Brazil's government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signalling the country's evolution into a major oil state just nine months ahead of hosting the United Nations' annual climate summit.

Brazil has taken a significant step in the global oil industry by joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations.The decision, approved by the government on Tuesday, highlights the country’s growing role as an oil producer—just months before it hosts the United Nations’ annual climate summit.

OPEC+ producers are not considering delaying a series of monthly oil supply increases that is scheduled to begin in April, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday, Russia's RIA state news agency reported.