Business leaders from BRICS countries call for deepening unity and cooperation to build a better world together
On the 22nd local time, the BRICS Business Forum was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. How to respond to the new international situation and continue the good cooperation momentum of last year's BRICS "China Year"; How the BRICS countries can continue to promote mutually beneficial cooperation and jointly promote the development of the world economy towards a more just and inclusive direction has become the focus of attention at this year's Business Forum.
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CCTV reporter Ma Peimin: I am currently at the Thornton International Conference Center in Johannesburg. At the Business Forum held on the 22nd, business leaders from BRICS and African countries discussed topics such as "Focusing on Agricultural Development in BRICS Countries" and "Unleashing Trade and Investment Opportunities in BRICS Countries".
Attendees from the business community stated that South Africa's BRICS series of activities are focused on Africa, and the five key areas proposed are closely related to Africa, which will effectively promote cooperation between BRICS countries and Africa to a higher level.
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Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, Mane: This reflects the commitment of BRICS leaders to the entire African continent, not only to seek opportunities for South Africa's development, but also to seek opportunities for joint development, mutually beneficial trade and investment between BRICS countries and other countries on the African continent.
South African business professionals have stated that the BRICS summit will promote new achievements in practical cooperation between China and South Africa. Cooperation in areas such as energy infrastructure, trade and investment will provide support for South Africa's economic growth and employment.
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Stavros Nikolau, a member of the BRICS Business Council in South Africa: Economic cooperation between China and South Africa is based on mutual respect and understanding, with significant growth in trade and investment between the two countries. I believe that the development of bilateral relations has a bright future. Because I believe there is mutual respect and understanding between the two countries, and both business leaders hope to develop business and economy.