Brazil supports M’sia BRICS bid

PETALING JAYA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the country has pledged its support for Malaysia’s bid to become a full member of BRICS.
Lula said this when asked at a press conference yesterday if he would like to see Malaysia join the bloc as a permanent member.
“I have learned that human behaviour is what truly matters, everything else comes after. You asked if I want Malaysia to be a full member of BRICS.
“Well, I can say Malaysia will have Brazil’s support in becoming one.”
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim first announced Malaysia’s interest in joining BRICS in mid-2024, adding that the bloc’s goals were in line with Malaysia’s push for a multipolar world and inclusive global governance.
In July 2024, Malaysia formally submitted its expression of interest to join BRICS, and subsequently became a partner country on Jan 1, 2025, following the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, held in October 2024.
The partnership status was conferred under Russia’s chairmanship of the group, which comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Anwar also previously revealed that China had pledged its support for Malaysia’s bid for full membership.