Johnathan Paoli
Deputy President Paul Mashatile in his opening remarks at the BRICS Parliamentary Forum Assembly, called for utilising the opportunity to strengthen the BRICS-Africa partnership and promote a rules-based approach towards a just global order.
The 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Assembly kicked off on Wednesday morning, under the theme “Harnessing Multilateralism and Parliamentary Diplomacy to Deepen BRICS and Africa Partnership for accelerated implementation of the Africa Free-Trade Agreement” at the Emperor’s Palace, Kempton Park is expected to be attended by 250 delegates.
Following the 15th BRICS Summit led by heads of the five BRICS countries last month, the forum will be presided over by South Africa’s National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and aims to foster stronger parliamentary ties and deeper cooperation among the BRICS member states.
Mapisa-Nqakula said this forum would reflect a multifaceted commitment to collaboration, partnership, and progress and underscores the determination of BRICS nations and
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