The 15th BRICS summit is being held in Pretoria, South Africa, from August 22 to 24, 2023, under the theme ‘BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism’.
- The summit is attended by the leaders of the five member states: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- The summit’s goals include strengthening cooperation among BRICS countries on trade, investment, health, education, science and technology, security, and sustainable development.
- A BRICS-Africa Outreach Dialogue is part of the summit, where BRICS leaders engage with African country leaders and regional organizations.
- A significant topic of discussion is the potential expansion of BRICS membership to include emerging economies like Turkey, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Egypt, facing challenges and opposition from existing members due to concerns about influence and leverage.
- The role of Russia within BRICS is also a focus, with Russia aiming to use the platform to counter Western dominance and assert global leadership, especially in light of increasing pressure and sanctions from the West.
What is the theme of the 15th BRICS summit held in Pretoria, South Africa?
a) “Emerging Economies Unite”
b) “Global Challenges and Collaborative Solutions”
c) “BRICS: Towards Sustainable Development”
d) ‘BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism’
Ans : ‘BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development, and Inclusive Multilateralism’
