Malaysia applies to join BRICS, boost ties with Russia


PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia submitted an application to Russia to join the BRICS intergovernmental organisation.

In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Anwar said Malaysia’s desire to join the BRICS organisation was the main topic of his discussion with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov who called on the Prime Minister at the Seri Perdana Complex here yesterday.

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