Cabinet approves formal bid to join Brics

Ghana's Cabinet has given the green light to a decision to formally apply to join the Brics geopolitical and economic bloc, according to the country's Foreign Minister, who made the announcement during a visit with his Indian counterpart. He added that Ghana had already sought India's backing for its application, and framed the move as a bid to diversify the country's economic and diplomatic partnerships, reports africanews. Established by Brazil, Russia, India and China, the group of emerging economies has widened in recent years, with a view to bringing together countries in the global south. SA joined in 2009, while countries including Ethiopia, Iran and Indonesia have joined over the past few years. Other members include Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Indian Foreign Minister said that New Delhi was supportive of Ghana's aspirations, but underlined that membership would need consideration by the broader Brics grouping.

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