# President Cyril Ramaphosa will take part in a virtual BRICS Leaders’ Summit this afternoon, which will be chaired by his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The Presidency says the gathering provides a platform for leaders to exchange views on global issues, with a particular focus on the current economic environment and the state of the multilateral system. The summit follows a meeting which was held in Rio in July. Today’s gathering will focus on BRICS’ role in fostering dialogue, cooperation, and sustainable global governance.
Ramaphosa to join a virtual BRICS leaders’ summit today