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2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg
The 15th BRICS summit will take place from August 22-24 in Johannesburg, South Africa, which assumed the rotating BRICS presidency in January 2023.
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The Johannesburg-hosted BRICS summit is running from August 22 to 24, with the leaders of China, India, Brazil and South Africa in attendance. Russia is represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, while Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking part in the event via videoconference.
Sputnik comes to you live as South African President and BRICS Chair, Cyril Ramaphosa, announces the outcomes of the 15th BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
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19:31 24.08.2023
BRICS Platform Reflects Nations' Move Towards Justice: Russia's FM Press Secretary
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BRICS Platform Reflects Nations' Move Towards Justice: Russia's FM Press Secretary
19:31 24.08.2023
New BRICS Members: Countries' Economic Performances
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New BRICS Members: Countries' Economic Performances
19:30 24.08.2023
BRICS Extended vs G7: All You Need to Know
Participants of BRICS+ Dialogue at the BRICS summit in Johanneburg, South Africa, on August 24, 2023 - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.08.2023
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BRICS Extended vs G7: All You Need to Know
18:42 24.08.2023
UAE's Accession to BRICS Speaks for Monarchy's Successful Foreign Policy: Prime Minister
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UAE's Accession to BRICS Speaks for Monarchy's Successful Foreign Policy: Prime Minister
18:36 24.08.2023
Ethiopia's Entry into BRICS Marks New Chapter in Economic and Political Growth, Says Expert
An Orthodox deacon waves an Ethiopian flag during the celebrations in the eve of the Ethiopian Orthodox holiday of Meskel, in Addis Ababa on September 26, 2022.  - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.08.2023
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Ethiopia's Entry into BRICS Marks New Chapter in Economic and Political Growth, Says Expert
18:36 24.08.2023
Egypt's & Ethiopia's BRICS Membership Will Boost Africa's Position in Bloc, Minister Says
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2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg
Egypt's & Ethiopia's BRICS Membership Will Boost Africa's Position in Bloc, Minister Says
18:36 24.08.2023
Whole World Will Benefit from BRICS Expansion, Says South African Trade Minister
South African Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel (L) greets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) during the 2023 BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on August 22, 2023 - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.08.2023
2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg
Whole World Will Benefit from BRICS Expansion, Says South African Trade Minister
18:35 24.08.2023
SA Police Minister Shares His Impression of Security at 15th BRICS Summit
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2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg
SA Police Minister Shares His Impression of Security at 15th BRICS Summit
17:16 24.08.2023
What Are Key Milestones of BRICS Summit? South African Minister Tells
Enoch Godongwana, South Africa's Minister of Finance, poses for a photo on the last day of the 15th BRICS summit, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 22-24. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.08.2023
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What Are Key Milestones of BRICS Summit? South African Minister Tells
16:41 24.08.2023
'Most Extraordinary Achievement': Ethiopian PM Thanks Russia for Invitation to Join BRICS
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'Most Extraordinary Achievement': Ethiopian PM Thanks Russia for Invitation to Join BRICS
14:35 24.08.2023
Lavrov Reveals If BRICS Name Will Be Changed After Expansion
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the closing press conference after the joint meeting of BRICS leaders with leaders of invited countries and multilateral organizations. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.08.2023
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Lavrov Reveals If BRICS Name Will Be Changed After Expansion
13:58 24.08.2023
BRICS Expansion Shows Policy of Unilateralism on Decline: Iranian President
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President of South Africa Paul Mashatile and President of China Xi Jinping attend a meeting during the 2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg on August 24, 2023. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.08.2023
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BRICS Expansion Shows Policy of Unilateralism on Decline: Iranian President
12:44 24.08.2023
Kazakhstan Wants To Contribute To The Development Of The BRICS Potential, President Tokayev Says
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Kazakhstan Wants to Join Efforts of BRICS, SCO for Global Peace
11:48 24.08.2023
BRICS Can Help Africa Become Independent In Field Of Food Security: Chairman of AU
11:38 24.08.2023
UN Chief Guterres Calls For UN Security Council, Bretton Woods Reforms At BRICS Summit
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World Moving Towards Multipolarity Not Enough to Guarantee Peaceful Community, UN Chief Says
11:30 24.08.2023
The UAE Appreciates Invitation to BRICS: President Bin Zayed
11:23 24.08.2023
Egypt Highly Appreciates Invitation to Join Brics, Looks Forward to Cooperation: President
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, attend a welcome ceremony in the Emirati capital's Al-Watan presidential palace on November 14, 2019 in Abu Dhabi - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.08.2023
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Egypt Highly Appreciates Invitation to Join BRICS, Looks Forward to Cooperation: President
11:17 24.08.2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin participates via videoconference in the final press conference after the joint meeting of the BRICS leaders with the heads of state and government of the invited countries and multilateral organizations, August 24, 2023 - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.08.2023
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Russia Sincerely Interested In Strengthening Ties With Africa, Will Implement Projects: Putin
11:16 24.08.2023
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the final press conference after the joint meeting of BRICS leaders with heads of state and government of invited countries and multilateral organizations on August 24, 2023. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 24.08.2023
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Two African Countries Invited to BRICS
10:49 24.08.2023
UAE President Thanks BRICS for Approving Country's Application to Join Group
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan thanked on Thursday the BRICS leaders for approving the country's application to join the group.
Earlier in the day, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the BRICS leaders have decided to invite Argentina, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, the UAE and Saudi Arabia to join the group.
"We respect the vision of the BRICS leadership and appreciate the inclusion of the UAE as a member to this important group. We look forward to a continued commitment of cooperation for the prosperity, dignity and benefit of all nations and people around the world," Nahyan said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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