Forefront of Diplomacy|After the Xiamen Summit, let’s see how China promotes BRICS cooperation

  At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping will attend the 13th BRICS Leaders’ Meeting in Beijing on September 9 via video.

This will be the ninth consecutive year that President Xi Jinping has attended the BRICS Summit and delivered an important speech.

  Over the years, the BRICS cooperation mechanism has been continuously improved, the areas of cooperation have continued to expand, and the international influence has increased day by day.

Especially in 2017, when China assumed the presidency of the BRICS countries, it successfully hosted the ninth meeting of BRICS leaders in Xiamen. President Xi Jinping proposed “treat each other as equals, seek common ground while reserving differences”, “pragmatic innovation, win-win cooperation”, “be mindful of the world and self-reliant” The three important enlightenments of "Talent", advocated the promotion of the "BRICS+" cooperation model, pointed out the direction for BRICS cooperation, and opened the second "Golden Decade" of BRICS cooperation.

  In recent years, what important propositions has President Xi Jinping put forward to promote BRICS cooperation?

What new progress has been made in BRICS cooperation?

Let's see it together.

  On September 4, 2017, the ninth meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries was held at the Xiamen International Conference Center.

This is a group photo of the leaders of the BRICS countries.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Pang Xinglei

Make the cake bigger and more solid

  Economic cooperation is the foundation of the BRICS mechanism.

We should closely focus on this main line, implement the "BRICS Economic Partnership Strategy", promote the institutionalization and solidification of cooperation in various fields, and continuously increase the gold content of BRICS cooperation.

  —— Speech at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum, Xiamen, September 3, 2017

  Strengthening economic cooperation and achieving common development are the original intention and main line of BRICS cooperation, and it is also the field with the greatest potential, the richest content, and the most concentrated results.

We need to strengthen cooperation in trade and investment, finance, interconnection and other fields, and make the cooperation pie bigger and more practical.

  —— Speech at the large-scale meeting of the BRICS leaders in Johannesburg, Johannesburg, July 26, 2018

  Development is the last word.

Many problems of the current era are caused by inadequate development in tracing their roots.

We should seize the opportunities of the reform and innovation era, deepen the BRICS partnership of the new industrial revolution, continuously forge cooperation results in trade and investment, digital economy, interconnection and other fields, help the economic development of the five countries, and strive to achieve high-quality development.

  —— Speech at the public meeting of the BRICS leaders’ meeting in Brasilia, Brasilia, November 14, 2019

  China is willing to work with all parties to speed up the building of the BRICS partnership for the new industrial revolution.

We will establish the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership Innovation Base in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, and carry out cooperation in such areas as policy coordination, personnel training, and project development. We welcome the active participation of BRICS countries.

  —— Speech at the Twelfth Meeting of BRICS Leaders on November 17, 2020

Specific measures-

  · In July 2018, the BRICS leaders met in Johannesburg to approve the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership Initiative proposed by China and South Africa.

  · China established the BRICS Technology Transfer Center in Kunming in September 2018, and the China Branch of the BRICS Future Network Research Institute in Shenzhen in August 2019.

In addition, China has hosted the BRICS Future Network Innovation Forum and the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership Forum since 2019.

  ·On ​​September 7, 2021, the 2021 BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership Forum kicked off in Xiamen.

On the same day, a signing ceremony was held for the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership Innovation Base.

28 projects were signed through a combination of online and offline methods, with a total investment of more than 13 billion yuan.

  · In December 2020, the headquarters building of the New Development Bank in Shanghai was officially completed, and it is planned to be officially put into use in the near future.

The expansion of the New Development Bank has made positive progress, and the bank approved the admission of the UAE, Uruguay, and Bangladesh as the first batch of new members.

  Actively implement the "BRIC Countries Innovation Cooperation Action Plan", establish the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership, launch the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership Innovation Base, and hold talent training, think tank seminars, industrial innovation competitions, etc. A series of activities.

  ·BRIC countries formally established the Women’s Business Alliance in November 2020.

In March of this year, the Women's Innovation Competition under the framework of the BRICS Women's Business Alliance was officially launched.

  ·On ​​August 18, 2021, the BRICS space department held a video conference to jointly sign the "BRIC Countries Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation Cooperation Agreement", providing new cooperation for the five countries to cope with common challenges such as climate change, natural disasters, and environmental pollution platform.

  On December 17, 2020, the completion ceremony of the New Development Bank headquarters building was held in Shanghai.

This is the headquarter building of the New Development Bank (UAV) taken in the Shanghai World Expo Park on December 17.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Fang Zhe

Humanistic exchanges are deepened and practical

  The friendship between the nations lies in the friendship between the people.

Only with deep cultivation and deep planting can the tree of friendship and cooperation flourish.

Enhancing cultural exchanges between our five countries and letting the concept of partnership take root in the hearts of the people is a work worthy of long-term investment.

If this work is done, the BRICS cooperation will remain vigorous forever.

