Riyaz Patel
International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor says the BRICS partnership remains critical to advancing a global order based on international law, mutual cooperation and respect for multilateralism.
“The world today is characterised unfortunately by increasing levels of poverty and inequality in both the developed and developing world.”
“Undoubtedly, in the current global political, economic and security landscape, there is no single organisation or country that can address all its challenges alone,” and this makes the Brazil, Russia, India, China South Africa (BRICS) formation increasingly relevant, Pandor told her counterparts.
She said the five nations come together at a time when the international community requires an “alternative narrative to global issues,” and that this voice needs to be amplified.
“We have to maintain our role as leaders on a path to a more balanced, representative and equitable international order. Our journey must continue based on friendship, mutual benefit, trust and
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