BRICS urged to advance reform of governance

Premier Li Qiang has called on the BRICS countries, which, he said, stand at the forefront of the Global South, to strive to be the pioneering force in advancing global governance reform.

Li made the remarks on Sunday when addressing the plenary session on "Peace and Security and Global Governance Reform" of the 17th BRICS Summit, which was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday and Monday.

He called on the BRICS countries to work together to uphold justice and safeguard world peace and tranquility, focus on development to bolster economic growth, and advocate inclusiveness to promote exchanges and mutual learning among various civilizations.