Ghana says Russia has backed its bid to join BRICS as a partner country

Source: Africanews | Original Published At: 2026-10-29 10:14:58 UTC

Key Points

• Russia has reportedly pledged support for Ghana's bid to join BRICS as a partner country.
• Ghana's foreign minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said Russia promised to seek consensus support from BRICS founding members.
• The statement followed a meeting between Ablakwa and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
• Ghana is pursuing BRICS partner status to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.
• Accra said its application is not intended to replace relationships with Western institutions or traditional development partners.
• BRICS currently has 11 members, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, and Ethiopia.