Indonesian president to attend BRICS summit in South AfricaCommercial office buildings and high-rise towers in the central business district area, beyond a sports pitch, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday. (Bloomberg photo)Indonesian President Joko Widodo departed for South Africa on Sunday to attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg amid speculation that the country could join the group as its latest member. The meeting, which brings together major emerging economies countries led by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, will be held for three days starting Tuesday. "Indonesia has been invited to the BRICS summit and of course in between the BRICS summit there will be meetings with other world leaders," Widodo told reporters ahead of his departure. Aside from attending the BRICS summit, Widodo said he would also visit Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique to strengthen cooperation.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 20, 2023 07:44 UTC