Xi Jinping Meets with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
On?the afternoon of?October 23, 2024 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian?on the margins of the BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia.Xi Jinping pointed out that Iran is a country with important regional and international influence and a good friend and partner of China.?The strategic significance of China-Iran relations has become more prominent as transformations of the world unseen in a century are unfolding at a faster pace. No matter how the international and regional situation evolves, China will unswervingly develop friendly cooperation with Iran.?The Chinese side supports Iran in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and national dignity, steadily advancing its own economic and social development, and improving and deepening good-neighborly and friendly relations with neighboring countries. China is ready to?work with Iran to firmly support each other, uphold the basic norms governing international relations such as non-interference in internal affairs, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the two countries. China is also ready?to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Iran in various fields, promote the sound and steady development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and better benefit the two peoples.Xi Jinping congratulated on and welcomed Iran's participation in the BRICS Summit for the first time as a full member, pointing out that China is?ready to strengthen cooperation with Iran within BRICS and other multilateral frameworks, further increase?the influence and voice of the Global South, and make the international order?more just and equitable.Masoud Pezeshkian?said that China is Iran's most important partner for cooperation, and the comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation in various fields between Iran and China have maintained a sound momentum of development.?The Iranian side hopes to make joint efforts with China to?implement their comprehensive cooperation plan, deepen bilateral cooperation in connectivity, infrastructure, clean energy and other fields and achieve more results, which will not only boost Iran's national development, but also contribute to regional peace and stability.?Iran is willing to work with China to continue firmly supporting each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and opposing hegemony and bullying.?He thanked China for supporting Iran's formal accession to the BRICS cooperation mechanism and looked forward to working closely with China within BRICS and other multilateral platforms.The two sides also had an exchange?of?views on the current situation in the Middle East.?Xi Jinping pointed out that China is deeply concerned about the current situation in the Middle East, saying that an early ceasefire and end of hostilities in Gaza are the keys to easing regional tensions.?The international community should work together to urge relevant parties to earnestly implement the UN Security Council resolutions and avoid further instability in the region.Cai Qi and Wang Yi, among others, attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Holds Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
On the afternoon of October 22, 2024?local time, President Xi Jinping held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kazan Kremlin.Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, Xi Jinping said that China-Russia relations have forged ahead despite wind and rain in the last 75 years?and found the right way for two big, neighboring countries to get along with each other characterized by non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party.?The two sides have acted in the spirit of lasting good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation, and kept deepening and expanding their comprehensive strategic coordination and practical cooperation?in various fields. This has injected strong impetus into the development, revitalization and modernization of the?two countries, and contributed significantly to enhancing the well-being of the people of China and Russia and to safeguarding international fairness and justice.?The world today is facing momentous transformations unseen in a century, resulting in a fast-changing and turbulent international landscape,?but?the profound and lasting friendship between China and Russia will not change, nor will their sense of responsibility as major countries for the world and for the people.?Despite the complex and severe external situation, bilateral cooperation in trade and other fields has been actively promoted, and large-scale cooperation projects have been operating steadily.?The two sides should continue to promote deeper synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union to provide strong support for the high-quality development of their respective economies.Xi Jinping stressed that next year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and major countries in the world, China and Russia should deepen comprehensive strategic coordination, enhance communication and collaboration within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations?and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, promote?the correct view on?World War II, firmly uphold the UN-centered international system, and jointly safeguard global strategic stability as well as international fairness and justice.Xi Jinping pointed out that the BRICS mechanism is the