k) There are visible shifts taking place in the global South space. South Africa participates in IBSA, and BRIC has emerged. The Committee will like to get feedback as to the strategy to be taken in order to still advance national interest in IBSA, while closely monitoring the real interests being pursued by Russia and China in BRIC. Will South Africa be watching developments in BRIC from the sidelines, what future plans exist about South Africa and this formation.