Highlights of Xi’s thoughts on BRICS

Editor's Note: President Xi Jinping has attached great importance to the cooperation of BRICS nations and expressed concerns for the development of the emerging markets on many occasions. Here is a glance at his past remarks on BRICS:

“Currently, the global economy is showing some positive signs, and the prospects for the development of BRICS countries are growing brighter in general, which is very inspiring.” Xi said at an informal meeting of BRICS leaders in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7.

“The BRICS cooperation mechanism has been in existence for 10 years, and BRICS members have focused on development, which not only benefits the people in the five countries, but also offers a recipe for the world to address food and security problems.” Xi said while meeting with the heads of delegations for the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing on June 19.

“BRICS cooperation, a model for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, has brought benefits to people of BRICS nations and made great contributions to boosting global economic growth, improving global governance and promoting the democratization of international relations.” Xi said in a letter to the four other BRICS leaders on Jan 1.

“The BRICS countries’ advantages and potential in resources, markets and labor remain unchanged.” Xi said at the BRICS Summit in Goa, India, on Oct 15, 2016

“Pure gold fears no fire. As long as we hold firm confidence and strengthen coordination, the BRICS countries will surely sail through winds and waves.” Xi said at a meeting of BRICS leaders in Antalya, Turkey, on Nov 15, 2015.