world's most important platform for solidarity and cooperation between emerging markets and developing countries.?China highly commends Russia's great efforts as BRICS Chair?for the BRICS Summit.?Xi Jinping said that he looks?forward to having in-depth discussions with leaders of other BRICS?countries on the future development of the BRICS mechanism to build consensus among the parties, send a positive message of solidarity and cooperation, and advance strategic coordination and practical cooperation between BRICS countries in various fields. In so doing, they can secure more opportunities for the Global South.Vladimir Putin?said that not long ago, he and President Xi Jinping?celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China. Over the past 75 years, Russia and China have developed into comprehensive strategic partners of coordination for?the new era, with bilateral relations maintaining high-level growth and setting an example for a new model of major-country relations.?Russia-China cooperation is based on equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit. Thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields has been continuously advanced, and activities for the Russia-China Years of Culture?have been successfully held. Russia hopes to further deepen cooperation with China to boost the development and revitalization of both countries.?Noting that next year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Vladimir?Putin said that?Russia and China made significant sacrifices for the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, and Russia is willing to jointly commemorate this important milestone with China. Russia is willing to?continue to maintain close high-level exchanges and strategic communication and coordination with China in international affairs to jointly safeguard international fairness, justice, and global strategic stability. He?appreciated?China's strong support during Russia's chairmanship of BRICS.?Russia is willing to work closely with China to ensure the success of the first BRICS Summit?after its expansion?and to push for continuous positive outcomes in the greater BRICS cooperation.The two heads of state also had an?in-depth exchange of views on major international and regional issues of common?interest and?concern.Cai Qi and Wang Yi, among others, attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
On the evening of October 23, 2024 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the margins of the BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia.Xi Jinping congratulated on and welcomed Egypt's participation in the BRICS Summit for the first time as a full member. He pointed out that this year marks the China-Egypt Year of Partnership and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. China firmly supports Egypt in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests. China is ready to be a sincere friend who helps each other and a close partner for joint development with Egypt. The two sides should continue to firmly support each other, consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, jointly advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and move bilateral relations toward the goal of building a China-Egypt community with a shared future in the new era. China is also ready to strengthen coordination with Egypt to promote the steady and sustained development of greater BRICS cooperation, further increase the influence and voice of the Global South, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.Abdel Fattah El-Sisi once again extended congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Egypt and China 10 years ago, the two countries have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in various fields. Noting that China is the sincerest friend of Egypt and African countries, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi thanked China for its valuable assistance to Egypt. Egypt firmly abides by the one-China principle and fully understands the extreme importance of the Taiwan question to China. Egypt is willing to further synergize its own development strategies with the Belt and Road Initiative and further strengthen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries. He thanked China for supporting Egypt's formal accession to the BRICS cooperation mechanism, and expressed willingness to enhance multilateral coordination with China to jointly safeguard the common interests of developing countries and the Global South, and make the global governance system more just and equitable.The two sides had an exchange of views on the current situation in the Middle East. Xi Jinping pointed out that China is deeply concerned about the current situation in the Middle East. Renewed conflict and turbulence in the region serve no one's interests and the Palestinian question is the core of the Middle East issue. The pressing task now is to fully and effectively implement the UN Security Council's relevant resolutions and cease fire and end the fighting in Gaza as soon as possible. Only by implementing the two-State solution can a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question be promoted at an early date. China appreciates Egypt's efforts to promote a ceasefire and end of hostilities, and is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Egypt to jointly push for an early end to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the easing of the regional situation.Cai Qi and Wang Yi, among others, attended the meeting.
