摘要
AS leaders of the BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - are slated to hold their summit for the first time in Africa in March, BRICS-Africa relations have been thrust into the spotlight. In a recent interview with ChinAfrica reporter Ni Yan- shuo. Lu Shaye, Director General of the Depart- ment of African Affairs of China＇s Foreign Ministry, shed light on the importance of the growing ties. Excerpts follow：
AS leaders of the BRICS group of major emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - are slated to hold their summit for the first time in Africa in March, BRICS-Africa relations have been thrust into the spotlight. In a recent interview with ChinAfrica reporter Ni Yan- shuo. Lu Shaye, Director General of the Depart- ment of African Affairs of China＇s Foreign Ministry, shed light on the importance of the growing ties. Excerpts follow：
