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Why Is Ghana Looking to Join a Group of Big Countries? 🤔

Ghana’s government wants to become a member of a group called Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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Key Points

4 points

Cabinet approved the application to join the group.

India’s foreign affairs minister expressed strong support.

Trade between Ghana and India has grown from about 3 billion to a target of 7 billion U.S. dollars.

Membership could help Ghana create jobs and develop its economy.

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India’s foreign affairs minister visited Ghana and said India will help support this plan.

The move aims to give Ghana more choices for trade, jobs, and building factories.

Ghana will still keep working with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

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7 words

BRICS

the group of five large emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Multipolar

a world where many countries share power, not just one.

Industrialise

to build more factories and make more products.

Sovereignty

control over a country’s own resources.

Comprehensive partnership

a wide‑ranging agreement to cooperate in many areas.

International Monetary Fund

global organization that gives financial help to countries.

World Bank

global group that funds projects like schools and roads.

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