BRICS members push back against South Africa's interference in Western Sahara

BRICS members push back against South Africa's interference in Western Sahara
Sunday 5 May 2024 - 12:00

Major players within the BRICS economic bloc have reportedly thwarted an attempt by South Africa to include the Western Sahara issue on the agenda of a recent meeting held in Moscow.

The gathering, which took place in late April, brought together deputy foreign ministers and special envoys from BRICS nations to discuss a range of topics, including the Palestinian and Sudanese situations.

According to well-informed sources and Egyptian media outlets, several BRICS members, notably Russia, opposed a proposal by South Africa’s deputy foreign minister to introduce the Western Sahara conflict into the discussions.

This move was seen as an attempt to draw the bloc into a complex and contentious issue, further politicizing the BRICS agenda.

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