According to the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, Vietnam has become the association's 10th partner RIO DE JANEIRO, June 14. /TASS/. Vietnam has become a BRICS partner country, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry said. "The Brazilian government announces Vietnam's official accession as a partner country," the ministry said in a statement. Brazil presides in the group this year. According to the ministry, Vietnam has become the association's 10th partner. The country "shares with BRICS members a