Thailand Seeks Full BRICS Membership, Requests India’s Support
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Source: Московский Комсомолец | Original Published At: 2025-12-02 03:23:40 UTC
Key Points
- Thailand requested India's support for full BRICS membership during foreign minister-level talks
- Thailand received 'partner' status from BRICS in January 2025 after applying under Russia's 2024 chairmanship
- BRICS expanded to include Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia in 2024, with Indonesia joining in January 2025
- Thailand's approach follows a pattern of sequential engagement with BRICS chairs
- Current BRICS partners include Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Uganda, Thailand, and Uzbekistan