# President Cyril Ramaphosa says BRICS is an important platform for South Africa to build political and economic ties that benefit the country and its citizens. He attended the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, over the weekend. In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa highlighted investment and trade, with more than a fifth of the country’s trade being with BRICS countries. He says South Africa will continue to add its voice to the growing call for an inclusive world order rooted in mutual respect and shared prosperity.
Ramaphosa says South Africa gains a lot from its membership in BRICS