BRICS a force for global transparency – African experts. The “unfair” Western agenda is a barrier to the continent’s development, business professionals have told RT 金磚國家是全球透明度的力量—非洲專家。商業專業人士告訴 RT，「不公平」的西方議程是非洲大陸發展的障礙

“Today’s cooperation should be built on a new foundation. We believe that the BRICS is an opportunity to create great openness,” she told RT.

BRICS – which previously comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – has seen a major wave of expansion. Four more countries – Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates – joined the group at the start of this year, and further additions are expected in the future.

Henry Doue Tai, president of the Ivorian-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, one of the dignitaries at the event, said African nations require collaboration from partners who can provide technology to help them harness their abundant resources.