What they say

(BRICS’) contribution to global economic growth exceeds 50 percent. The BRICS countries’ contribution has won the recognition of the international community. BRICS is getting stronger rather than weaker. China, Brazil and the other BRICS countries are all pushing forward economic structural reform.

Michel Temer, Brazilian president

South Africa has created a number of opportunities for BRICS countries to achieve common prosperity. We have seen progress in industrialization and will see more investment flowing into sectors such as mining, agriculture, aquatic products processing, energy and small and microsized companies.

Jacob Zuma, South African president

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization has ... contributed to the industrial development in BRICS countries through various collaborations . ... There are more opportunities (BRICS) can bring, due to the common desire for growth and development.

Li Yong, director-general of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization

(The BRICS Business Council’s) notion is to tackle protectionism and facilitate a world economy that is open and healthy through enhancing the collaboration between governments and companies. The council aims to ... offer necessary aid to trade and investment.

Xu Lirong, chairman of the BRICS Business Council and chairman of China COSCO Shipping Co