S-Africa demands BRICS leads global conflict resolution
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS nations to take a stronger leadership role in addressing global conflicts and overhauling international governance systems.
Speaking at the opening of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ramaphosa underscored the urgency of diplomatic efforts to end ongoing crises. He expressed concern over the humanitarian impact of conflicts in regions such as Ukraine, eastern DR Congo, Sudan, and Gaza, and emphasized that BRICS must work toward fair and lasting peace solutions.
His comments reflect a broader dissatisfaction among Global South countries with the current international institutions, which are widely seen as failing to resolve key global issues. Ramaphosa previously noted that achieving global peace and security requires a united effort from the international community.
He argued that BRICS, due to its broad geographic representation and growing influence, is well suited to drive reforms in global governance. He called on the bloc to champion a more inclusive and representative world order, grounded in the principles of sovereignty, equality, and peaceful coexistence.
Ramaphosa also stressed the importance of strengthening BRICS cooperation on pressing security issues, including counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and transnational crime, all of which require coordinated global action.
In recent years, BRICS has increasingly engaged in global diplomacy. In 2024, China and Brazil introduced a joint peace proposal for the Ukraine conflict, which was backed by other members, including South Africa. Pretoria has also been outspoken in advocating for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and accountability for breaches of international humanitarian law.
Founded in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China—with South Africa joining in 2010—BRICS has since expanded to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE, and Indonesia as full members.
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