(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Ijing July 15 (QNA) - Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Fortaleza in Brazil for a summit of the BRICS countries.
It is the second time for Xi to attend the BRICS summit and his second time to visit Latin America since he took office last year according to China's (Xinhua) News Agency.
Upon arrival Xi said BRICS is an important force in international relations and an important constructor of the international system.
He said China firmly supports and actively participates in cooperation among BRICS countries.
The BRICS countries consists of Brazil Russia India China and South Africa.
They now account for 21% of global economic output and have contributed more than 50% of world economic growth in the past decade.
Their sixth summit will be held from Tuesday to Wednesday. (QNA)
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