Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. File

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday appreciated the inclusion of his country as a member of BRICS

“We respect the vision of the BRICS leadership and appreciate the inclusion of the UAE as a member to this important group,” Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed wrote on X.

“We look forward to a continued commitment of cooperation for the prosperity, dignity and benefit of all nations and people around the world,” UAE President said.

“The approval of the UAE joining the BRICS group today represents a success for its balanced international policy led by my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, President of the State,” Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid wrote on his X account.

“The country's accession to this group also represents an extension of its philosophy based on building positive international multilateral partnerships, and consolidates its international economic and trade position as a reliable partner linking the world's north with its south and east with west,” he said.

“The UAE will continue its approach based on supporting global peace, security and development,” Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid said.

Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, also hailed the decision.

“The UAE’s accession to the BRICS group is a reflection of the visions and directives of Their Highnesses Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan & Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum in solidifying the UAE’s position as a global hub for trade and economic development, strengthening international partnerships and supporting long-term economic prosperity through innovative strategies,” Sheikh Maktoum said

“The UAE continues its endeavors to build a sustainable economy and explore new opportunities in accordance with the visions of our leadership, to ensure the prosperity of its people and the world as a whole,” Sheikh Maktoum said further.