Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to connect with BRICS leaders via video link from Beijing on Monday, diving into discussions on the global economy, multilateral systems and deeper cooperation.
Invited by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President Xi will deliver a key address at the BRICS Leaders Virtual Meeting, according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
At a press briefing in Beijing, spokesperson Lin Jian described the BRICS cooperation mechanism as a vital platform for solidarity among emerging markets and developing countries.
Facing rising unilateralism and protectionism, BRICS nations have banded together to champion multilateralism, defend fairness and justice, and drive common development in international affairs, Lin said.
Lin added that China is ready to uphold the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, advance high-quality collaboration, foster a more just global governance system, and contribute to an equal, orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization.
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