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No decision taken to move BRICS summit to China

CAPE TOWN - No decision has been made to move the BRICS summit scheduled for August in South Africa.

International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor was answering questions in Parliament on Wednesday.

Government is in a quandary over the attendance of Russian President, Vladimir Putin.

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An ICC warrant means South Africa would be obligated to arrest him if he arrives in the country.

Pandor says only President Cyril Ramaphosa will decide on Putin's attendance.

SA's relationship with Russia continues to be a big focus in Parliament.

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