8月22日至24日，金磚國家領導人第十五次會晤在南非約翰內斯堡舉行。本次會議達成的一項重要共識就是阿根廷、埃及、埃塞俄比亞、伊朗、沙特阿拉伯、阿聯酋獲邀加入金磚合作機制。金磚國家機制的形成與發展既是國際政治經濟格局發生深刻變化的結果，也是推進與完善全球治理的重要力量。

從2006年四國外長會開啟金磚國家合作序幕至今，金磚國家機制一路高歌猛進，展現了強勁發展動力。這主要源自於並體現出金磚國家具有相似的世界願景、共同的發展目標與強烈的合作意願。

從世界願景來看，金磚國家認為世界正走向多極化，主張推動國際關係民主化，致力於更大發揮新興國家與發展中國家在全球治理中的地位與作用。金磚國家主張多極化的內在意涵在於反對任何形式的霸權主義與強權政治，這不應被看作是反美國、反西方。

從發展目標來說，實現現代化是金磚國家的主要訴求，自主選擇發展道路是這些國家在推進現代化進程中的共同特點。從更加宏觀的戰略層面來講，推進現代化離不開堅強有力的領導、科學有效的決策以及健全完備的國家治理機制。中國與其他金磚國家在推動經濟可持續發展、促進社會公平正義、保障公民民生福祉、維護社會與政治穩定等方面有很多相通之處，因而加強在治國理政方面的交流也成為金磚國家開展合作以致力於實現現代化的一個重要方式。同時，在實現現代化進程中，金磚國家強調要尊重各自發展道路選擇，這也是金磚國家合作的一個重要經驗。

從合作意願上來看，金磚國家重視發展金磚機制的作用，並將其作為發揮國際影響力以及交流借鑒治國理政經驗的重要平台。從金磚國家概念的提出、組建到發展，中國都積极參与其中，並發揮了極為重要的作用。新時代中國將金磚國家機制視為對發展中國家的外交與推動南南合作的平台，實施多邊外交策略的舞台，推動國際秩序和國際關係民主化的抓手。

作為推動全球治理的重要平台，金磚國家機制的完善與發展將在推進更加公正合理的國際治理體系中發揮更為積極的作用。

首先，金磚國家在全球政治經濟中的份量日益加重，成為一支不可或缺的全球治理生力軍。擴員後，金磚國家國土面積佔世界領土總面積從26%升至32%，人口從42%升至47%，經濟總量從26%升至29%，貨物貿易總額從18%上升至21%。

其次，金磚國家的代表性反映了國際社會對更加公正合理全球治理體系改革的意願。在聯合國193個會員國中，絕大多數是發展中國家（130—140個左右）。發展中國家佔世界人口總數的80%以上，對世界經濟增長的貢獻率超過70%。然而，在當前全球治理體系中，發展中國家的代表性、話語權嚴重不足。金磚國家作為新興市場國家與發展中國家的代表，推進發展中國家在全球治理體系中的地位與作用呼應了發展中國家的訴求，也切中了當前全球治理結構不均衡、治理能力不足的問題癥結。金磚國家合作機制已成為推動南南合作的重要平台，同時也是促進南北合作的重要橋樑。因而，金磚國家合作機製得到國際社會尤其是發展中國家廣泛認可。

再次，金磚國家保持開放包容的合作理念，重視與現有國際多邊機制的溝通與合作，在聯合國、20國集團、世界銀行、國際貨幣基金組織等多邊機制中地位和作用不斷提升，已成為現有全球治理體系不可缺少的組成部分。

最後，金磚國家秉持互尊互諒、平等相待、團結互助、開放包容、協商一致的精神，契合了國際主流民意，順應了時代發展的方向，也得到了越來越多的國際認同。

綜上，金磚國家在國際格局演進、全球治理體系改革、國家現代化進程等方面有相同或相似的認知、目標與訴求，在國際事務中發揮着日益重要的作用，已成為現有國際多邊機制的重要組成部分。面向未來，在推進各自國家發展議程、發揮國際影響力等方面，金磚國家可以而且應當相互支持與協調，互相借鑒經驗，在實現國家發展目標的同時也為構建一個和平、安全、繁榮、公正、美麗的世界做出新興市場國家與發展中國家的更大貢獻。

From Aug. 22 to 24, the 15th BRICS Summit took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. A significant consensus reached at the meeting was the invitation to Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to participate in the BRICS cooperation mechanism. The emergence and development of the mechanism are not only the outcome of profound changes in the international political and economic landscape but act as a critical catalyst for enhancing and refining global governance.

