In his remarks to the 15th BRICS Summit’s open plenary session today, Ramaphosa said, “I would like to congratulate India, particularly as you speak about the need for cooperation in Space… India’s spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 will land on the moon.” We extend our congratulations.”
“This for us, as the BRICS family, is a momentous occasion and we rejoice with you. We join you in the joy of this great achievement…,” he added.
Furthermore, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the BRICS countries must advance the interests of the Global South.
“BRICS nations need to advance the interests of the global south and call for industrialised countries to honour their commitments to support climate actions by developing economic progress.”
Meanwhile, Ramaphosa spoke extensively about the Russia-Ukraine war. “BRICS has proven itself to be a credible entity that stands in solidarity and seeks to promote a more equitable global system. We thank you also for the efforts that are being made by a number of BRICS countries to bring about a peaceful end to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia,” Ramaphosa said addressing the open plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit.
He added, “We agree that…the end these types of conflicts are best brought to an end by negotiations…BRICS members will continue to be supportive of the various efforts to bring this conflict to an end through dialogue, mediation and negotiation”.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met and discussed ways to deepen the India-South Africa collaboration in a variety of industries.