The bloc is a fresh forum that seeks to focus on peace, security, and development, Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor has told RT
Countries seeking to become members of BRICS are drawn to the bloc’s progressive ideals, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor told RT in an exclusive interview ahead of the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg.
Pandor explained that the group of emerging economies, which comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is working to address key development issues such as peace and security in the member states.
“We’re not standing against anyone; we’re not standing for anybody. We work for the good of the world. We’re not seeking to weaponize the oceans, we’re not seeking to weaponize the forest, and we’re not seeking to weaponize climate change,” she stressed.
Without going into specifics, the diplomat stated that three new countries have joined the bloc, bringing the total membership to…
