Malaysia confirms its intention to join the BRICS with its countries – Deputy Minister – World

TOKYO, October 17. /TASS/. Malaysian authorities have confirmed to the BRICS countries their intention to join the association, Bernama news agency reported, citing the kingdom’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong.

According to him, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan sent official letters to the foreign ministers of nine BRICS member states confirming Kuala Lumpur’s intention to join the association. “The presence of a senior Malaysian minister at the BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus Summit in late October provides a valuable opportunity to garner support from BRICS leaders,” the deputy minister noted, referring to the upcoming international event to be held in Kazan held.

On July 28, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his country had sent an application for BRICS membership to Russia. According to him, this offers significant potential for both parties. For his part, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia, as BRICS chairman, will help Malaysia promote its interest in partnership with the association.

Russia assumed the one-year rotating chairmanship of the BRICS group on January 1, 2024. Under Moscow’s supervision, the BRICS will host more than 250 events covering a wide range of topics. The most important event of the Russian presidency will be the BRICS summit in October 2024 in Kazan, Russia.