Head of the Chinese Embassy in the African Union: The BRICS Cooperation Mechanism has become an important platform for cooperation between emerging market countries and developing countries
On the 22nd, Ambassador Hu Changchun, the head of the Chinese Embassy in the African Union, stated at a media think tank briefing held in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, that the BRICS cooperation mechanism has become an important platform for cooperation between emerging market countries and developing countries.
Hu Changchun said that the 15th BRICS leaders' meeting is the first face-to-face meeting held by BRICS leaders since the COVID-19 epidemic, which is of great significance. China believes that the leaders of BRICS countries will once again gather in South Africa to jointly draw a blueprint for BRICS development, which will inject new strong impetus into BRICS cooperation.
Hu Changchun stated that the BRICS countries adhere to true multilateralism, focus on common development, resolutely defend the interests of developing countries within the global multilateral framework, and make unremitting efforts to promote the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The BRICS countries adhere to exploring and innovating, promote the establishment of a new industrial revolution partnership, closely follow the trend of digital economy development, and build a talent pool for sustainable development and innovation cooperation.
BRICS countries adhere to openness and inclusiveness. During the 2017 Xiamen Summit, China, as the rotating presidency, pioneered the concept of "BRICS+" cooperation, opening the door for emerging market countries and developing countries to integrate into BRICS cooperation. China looks forward to making new progress in expanding the membership of the BRICS at this year's BRICS Leaders Meeting.
Hu Changchun pointed out that China attaches great importance to the cooperation process among BRICS countries and supports South Africa in hosting this year's BRICS summit, conveying a positive signal of unity and cooperation. Since its establishment, the BRICS Cooperation Mechanism has been closely linked to the fate of developing countries. Africa is the continent with the highest concentration of developing countries, and the BRICS countries are natural partners in cooperation with Africa.
The theme of this year's BRICS summit is "BRICS and Africa: Deepening Partnership, Promoting Mutual Growth, Achieving Sustainable Development, and Strengthening Inclusive Multilateralism." During this year, the "BRICS+" dialogue and the China Africa Leaders' Dialogue will also be held.
Hu Changchun said that China and African countries have always been good friends, good partners, and good brothers. With the joint efforts of both sides, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Africa has developed rapidly, forming a comprehensive, multi-level, and wide-ranging cooperation pattern, benefiting billions of people in China and Africa. China looks forward to using this BRICS meeting as an opportunity to strengthen the partnership between BRICS countries and African countries, assist in African integration, and build a prosperous Africa.