Xi calls on BRICS to be a pioneer in upholding peace and stability

NEW DELHI, Sept 12: Chinese President Xi Jinping who is visiting India after seven years, to attend the BRICS summit called on BRICS to be a pioneer in upholding peace and stability and firmly stand on the right side of history.

Addressing Session I of the 18th BRICS Summit at the Bharat Mandapam here on Saturday, President Xi said that China will work with fellow BRICS members to play a role in bringing peace and tranquility to the Middle East and Gulf Region.

Notably, China will take over the rotating chair of the BRICS and host the 19th BRICS summit next year.

He said that the BRICS cooperation mechanism has become the world’s most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries and has remained steadfast in safeguarding the common interests of the Global South and providing the world stability and positive momentum. He said that the Global South is rapidly gaining in strength and the trend toward a multipolar world is unstoppable.

The Chinese President said that 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation and has demonstrated remarkable vitality and dynamism over the past two decades “This has also been 20 years of standing together through thick and thin. The grouping should lead global governance in emerging domains such as cyberspace, outer space and the deep sea, and amplify the voice of countries of the Global South.

China proposed an initiative to promote new industrialization through artificial intelligence among BRICS countries, and is willing to work with all parties to deliver more outcomes in research, development and application, and deepen cooperation in industrial and supply chains.

He said that BRICS nations should firmly stand on the right side of history, strive to be a pioneer of the times, steer the international order toward greater justice and equity, and build a community with a shared future for humankind. He also called on BRICS to be a pioneer in reforming and improving global governance.

Xi said that BRICS should support a multilateral trading system centered on the World Trade Organization, and reject all forms of protectionist measures.

Talking of China’s upcoming BRICS Presidency, Xi said that the Chinese side stands ready to work with all parties to build consensus, create a better future and embark on the third “ golden decade” of BRICS.