BRICS urged to stand on the right side of history
Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, calling for the group to act as a pioneer for the Global South. The summit marks the 20th anniversary of the cooperation mechanism, which now represents a significant portion of the global economy.
Why it matters
The summit highlights the growing geopolitical influence of BRICS as a counterweight to traditional Western-led international organizations.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged BRICS countries to firmly stand on the right side of history and strive to be a pioneer of our times.
When addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi noted that this year marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation, saying the mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.
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