BEIJING, Jul 2: Upon invitation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 5 to 8, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Wednesday.
At the invitation of Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Kamal Madbouly, Premier Li will pay an official visit to Egypt from July 9 to 10, she said during her regular briefing.
When asked about China’s expectations for the 17th BRICS Summit, Mao Ning said 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 Ning 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.