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Vietnam becomes 10th partner-member of BRICS, confirms Brazil Foreign Ministry

Vietnam becomes 10th partner-member of BRICS, confirms Brazil Foreign Ministry

Hanoi, June 14 (UNI) Vietnam has officially joined BRICS as a partner country, according to a statement from Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs — the BRICS chair for 2025.

After expressing its desire to becoming a member of the powerful global body for some time, Vietnam has now become the 10th BRICS partner, aligning itself with the bloc’s vision of a more inclusive and representative international order, reports Sputnik.

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