Exclusive interview with CCTV reporter | General Secretary of the African National Assembly in South Africa: The BRICS Cooperation Mechanism Boosts Development Cooperation among Member States | Mechanism | General Secretary
General Secretary of the African National Assembly in South Africa, Mbalula, stated in an interview with CCTV reporters that the BRICS cooperation mechanism is very important and has played a practical and effective role in promoting the development of member countries.
CCTV reporter Li Xuhui: At the beginning of this year, South Africa took over the baton from China and became the rotating presidency of the BRICS countries, officially marking the beginning of the "South African Year" of the BRICS. What role do you think the BRICS mechanism will play in building a multipolar world?
African National Assembly General Secretary Mbalula of South Africa: The BRICS cooperation mechanism is very important, and we are actively discussing issues such as BRICS expansion and industrialization in developing countries. We have also seen the positive impact of the New Development Bank of the BRICS countries in the face of the difficult challenges posed by the COVID-19 epidemic, which shows that the BRICS mechanism has indeed played a role in boosting the development of member countries.
General Secretary of the African National Assembly in South Africa: The initiative proposed by China is of great significance to the world today
The century long changes in the world are accelerating, and the world is entering a new period of turbulence and change. Countries have a stronger call for international fairness and justice, and people's desire for development cooperation is becoming more urgent.
General Secretary of the African National Assembly in South Africa, Mbalula: The global development initiative has significant significance for the world. The development agenda cannot only improve the living standards of a specific class, but must benefit all classes, ensure fairness, and at the same time, safeguard world justice. So the global development initiative aligns with our vision of the world and brings developing countries closer together. The Global Development Initiative advocates for equal development among countries, which is crucial for us to achieve short-term and long-term development goals. What we want to build is a world of common prosperity for people of all countries.
General Secretary of the African National Congress of South Africa: We have learned valuable experience from the CPC
Mbalula also said that the relationship between the African National Congress of South Africa and the CPC has become increasingly profound over time. From the CPC, they learned valuable experience such as reform and innovation, and keeping pace with the times.
Mbalula, General Secretary of the African National Congress of South Africa: Our party's affinity with the CPC began with the visit of Walter Sisulu, then General Secretary of the African National Congress, to China in 1953. Our relationship was concluded in the period of national liberation struggle, and became increasingly profound with the passage of time. We signed a memorandum of cooperation between the two parties with the CPC, focusing on party building and cadre training. From the CPC, we have learned an important lesson that a political party must constantly innovate and adapt to the development of the times. We also understand that modernization is the key to party building and governance. If a political party stagnates, you will lose contact with the people, and the people will not choose you. We know that the CPC has experienced difficulties and hardships, and can learn from them, seek innovation and change, and lead China to achieve change. China has made us realize that things are not immutable, things are changing, the CPC has been keeping pace with the times, and South China relations have been deepening in the exchange of experience in governance between the two parties, which has enriched our governance methodology. In addition, we have learned valuable experience from the CPC in strengthening party building, strict cadre discipline, anti-corruption and other aspects, and will integrate these experiences into the development of our party.
