40+ Heads of State to Participate in BRICS Summit
According to Nelson Kgwete, the South African foreign ministry’s media liaison officer, more than 40 heads of state will attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg on Aug. 22-24. Here are the key points:
– All leaders of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are expected to attend, except for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
– 23 countries have applied to join the BRICS economic bloc, including Algeria, Argentina, and Venezuela. However, Morocco has denied applying for membership.
– South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has invited 67 leaders from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Caribbean to the summit.
– The summit will discuss the expansion of the economic bloc and increasing settlements using national currencies.
– The topic of a common BRICS currency is not on the agenda.
Hot Take:
The BRICS summit in Johannesburg is set to be a significant event with over 40 heads of state in attendance. The expansion of the economic bloc and the use of national currencies will be key topics of discussion. However, a shared BRICS currency will not be addressed. This summit highlights the growing influence and importance of the BRICS nations in the global economy.
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