Staff Reporter
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brazil to participate in the XVII BRICS summit, the Presidency announced on Sunday.
The summit, scheduled over two days, will address critical global issues including poverty alleviation, climate finance, trade, and artificial intelligence.
“The objectives for the summit encompass highlighting the ongoing humanitarian impacts of Israeli military actions in Gaza and conflicts in Sudan, Ukraine, and Iran,” said the Presidency.
“Additionally, the summit aims to advocate for sustainable conflict resolution through diplomacy, inclusive dialogue, and adherence to the United Nations Charter.”
The gathering will also focus on expanding concrete trade, tourism, investment, and financial cooperation among BRICS nations and their partner countries.
For South Africa, these discussions are pivotal in advancing efforts to diversify trade and bolster resilience, growth, and development.
Leaders from BRICS member states — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — along with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia will attend the summit.
Partner states, including Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan, will participate primarily in summits, with potential for involvement in other association meetings upon member consensus.
The Rio summit will also see leaders from outreach countries, including Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay, invited by Brazil to participate. International organizations such as the United Nations and the African Union will play integral roles in the proceedings.
Ramaphosa is accompanied by a delegation including Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola; Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni; Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. David Masondo; and Deputy Minister of Trade Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi.
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