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The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country.
A statement by the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa says the partnership will help align Nigeria’s aspirations for inclusive growth and regional integration, in line with the best practices of strategic autonomy.
By leveraging this partnership, Nigeria will further advance it’s shared goals in areas such as trade and investment, energy security, infrastructure development, technology, and climate change, he says.
The ministry points out that the formal acceptance to join the BRICS, as a collective of major emerging economies, presents a unique platform that highlights Nigeria’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, leveraging economic opportunities, enhance trade, investment, and socio-economic cooperation with member countries.
The Ministry expresses hope to engage constructively with BRICS members to drive innovation and foster people-to-people exchanges, in alignment with national interests and strategic priorities.