BRICS a catalyst for global growth: Murwira

Wallace Ruzvidzo, Herald Reporter

Zimbabwe sees its partnership with BRICS as a vital catalyst for global growth and development, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira has said.

BRICS, founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, expanded to include South Africa in 2010, with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates recently invited to join.

The BRICS members are advocating for a new global economic order, moving away from the Western-aligned Bretton Woods financial system.

This coalition of major emerging economies aims to enhance their interests and influence on the global stage.

During a virtual meeting with ambassadors from BRICS countries, Prof Murwira lauded the inclusive nature of the partnership.

“We strongly believe that we all want a world with no barriers between North and South, East and West. As partners, we should continue to strive for unity, friendship and cooperation among nations,” he said.

Prof Murwira highlighted that the prosperity and well-being of Zimbabwe, as well as other nations, is interconnected.

“Zimbabwe sees BRICS partnership as a catalyst for global growth and development, and as partners we should continue to strive to advance the spirit of unity, friendship and cooperation among nations.

“Our success, prosperity and well-being depend on the success, prosperity and well-being of us all.

“Zimbabwe sees BRICS partnership as a catalyst for global growth and development,” he said.

He expressed appreciation for BRICS+ efforts to enhance the resilience of the global South, adding that Africa and the broader Global South have the right to fully benefit from global trade and investments.

Mr Nikolai Krasilnikov, the Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe and Dean of BRICS Ambassadors, reaffirmed the special relationship between Zimbabwe and BRICS.

“We have special relations with Zimbabwe, and the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe pays special attention to developing cooperation with the BRICS community,” he said.

He highlighted that BRICS represents 42 percent of the world’s population, over 30 percent of the planet’s landmass, and about a quarter of global exports.