"An Important Platform for Unity and Cooperation among Developing Countries" Developing Countries | BRICS | Unity and Cooperation
"Since the establishment of the BRICS mechanism, cooperation among BRICS countries has continued to deepen and has become an important platform for solidarity and cooperation among developing countries, with broad prospects for cooperation." In a recent interview with our reporter, Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank and former President of Brazil, stated that as an important emerging force in multilateral development institutions, the New Development Bank will play a positive role in building a more just and multipolar world order.
For the past 17 years, facing turbulent waves and wind and rain, the BRICS ship has bravely sailed forward, forging a path of mutual refinement and win-win cooperation. "The solidarity and mutual assistance of the BRICS countries have demonstrated their ability to jointly address global challenges." Rousseff said that the population of the BRICS countries accounts for about 40% of the world's total population and the total economic output accounts for about 1/4 of the world. The cooperation among the BRICS countries has been fruitful, and their international influence has steadily increased, becoming a crucial force and growth engine in the global economy.
The New Development Bank is an important milestone in BRICS cooperation, representing the historical trend of the collective rise of emerging markets and developing countries. "The New Development Bank was established by developing countries to serve them and listen equally to the voices of all member countries. It reflects the close ties of the BRICS countries and a common commitment to multilateralism and South South cooperation." Rousseff said that since its opening in 2015, the New Development Bank has continued to expand its business and successfully completed the first expansion. As of now, the New Development Bank has approved nearly 100 loan projects with a total amount exceeding 30 billion US dollars, providing strong guarantees for infrastructure construction and sustainable development in emerging markets and developing countries, and promoting global inclusive growth.
In March of this year, Rousseff was appointed as the President of the New Development Bank. She stated that in the future, the New Development Bank will further expand its "circle of friends", create a "BRICS model" for multilateral cooperation, and strengthen cooperation with other multilateral and bilateral development institutions to achieve diversified funding sources, practice true multilateralism, and expand global influence. In addition, continuing to assist member countries in mitigating and adapting to climate change, and expanding their local currency businesses will also be key goals.
The world today is facing unprecedented changes, with unilateralism and protectionism on the rise, and some countries keen to engage in decoupling and disconnection. "In this context, China's commitment to expanding its opening-up and maintaining economic globalization is of great significance." Rousseff said that China actively advocates cooperation, gathers consensus, and strives not to let any country fall behind, injecting stability into the international community. "Under the framework of jointly building the the Belt and Road, China actively shares technology, improves infrastructure construction in countries and regions along the Belt and Road, promotes shared development, and helps global connectivity."
When it comes to China's development achievements, Rousseff said that over the past 40 years, the Chinese economy has achieved significant and stable growth, the industrial system has become increasingly complete, and the ability to innovate in science and technology has been continuously enhanced. She said: "Under the leadership of the CPC, China has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, which is unique in the history of poverty reduction, and demonstrates China's people-centered development thought."
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind. In Rousseff's view, this great idea provides intellectual nourishment for human progress and is of great significance to the world.
