Pakistan’s bridge to the BRICS union has been glowing through today’s Kazan, Russia, summit. The summit that was held yesterday seems to be the first step in the country’s acceptance. Today’s BRICS union is composed of the traditional members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—together with the recent participants—Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. 

Pakistan’s Foreign Office had applied to be a member of the BRICS. The Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, pointed out Pakistan’s partnership with the world in public affairs. The country has no problems with the majority of BRICS member states; Russia, in the first place, has already come forward to support Pakistan. 

Nevertheless, the most important obstacle is India. Though all BRICS members have to jointly accept a new country, India’s opposition to Pakistan’s entry has led to other members’ concerns. The visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kazan for bilateral agreements with Russian President Vladimir Putin is the latest escalation of tension and the start of more speculation on the Indian attitude.

Alexei Overchuk, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, had visited Islamabad in the previous month, where he strongly reasserted Moscow’s endorsement for Pakistan’s bid to become a BRICS member. India and China will benefit from the inclusion of Pakistan in BRICS. This is due to the fact that the Sino-Pakistani friendship is wide and deep.

The summit coincides with rising global interest in BRICS. Countries such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Malaysia have also applied for joining us. The accession of Pakistan will erase the gap between India and China. Especially as Pakistan is Beijing’s main political partner in the region.
Pakistan’s membership in BRICS would boost its involvement in global economic talks and, at the same time, promote relations and dialogue among the rival countries.

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