Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on BRICS nations to jointly uphold multilateralism and defend the multilateral trading system, urging stronger cooperation among emerging economies amid rising global challenges.

Speaking at a virtual BRICS Summit on Monday, Xi said BRICS countries - standing at the forefront of the Global South - must embody the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation.

"At this critical juncture, BRICS countries should act jointly to defend multilateralism and the multilateral trading system, deepen cooperation, and contribute to building a community with a shared future for humanity," he said.

Xi emphasised that multilateralism remains a cornerstone of international pe...