Speaking to the media on Tuesday, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said the theme is in line with South Africa’s priorities over the next five years.

She said it also resonated with President Jacob Zuma’s call during the State of the Nation Address for radical socio-economic transformation in the country. The theme also firmly propels towards Vision 2030, as outlined in the National Development Plan, where South Africa is envisaged as being free from the burden of poverty and inequality.

Minister Nkoana-Mashabane said the summit will provide an opportune moment to reflect on the priority areas for cooperation during the second cycle of Brics summits.

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