South African President Cyril Ramaphosa commended Mahatma Gandhi’s significant role in South Africa’s history and the fight against apartheid. He highlighted Gandhi’s advocacy of passive resistance, which inspired the mobilization of citizens against apartheid and eventually led to its defeat. Ramaphosa praised Gandhi’s teachings for empowering organizations like the African National Congress in their struggle.
South African President Ramaphosa expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his proposal of a BRICS space cooperation system during the 15th BRICS Summit. He also took the opportunity to celebrate the success of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission, which was set to land on the moon.
During the BRICS Summit, PM Modi had pointed out the historical significance of the event’s location near Mahatma Gandhi’s Tolstoy Farm in South Africa. The farm, where Gandhi lived as a lawyer, played a vital role in his principles of self-sufficiency and communal living.
Prime Minister Modi’s call for establishing a BRICS space exploration consortium was also met with appreciation by President Ramaphosa. The President acknowledged the forward-looking nature of the proposal and expressed his support for cooperation in space exploration among BRICS nations.
Reflecting on India’s achievement in space exploration, President Ramaphosa extended his congratulations to India for the imminent landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon. He emphasized that this achievement was a momentous occasion for the BRICS family, symbolizing shared accomplishments and progress.
President Ramaphosa’s statements underscored the importance of historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi and the potential for collaboration in cutting-edge fields like space exploration within the BRICS partnership.
