MINISTER ZULU EMBARKS ON A BRICS MINISTERIAL OUTREACH

Minister Lindiwe Zulu led a BRICS Ministerial Road Show on the 26th June 2018 at the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).
South Africa has assumed the rotational chairship of the BRICS formation from the People’s Republic of China from 1 January to 31 December 2018. South Africa has a pivotal role to play in the BRICS formation to promote its foreign policy globally and to achieve the domestic policy objectives.

South Africa enjoys recognition as a dedicated and committed global and regional player within the ranks of BRIC countries. Key issues to anticipate during our chairship of BRICS would be outlined amongst the recovery of our economies, macroeconomic policy coordination, improving global economic governance, promoting international trade and investment, addressing income inequality and achieving sustainable development.