South Africa Participates in G20 and BRICS Meetings in 2016
What happened
In September 2016, South Africa held a BRICS meeting in Pretoria ahead of the India summit. Separately, President Jacob Zuma traveled to Hangzhou, China, to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
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Why it matters
South Africa's participation in the G20 was intended to advance its national agenda, which includes promoting strong, sustainable growth, decent employment, and increased investment in infrastructure. The country also co-chaired the G20 Development Working Group.
The BRICS bloc was established in 2013 with goals to partner with Africa for development, involving South Africa and Jacob Zuma.
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Who's involved
- South AfricaCountry that held a BRICS meeting and participated in the G20 Summit
- Jacob ZumaPresident of South Africa who attended the G20 Leaders’ Summit
- BRICSIntergovernmental bloc that South Africa is a member of
- ChinaHost country of the G20 Leaders’ Summit
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The entities involved
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BRICS
association of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates
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Jacob Zuma
4th President of South Africa (2009–2018)
Related events
- BRICS membership drives strategic reassessment of national interests, with South Africa amplifying Africa's voice.
- India hosts the BRICS Summit and leads the chairship initiatives.
- Om Birla is chairing the BRICS proceedings in New Delhi, with Narendra Modi attending the summit.
- India is hosting BRICS meetings in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- The 18th BRICS Summit is currently taking place in New Delhi, where members are calling for significant reforms in the WTO and the IMF.