The 15th BRICS Summit took place in South Africa from August 22 to 24, marking a significant expansion of the influential group. During the summit, leaders of the BRICS countries unanimously agreed to invite six new members: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
This strategic expansion aims to enhance BRICS' global influence and reinforce its commitment to promoting development, upholding multilateralism, and improving global governance. The inclusion of these new members is expected to bring diverse perspectives and strengthen the group's role in addressing international challenges.
In a special episode, representatives from South Africa, the Chinese mainland, and the United States shared their expectations and suggestions for the future of BRICS. They emphasized the importance of leveraging the group's collective influence to foster a united and harmonious community with a shared future for mankind.
Yin Tiejun from the Chinese mainland expressed optimism about BRICS' expanded membership, stating, \"We hope that BRICS countries will leverage their influence to promote the development of multilateralism on a global scale, constructing a united and harmonious community with a shared future for mankind.\"
The summit underscores BRICS' dedication to strengthening cooperation among its members and playing a more pivotal role in shaping global policies and fostering sustainable development worldwide.
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'We Talk' special: BRICS mechanism expected to play a bigger role
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