Both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have attained the status of BRICS partner countries, joining 10 others in this collaborative framework.
BRICS has officially welcomed 13 new nations as partner countries during a summit held in Kazan. The newly added partner countries besides Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, and Vietnam. This expansion marks a step toward increasing the alliance's global reach and influence.
JUST IN: BRICS officially adds 13 new nations to the alliance as partner countries (not full members).
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) October 23, 2024
🇩🇿 Algeria
🇧🇾 Belarus
🇧🇴 Bolivia
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇺🇬 Uganda
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
🇻🇳 Vietnam pic.twitter.com/n1jIDcKega
Eldaniz Gusseinov, a columnist for Daryo and a Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Haydar Aliyev Center for Eurasian Studies, commented on the implications of this move.
“The Central Asian countries are interested in BRICS and in the medium term we will see Central Asian countries among the members of the association. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan received the status of a BRICS partner country,” he shared on Telegram.
BRICS member countries are formal participants in the BRICS group and are actively involved in decision-making and agenda-setting. The founding members include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. In contrast, BRICS partner countries are nations that collaborate with BRICS without formal membership. These countries engage in dialogue and specific initiatives but do not possess voting rights or decision-making power within the organization.
Earlier, Eldaniz noted that while Kazakhstan has declared it will not join BRICS at this time, future membership remains a possibility. Over the next 2-3 years, Kazakhstan's entry into BRICS seems plausible for several reasons. First, it would enhance the country’s status as a middle power, boosting its international influence, particularly as other nations hesitate to join.
Additionally, with rising sanctions against key partners like Russia, China, and Iran, Kazakhstan is exploring alternative payment systems proposed within BRICS, which could provide significant economic benefits. Russia's support for Kazakhstan's potential membership further strengthens the case, as it could bolster the BRICS network.
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