South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that, that the authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed their desire to join the BRICS. Recall, that in addition to South Africa, this organization includes Russia, China, India and Brazil. In general, the structure unites about half of the world's population and up to 25% of world GDP.
The Citizen says that, that the desire of Saudi Arabia to join the BRICS Cyril Ramaphos said Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom he met during his state visit to Riyadh.
reported, that the crown prince in Jeddah expressed hope for strengthening ties between Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
Cyril Ramaphosa is quoted during his visit to the kingdom:
Saudi Arabia joining BRICS will mean a lot for the organization. Possible BRICS expansion to be discussed at the next summit, which will take place in 2023 year. During the state visit of Cyril Ramaphosa to Saudi Arabia, 17 memorandums of partnership between the two states of Africa and Asia. The parties are interested in developing ties in the energy sector, food, in the field of maritime and air transport, as well as in the field of security.
FROM 2018 Riyadh invested in the economy of South Africa 11 billion. used photos:Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia
