-doi-tac-brics-293913.html