Message from Chinese President Xi on expanding BRICS

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his support for the expansion of the group in his speech at the leaders’ meeting held as part of the BRICS Summit. Xi stated that the fragility of the economic recovery continues worldwide and that international institutions predict that economic growth will be less than 3 percent this year, which will leave developing countries facing greater challenges. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that at a time when the world is going through turmoil and transformation and is dominated by divisions, BRICS (the Group of Countries consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and the Republic of South Africa) cooperation should advocate for justice in global governance and equality in development. In his speech at the leaders’ meeting held as part of the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa, Xi expressed his support for the expansion of the group and expressed his belief that BRICS cooperation will contribute to the formation of the power and knowledge that will make the world more just and equitable. In his speech, Xi pointed out that the BRICS Summit was convened at a time when the world is going through turmoil and transformation, and when there are divisions, shifts and groupings, and said, “As BRICS countries, we must always keep our founding purpose in mind, increase our unity in order to grow stronger, act responsibly, and aim for high-quality growth through cooperation in different areas.” “Fragility in the economy persists” Xi stated that the fragility in economic recovery persists across the world, and that international institutions predict that economic growth will be less than 3 percent this year, and that this will leave developing countries facing greater challenges. Expressing that BRICS countries should develop economic and financial cooperation in order to stimulate growth, Xi expressed his belief that this will reduce uncertainties and add stability and positive energy to the world economy. Emphasizing that in order to achieve sustainable development goals, BRICS countries should fight together against the severing of economic ties, interruptions of supply chains, and economic pressures, Xi said, “Development is the right of all countries, not the privilege of a few.” Noting that China also aims to establish a Framework for Industrial Cooperation for Sustainable Development among BRICS countries, Xi said that the platform, which will provide coordination and joint project management in the field of industry, will ensure the implementation of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Calling on BRICS countries to increase practical cooperation in the fields of digital economy, green development and supply chains, Xi announced that China will establish a China-BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park to support technological innovation in the new period. Xi also announced that they plan to launch the Global Remote Sensing Satellite Data and Application Cooperation Platform within the framework of the BRICS Remote Sensing Constellation Network mechanism, and that the platform will provide real-time data support to different countries in the fields of agriculture, environmental protection and disaster prevention. “Artificial intelligence is the new horizon of development” Describing artificial intelligence technologies as the “new horizon of development,” Xi drew attention to the fact that while these technologies contribute to development, they also pose risks and problems. Xi announced that the five countries had agreed to implement the Artificial Intelligence Working Group within the BRICS Future Technology Networks Institute as soon as possible. Emphasizing the importance of establishing an artificial intelligence management framework that will eliminate risks, Xi emphasized that such an approach is necessary to make artificial intelligence networks more secure, reliable, controllable, and profitable. Emphasizing that the BRICS countries should also develop cooperation in the political and security fields in order to ensure peace and tranquility in the world, Xi said, “The Cold War mentality still continues to influence the world. The geopolitical situation remains tense. “BRICS countries should adhere to the path of peaceful development, strengthen strategic cooperation, and support each other on issues of core interests,” he said. Xi stated that BRICS countries should increase coordination in resolving international issues and help reduce tensions by supporting political solutions in crisis regions. “We Should Add More Countries to the BRICS Family” Expressing that BRICS cooperation has created excitement among developing countries and that he is happy to see that many countries have applied to join the cooperation mechanism, Xi said, “We should add more countries to the BRICS family in the spirit of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation,” and expressed his support for the expansion of the group. Expressing his belief that BRICS cooperation will contribute to the formation of the power and knowledge that will make the world more just and equitable, Xi concluded his words as follows: “An old Chinese saying says, ‘An order established for justice prevails, and work done for the benefit of the people succeeds. ’ The BRICS partnership, which advocates international justice and the benefit of our peoples, will continue to contribute to world peace and development.”