Xi Jinping's speech at the 16th BRICS summit » Capital News

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on BRICS countries to work for high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation, in a speech at the 16th BRICS Summit.

Here is the full text of his speech.

Taking a broader view and overcoming the fog of challenges to advance the high-quality development of Greater BRICS cooperation

Statement by HE Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

At the 16th BRICS Summit

Kazan, October 23, 2024

Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin,

Colleagues,

First of all, I would like to extend my warm congratulations to you on the successful opening of this summit. I would also like 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 the BRICS constitutes a major stage in their history and a significant event in the evolution of the international situation. At this summit, we decided to invite many countries to become partner countries, which is another major step forward in the development of BRICS. As we Chinese often say: “A virtuous man considers righteousness as the greatest interest. » It is for our common quest and for the global trend of peace and development that we, the BRICS countries, have come together. We must take full advantage of this summit, maintain the momentum of BRICS and reflect and design our strategy to resolve issues that have global impact, determine our future direction and possess strategic significance. We must build on this landmark summit to restart and move forward with one heart and one mind.

As the world enters a new period marked by turbulence and transformation, we face crucial choices that will shape our future. Should we let the world sink into the abyss of disorder and chaos, or should we strive to return it to the path of peace and development? This reminds me of a novel by Nikolai Chernyshevsky called What should be done? The protagonist's unwavering determination and passionate drive are exactly the kind of will we need today. The more tumultuous our times become, the more we must stand firm at the forefront, demonstrate tenacity, demonstrate the boldness to pioneer, and demonstrate the wisdom to adapt. We must work together to make BRICS a main channel for strengthening solidarity and cooperation among the Global South and a vanguard for advancing global governance reform.

We must build BRICS committed to peace and we must all act as defenders of common security. We humans form an indivisible security community. Only by adopting the vision of common, global, cooperative and sustainable security can we pave the way for universal security. The Ukrainian crisis persists. China and Brazil, together with other countries in the South, launched a Friends for Peace group to address the crisis. The goal is to bring together more voices in favor of peace. We must respect the three key principles: no expansion of battlefields; no escalation of hostilities; and without fanning the flames, and striving for a rapid de-escalation of the situation. As the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, the flames of war have once again been rekindled in Lebanon and conflicts are intensifying between the parties. We must promote an immediate ceasefire and put an end to the killings. We must make tireless efforts towards a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question.

We must build 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 advances at an accelerating pace, we must keep pace with the times and foster new quality productive forces. China recently launched a China-BRICS artificial intelligence development and cooperation center. We are ready to deepen innovation cooperation with all BRICS countries to unlock the dividends of AI development. China to establish international research center on BRICS deep-sea resources; a Chinese Cooperation Center for the Development of Special Economic Zones in BRICS Countries; a Chinese center for BRICS industrial skills; and a BRICS digital ecosystem cooperation network. We welcome the active participation of all interested parties to promote improvement in the quality of BRICS cooperation.

We must build 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 towards green and low-carbon transformation. China's high-quality production capacity, exemplified by its manufacturing of electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products, provides significant impetus 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 along the industrial chain, so as to increase the “green quotient” of our cooperation and to improve the quality of our products. development.

We must build BRICS committed to justice and we must all act as forerunners in global governance reform. International power dynamics are undergoing profound changes, but global governance reform has long lagged behind. We must uphold true multilateralism and embrace the vision of global governance characterized by broad consultations, joint contribution and shared benefits. We must ensure that global governance reform is guided by the principles of equity, justice, openness and inclusion. In light of the rising power of the Global South, we should respond favorably to calls from various countries to join BRICS. We must advance the process of expanding BRICS membership and establishing a mechanism for partner countries and strengthen the representation and voice of developing countries in global governance.

Current developments make reform of the international financial architecture even more urgent. BRICS countries should play a leading role in reform. We must deepen tax 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 changes in the global economic landscape.

We must build BRICS engaged in closer people-to-people exchanges and we must all act as defenders of harmonious coexistence among all civilizations. BRICS countries have a deep and illustrious historical and cultural heritage. It is important that we promote the spirit of inclusion and harmonious coexistence among civilizations. We need to strengthen the exchange of governance experiences among BRICS countries and fully exploit the untapped potential for cooperation in areas such as education, sports and the arts, so that our diverse cultures can draw inspiration from each other. mutually and illuminate the way forward for BRICS. Last year, I proposed a BRICS cooperation initiative on digital education 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 over 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 countries in the South to build a community with a shared future for mankind. .

THANKS.

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