• Vietnam officially designated as a "partner country" by BRICS.
• This move enables participation in BRICS summits and discussions.
• Vietnam aims to diversify global partnerships and enhance its economy.
• The admission reflects the bloc's ongoing expansion efforts.
• Vietnam's population and economic potential were highlighted by Brazil.

Vietnam has gained official recognition as a "partner country" in the BRICS group, a significant step announced by Brazil, which presides over the bloc in 2025. This designation allows Vietnam to participate in various BRICS summits and discussions, enhancing its international standing and cooperative efforts within this major coalition of emerging economies, according to South China Morning Post, Anadolu Agency, and Channel News Asia.

This admission positions Vietnam as the tenth country to hold the partner status in BRICS, joining a list that includes Belarus, Bolivia, and Uganda. Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized Vietnam's significant demographic and economic potential, noting its population of nearly 100 million and its strategic importance as a collaborative player in Asia, according to South China Morning Post, Anadolu Agency, and Channel News Asia.

The partnership status was introduced during the 2024 BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia, as a strategic move to foster inclusivity and broaden participation among emerging economies. This move aligns with Vietnam’s recent initiatives to strengthen its international relationships and promote its economic interests globally, according to South China Morning Post, Anadolu Agency, and Channel News Asia.

Additionally, this partnership allows Vietnam access to BRICS meetings focused on collaborative efforts in sustainable development and South-South cooperation, reinforcing its alignment with the group’s broader goals for a more equitable international order, as highlighted in the announcements from Brazil, according to South China Morning Post, Anadolu Agency, and Channel News Asia.