Since the inception of BRICS cooperation by four foreign ministers in 2006, the mechanism has seen substantial progress, exhibiting potent developmental momentum. This signifies that BRICS countries share a similar global vision, mutual development objectives and a robust inclination to cooperate.

In terms of global vision, BRICS countries perceive the world as transitioning toward multipolarity and advocate for the democratization of international relations. They are dedicated to amplifying the role and contribution of emerging and developing countries in global governance. The inherent meaning of multipolarity advocated by BRICS countries is found in their opposition to any form of hegemonism or power politics. This stance should not be misconstrued as anti-American or anti-Western.

Regarding development objectives, the principal aspiration of BRICS countries is to achieve modernization. Autonomous choice of development path is a common feature of these countries in advancing their modernization processes. From a broader strategic viewpoint, modernization necessitates strong leadership, effective and efficient decision-making and robust and comprehensive national governance mechanisms.China and other BRICS countries share many similarities in fostering sustainable economic development, advocating for social fairness and justice, safeguarding the welfare of citizens and maintaining social and political stability. Consequently, enhancing exchanges in governance has become a crucial method for BRICS countries to foster cooperation and pursue modernization.At the same time, in the process of achieving modernization, BRICS countries emphasize the necessity to respect each other's choice of development path, which is also a significant experience in BRICS cooperation.

Concerning the willingness to cooperate, BRICS countries value the role of the mechanism and perceive it as a significant platform for exerting international influence and exchanging experience in governance.China has actively participated in the conceptual development, formation, and growth of BRICS and has played a pivotal role. In the new era, China regards the BRICS mechanism as a diplomatic conduit for engaging with other developing countries and an avenue to strengthen South-South cooperation. Moreover, China perceives this mechanism as a stage for implementing multilateral diplomatic strategies and as an instrument for catalyzing the democratization of the international order and relationships.

As a crucial platform for improving global governance, the BRICS mechanism, with its ongoing process of refinement and evolution, is poised to play an increasingly proactive role in promoting a more equitable and just international governance system.

First, BRICS countries are ascending as an indispensable force in global governance, demonstrating an increasing influence in global politics and economics. Following the expansion, the BRICS countries' proportion of the world's total land area has risen from 26 percent to 32 percent; population from 42 percent to 47 percent; GDP from 26 percent to 29 percent; and total merchandise trade from 18 percent to 21 percent.

Second, the representativeness of the BRICS countries mirrors the international community's aspiration for more equitable and fair global governance reforms. Of the 193 member states of the United Nations, a majority are developing countries (approximately 130 to 140). Developing countries constitute over 80 percent of the world's total population and contribute more than 70 percent of global economic growth. Nevertheless, under the current global governance system, developing countries face considerable underrepresentation and lack a meaningful voice.BRICS countries, as representatives of emerging markets, are responding to the needs of developing countries by enhancing their status and role in the global governance system. This addresses the core issues of an unbalanced global governance structure and insufficient governance capacity.The BRICS cooperation mechanism has evolved into a significant platform for promoting South-South cooperation and a crucial bridge for North-South cooperation. Hence, the mechanism has attained broad recognition from the international community, especially from developing countries.

Third, BRICS countries adhere to an open and inclusive cooperation philosophy, prioritizing communication and cooperation with existing international multilateral mechanisms. Their position and role in multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, G20, World Bank and International Monetary Fund have been progressively enhanced, making them an essential component of the existing global governance system.

Last, BRICS countries uphold the spirit of mutual respect and understanding, equality, solidarity, openness, inclusiveness and consensus. This spirit corresponds with the needs of mainstream international public opinion and the direction of development in the current era. It is therefore earning increasing international recognition.

In conclusion, the BRICS countries share similar or common perspectives, objectives and requirements concerning the evolution of the international landscape, reform of the global governance system and national modernization. They are playing an increasingly vital role in international affairs and have become an integral part of existing international multilateral mechanisms.Looking ahead, BRICS countries can and should support and coordinate with each other in promoting their respective national development agendas and exerting international influence. They can learn from each other's experiences and contribute significantly as emerging markets and developing countries to the construction a peaceful, secure, prosperous, fair and beautiful world, while working to achieve their respective national development goals.