South Africa will raise issues concerning the African continent through new platforms such as the BRICS, said a senior diplomat from the country.
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff will seek more access for Brazilian products in the world's second-largest economy and press for further diversification of its exports during her official visit.
The rapid growth of the five top emerging economies is expected to continue in the next five years, but more foreign capital inflows and high inflation may bring overheating risks, a Chinese academic report said.
Leaders from the five top emerging economies will coordinate their stance on economic issues including fluctuations in commodity prices during a forthcoming bloc summit slated for mid-April, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Saturday.
China's bonds are the worst performers among the so-called BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China) this month and may remain a poor investment as interest rates increase, according to the manager of the country's best-performing debt fund.
South African President Jacob Zuma defended China's investments in Africa against Western claims of "colonization" on Wednesday, saying Africa enjoys an equal trade relationship with Beijing.