BRICS brings about development and prosperity: Brazilians

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BRICS brings about development and prosperity: Brazilians

2024-10-25 13:44 Last Updated At：20:57

Some Brazilians praise the BRICS for its positive impact on fostering development and prosperity among its member countries during an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN).

The 16th BRICS Summit, held Tuesday to Thursday in Kazan, Russia, is the first summit since the expansion of BRICS in early 2024.

As an important member of BRICS, Brazil possesses abundant natural resources and substantial market potential, making it one of the largest economies in Latin America.

Talking about the impact of the BRICS cooperation mechanism on Brazil, Brazilian film producer Roberta Guedes said the mechanism is attractive because it helps emerging economies strive to reach the level of major powers, laying a foundation for social and economic development.

"It is appealing because it assists emerging economies in striving to reach the level of major powers. Therefore, conservation, the agricultural sector, exports, imports, and technology exchange through BRICS are highly beneficial for Brazil," said Guedes.

Luiz Paulo Neto, a Brazilian psychoanalyst, said that "This enables us to be a part of a more powerful bloc."

The 16th BRICS Summit has drawn global attention and is believed to bring new economic and trade cooperation opportunities between China and other BRICS nations.

China's foreign trade with other BRICS member countries reached 4.62 trillion yuan (648 billion U.S. dollars) in the first nine months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 5.1 percent, customs data showed.

Some people in Brazil are looking forward to the strengthening of bilateral trade between China and Brazil within the BRICS framework.

"China is Brazil's primary trading partner. China is a strong economy, having risen to become the world's second-largest economy over the past 30 years. This presents a beneficial business opportunity for both sides," said Sergio Farias, a writer.

"There is already a history of cooperation between Brazil and China in technology and investment. Brazil has consistently supported China, acknowledging it as one of the major global powers. I believe that through BRICS, this partnership will further strengthen," said Roberta Guedes.

Regarding future cooperation among BRICS countries, writer Sergio Farias said as BRICS gradually establishes itself as a powerful economic bloc, the economies of its member countries will continue to rise.

"So I believe there is a tendency, a perspective, that as BRICS establishes itself as a powerful economic bloc – constantly growing – because of the economies that are part of BRICS are economies that are very much on the rise," said Farias.

Meanwhile, Guedes is optimistic about tackling climate issues through cooperation within the BRICS framework.

"My expectation in this regard pertains to climate. It should be the primary topic of discussion both socially and economically, and I hold this expectation that through BRICS, it will evolve, grow, and develop," said Guedes.

Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests

The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.

In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.

"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.

Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.

The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."

Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.

President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.

Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.

Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.

The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.