On Tuesday, [Ghana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana)’s cabinet, chaired by [President John Dramani Mahama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dramani_Mahama), resolved to submit an official request for membership of the [BRICS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRICS) bloc, a move announced by Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during talks with [India](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India)’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
The decision follows Ghana’s earlier outreach to New Delhi, seeking India’s backing for the application and signalling a strategy to broaden the nation’s economic and diplomatic ties.
Why is Ghana pursuing BRICS membership?
Ablakwa explained that joining BRICS would provide Ghana with additional economic options, diversify its partnership base, and enhance cooperation within the Global South framework.
What is India’s stance?
Jaishankar affirmed India’s support for Ghana’s ambition but noted that final admission would depend on the consensus of the existing BRICS members.
How has BRICS expanded over time?
Since its 2009 inception by Brazil, Russia, India and China, the grouping has welcomed new members such as South Africa, Ethiopia, Iran and Indonesia, with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also now part of the alliance.