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Ghana Wants New Friends in a Big Country Group! 🌍

Ghana’s leaders decided to ask to join a group of big countries called Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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Key Points

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Ghana’s cabinet approved the plan to apply for membership.

India’s foreign affairs minister said India is very supportive.

Ghana’s trade with India has more than doubled, aiming for about 7 billion U.S. dollars.

The goal is to get more options for jobs, factories, and using its own resources.

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India’s foreign affairs minister visited Ghana and said India supports Ghana’s wish.

Joining the group could give Ghana more friends and help its economy grow.

Ghana still wants to keep good ties with its old partners like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

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6 words

BRICS

a group of five big countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

International Monetary Fund

a worldwide organization that helps countries with money matters.

World Bank

an international group that helps countries build things like schools and roads.

Industrialise

to build more factories and make more things.

Sovereignty

being in control of your own country’s resources.

Comprehensive partnership

a big agreement to work together in many areas.

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