China looks forward to working with all parties to strengthen BRICS strategic partnership: FM

When asked about China's expectations for the 17th BRICS Summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at the regular press conference on Wednesday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism serves as the most important platform for solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, and represents a key force in advancing an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization. 

Mao noted that this year's summit is the first since the accession of new member Indonesia and 10 partner countries, with several international and regional organizations from other emerging markets and developing nations also invited to attend. She said China looks forward to working with all parties to strengthen the BRICS strategic partnership, contribute to upholding multilateralism, promoting common development, improving global governance, and driving high-quality development of the BRICS cooperation framework.

At the press conference, Mao Ning announced that Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 5 to 8 at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Also, at the invitation of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Premier Li will pay an official visit to Egypt from July 9 to 10.