“BRICS”是哪几个单词拼成的？

金砖国家领导人第十五次会晤（the 15th BRICS Summit），将于8月22日至24日在南非约翰内斯堡（Johannesburg, South Africa）举办。

金砖是怎样一个组织？BRICS又是因何得名？双语君带你一探究竟！

In 2001, the term BRIC was introduced, representing the emerging economies of China, India, Russia, and Brazil. These countries showcased a remarkable potential for economic development.

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The combination of the first letters of these four nations forms the acronym "BRIC", which resembles the English word "brick". This is how they became known as the BRIC grouping.

The BRIC grouping's first formal summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia in June 2009, where they officially discussed how the four countries could better cooperate and develop as members of the global community.

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BRICS have consistently embraced an open and inclusive stance, aiming to engage in dialogues with the broader international community.

According to South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor, leaders from 23 countries, including Argentina, Ethiopia, Algeria, Cuba, Egypt, and Iran have officially expressed their intention to join BRICS.

It is widely believed that discussions surrounding the inclusion of new member countries will be a pivotal agenda item during this summit.

As BRICS countries further bolster their global influence, the scope of BRICS collaborators continues to expand. Direct currency exchanges or third-party currency transactions may also receive comprehensive deliberation during this summit which could potentially expedite the process of de-dollarization.