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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, as leaders of the expanded bloc gather for talks on trade, development and reform of global institutions.

Footage shows Ramaphosa being welcomed by India's Minister of State for External Affairs Jayant Chaudhary, before a traditional dance performance greeted the South African president.

The two-day summit begins on Saturday under India's 2026 BRICS chairship, with leaders set to discuss expanding trade and investment, strengthening financial and institutional cooperation and reforming the United Nations and international financial institutions.

South Africa has said it will push for greater trade and investment between BRICS members, industrialisation and value addition, as well as investment in African infrastructure linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Ramaphosa is also due to take part in the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue, covering trade and supply chains, agriculture, women-led development, the digital economy and innovation.

Talks will also focus on unity within the expanded 11-member bloc and securing a stronger voice for the Global South in international decision-making.

Dancing into diplomacy! - Traditional performance welcomes Ramaphosa to New Delhi ahead of BRICS Summit

Индия, New Delhi
сентябрь 11, 2026 at 06:44 GMT +00:00 · Published

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, as leaders of the expanded bloc gather for talks on trade, development and reform of global institutions.

Footage shows Ramaphosa being welcomed by India's Minister of State for External Affairs Jayant Chaudhary, before a traditional dance performance greeted the South African president.

The two-day summit begins on Saturday under India's 2026 BRICS chairship, with leaders set to discuss expanding trade and investment, strengthening financial and institutional cooperation and reforming the United Nations and international financial institutions.

South Africa has said it will push for greater trade and investment between BRICS members, industrialisation and value addition, as well as investment in African infrastructure linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Ramaphosa is also due to take part in the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue, covering trade and supply chains, agriculture, women-led development, the digital economy and innovation.

Talks will also focus on unity within the expanded 11-member bloc and securing a stronger voice for the Global South in international decision-making.

Description

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, as leaders of the expanded bloc gather for talks on trade, development and reform of global institutions.

Footage shows Ramaphosa being welcomed by India's Minister of State for External Affairs Jayant Chaudhary, before a traditional dance performance greeted the South African president.

The two-day summit begins on Saturday under India's 2026 BRICS chairship, with leaders set to discuss expanding trade and investment, strengthening financial and institutional cooperation and reforming the United Nations and international financial institutions.

South Africa has said it will push for greater trade and investment between BRICS members, industrialisation and value addition, as well as investment in African infrastructure linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Ramaphosa is also due to take part in the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue, covering trade and supply chains, agriculture, women-led development, the digital economy and innovation.

Talks will also focus on unity within the expanded 11-member bloc and securing a stronger voice for the Global South in international decision-making.