Ghana has taken a step towards joining BRICS after its cabinet approved plans to submit a formal membership application.
The announcement came during a visit by Ghana’s foreign minister to India, where he held talks with his Indian counterpart.
According to Africanews, Ghana has already requested India’s support for its application.
The government sees potential BRICS membership as an opportunity to diversify its economic and diplomatic partnerships.
Ghana BRICS membership bid gains momentum
The Ghana BRICS membership bid reflects the country’s interest in expanding relations with emerging economies.
Ghana’s foreign minister confirmed that the cabinet had approved the decision to seek membership.
The announcement signals the government’s intention to pursue closer ties with the economic and political grouping.
However, cabinet approval does not mean Ghana has joined BRICS.
The country must still submit its formal application and secure the necessary approval from existing members.
India expresses support for Ghana’s ambitions
Ghana has approached India for support as it prepares its application.
During discussions between the two foreign ministers, India’s representative expressed support for Ghana’s ambitions.
However, he stressed that membership would require consideration by the wider BRICS group.
India is one of the founding members of BRICS and remains an important participant in its decision-making process.
The discussions highlight Ghana’s efforts to build diplomatic support before moving forward with its application.
BRICS expands its global influence
BRICS was originally established by Brazil, Russia, India and China.
South Africa later joined the grouping, expanding its presence on the African continent.
The bloc has since welcomed additional members as it seeks to strengthen cooperation among emerging economies and countries of the Global South.
African countries such as Ethiopia and Egypt have joined the grouping in recent years.
Other members include Iran, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates.
The expansion has increased BRICS’ role in discussions about international trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Ghana seeks broader economic partnerships
The Ghana BRICS membership initiative forms part of the government’s efforts to develop relationships beyond its traditional partners.
Joining the bloc could create additional opportunities for diplomatic engagement and economic cooperation.
However, the potential benefits would depend on Ghana’s eventual membership terms and its participation in BRICS initiatives.
For now, the government has received cabinet approval to proceed with a formal application.
The next stage will involve further diplomatic engagement with existing BRICS members.