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BRICS: Six new countries join the bloc

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… The much-anticipated expansion of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) bloc … full members, effective from January 2024. “As the five BRICS countries, we have reached agreement on the guiding … principles, standards, criteria and procedures of the BRICS expansion process, which has been under discussion for …

BRICS diversity is its greatest strength

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… President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that the BRICS group of countries which are united by their common … of the Cultural performance and State Banquet of the XV BRICS Summit that took place at the Gallagher Convention … “It is also a night when we thank you for joining the BRICS countries prior to tomorrow’s BRICS Outreach programme. …

BRICS a force to be reckoned with

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… Russian President Vladimir Putin says the BRICS countries have rightly proved to be an equitable entity … influence in global affairs.  “The strategic course of BRICS is aimed at the future and it meets the aspirations of … Putin was speaking virtually on the second day of the 15th BRICS Summit, currently underway in South Africa. By acting …

India 'fully supports' BRICS expansion

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… Modi has thrown his weight behind the expansion of the BRICS membership. “India fully supports the expansion of BRICS membership and welcomes moving forward based on this … on Wednesday at the opening plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit, which is currently underway at the Sandton …

The house of BRICS may be expanding

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… of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) group of countries is imminent. This according to … Cyril Ramaphosa who was making remarks during the 15th BRICS Summit currently underway at the Sandton Convention … in Johannesburg. “We stand at the cusp of expanding the BRICS family because it is through this expansion that we …

Peace and stability key for a better world

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… Leaders at the BRICS summit have reiterated their commitment to joint … the Global South. Speaking on the second day of the 15th BRICS Summit Open Plenary session in Sandton, Johannesburg, … for a better, more equitable world. He said the BRICS countries are deeply concerned about conflicts across …

BRICS well positioned to create equitable world order

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… President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the occasion of the 15th BRICS Summit Open Plenary to reiterate the bloc’s commitment … China President, Xi Jinping – President Ramaphosa said the BRICS partnership must be harnessed to drive inclusive global … the peaceful and just resolution of conflicts. With the BRICS partnership straddling four continents and five …

Chinese donation to aid in load shedding

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… The signing ceremony was held on the side lines of the BRICS Summit, currently underway in Johannesburg. “Yesterday …

Young people call for establishment of BRICS Youth Council

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… Making their voices heard at the 15th BRICS Summit, young people across the member states have called for the establishment of a BRICS Youth Council. Addressing the summit currently underway … (NYDA) Chairperson Asanda Luwaca said the recent 9th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India China, and South Africa) Youth …

Innovation key to thriving in a changing world, says Minister Patel

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… Patel said on Tuesday. The Minister officially opened the BRICS Business Forum as South Africa hosts the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China at the 15th BRICS Summit. The event, which kicked off on Tuesday, will … to draw attention to the collective economic might of the BRICS nations, which together account for over a quarter of …

Russia willing to cooperate in developing Africa

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… experts,” he said. Putin, who participated in the 15th BRICS Summit virtually, said his country has had more than 6% … food supplier to Africa,” Putin said. Putin called on the BRICS Summit partners to cooperate on equal terms and also … newsletters, earlier this year.  China to forge stronger BRICS partnerships Presenting the remarks of Chinese …

Developing and BRICS economies have opportunity to forge new paths

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… and trust are the key pillars that will thrust the BRICS group of countries as well as the global south towards … Lula da Silva. The two world leaders were addressing the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue at the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Prime Minister …

Call to accelerate implementation of AfCFTA

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BRICS Business Council Chairperson, Patrice Motsepe, has … and business spending by 2030. Addressing the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, Motsepe called for a sense of … Motsepe said on Tuesday. Taking place under the theme: "BRICS and Africa: Partnership for mutually accelerated …

President Ramaphosa calls for investment in Africa

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… and social changes underway. Addressing the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, during the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue, the President said … new risks for employment, equality and poverty in many BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) …

BRICS countries: A shared history and connected future

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… The five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South … Patel, who was speaking on the first day of the 15th BRICS Summit held at the Sandton Convention Centre in … connected our people, our histories and our economies in BRICS are. “We are connected by history, but not only by …

Call to support farmers

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BRICS countries have been challenged to take the lead and … Convention Centre. The discussions were held at the BRICS (Brazil, India, China, South Africa and Russia) … looked at sustainable development in agriculture across BRICS nations and the promotion of trade and investment in …

SA charts energy growth path with China

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… world leaders converge in Johannesburg for the 15th BRICS Summit in Sandton, Gauteng. Collaboration across a … that South Africa is looking forward to hosting the 15th BRICS Summit, having taken over from China as Chair in 2022.  … this summit. We share your view, President Xi, that BRICS has a vitally important role to play in the reform of …

SA and China strengthen political, trade relations

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… his fourth State Visit to South Africa ahead of the 15th BRICS Summit which both leaders look forward to.   President … President Xi and I look forward to the upcoming BRICS Summit, and have agreed that BRICS must play an expanded role in global affairs,” said …

Next wave of global economic growth will come from Africa

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… to Busi Mabuza, who chairs the South Africa chapter of the BRICS Business Council. Mabuza was speaking on Tuesday during a panel discussion on unlocking BRICS trade and investment opportunities. She told delegates that intra-BRICS trade has grown by an average annual rate of 7% in the …

Patel reflects on global challenges as he welcomes BRICS delegates

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… global economies as he welcomed all delegates at the 15th BRICS Summit, which officially kicked off in Johannesburg on … of Africa’s GDP [Gross Domestic Product],” said Patel. The BRICS grouping of major emerging economies – Brazil, India, … from five years ago when the country hosted the 10th BRICS Summit in 2018.  “Today, the world is more polarised, …