Combining the Great Strength of the Global South to Build Together a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind
Remarks by H.E. Xi JinpingPresident of the People's Republic of ChinaAt the "BRICS Plus" DialogueKazan, October 24, 2024Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin,Colleagues,I would like to thank President Putin and the Russian government for putting together this "BRICS Plus"?Dialogue, and warmly welcome all the leaders joining us today. It is a great pleasure to see old and new friends in Kazan.The collective rise of the Global South is a distinctive feature of the great transformation across the world. Global South countries marching together toward modernization is monumental in world history and unprecedented in human civilization. At the same time, peace and development still faces severe challenges, and the road to prosperity for the Global South will not be straight. Standing at the forefront of the Global South, we should use our collective wisdom and strength, and stand up to our responsibility for building a community with a shared future for mankind.—We should uphold peace and strive for common security.?We should come forward together to form a stabilizing force for peace. We should strengthen global security governance, and explore solutions to address both symptoms and roots of hotspot issues. Many parties have warmly responded to my Global Security Initiative. Under the Initiative, we have made prominent progress in maintaining regional stability and in many other areas. China and Brazil jointly issued the six-point consensus, and launched the group of Friends for Peace on the Ukraine crisis together with other Global South countries. We should promote early deescalation to pave the way for political settlement. Last July, Palestinian factions reconciled with each other in Beijing, marking a key step toward peace in the Middle East. We should continue to promote comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and revive the two-State solution. We must stop the flames of war from spreading in Lebanon and end the miserable sufferings in Palestine and Lebanon.—We should reinvigorate development and strive for common prosperity.?The Global South emerges for development and prospers through development. We should make ourselves the main driving force for common development. We should play an active and leading role in the global economic governance reform, and make development the core of international economic and trade agenda. Since its introduction three years ago, the Global Development Initiative has helped make available nearly US$20 billion of development fund and launch more than 1,100 projects. And recently the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing Center of Excellence has been established in Shanghai. China will also build a World Smart Customs Community Portal and a BRICS Customs Center of Excellence. We welcome active participation by all countries.—We should promote together development of all civilizations and strive for harmony among them.?Diversity of civilization is the innate quality of the world. We should be advocates for exchanges among civilizations. We should enhance communication and dialogue, and support each other in taking the path to modernization suited to our respective national conditions. The Global Civilization Initiative I proposed is exactly for the purpose of building a garden of world civilizations in which we can share and admire the beauty of each civilization. China will coordinate with others to form a Global South Think Tanks Alliance to promote people-to-people exchanges and experience-sharing in governance.Colleagues,The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made systemic plans for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. This will provide more opportunities for the world. Last month, we held in Beijing a successful summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and announced ten partnership actions for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization. This will instill new energy for the Global South on its way toward modernization.No matter how the international landscape evolves, we in China will always keep the Global South in our heart, and maintain our roots in the Global South. We support more Global South countries in joining the cause of BRICS as full members, partner countries or in the "BRICS Plus"?format so that we can combine the great strength of the Global South to build together a community with a shared future for mankind.Thank you!
Xi Jinping Attends the 16th BRICS Summit and Makes an Important Statement
On the morning of October 23, 2024 local time, the 16th BRICS Summit was held at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre. Russian President Vladimir Putin chaired the event. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (online), Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, among others, were present.Xi Jinping first attended a small-group meeting.Xi Jinping welcomed new members to join the BRICS family and invited several countries to be BRICS partner countries. Xi Jinping pointed out that the enlargement of BRICS is a major milestone in its history, and a landmark event in the evolution of the international situation. He said, "It is for our shared pursuit and for the overarching trend of peace and development that we BRICS countries have come together." Currently, the world is experiencing an accelerated evolution of changes unseen in a century, featuring both a new multipolar landscape and the risks of a "new Cold War". BRICS countries should seize the historical opportunity, demonstrate historical initiative, and remain committed to the original aspiration and mission of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation. BRICS countries should conform to the general trend of the rise of the Global South, seek common ground while reserving differences, and work with one heart and one mind to further consolidate the?shared values, safeguard common interests, and strengthen BRICS through unity. BRICS countries must work together to build BRICS into a primary channel for strengthening solidarity and cooperation among Global South nations and a vanguard for advancing global governance reform.Xi