On the international scene, a major event is preparing in South Africa. The country will soon host the BRICS summit, which brings together five key countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This meeting, which will be held from August 22 to 24 in Johannesburg, will bring together leaders from African countries and the South.
The announcement of this summit generated interest, but also some controversy. Indeed, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his desire to participate in this event, as an observer. However, the South African government decided not to invite him, in agreement with the other BRICS members.
This decision was motivated by several factors. First of all, Russia judged that an invitation from France would be “inappropriate”, given this country’s position in relation to the situation in Ukraine and its membership in NATO. In addition, the French president expressed his desire to reject a block-to-block logic and to promote Europe’s strategic autonomy. This position may be contradictory to that of the BRICS, which are a group of emerging countries seeking to strengthen their cooperation and influence on the international stage.
This decision not to invite Emmanuel Macron therefore demonstrates the desire of the BRICS to preserve their unity and to focus on the specific issues that concern them. In addition, this underlines the importance given to cooperation between emerging countries and the emphasis placed on the economic and geopolitical issues specific to this alliance.
It is undeniable that this BRICS summit in South Africa will be a major event on the international scene. By bringing together leaders from African countries and the South, it will provide a unique opportunity to strengthen cooperation and discuss major global challenges. Although Emmanuel Macron’s non-invitation may spark debate, it also highlights the importance of BRICS as a group of emerging countries seeking to exert influence on the international stage.
In conclusion, the BRICS summit in South Africa raises expectations and controversies. The decision not to invite French President Emmanuel Macron underlines the BRICS’ desire to preserve their unity and focus on their own issues. This summit will be a key opportunity to strengthen cooperation between emerging countries and discuss major global challenges. It remains to be seen what decisions will be taken at this meeting and what the implications will be for the international scene.