Kazan, Russia - Recent

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.

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.

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.

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

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1. Various of banners of 16th BRICS Summit, buildings, pedestrians;
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Oct 20, 2024
2. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Roberta Guedes, film producer (partially overlaid with shot 3):
"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.";
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3. Banner of 16th BRICS Summit;
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4. Board showing information about 16th BRICS Summit, pedestrians;
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Oct 20, 2024
5. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Luiz Paulo Neto, psychoanalyst:
"This enables us to be a part of a more powerful bloc.";
FILE: Shanghai, China - Date Unknown
6. Aerial shot of city view;
FILE: Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, south China - Date Unknown
7. Aerial shot of city view;
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Oct 20, 2024
8. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Sergio Farias, writer (ending with shot 9):
"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.";
FILE: Santos, Brazil - March 2024
9. Various of port scenes;
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Oct 20, 2024
10. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Roberta Guedes, film producer (ending with shot 11):
"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.";
FILE: Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, south China - Date Unknown
11. Various of auto assembly line;
FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown
12. Automated production line;
FILE: Hainan Province, south China - Date Unknown
13. Aerial shots of Yangpu Port, containers;
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Oct 20, 2024
14. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Sergio Farias, writer (ending with shot 15):
"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.";
FILE: Qinghai Province, northwest China - Date Unknown
15. Various of solar panels;
FILE: Araguaia-Tocantins Basin, Brazil - Aug 25-27, 2022
16. Aerial shot of forest, river;
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Oct 20, 2024
17. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Roberta Guedes, film producer:
"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.";
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18. Banners of 16th BRICS Summit;
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19. Poster showing information of 16th BRICS Summit, traffic.

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