BRICS is now considering expansion with the potential inclusion of Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE and other nations like Argentina, Algeria, and Venezuela. With these prospective additions, BRICS seeks to bolster its geopolitical influence as a representative force of the Global South.
Cape Town, May 16: South African Army Chief, Lawrence Mbatha, participated in a bilateral meeting in Russia, to enhance military ties and engage in discussions with Russian officials, despite recent allegations by the United States regarding arms supply to Russia. The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) clarified that the meeting had been prearranged and was part of their ongoing military-to-military relations with various countries.
