EFF statement on letters to BRICS heads of state on the matter of the 15th BRICS summit attendance
5 August 2023
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have formally written to the heads of states of the BRICS nations through their embassies and associated political parties concerning the upcoming 15th BRICS Summit scheduled to be held in South Africa from the 22nd to 24th August 2023.
The communication urges BRICS leaders to consider a boycott of the summit, particularly in response to the South African Government's decision to effectively block Russia's President Vladimir Putin from attending, under irrational pressure and bullying by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The EFF emphasizes the importance of solidarity among BRICS nations and cautions against succumbing to neo-colonial pressures from the West. Highlighting the fact that BRICS represents an alternative global order, accounting for more than 40% of the world's population and nearly 25% of the global GDP, the EFF warns against any undermining of this vital bloc.
The communication is a call to action, urging the BRICS nations to uphold the principles upon which they were founded: mutual respect, understanding, cooperation, and non-interference. The absence of any member, particularly due to political manoeuvring, threatens the unity, strength, and future influence of BRICS on the global stage.
The EFF requests for the BRICS leaders to stand together against external pressures and to consider the implications of their attendance or non-attendance at the summit.
The EFF believes that this matter is of utmost importance, reflecting not just the integrity and unity of the BRICS organization, but also the future direction of global politics and economics. It embodies a vision for a fairer, more equitable world and a steadfast commitment to resisting the dictates of super imperialism.
Issued by Sinawo Thambo, National Spokesperson, EFF, 5 August 2023
