“So is it necessary to expand BRICS cooperation? What is the significance of the multi-polarization principle upheld by the BRICS cooperation mechanism?
As we all know, BRICS countries are committed to building a closer, more comprehensive and stronger partnership under the principles of openness, transparency, solidarity, deeper cooperation and common development and the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation. This means that an expanded BRICS cooperation mechanism will amplify this purpose, benefiting not only BRICS member states but also the whole world.
As for the necessity of expanding BRICS cooperation mechanism, it is mainly reflected in the following two aspects:
First, we can help each other on a larger scale and solve problems in a coordinated manner to make greater contributions to the development of countries, regions, and the world at large. At present, BRICS countries account for 26.7 percent of the world’s total land area and about 42 percent of the world’s population. If more countries such as the above join, both territory and population will exceed 50 percent of the world’s total. It is conceivable that such a large cooperative body will play a significant role in promoting the economic development of its member states and regions.
Second, it can build strength to collectively address challenges and create a balance to better hedge against discriminatory policies in certain countries. If the G7 is a platform for cooperation among developed countries, the BRICS is a platform for cooperation among emerging and developing countries, which can be seen simply from the composition of their respective members. Some developed countries often pay lip service to the problems of developing countries, adopt discriminatory policies against some developing countries, and even resort to sanctions against countries that do not side with them. The expansion of BRICS countries will promote solidarity, cooperation and mutual benefit under the BRICS framework, advance South-South cooperation, better realize economic and security strategic independence and serve the interests of developing countries.”
