Johannesburg ABUZZ, 15th BRICS summit dominates 22-24 August
On Monday, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife Rosangela “Janja” da Silva landed in Johannesburg for the BRICS summit opening. Likewise, China’s President Xi Jinping traveled to South Africa on Monday and has now been reached there, as reported by state media.
Johannesburg is abuzz with activity as the 15th BRICS Summit takes center stage from August 22 to August 24.
The Sandton Convention Centre is abuzz with diplomats, leaders, and officials from Brazil, India, China, South Africa, and Russia, all gathering to discuss the future of this influential alliance.
This year’s summit carries a particular focus on the expansion of BRICS, with discussions revolving around the possibility of welcoming new member nations into the fold. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as leaders engage in talks that could reshape the trajectory of the bloc.
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Since this morning, Heads of State [HOS] from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) have been gathering in Johannesburg to discuss expanding the bloc and its potential role as a counterbalance to the Western world.
The expansion talks have drawn particular interest. The Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Chen Xiaodong, aptly described BRICS as a “big family of good partners,” emphasizing the mutual cooperation that expansion aims to foster.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa envisions BRICS expanding beyond its current members. He emphasized forming partnerships with like-minded countries to enhance global influence.
Amid ongoing discussions, President Xi Jinping’s imminent State Visit amplifies the summit’s importance. His fourth visit in five years solidifies strong bilateral relations and collaboration within the BRICS.
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BRICS, a loosely organized alliance opposing Western economic control, gets its name from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The coalition accounts for 23% of global GDP and encompasses 42% of the world’s population.