By Elezo Libanda
JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 17- SABC News has received information that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to travel to South Africa early next week to participate in the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
Guterres joins a distinguished group of 67 leaders and 20 international organizations who have received invitations from the summit’s hosts.
This move marks a historic occasion as Guterres becomes the first UN Secretary-General to participate in a BRICS Summit, underscoring the increasing significance of the bloc on the global stage.
The BRICS group collectively represents over 40% of the world’s population and holds more than 25% of the global economy. With several countries expressing interest in joining the bloc, this influence is poised to expand in the years ahead.
Insiders within the United Nations have indicated that one of the Secretary-General’s key areas of focus will be the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Deal and its implications for global food security. Additionally, discussions on reforming international financial institutions and the effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals are expected, particularly in anticipation of a significant summit scheduled for this September. -Namibia Daily News