Jinping stressed that as the world becomes more turbulent, it is even more important to uphold the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win outcomes, refine the essence of BRICS and demonstrate its strength. BRICS countries should voice their commitment to peace, advocate a new type of security that features dialogue over confrontation and partnerships over alliances. They should seek a shared path to development, promote inclusive economic diversification?and adhere to the principle of common development. They should consolidate the foundation of cooperation, deepen collaboration in traditional fields such as agriculture, energy, minerals, economy and trade, expand cooperation in emerging areas like green low-carbon technologies and artificial intelligence, and ensure the safety of trade, investment, and finance.Subsequently, Xi Jinping attended a large-group meeting where he expressed important views on the future development of BRICS and put forward five suggestions.Xi Jinping stressed that as the world enters a new period defined by turbulence and transformation, we are confronted with pivotal choices that will shape our future. Should we allow the world to descend into the abyss of disorder and chaos, or should we strive to steer it back on the path of peace and development? The more tumultuous our times become, the more we must stand firm at the forefront, exhibiting tenacity, demonstrating the audacity to pioneer and displaying the wisdom to adapt, as we jointly compose a new chapter in the high-quality development for greater BRICS cooperation.- We should build a BRICS committed to peace, and we must all act as defenders of common security. Only by embracing the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security can we pave the way for universal security. We must uphold the three key principles: no expansion of the battlefields, no escalation of hostilities, and no fanning flames, and strive for swift deescalation of the Ukraine crisis. We must promote an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and make unremitting efforts toward a comprehensive, just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian question.- We should build a BRICS committed to innovation, and we must all act as pioneers of high-quality development. We should keep pace with the times in the latest round of technological revolution and industrial transformation and foster new quality productive forces. China has recently launched a China-BRICS Artificial Intelligence Development and Cooperation Center, and will establish a BRICS Deep-Sea Resources International Research Center, a China Center for Cooperation on Development of Special Economic Zones in BRICS Countries, a China Center for BRICS Industrial Competencies, and a BRICS Digital Ecosystem Cooperation Network. China welcomes active participation from all interested parties.- We should build a BRICS committed to green development, and we must all act as promoters of sustainable development. China's high-quality production capacity, as exemplified by its manufacturing of electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products, provides a significant boost to global green development. 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 quotient" of our cooperation and upgrade the quality of our development.- We should build a BRICS committed to justice, and we must all act as forerunners in reforming global governance. The international power dynamics are undergoing profound changes, but global governance reform has lagged behind for a long time. We should champion true multilateralism and adhere to the vision of global governance characterized by extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits. We must ensure that global governance reform is guided by the principles of fairness, justice, openness and inclusiveness, and enhance the representation and voice of developing nations in global governance. We?should promote the connectivity of financial infrastructure, and apply high standards of financial security. The New Development Bank should be expanded and strengthened. We must ensure that the international financial system more effectively reflects the changes in the global economic landscape.- We should build a BRICS committed to closer people-to-people exchanges, and we must all act as advocates for harmonious coexistence among all civilizations. We should enhance the exchange of governance experiences among BRICS countries, and promote the spirit of inclusiveness and harmonious coexistence among civilizations. The initiative for BRICS digital education cooperation proposed by China has become a reality. China will implement a capacity-building program for BRICS digital education. We will open 10 learning centers in BRICS countries in the next five years, and provide training opportunities for 1,000 local education administrators, teachers and students.Xi Jinping finally stressed that China is willing to work with all BRICS countries to open a new horizon in the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation, and join hands in building a community with a shared future for mankind.Under the theme of "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security", the participating leaders had an in-depth exchange of views on BRICS cooperation and major international issues of common interest.The leaders expressed positive views on the development of BRICS mechanism and its important role in addressing global challenges. They noted that BRICS countries, with their large population, abundant resources, huge development potential, and increasing appeal and international influence, have become a model of multilateralism. BRICS countries should uphold the BRICS spirit, strengthen solidarity and coordination, deepen the greater BRICS strategic partnership, and enhance cooperation in the three main drivers, i.e. politics and security, economy, trade and finance and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. They should promote an equal and orderly multipolar world, a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and sustainable development of the world, further enhance the voice and representation of the Global South in international affairs, and work towards the building of a more just