South African Chamber of Commerce President Calls for Permanent BRICS Secretariat to Drive Implementation

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 07:20:19 UTC

Key Points

• South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mtho Xulu called for a permanent BRICS secretariat to strengthen implementation.
• Xulu, who also chairs the BRICS Trade and Investment Working Group, said BRICS needs proper institutionalization.
• He praised India’s BRICS presidency for bringing member countries’ views into a unanimously adopted annual report.
• Xulu highlighted the long-standing economic relationship between India and South Africa, including trade and investment ties.
• He identified digital trade and infrastructure as key priorities for BRICS cooperation.
• Xulu said BRICS members can unlock regional opportunities, with South Africa for Africa, Indonesia for ASEAN, and the UAE for the GCC.