China has announced its readiness to deepen cooperation with fellow BRICS nations and new partner countries, aiming to enhance practical collaborations in various fields. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning shared this commitment during a daily press briefing on Tuesday.
The announcement follows Russia’s revelation of the new list of BRICS partners on Monday. The recent BRICS summit held in October in Kazan, Russia, led to the establishment of the category of BRICS partners. Nine countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Uganda—have been designated as BRICS partners after the summit.
“The representativeness of the BRICS mechanism has been expanded further, and its appeal and influence have become more prominent,” Mao Ning stated. “It is becoming an increasingly important platform for promoting unity and cooperation for the Global South.”
The expansion is seen as significant progress following the bloc’s historic developments last year. By including more nations, BRICS aims to strengthen ties and foster collective growth among emerging markets.
BRICS—an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—represents five major emerging economies with significant economic potential. The bloc’s expansion to include new partners underscores its commitment to broader representation and collaboration within the global community.
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