and equitable international order. BRICS countries should firmly safeguard multilateralism, uphold the core 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. BRICS countries are committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and consultation, support all efforts conducive to the peaceful resolution of crisis, and respect the legitimate security concerns of all nations. BRICS countries should promote reform of the existing international economic and financial architecture and build the New Development Bank into a new type of multilateral development bank in the 21st century. They commended the UN General Assembly for adopting relevant resolutions on the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations proposed by China, calling for respect for the diversity of world civilizations and strengthening exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations.The Kazan Declaration of the 16th BRICS Summit was issued and the establishment of BRICS partner countries was announced at the summit.During the summit, BRICS leaders also received work reports from President of the New Development Bank Dilma Rousseff and other responsible officials of BRICS mechanisms, and took a group photo.Cai Qi and Wang Yi, among others, were present at the above events.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
On October 23, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the margins of the BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia.?President Xi pointed out that as time-honored civilizations, large developing countries and important members of the Global South, China and India both stand at a crucial phase of their respective modernization endeavors. It is in the fundamental interest of our two countries and two peoples to keep to the trend of history and the right direction of bilateral relations. The two sides should strengthen communication and cooperation, enhance strategic mutual trust, and facilitate each other’s pursuit of development aspirations. The two countries must also shoulder their international responsibility, set an example in boosting the strength and unity of developing countries, and contribute to promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations.?President Xi stressed that China-India relations are essentially a question of how the two large developing countries and neighbors, each with a 1.4-billion-strong population, treat each other. Development is now the biggest shared goal of China and India. The two sides should continue to uphold their important understandings, including that China and India are each other’s development opportunity rather than threat, and cooperation partner rather than competitor. They should maintain a sound strategic perception of each other, and work together to find the right and bright path for big, neighboring countries to live in harmony and develop side by side.Prime Minister Modi noted that maintaining the steady growth of India-China relations is critical to the two countries and peoples. It not only concerns the well-being and future of 2.8 billion people, but also carries great significance for peace and stability of the region and even the world at large. Against a complex international landscape, cooperation between India and China, two ancient civilizations and engines of economic growth, can help drive economic recovery and promote multipolarity in the world. India is willing to strengthen strategic communication, enhance strategic mutual trust, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation with China. It will give every support for China’s Shanghai Cooperation Organization presidency and strengthen communication and cooperation with China in BRICS and other multilateral frameworks.The two leaders commended the important progress the two sides had recently made through intensive communication on resolving the relevant issues in the border areas. Prime Minister Modi made suggestions on improving and developing the relationship, which President Xi agreed to in principle.?The two sides agreed to make good use of the Special Representatives mechanism on the China-India boundary question, ensure peace and tranquility in the border areas, and find a fair and reasonable settlement.?The two sides agreed on holding talks between their foreign ministers and officials at various levels to bring the relationship back to sound and steady development at an early date.The two sides agreed to strengthen communication and cooperation in multilateral fora to safeguard the common interests of developing countries.The two sides were of the view that this meeting is constructive and carries great significance. They agreed to view and handle China-India relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, prevent specific disagreements from affecting the overall relationship, and contribute to maintaining regional and global peace and prosperity and to advancing multipolarity in the world.Cai Qi and Wang Yi, among others, attended the meeting.?
Embracing a Broader View and Cutting Through the Fog of Challenges to Advance High-Quality Development of Greater BRICS Cooperation
Statement by H.E. Xi JinpingPresident of the People’s Republic of ChinaAt the XVI BRICS SummitKazan, October 23, 2024Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin,Colleagues,First of all, I wish to extend my warm congratulations on the successful opening of this summit. I also wish to thank President Putin and our host Russia for the thoughtful arrangements and warm hospitality.I would like to take this opportunity to once again welcome new members to our BRICS family. The enlargement of BRICS is a major milestone in its history, and a landmark event in the evolution of the international situation. At this summit, we have decided to invite many countries to become partner countries, which is another major progress in the development of BRICS. As we Chinese often say, “A man of virtue regards righteousness as the greatest interest.” It is for our shared pursuit and for the overarching trend of peace and development that we BRICS countries have come together. We must make full use of this summit, maintain the momentum of BRICS, and consider and devise our strategy to address issues that have a global impact, determine our future