ABUJA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Nigeria will leverage the opportunity of being a partner country of the BRICS bloc to advance strategic partnerships that align with its development objectives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saturday.
"Nigeria is poised to leverage this platform to advance shared goals in trade and investment, energy security, infrastructure development, technology, and climate change," the ministry said in a statement, while formally accepting the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country.
The formal acceptance to participate as a partner country "underscores Nigeria's commitment to fostering international collaboration, leveraging economic opportunities," the ministry said.
BRICS, as a bloc of major developing economies, presents "a unique platform for Nigeria to enhance trade, investment, and socio-economic cooperation with member countries," it said.
The partnership also aligns with Nigeria's national aspirations for inclusive growth, regional integration and active participation in shaping a fair and equitable economic order in line with the ethos of strategic autonomy, it said.
"Nigeria looks forward to engaging constructively with BRICS members to drive innovation, and foster people-to-people exchanges in line with our national interests and strategic priorities," it added. ■
