WITH BRICS Summit officially on track in Sandton, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) hosted delegates at the welcome event of the 10th Anniversary of the BRICS Business Council on Sunday.
The BRICS Business Council was established during the Fifth BRICS Summit held on 26th – 27th March 2013 in Durban, South Africa.
The objective of creating the council was to constitute a platform that promotes and strengthens business, trade, and investment ties amongst the business communities of the five BRICS countries.
It was also formed to ensure that there is regular dialogue between the business communities of the BRICS nations and the governments of the BRICS countries. This year, South African Tourism, along with the BRICS Business Council, is celebrating a decade of cooperation and partnership.
“Over the years, we have seen growing enthusiasm for travel among the people of BRICS countries.
We can all agree that tourism serves as a bridge that connects cultures and opens avenues of dialogue that transcend language barriers and political boundaries. Tourism is also a contributor to economic growth.
Tourism is a force that unites people in their pursuit of discovery, adventure, and shared experiences. Therefore, tourism has a profound impact on strengthening bilateral relations,” says Nomasonto Ndlovu, acting CEO of South African Tourism.
Brics Summit takes place from August 22 to 24.
Image (Poet Lebo Mashile and Ndlovu Youth Choir at the event).