direction, and possess strategic significance. We must build on this milestone summit to set off anew and forge ahead with one heart and one mind.As the world enters a new period defined by turbulence and transformation, we are confronted with pivotal choices that will shape our future. Should we allow the world to descend into the abyss of disorder and chaos, or should we strive to steer it back on the path of peace and development? This reminds me of a novel by Nikolay Chernyshevsky entitled?What Is to Be Done??The protagonist’s unwavering determination and passionate drive are exactly the kind of willpower we need today. The more tumultuous our times become, the more we must stand firm at the forefront, exhibiting tenacity, demonstrating the audacity to pioneer and displaying the wisdom to adapt. We must work together to build BRICS into a primary channel for strengthening solidarity and cooperation among Global South nations and a vanguard for advancing global governance reform.—We should build a BRICS committed to peace, and we must all act as defenders of common security. We humans are an indivisible community of security.?Only by embracing the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security can we pave the way for universal security. The Ukraine crisis still persists. China and Brazil, in collaboration with other countries from the Global South, initiated a group of Friends for Peace to address the crisis. The aim is to gather more voices advocating peace. We must uphold the three key principles: no expansion of the battlefields, no escalation of hostilities, and no fanning flames, and strive for swift deescalation of the situation. While the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, the flames of war have once again been rekindled in Lebanon, and conflicts are escalating among the parties. We must promote an immediate ceasefire and an end to the killing. We must make unremitting efforts toward a comprehensive, just and lasting resolution of the Palestinian question.—We should build a BRICS committed to innovation, and we must all act as pioneers of high-quality development.?As the latest round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is advancing at an accelerated speed, we must keep pace with the times and foster new quality productive forces. China has recently launched a China-BRICS Artificial Intelligence Development and Cooperation Center. We are ready to deepen cooperation on innovation with all BRICS countries to unleash the dividends of AI development. China will establish a BRICS Deep-Sea Resources International Research Center, a China Center for Cooperation on Development of Special Economic Zones in BRICS Countries, a China Center for BRICS Industrial Competencies, and a BRICS Digital Ecosystem Cooperation Network. We welcome active participation from all interested parties to promote the high-quality upgrading of BRICS cooperation.—We should build a BRICS committed to green development, and we must all act as promoters of sustainable development.?Green is the defining color of our times. It is important that all BRICS countries proactively embrace the global trend of green and low-carbon transformation. China’s high-quality production capacity, as exemplified by its manufacturing of electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products, provides a significant boost to global green development. China is willing to leverage its strengths 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 quotient” of our cooperation and upgrade the quality of our development.—We should build a BRICS committed to justice, and we must all act as forerunners in reforming global governance.?The international power dynamics is undergoing profound changes, but global governance reform has lagged behind for a long time. We should champion true multilateralism and adhere to the vision of global governance characterized by extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits. We must ensure that global governance reform is guided by the principles of fairness, justice, openness and inclusiveness. In light of the rise of the Global South, we should respond favorably to the calls from various countries to join BRICS. We should advance the process of expanding BRICS membership and establishing a partner country mechanism, and enhance the representation and voice of developing nations in global governance.The current developments make the reform of the international financial architecture all the more pressing. BRICS countries should play a leading role in the reform. We should deepen fiscal and financial cooperation, promote the connectivity of our financial infrastructure, and apply high standards of financial security. The New Development Bank should be expanded and strengthened. We must ensure that the international financial system more effectively reflects the changes in the global economic landscape.—We should build a BRICS committed to closer people-to-people exchanges, and we must all act as advocates for harmonious coexistence among all civilizations.?BRICS countries boast a profound and illustrious historical and cultural heritage. It is important that we promote the spirit of inclusiveness and harmonious coexistence among civilizations. We should enhance the exchange of governance experiences among BRICS countries, and fully harness the untapped potential for cooperation in areas such as education, sports, and the arts so that our diverse cultures can inspire one another and illuminate the path forward for BRICS. Last year, I proposed an initiative for BRICS digital education cooperation, and I am delighted to see that it has become a reality. China will implement a capacity-building program for BRICS digital education. We will open 10 learning centers in BRICS countries in the next five years, and provide training opportunities for 1,000 local education administrators, teachers and students. This will be a tangible step to deepen and strengthen people-to-people exchanges among BRICS countries.Colleagues,China is willing to work with all BRICS countries to open a new horizon in the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation, and join hands with Global South countries in building a community with a shared future for mankind.Thank you.
