S. Africa welcomes Putin to Brics summit, downplays ICC warrant
South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor who confirmed Russian President Vladmir Putin is welcome to attend the 15th Brics summit in Pretoria despite his arrest warrant from the ICC. PHOTO | EDUARDO MUNOZ | POOL VIA AFP
South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor has described Russia as the country’s old friend, insisting that the two countries will not become sudden enemies on the demand of others.
Ms Pandor made the remarks as South Africa navigates an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant of arrest for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is expected to attend the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in August.
