BRICS granted 13 nations “partner” status, signaling ambitions for wider influence as nations aim to strengthen currency networks and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. An Uncharted Path: BRICS Welcomes Partner Countries in Strategic Move Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has confirmed that, following the recent BRICS summit in Kazan, thirteen countries were granted […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/brics-invites-13-nations-to-join-as-partners-expanding-global-reach/