  —— Speech at the large-scale meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries in Xiamen, September 4, 2017

  The five BRICS countries have bred their respective splendid civilizations, which complement each other, and there is great potential for people-to-people exchanges and cooperation.

  We will continue to take people-to-people bonds as our purpose, extensively carry out cultural and cultural exchanges in various fields such as culture, education, health, sports, and tourism, and build a solid foundation of public opinion for BRICS cooperation.

  —— Speech at the large-scale meeting of the BRICS leaders in Johannesburg, Johannesburg, July 26, 2018

  The BRICS countries provide best practices for world civilization exchanges.

In recent years, people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the five countries have been in full swing. Film festivals, sports games, co-production films and documentaries have been gradually spreading, and a solid bridge of people’s hearts is being built between the five countries.

We should maintain the momentum, make persistent efforts, and continue to expand the breadth and depth of humanities exchanges.

  —— Speech at the public meeting of the BRICS leaders’ meeting in Brasilia, Brasilia, November 14, 2019

Specific measures-

  ·Holding the BRICS Games, joint filming, and holding the BRICS Cultural Festival.

  ·Hold high-end media forums, film festivals and other activities.

  ·The five countries have also established cooperation platforms such as the Museum Alliance, Art Gallery Alliance, and Library Alliance to build people-to-people and cultural exchanges as a new pillar of BRICS cooperation and promote the formation of a new pattern of BRICS "three-wheel drive" cooperation.

  On October 30, 2019, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the audience visited the 3rd BRICS Media Joint Photography Exhibition.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xin Yuewei

Actively participate in global governance

  As our five countries are more closely connected with the world, objectively we are required to actively participate in global governance.

Without the participation of our five countries, many major and pressing global issues will be difficult to effectively resolve.

We speak together on issues related to international peace and development, and jointly propose proposals, which not only conforms to the expectations of the international community, but also helps safeguard our common interests.

  —— Speech at the large-scale meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries in Xiamen, September 4, 2017

  Political security cooperation is an important part of the BRICS strategic partnership.

We must continue to hold high the banner of multilateralism, uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, urge all parties to abide by international law and the basic norms of international relations, resolve disputes through dialogue, and resolve differences through consultation.

  —— Speech at the large-scale meeting of the BRICS leaders in Johannesburg, Johannesburg, July 26, 2018

  Through mechanisms such as the meetings of the foreign ministers of the BRICS countries, the meeting of high-level representatives for security affairs, and the regular consultations of the counter-terrorism working group, the cybersecurity working group, and permanent representatives of multilateral institutions, close strategic communication and collaboration, and sound the common voice of the BRICS to promote the international order. Development in a more fair and reasonable direction.

  —— Speech at the public meeting of the BRICS leaders’ meeting in Brasilia, Brasilia, November 14, 2019

  We are willing to actively consider providing vaccines to the BRICS countries in need.

In order to promote the construction of the BRICS vaccine research and development center, China has established a vaccine research and development center in China, and is willing to promote the joint research and development and testing of vaccines in the five countries, cooperation in the establishment of factories, authorized production, and mutual recognition of standards through a combination of online and offline methods.

I propose that the five countries hold a seminar on traditional medicine to explore the role of traditional medicine in the prevention and treatment of new coronary pneumonia, and to add a powerful weapon to the prevention and control of the global epidemic.

  —— Speech at the Twelfth Meeting of BRICS Leaders on November 17, 2020

Specific measures-

  ·Organizing formal meetings of the foreign ministers of the BRICS countries, establishing a regular meeting mechanism for the permanent representatives of the five countries in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and convening foreign policy consultations, counter-terrorism working groups, cybersecurity working groups, peacekeeping affairs consultations and other meetings, strengthening the BRICS countries The right to speak in international affairs.

  ·In 2021, the BRICS Traditional Medicine Seminar was held. Officials and experts from the traditional medicine authorities of the BRICS countries discussed in depth on the theme of "The Role of Traditional Medicine in the Public Health System of the BRICS Countries in Response to New Coronary Pneumonia", and the participants unanimously agreed The 2021 BRIC Online Declaration on the Application of Traditional Medicine to Fight the New Coronary Epidemic, recommends that countries further utilize the unique advantages and role of traditional medicine in the prevention and control of the epidemic.

  · Clearly start the construction of the BRICS vaccine research and development center online, strive to put it into operation as soon as possible, and build a new platform for deepening vaccine cooperation among the five countries.

  The BRIC countries have different sides, but the common development needs have brought the five countries together.

At the upcoming 13th BRICS Summit, what new cooperation proposals will President Xi Jinping put forward?

let us wait and see.

  Publisher: Zhao Cheng

  Planning: Hu Qinghai

  Coordinator: Liu Hua, Wang Xuan, Dong Jun

  Reporter: Cheng Xin

  Editors: Wu Jingjing, Zhang Aifang, Hao Xiaojing, Bao Yuhan

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