The 16th BRICS Summit took place in Kazan, Russia from October 22 to 24, bringing together member nations to discuss future collaborations. South Africans are buzzing with excitement about the potential benefits of deeper BRICS cooperation.
Nokukhanya Khanyi Zulu shared her optimism, highlighting how the BRICS mechanism has significantly boosted development among member countries. \"South Africa has had many benefits from the BRICS mechanism,\" she said, pointing out the rise in exports like South African wine and rooibos tea, which are gaining popularity worldwide. 🍷🍵
Locals are also eager for expanded BRICS collaboration in various sectors, including culture, education, trade, technology, and tourism. Clea Schultz Mofokeng emphasized the role of Confucius Institutes in providing South Africans with opportunities to learn Chinese and pursue studies in China, fostering greater cultural and educational exchanges. 📚✈️
With the momentum from the Kazan Summit, South Africans look forward to a future filled with enhanced partnerships and growth within the BRICS family. 🌟
