XIAMEN -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on BRICS countries to fight protectionism and advance the reform of global economic governance.

He made the remarks when addressing the ninth BRICS summit held in Xiamen.

BRICS countries should push for economic globalization that is open, inclusive, balanced and beneficial to all, Xi said.

He urged the group to help build an open world economy, support multilateral trade mechanisms, and stand against protectionism.

Global economic governance should be reformed to increase the representation and voice of emerging market and developing countries, so as to create new momentum for resolving the North-South development gap and boosting world economic growth, Xi said.