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It’s the final day of the 15th BRICS summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa kicks off proceedings with a press briefing announcing the outcomes of the summit. the BRICS-Africa Outreach & BRICS Plus Dialogue comprising over 40 Heads of State & Government will also take place today.
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[WATCH] Palestinian ambassador to South Africa Hanan Jarar makes the case that BRICS membership would boost support for Palestine as an occupied country. #BRICSSummit2023 pic.twitter.com/Z2WBQCQsL9
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#BRICSza | See below some highlights from the post #BRICS Summit briefing outcomes following the adoption of the Johannesburg II Declaration 🎤 pic.twitter.com/Byl6EDxNtx
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#BRICSza| Family photo taken on the sidelines of the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue.#BRICSSummit2023 #BRICSza #BRICS https://t.co/OGFg5pZsQN… pic.twitter.com/xihLmWPAdN
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lasting peace on the global stage. This is the third time SA assumes the chairship of BRICS & in each of these times, the efforts of SA has been to bring together countries of the Global South, particularly in Africa, & Iran commends these efforts.#BRICSSummit2023 #BRICSSummit
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H.E. Mr Denis Sassou Nguesso President of the Republic of the Congo
Invited Heads of States of BRICS to a planned Brazzaville Summit which will discuss, among other issues issues of climate change and sustainable development #BRICS2023 #BRICSSummit #BRICS2023— BRICSza (@BRICSza) August 24, 2023
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Food security is gaining special importance on the global stage. 3 of the world’s major food producers are BRICS nations. We need to improve food imbalances in our countries. We need to exclude food and fertilizers from sanctions. #BRICSSummit2023 #BRICS #BRICSza
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Pres of Cuba on behalf of G77, H.E. Mr Miguel Diaz-Canel:
The G77 & BRICS have a responsibility to address the injustices of the current world order. We support a world premised on #Ubuntu – the ethics of caring for others, solidarity & respect to ensure no one is left behind.
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#BRICSza | Pres Xi Jinping at the #BRICSOutreach – developing countries should be supported in realizing better development.
Development embodies our people’s aspirations for a better life & is a priority for developing countries. We have launched a China-FAO South/South Fund
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India has accorded high priority to Africa and has opened 16 new Embassies and High Commissions on the continent. India is, today, Africa’s 4th largest trade partner.#BRICSSummit2023
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I have come to the BRICS Summit with a simple message: in a fracturing world overwhelmed by crises, there is simply no alternative to cooperation.
As we move towards a multipolar world, we must urgently restore trust & reinvigorate multilateralism for the 21st century.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 24, 2023
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[WATCH] On the issue of reforms to the Security Council, Guterres says it is an “obvious injustice” that Africa does not have a seat at the table. “We are not there yet,” he says, but things are changing. #BRICSSummit2023 pic.twitter.com/BBgaFlqTu5
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[WATCH] Guterres has reiterated his earlier proposal to reform the UN Security Council and the Bretton Woods system to avert fracture. He says these institutions need to adapt to the reality of the modern world. #BRICSSummit2023 pic.twitter.com/vJkWIHKGls
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Update: We must bring affordable electricity to everyone on earth especially to Africa while simultaneously reaching net-zero electricity by 2035 in developed countries and 2040 elsewhere.
Update: Guterres: First action to save our planet. Developed countries have a particular responsibility and so they must lead and deliver on $100 billion promised to developing countries. As a matter of justice Africa must be considered a priority. Every country has a role to play.
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United Nations secretary general @antonioguterres is now addressing the media at the BRICS Summit. He says it is the time to “come together” and “work together” but instead a number of factors are contributing to divisions in the world. He says there is a risk of the global order… pic.twitter.com/hyiDPm1n1p
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[WATCH] African countries are “sick and tired” of being “used and manipulated” to serve others’ interests before their own, she says. She does not, however, believe BRICS is being used as a vehicle to drive Russian and Chinese agendas in Africa. #BRICSSummit2023 pic.twitter.com/NWQlHOhOu4
— Salaamedia (@salaamedia) August 24, 2023
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[WATCH] Comparing the Police’s task of keeping delegates at the BRICS Summit safe to the 2010 World Cup, South Africa’s Police minister Bheki Cele says all has gone well so far. #BRICSSummit2023 pic.twitter.com/CO5vUKrYyb
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[WATCH] Siyabonga Cwele, South Africa’s ambassador in China, says mutual respect between BRICS leaders have assisted them in making decisions that advance the developing world at large. #BRICSSummit2023 pic.twitter.com/qFP8D9nPTN
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[WATCH] It’s the third and final day of the 15th #BRICS Summit. The group has agreed to expand its member states, with Argentina, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, among those set to gain membership next year. Prof. Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s BRICS ambassador, explains the reasons for… pic.twitter.com/sr7e4D306g
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Update: Jinping: As long as we work with a common purpose, there’s a lot that BRICS cooperation can achieve, and the future will be bright for BRICS countries. Let us work together to write a new chapter of emerging market countries and developing countries working together in unity for development.
Update: Jinping: This membership expansion is historic. It shows the determination of BRICS countries for unity and cooperation with the broader developing countries. It meets the expectations of the international community and the common interest of emerging and developing countries.
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Chinese President XI Jinping delivers his address.
“During the Summit we had in depth exchanges on the current international situation and BRICS cooperation. We reached broad concensus, adopted the declaration and achieved fruitful outcomes.” pic.twitter.com/XqIIAYH5If
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Update: Modi says he is happy that everyone agreed on the guiding principles, standards and criteria for the expansion of BRICS. It is based on this, the six countries have been added to BRICS.
Update: Modi: India has always fully supported the expansion of BRICS membership. India has believed the addition of new members will further strengthen BRICS as an organisation and give our shared efforts new impetus.
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Indian Prime Minister is up next. He congratulates Ramaphosa for the successful organisation of the summit. pic.twitter.com/KZidPo2ElE
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is up next delivering his closing statement via video link. He says Ramaphosa showed unique diplomatic skills in handling the BRICS Summit and negotiations. Putin also congratulates the new BRICS members. pic.twitter.com/cMuDpjns6R
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# BRICSza | H.E. President Vladimir Putin. XV BRICS Summit.#Johannesburg II Declaration.
The adoption of the guiding principles in the expansion of BRICS will ensure that the role and importance of BRICS in the world will continue to grow. #BRICSSummit2023 pic.twitter.com/xhBXGVt9Aw
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President Lula da Silva is up next to speak. He welcomes the new members of BRICS and announces that BRICS will be open to accepting new members. pic.twitter.com/kQQTuHEft0
— Salaamedia (@salaamedia) August 24, 2023
#BRICSza | H.E.President Lula da Silva .#Johannesburg II Declaration. #BRICSSummit2033
BRICS countries will continue to be a driving force to promote peace, and global multilateralism. pic.twitter.com/haQSf3lQdd
— BRICSza (@BRICSza) August 24, 2023
Update: Ramaphosa: Through this Summit, BRICS has embarked on a new chapter. In it’s effort to build a world that is fair, just and also prosperous.
Update: Ramaphosa: We have decided to invite the Argentine Republic, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Federeal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to become full members of BRICS.
Update: Ramaphosa: We adopted the Johannesburg II Declaration which reflects key BRICS messages on matters of global economic financial and political importance.
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President Ramaphosa and his BRICS counterparts are now preparing to address the briefing https://t.co/ZemvvdX3t6 pic.twitter.com/N0boUrEQwc
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