BRICS set to play bigger role in global governance

Government officials and experts from BRICS countries speak optimistically of the group's upcoming summit, which they said will become another milestone of cooperation for the five nations.

They also said they hope that the cooperation mechanism will continue to contribute to world peace, stability and prosperity.

President Xi Jinping is attending the sixth annual BRICS leaders' meeting, with the theme "Sustainable Solutions for Inclusive Growth", in Brazil this week.