Russia Welcomes Thailand’s Potential BRICS Membership
Cooperation areas
Source: Известия | Original Published At: 2026-01-08 21:30:00 UTC
Key Points
- Thailand formally requested BRICS membership in December 2025, with India (2026 BRICS chair) coordinating consensus-based decisions
- Russia has consistently supported Thailand's candidacy since its BRICS+ observer status began in 2017
- Thai Foreign Ministry acknowledges BRICS membership importance, with final approval requiring all founding members' agreement
- Article emphasizes BRICS expansion dynamics and institutional development processes