Kazan: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on BRICS countries to work for high-quality development of greater cooperation within the BRICS framework.
Xi made the remarks during his speech at the 16th BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin chaired the summit, which was also attended by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the United Arab Emirates. President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva participated in the summit via video link.
During a small group meeting, Xi welcomed the new members of the BRICS family and invited several countries to become partner countries.
Xi pointed out that the BRICS expansion is a major milestone in the history of development, and a landmark event in the development of the international situation. He said that for their common pursuit and for the overall direction of peace and development, the BRICS countries have come together.
Stressing that the world is undergoing rapid changes unprecedented in a century, characterized by new trends of multipolarity and the risks of a “new Cold War,” Xi stressed that the BRICS countries should seize the historical opportunity, take proactive steps, and remain committed to the original ambition and mission of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation. For both sides, align with the general trend of the rise of the Global South, seek common ground while putting aside differences, and work in concert to promote common values, protect common interests, and strengthen BRICS countries through unity.
“We must work together to build BRICS into an essential channel for enhancing solidarity and cooperation among countries of the Global South and a vanguard for advancing global governance reform,” Xi said.
He stressed that the more turbulent the world is, the more BRICS countries will uphold the banner of peace, development and win-win cooperation, refining the essence of BRICS and demonstrating its strength. The BRICS countries must raise the voice for peace, calling for a new path to security characterized by dialogue rather than confrontation and partnership rather than alliance.
Xi urged the BRICS countries to jointly follow the path of development, advocate for globally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and remain committed to the principle of common development. He said that the BRICS countries should consolidate the foundation of cooperation, deepen cooperation in traditional fields such as agriculture, energy, minerals, economy and trade, expand cooperation in emerging fields such as green, low-carbon and artificial intelligence, and protect trade, investment and commerce. Financial security.
The Chinese President then attended a large-scale meeting, made important statements on the future development of BRICS and put forward five proposals.
“As the world enters a new period of turmoil and transformation, we face pivotal choices that will shape our future. Should we allow the world to descend into anarchy and anarchy, or should we strive to redirect it to the path of peace and development?” Xi said.
The more turbulent our era becomes, the more resolutely we have to stand at the forefront, show perseverance, show boldness to pioneer and show wisdom to adapt, he stressed, adding that China is ready to work with all BRICS countries to open up a new future. Prospects for high-quality development of greater cooperation in BRICS.
“We must build a BRICS community committed to peace, and we must all act as defenders of common security,” Xi said. He added that only by adopting the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security can we pave the way for global security.
Xi urged the BRICS countries to adhere to the three main principles: not to expand the battlefields, not to escalate hostilities, not to fan the flames, and strive for a rapid de-escalation of the situation in Ukraine.
He also urged the BRICS countries to promote an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and to make continued efforts towards a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue.
“We must build a BRICS community committed to innovation, and we must all act as pioneers of high-quality development,” Xi said. “We must keep pace with the times and foster new high-quality production forces.”
Xi said that China recently launched a China-BRICS artificial intelligence cooperation and development center, and will establish an international deep-sea resources research center for BRICS, a China center for cooperation in the development of special economic zones in BRICS countries, and a Chinese center for BRICS countries. Industrial Competencies, the BRICS Digital Ecosystem Cooperation Network, welcomes the active participation of all interested parties.
“We must build a BRICS community committed to green development, and we must all act as promoters of sustainable development,” Xi said.
He noted that China’s high-quality production capacity, as evidenced by its electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products, provides a major boost to global green development.
Xi said China is willing to expand cooperation with BRICS countries in green industries, clean energy and green mining, and promote green development through the entire industrial chain, so as to increase the “green dividend” of our cooperation and raise the quality of our development. .
“We must build a BRICS community committed to justice, and we must all act as leaders in global governance reform,” Xi said.
International power dynamics are witnessing profound changes, but global governance reform has been delayed for a long time, he said, urging the BRICS countries to support true multilateralism and adhere to the vision of global governance characterized by extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits.
Xi said the BRICS countries should ensure that global governance reform is guided by the principles of fairness, justice, openness and inclusiveness, and enhance the representation and voice of developing countries in global governance.
Xi said the BRICS countries should strengthen financial infrastructure connectivity, implement high standards of financial security, and expand and strengthen the New Development Bank, to ensure that the international financial system more effectively reflects changes in the global economic landscape.
“We should build a BRICS community committed to closer people-to-people exchanges, and we should all work as advocates of harmonious coexistence among all civilizations,” Xi said.
Xi stressed that it is important for the BRICS countries to work to promote the spirit of inclusiveness and harmonious coexistence among civilizations and enhance the exchange of governance experiences among the BRICS countries, saying that he is happy to see the BRICS digital education cooperation initiative become a reality, and China will implement the capacity-building program for digital education. For the BRICS group, it will open 10 educational centers in the BRICS countries in the next five years, and provide training opportunities for a thousand local educational directors, teachers and students.
Xi concluded by saying that China is ready to work with the BRICS countries to open a new horizon in high-quality development for greater cooperation within the BRICS framework, and jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Under the theme of “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,” the participating leaders exchanged in-depth views on BRICS cooperation and major international issues of common concern.
The leaders made positive comments on the development of BRICS institutions and the important role they have played in confronting global challenges, expressing their belief that the BRICS countries, with their large population, rich resources, huge development potential, growing attractiveness and international influence, have become a model of multilateralism.
They called on the BRICS countries to adhere to the spirit of BRICS, strengthen solidarity and coordination, deepen the strategic partnership within the Greater BRICS, enhance cooperation in politics and security, economics, trade and finance, people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and promote equality and cultural exchange. An orderly multipolar world, beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, sustainable development of the world, increasing the voice and representation of the Global South in international affairs, and promoting the construction of a more just and equitable international order.
The leaders pledged to protect multilateralism, uphold the fundamental role of the United Nations in the international system, and support the United Nations in playing an important role in global governance such as artificial intelligence.
They also expressed their commitment to resolving conflicts peacefully through dialogue and consultation, supporting all efforts that lead to a peaceful settlement of crises, and respecting the legitimate security concerns of all countries.
The leaders agreed to promote reform of the current international economic and financial architecture and build the New Development Bank into a new type of multilateral development bank for the 21st century.
They also praised the UN General Assembly for adopting relevant resolutions on the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations proposed by China, which call for respecting the diversity of global civilizations and promoting exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations.
The Kazan Declaration of the 16th BRICS Summit was issued, and the establishment of BRICS partners was announced at the summit.
During the summit, BRICS leaders also heard reports on the work of New Development Bank President Dilma Rousseff and other heads of the BRICS institutions.