This undated photo shows the national flags of the BRICS countries member – (from left) Brazil, India, Russia, China and South Africa. (PHOTO / AFP)

BEIJING - Senior Chinese political advisor Shen Yueyue on Monday called for more efforts to facilitate women's development at the opening ceremony of the 2023 BRICS Women's Leadership Forum.

Shen, vice-chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president of the All-China Women's Federation, noted that China's modernization drive has expanded the prospects for the comprehensive development of women, and injected new impetus into relevant cooperation between BRICS countries.

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To facilitate women's development, Shen said we should adhere to the principle of putting people first and an innovation-driven approach, and enhance exchanges and mutual learning so that women can live improved lives and make greater contributions to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

The forum was hosted jointly by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the China Chamber of International Commerce.