{
  "id": 12807753,
  "title": "Application for BRICS Membership: Govt of Ghana is determined to position Ghana as a reliable friend of all - Ablakwa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/application-for-brics-membership-govt-of-ghana-is-determined-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T06:38:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/application-for-brics-membership-govt-of-ghana-is-determined-to-position-ghana-as-a-reliable-friend-of-all-ablakwa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed the country's intent to apply for membership in the BRICS international organization, which currently consists of Brazil, China, India, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, Russia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. BRICS organizes annual summits and collaborates on multilateral policies. Ghana's Foreign Minister stated that the government is committed to making Ghana a trusted ally in the rapidly shifting multipolar global arena. The minister highlighted recent milestones in Ghana-India relations, including the successful completion of the Tema-Mpakadan railway project funded by India, increased pharmaceutical sector investments, expanded digital technology and AI cooperation, and the initiation of negotiations for a Defense Cooperation Agreement. During his visit to Ghana, India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, announced these strategic initiatives. Ghana also aims to deepen scientific research and agricultural collaboration with India and coordinate efforts to develop an Africa-India strategy during Ghana's upcoming Chairmanship of the African Union.",
  "summary": "BRICS is an international organization currently comprising ten countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana plans to apply for BRICS membership.",
    "Foreign Minister Ablakwa aims to position Ghana as a reliable ally.",
    "Recent collaborations include Tema-Mpakadan railway and India-India investments."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "BRICS membership could give Ghana more options in global diplomacy — analyst",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/brics-membership-could-give-ghana-more-options-in-global-diplomacy",
        "published": "2026-10-08T05:49:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}