Thailand is moving towards joining BRICS in search of allies and like-minded partners to maintain global order, and for comprehensive cooperation with the bloc’s member states, including in the fields of energy and defence, said Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
"We need friends. From Thailand’s perspective, BRICS is not a platform against anyone; it is a platform for cooperation, and indeed cooperation in many areas where Thailand sees its interests," said the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Thailand, responding to the question regarding the position of Thailand’s newly formed government towards BRICS and the prospect of joining the group as a full member.
Phuangketkeo emphasised that Thailand is moving towards joining #BRICS with a sense of joy and peace of mind.
"This is because we are not going there to act against anyone; we are going there in search of allies, like-minded partners in maintaining world order, allies with whom we can cooperate in many areas, such as energy and defence," he said.
Thailand is a BRICS partner country. Thailand’s application for full membership of the group by 2026, submitted to the Russian presidency in June 2024, is currently under consideration.
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