Xi: BRICS countries to cement confidence in growth

President Xi has called for the five BRICS countries -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- to strengthen confidence in growth to jointly cope with global challenges.

The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa met in Antalya on the sidelines of the 10th summit of the Group of 20 major economies.[Photo/Xinhua]

Xi Jinping noted that the BRICS countries are experiencing slower growth. He proposed upgrading their economic structures for long-term development. The president also suggested helping improve global economic governance by forestalling short-term financial risks within the G20 framework.

The leaders pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership as they carry out the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They also called for early implementation of the 2010 reform plan of the International Monetary Fund. In addition, other BRICS leaders voiced support for China in holding the rotating G20 presidency in 2016.

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