What are the BRICS countries and why are they called BRICS countries?

The BRICS countries are Brazil, Russian, Indian, China and South Africa. The traditional BRIC countries quoted the English initials of Brazil, Russian, Indian and China. Because this word is similar to the brick of English words, it is called "BRIC".

In 20 10, South Africa officially joined and became a BRICS country. The BRICS countries adhere to the principles of openness and transparency, solidarity and mutual assistance, deepening cooperation and seeking development, and the BRICS spirit of "openness, tolerance, cooperation and win-win", and are committed to building a closer, more comprehensive and stronger partnership.

Since the establishment of the BRICS cooperation mechanism, the foundation of cooperation has become increasingly solid, and the field has gradually expanded, becoming a leader-led meeting. A multi-level structure of pragmatic cooperation in dozens of fields, such as economy and trade, finance, science and technology, agriculture, culture, education, health, think tanks and friendship cities, supported by ministerial meetings such as the meeting of senior security representatives and the meeting of foreign ministers.

The influence of BRICS cooperation has become a constructive force to promote world economic growth, improve global governance and promote the democratization of international relations.

The significance of BRICS cooperation;

1, * * * Building an open world

We will promote structural reform, innovate the growth mode, build an open economy, oppose all forms of protectionism, and take the promotion of large economic and trade markets, large financial circulation, large infrastructure interconnection and large cultural exchanges as the starting point to move towards the forefront of international open cooperation.

2. * * * Use a developmental perspective.

Continue to hold high the banner of development, strengthen North-South dialogue and South-South cooperation in combination with the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the outcome of the G 20 Hangzhou Summit, and promote strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth of the global economy.

3.* * * Meeting global challenges

Strengthen coordination and communication on major international issues and regional hotspot issues, promote political solutions to hotspot issues, work together to deal with global issues such as natural disasters, climate change, infectious diseases and terrorism, and make contributions to the long-term stability of the international community.