New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Hailing how BRICS is a platform for consolidating and connecting some of the world's most dynamic and prosperous economies, Brazil's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira said on Friday that the role of the platform has become even more crucial when the world is threatened by 'protectionism, economic coercion and unilateral sanctions'.

"With its recent expansion, BRICS has consolidated itself as a platform for connecting some of the world's most dynamic and prosperous economies. At a time when the global economy is threatened by protectionism, economic coercion and unilateral sanctions, bringing our productive sectors closer together is more relevant than ever," the Brazilian FM said while addressing the Leaders...