Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan will undertake a working visit to New Delhi on May 14 and 15 to attend the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting, as Malaysia continues efforts to deepen engagement with the bloc and strengthen its aspiration for full membership.
The meeting serves as one of the key preparatory platforms ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled for Sept 12 to 13 this year.
Under India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship themed “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS)”, Malaysia is expected to highlight issues aligned with its national priorities, including economic resilience, digital transformation, technological innovation and sustainable development.
Mohamad is scheduled to deliver Malaysia’s national intervention, underscoring the country’s commitment to strengthening multilateralism, advancing the interests of the Global South and supporting reforms in global governance aimed at creating a more inclusive and equitable international system.
Malaysia is also expected to share its views on several pressing global issues, including international trade, supply chain resilience, energy security, digitalisation and climate action.
The Foreign Ministry said Malaysia will continue engaging constructively with BRICS in line with its goal of becoming a full member of the grouping, while seeking deeper cooperation across strategic sectors.
The ministry said the participation reflects Malaysia’s commitment to maintaining a principled, balanced and pragmatic foreign policy, while reinforcing its role as a proactive middle power in shaping a more stable, inclusive and sustainable global order.
