Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Ramaphosa Praises India’s Leadership After Successful BRICS Summit
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa praised India for leading the BRICS summit.
India was the group’s chair and hosted the meeting in New Delhi.
BRICS countries agreed on the New Delhi Declaration.
Some people had doubted that all the countries would agree.
Ramaphosa said India organized about 350 meetings in 30 cities.
He said the host country helped guide discussions and build agreement.
Ramaphosa and Narendra Modi also talked about India-South Africa relations.
Ramaphosa invited Modi to South Africa next year to celebrate 30 years of their strategic partnership.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa praised India for successfully chairing and hosting the BRICS summit.
BRICS members adopted the New Delhi Declaration despite doubts that consensus could be reached.
Ramaphosa said India coordinated about 350 meetings in 30 cities during the two-day summit.
He credited India with guiding discussions and helping member countries move toward consensus.
Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed trade, investment and deeper India-South Africa economic cooperation.
- Who
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BRICS member countries.
- What
- Ramaphosa praised India’s BRICS leadership and hosting, while discussing bilateral cooperation with Modi.
- When
- At a press conference on Sunday, September 13, following the two-day 18th BRICS Summit; the strategic partnership’s 30th anniversary will be marked next year.
- Where
- The summit was held in New Delhi, with related meetings and events in about 30 cities.
- Why
- India led discussions as BRICS chair, helped members reach consensus and discussed stronger economic ties with South Africa.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Host country
- India
- Location
- New Delhi
- Declaration
- New Delhi Declaration
- Meetings and events
- About 350 meetings in 30 cities
- Bilateral topics
- Trade, investment and economic cooperation
- Strategic partnership
- India and South Africa will mark 30 years of their relationship next year