Iran Joins BRICS to Promote Just World Order, Says Diplomat
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that Iran's accession to BRICS as a full member on January 1, 2024, represents a strategic choice favoring multilateralism and equal cooperation. In a message posted on his X account, Gharibabadi emphasized that Tehran's presence in the bloc reflects a commitment to shaping a more just international order. The article provides context on the expansion of BRICS, noting its origins in 2006 with Brazil, Russia, India, and China, followed by South Africa in 2011. It highlights that Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia also joined alongside Iran in early 2024, while Indonesia became a member in January 2025. Additionally, several nations, including Belarus, Bolivia, and Vietnam, currently hold partner country status. This development underscores Iran's diplomatic pivot towards strengthening ties with emerging economies and challenging traditional Western-dominated geopolitical structures through enhanced collective engagement.
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Iran Joins BRICS to Promote Just World Order, Says Diplomat
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that Iran's accession to BRICS as a full member on January 1, 2024, represents a strategic choice favoring multilateralism and equal cooperation. In a message posted on his X account, Gharibabadi emphasized that Tehran's presence in the bloc reflects a commitment to shaping a more just international order. The article provides context on the expansion of BRICS, noting its origins in 2006 with Brazil, Russia, India, and China, followed by South Africa in 2011. It highlights that Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia also joined alongside Iran in early 2024, while Indonesia became a member in January 2025. Additionally, several nations, including Belarus, Bolivia, and Vietnam, currently hold partner country status. This development underscores Iran's diplomatic pivot towards strengthening ties with emerging economies and challenging traditional Western-dominated geopolitical structures through enhanced collective engagement.