- In a recent statement, issued about BRICS, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed to use the opportunity of his chairmanship of the BRICS group to focus on advancing African interests. He also promised to invite more African countries to BRICS annual summit to be hosted this year in South Africa.
South Africa took over the chairmanship of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) BRICS from China on January 1st, 2023.
In a recent statement, issued about BRICS, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed to use the opportunity of his chairmanship of the BRICS group to focus on advancing African interests. He also promised to invite more African countries to BRICS annual summit to be hosted this year in South Africa. He added that the next BRICS Summit will open opportunities for African countries to use BRICS to develop the continent. He said that the solidarity in BRICS can be used to advance the interests, of not only South Africa but also the continent as a whole.
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According to policy experts, BRICS could support Africa to gain greater access to the global economy and help improve the living standards of its people and create employment. In its role as the chair of BRICS, South Africa can take the lead to use the collective strength of the BRICS, the technological capability, market size, and other qualities to become a solid development partner for Africa. Moreover, the member countries of BRICS could explore the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
