On July 28, in Pretoria, South Africa, the Valdai Discussion Club in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) held the 3rd Russian-African Conference titled: “Realpolitik in a Divided World: Rethinking Russia-South Africa Ties in a Global and African Context”. First session critically examined these emerging dynamics and explored how both the BRICS and G20 platforms can be leveraged to promote sustainable, inclusive growth for the Global South.
09:00 – 09:30 Opening (live: English)
09:30 – 11:30 Session 1. G20 and BRICS: Assessing Strategic Roles in an Evolving Global Order (live: English)
Key questions for discussion include:
What are the key priorities and actionable measures emerging from South Africa’s G20 presidency?
What outcomes have materialised from Russia’s BRICS chairmanship in 2024, and what implications do they hold?
What are the prevailing expectations regarding the impact of G20 and BRICS activities in South Africa and Russia?
How can the G20 and BRICS forums be further adapted to more effectively reflect the interests and developmental needs of Africa and the Global South?
Read the Programme for details. All times are in Pretoria Time (GMT+2)