Ghana to formally apply to join BRICS – Ablakwa

‎‎‎Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, who announced this in Accra on Tuesday, said the move was part of efforts to diversify Ghana’s international partnerships and expand opportunities for economic development.‎‎‎The Minister identified India, Brazil and China as important economic partners, citing the growth in trade between Ghana and India, which he said had more than doubled from about US$3 billion in 2024 to approximately US$7 billion.‎‎‎Mr Ablakwa said the proposed membership would deepen Ghana’s cooperation with countries of the Global South and support the Government’s economic transformation agenda.