Russian statement: It is "inappropriate" for him to go, French media: Macron wants to attend the BRICS Summit
According to Reuters, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Riyabkov stated on the 22nd that the Russian side believes that Macron is not suitable to be invited as a guest to attend this year's BRICS summit due to his hostile attitude towards Russia.
Riyabkov said that obviously, countries that "adopt hostile and unacceptable policies towards Russia, emphasize and firmly believe that Russia should be isolated on the international stage, share NATO policy lines to make Russia suffer from so-called strategic failure," their leaders are not suitable to be invited to attend the BRICS summit. Riyabkov revealed that the Russian side has informed the rotating presidency of South Africa of this position and hopes that the Russian side's position can be fully accepted.
French media: Macron expresses his willingness to attend the meeting to the President of South Africa
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The 15th BRICS Leaders Meeting is scheduled to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 22nd to 24th. According to a report by the French newspaper "Public Opinion" on the 12th of this month, Macron proposed the idea of attending this year's BRICS summit during a phone call with South African President Ramaphosa. According to reports from African media, Ramaphosa was "quite surprised" by this request, and if Macron participates, he will become the first leader among the G7 countries to attend the BRICS summit.
Foreign Minister of France: Whether Macron can participate in the conference will be decided by the BRICS countries
In addition, French Foreign Minister Cologne confirmed during his visit to South Africa on the 20th that Macron hopes to participate in the BRICS summit. Cologne said she has informed South African Foreign Minister Pandor of Macron's willingness to continue dialogue between France and the BRICS countries. But she also emphasized that whether Macron can attend the meeting is not decided by France, but by the BRICS countries, especially the rotating presidency of South Africa.
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