Pezeshkian: BRICS is a good opportunity and framework for developing economic cooperation
The Iranian President, in a meeting with the President of South Africa, referring to the holding of the 18th BRICS Summit and the opportunities ahead for countries in economic fields, said: "BRICS is a good opportunity and framework for this type of cooperation, and we must be able to operationalize the goals of this summit."
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Masoud Pezeshkian, yesterday (Saturday, September 12, 2026), on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, in a meeting with Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, stated: "South Africa and the late Nelson Mandela were always symbols of the struggle against oppression and racial discrimination for me in my youth, and your today's defense of the oppressed people of Palestine is very impressive and commendable."
The President, referring to the shared views of the two countries on international issues, stated: "We desire to expand our relations with South Africa in various fields so that this vision is promoted in the world."
Dr. Pezeshkian, while inviting the President of South Africa to visit Tehran, said: "We are ready to hold the Joint Commission of the two countries to advance joint cooperation programs and strengthen and develop communication between the two countries."
Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, also referring to the resistance and steadfastness of the Iranian nation against the aggression of enemies, said: "Our relations with Iran have always been important, and we will strive to strengthen and develop this relationship in the future as well."
The President of South Africa, while condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, said: "We consider ourselves obligated to support the Palestinian issue. The late Nelson Mandela had emphasized support for Palestine."
Ramaphosa emphasized the development of Iran's economic cooperation within the framework of BRICS, and said: "The Joint Economic Commission can be effective as a long-term strategy for realizing economic programs between the two countries."