(NLDO)- On the afternoon of January 9, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang answered questions from foreign reporters about the possibility of Vietnam joining BRICS.
Responding to questions at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said that as an active and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam has been and will make positive and responsible contributions to multilateral mechanisms and forums and contribute to regional and global peace, stability and development, in accordance with Vietnam's needs and interests.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang. Photo: Duong Ngoc
Vietnam consistently pursues a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization and diversification of international relations, and is a friend, reliable partner and responsible member of the international community.
"Vietnam's participation in multilateral, regional and international mechanisms is always researched and considered on the basis of conformity with Vietnam's foreign policy, as well as its conditions and capabilities," Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang emphasized.
This is not the first time reporters have asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the possibility of Vietnam joining BRICS. And the answer from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains the same as before.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BRICS is an intergovernmental organization, currently comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates.
In early 2025, RT quoted an announcement from Brazil - the country holding the rotating BRICS presidency - saying that Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, had officially joined BRICS.
BRICS was established with the initial goal of becoming a global political, economic and financial institution that reflects the balance of power in a more equitable, balanced and representative manner. In the emerging multipolar world order, BRICS has the potential to become a new pillar in the multilateral system.
BRICS cooperation is based on three pillars, including political-security, economic-financial, cultural and people-to-people cooperation.
BRICS is currently focusing on a number of cooperation and development orientations, including: Promoting the process of expanding membership to expand the scale and influence of the Group on a global scale. Researching to promote higher institutionalization (for example, establishing a permanent agency - the BRICS Secretariat). Consolidating and expanding the role and influence of the NDB Bank. Promoting solutions to reduce dependence on the US dollar and the Western financial and monetary system, building an intra-bloc payment system, etc.
Expanding cooperation in many fields, forming a separate system, separate from the systems led by the US and the West: BRICS supply chain, new technology cooperation, cooperation in the space sector, common market platform (BRICS FTA), building medical and social infrastructure, promoting multilateral trade, investment, combating climate change...
Within the BRICS framework, there are a number of participation mechanisms for non-BRICS member countries: Participation in the NDB Bank; Participation in forums/dialogues within the BRICS-plus framework as guest countries such as the BRICS Leaders' Meeting, the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and a number of conferences and dialogues on specific areas (security, urban development, etc.).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the BRICS Leaders' Meeting in Kazan, Russia, from October 23 to 24.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's participation in the BRICS Summit will convey the image of a peaceful, cooperative, developing, dynamic and innovative Vietnam; demonstrate Vietnam's role and responsible contribution to multilateral mechanisms, in order to contribute to solving global challenges, promoting sustainable and inclusive development, enhancing the role and voice of developing countries in the international arena; and at the same time continue to promote and deepen the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Russia and other countries.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/viet-nam-len-tieng-ve-kha-nang-gia-nhap-brics-196250109202028379.htm
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