British scholar Martin Jacques recently stated in an interview with Xinhua News Agency in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil that the BRICS cooperation mechanism is constantly developing and growing, with increasing representativeness and influence, providing a broad platform for strengthening solidarity and cooperation in the global South, and injecting "Southern forces" into promoting global governance system reform. The development and strengthening of the BRICS cooperation mechanism is of great significance. ”Jacques pointed out that for a long time, the international system and global governance structure have tended towards the West, serving only a few countries in the world, and the demands of emerging markets and developing countries have often been marginalized. The total population of BRICS countries exceeds half of the world's, which can represent a wider range of interests and voices. The BRICS cooperation mechanism provides an institutionalized channel for the global South to participate more in global governance, and the Global South has the ability to play a leading role in global governance. In recent years, the "BRICS" has expanded its membership multiple times, and the "Greater BRICS Cooperation" has entered a stage of high-quality development. Jacques believes that these changes are of great significance. On the one hand, expanding membership is a major decision made by the BRICS countries, which not only enhances the representativeness and inclusiveness of the mechanism, but also creates greater space for countries in the global South to strengthen and expand cooperation. On the other hand, more countries choose to join the BRICS cooperation mechanism, reflecting the attractiveness of BRICS to other emerging market countries and developing countries, because BRICS truly promotes development and cooperation. As the first echelon of the global South, it can help other countries compete for and achieve greater development. Jacques said that the advantage of the global South lies in diversity, which is also the advantage of the BRICS countries. The BRICS countries need to expand cooperation areas, innovate cooperation methods, and strive to maintain unity and cohesion, which is particularly valuable in multilateral mechanisms. When talking about the importance of the BRICS cooperation mechanism in practicing multilateralism, Jacques said, "The core of multilateralism lies in cooperation and trust among countries. Countries should handle differences through consultation and promote common development. Any system that operates effectively must be based on cooperation, whether it is at the regional, intercontinental, or global level, which is crucial." Jacques highly praised China's role in promoting the development of the BRICS cooperation mechanism. He said that China not only provides solid support for the BRICS cooperation mechanism through its own development, but also continuously promotes the deepening and expansion of the mechanism with independent strategic thinking and long-term development concepts. China has played a key role in promoting consensus building and maintaining unity and cooperation within the BRICS framework. Without China, the BRICS cooperation mechanism would not have reached its current level and height. (New Society)