Tag: BRICS

President Ramaphosa as the current chair of BRICS held a press briefing on the outcomes of the XV BRICS Summit hosted in South Africa. Photos: DIRCO ZA

BRICS Expands to Include Six New Members

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - BRICS countries have agreed to expand the bloc…

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His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa in a tête-à-tête with President Xi Jinping of the Republic of China ahead of Official Talks during the occasion of the State Visit at the Union Buildings in Tshwane. Photos: RSA Presidency

South Africa, China Reaffirm Friendship, Pledge to Deepen Cooperation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed…

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Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Official Talks on the occasion of the State Visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Union Buildings, Tshwane. Photo: RSA Presidency

BRICS Expansion Talks in Johannesburg Amid Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Johannesburg…

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Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor.

Pandor Calls for UN Diversity, Stresses Africa-Russia Ties at Summit

As part of the South African delegation attending the Russia-Africa Summit, Minister…

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Professor Anil Sooklal (right) with Dammu Ravi, ahead of the 15th BRICS Summit. Twitter/ @BRICSza

70 Global Leaders Invited to BRICS Summit, Western Leaders Excluded

Johannesburg, July 19, 2023 - This year's BRICS summit, taking place at…

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pose during a BRICS meeting held during a G20 summit in Osaka in June 2019.

Putin Won’t Attend BRICS Summit in Johannesburg

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to skip the upcoming BRICS Summit…

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BRICS Political Parties Dialogue, under the theme: “BRICS and Africa: partnership for mutually accelerated growth, sustainable development, and inclusive multilateralism.”, in Boksburg, City of Ekurhuleni. Photo: ANC South Africa

BRICS Political Parties Dialogue Begins in Johannesburg

The BRICS Political Parties Plus Dialogue has commenced in Johannesburg, with the…

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Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin and South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa Raises War Concerns Over Russia Arrest Warrant

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concerns over the potential of…

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Deputy Minister Obed Bapela strengthens defence ties in Brasilia, visiting manufacturing facilities and engaging stakeholders. Pictured: Minister Bapela with accompanying officials during high-level meetings. Photo by Embassy of South Africa in Brazil

South African Deputy Minister Boosts Defence Sector Relations in Brasilia

Brasilia - The Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises of South Africa, Mr…

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Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa

BRICS Summit venue in question as Ramaphosa holds talks with Xi Jinping

Johannesburg - President Cyril Ramaphosa has maintained silence on the outcome of…

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Ramaphosa and Putin discuss African peace mission and Russia-Africa summit

Ramaphosa, Putin discuss African peace mission and Russia-Africa summit

In a recent telephone conversation, President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in a discussion…

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Foreign ministers of BRICS nations pose for a family photo with representatives from Africa and the global South during a summit in Cape Town, South Africa, June 2, 2023.

BRICS and ‘friends’ seek closer ties amid expansion efforts

CAPE TOWN, June 2 - Senior officials from over a dozen nations,…

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