[UPDATE-Jun 22] Macron to Consider Attending BRICS Summit if Invited, Says France’s Foreign Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron could consider attending the BRICS summit if he is invited,

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Monday, following talks with South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor. “We are speaking hypothetically about possibly inviting Macron to the BRICS summit,” Colonna said. “In any event, it’s up to BRICS to decide.”

[UPDATE-Jun 22] Russian diplomat says Macron would be BRICS inappropriate guest, citing France’s hostile policy