Thailand Seeks India’s Support for BRICS Membership Amid Global Shifts
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Source: Live Hindustan | Original Published At: 2025-12-02 02:43:36 UTC
Key Points
- Thailand has formally requested India's support to become a full BRICS member by 2026, with current partner country status effective since January 2025.
- Thailand aims to connect BRICS with ASEAN, APEC, and BIMSTEC as a strategic bridge, emphasizing economic cooperation in trade, tourism, and energy security.
- Despite Trump's repeated threats against BRICS members, the bloc continues expanding with 10 full members and 10 partner countries as of 2025.