New Delhi, May 14 -- In a powerful assertion of the Global South's rising influence, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, underscored the evolving mandate of the BRICS nations during the high-profile Foreign Ministers' meeting in the Indian capital.

In a post on X, the Minister highlighted that "Since its inception, BRICS has supported multilateralism and played an important role in promoting its reform." He further noted that the bloc's contribution to the international order has reached a pivotal juncture, stating, "Our role as BRICS, in promoting and strengthening global governance has become more critical than ever in this defining moment."

Addressing the core philosophy of the grouping,...