China News Service, Beijing, September 9th. The 13th meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries was held in video on the evening of the 9th.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Ramaphosa, Brazilian President Bolsonaro, and Russian President Putin attended the meeting. Indian Prime Minister Modi presided over the meeting.

　　Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 15th anniversary of BRICS cooperation.

Over the past 15 years, the five countries have adhered to openness, tolerance and equality, enhanced strategic communication and political mutual trust, respected each other's social systems and development paths, and constantly explored the correct way of coexistence between countries; insisted on pragmatic innovation, win-win cooperation, and aligning development policies. , Give full play to complementary advantages, steadily promote pragmatic cooperation in various fields, and move forward on the road of common development; adhere to fairness and justice, stand up to others, support multilateralism, participate in global governance, and become an important force that cannot be ignored on the international stage .

Since the beginning of this year, the five countries have overcome the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, promoted the BRICS cooperation to maintain the momentum of development, and made new progress in many areas.

Facts have proved that no matter what difficulties we encounter, as long as we think in one place and work hard together, BRIC cooperation will be able to move forward steadily.

　　Xi Jinping delivered an important speech entitled "Hand in hand with BRICS to cope with common challenges."

　　Xi Jinping pointed out that at present, the new crown pneumonia epidemic is still raging around the world, the recovery of the world economy is difficult and tortuous, and the evolution of the international order is profound and complicated.

In the face of challenges, the BRICS countries must show responsibility, make positive contributions to world peace and development, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

　　-We must promote the practice of true multilateralism, abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and safeguard the international system with the UN at its core and the international order based on international law.

　　——We must promote global unity to fight the epidemic, work together to deal with the epidemic, adhere to scientific traceability, oppose politicization and stigma, strengthen joint prevention and control, and promote the development, production, and fair distribution of vaccines as a global public product.

　　——We must promote open and innovative growth, help the stable recovery of the world economy, maintain the multilateral trading system based on the World Trade Organization, let the latest achievements of scientific and technological development benefit all countries, and promote economic globalization toward a more open, inclusive, and inclusive , Balance and win-win direction development.

　　——We must promote common development, adhere to the people-centered development philosophy, and fully implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

In accordance with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, we must actively respond to climate change, promote a green and low-carbon transition, and jointly build a clean and beautiful world.

　　Xi Jinping emphasized that under the current situation, we must strengthen our convictions, strengthen unity, and promote BRICS practical cooperation towards higher quality.

Xi Jinping put forward a five-point proposal.

　　First, persist in helping each other in the same boat and strengthen public health cooperation.

It is necessary to take up due political responsibility, support each other's efforts to fight the epidemic, share information on the epidemic, and exchange experience in fighting the epidemic.

It is necessary to carry out pragmatic cooperation in the areas of joint vaccine research and development, cooperative production, and mutual recognition of standards, and promote the online launch of the BRICS vaccine research and development center as soon as possible.

It is necessary to strengthen cooperation in traditional medicine and provide more means to fight the epidemic.

　　Second, adhere to fairness and accessibility and strengthen international cooperation in vaccines.

China provides vaccines and corresponding technical support to countries in need, and makes positive contributions to promoting equitable distribution of vaccines and strengthening global anti-epidemic cooperation.

Up to now, China has provided more than 1 billion doses of vaccines and stock solutions to more than 100 countries and international organizations, and will strive to provide 2 billion doses of vaccines throughout the year.

I would like to announce that, on the basis of donating 100 million US dollars to the "New Crown Vaccine Implementation Plan", China will donate another 100 million doses of vaccine to developing countries within the year.

　　Third, adhere to mutual benefit and win-win results and strengthen economic cooperation.

It is necessary to implement the "BRICS Economic Partnership Strategy 2025" and expand cooperation in trade and investment, technological innovation, green and low-carbon fields.

China proposes to host the BRICS High-level Meeting on Climate Change and the BRICS Sustainable Development Big Data Forum.

We welcome the substantial progress made by the expansion of the New Development Bank, and look forward to the bank's greater role in supporting member development and global economic and financial affairs.

The Xiamen Innovation Base of the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership has been officially opened. The relevant departments of the BRICS government and the business community are welcome to actively participate.

　　Fourth, uphold fairness and justice and strengthen political and security cooperation.

It is necessary to consolidate the BRICS strategic partnership, support each other on issues involving each other's core interests, and jointly safeguard sovereignty, security, and development interests.

It is necessary to make good use of mechanisms such as the meeting of foreign ministers and the meeting of high-level representatives for security affairs to strengthen coordination of positions on major international and regional issues and make more BRIC voices.

　　Fifth, adhere to mutual learning and mutual learning, and strengthen people-to-people exchanges and cooperation.

China proposes to establish the BRICS Vocational Education Alliance and hold a vocational skills competition.

China will also hold seminars on state governance in the BRICS countries, forums for people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and set up online training courses for media from the five countries.

At the beginning of next year, China will host the Beijing Winter Olympics and the Paralympic Winter Games. It is hoped that athletes from the BRICS countries and other countries will compete on the same stage and achieve good results.

　　Xi Jinping emphasized that those who are aware change with time, and those who know are governed by things.

On the road of advancing BRICS cooperation, we must adapt to the changes of the times and keep pace with the times.

I believe that with our joint efforts, the BRICS mechanism will be able to radiate new vigor and vitality.

　　Xi Jinping pointed out that next year, China will take over as the presidency of the BRICS countries and host the 14th meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries.

China looks forward to working with BRICS partners to comprehensively deepen cooperation in various fields, build closer and more pragmatic partnerships, respond to common challenges, and create a better future.

　　The leaders of the five countries had in-depth exchanges on the theme of "BRIC 15th Anniversary: ​​Carrying out BRICS Cooperation, Promoting Continuation, Consolidation and Consensus", and adopted the "New Delhi Declaration on the 13th BRICS Leaders Meeting."

　　The leaders of the five countries fully affirmed the achievements of BRICS cooperation over the past 15 years. They believe that facing unprecedented challenges and complex international situations this year, the five countries have joined hands to fight the new crown pneumonia epidemic, promoted cooperation in various fields to achieve fruitful results, and promoted emerging economies. We are willing to continue to work together to deepen the BRICS strategic partnership and promote the BRICS cooperation to achieve more pragmatic results.

The leaders of the five countries stated that they will continue to promote global solidarity to fight the epidemic, oppose the politicization of virus traceability, and are willing to strengthen public health and vaccine cooperation, promote equitable access to vaccines, promote a strong recovery of the world economy, and strive to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

All parties reaffirmed their support for multilateralism and the basic norms of international relations, opposed unilateralism and hegemonism, advocated mutual respect for independence, sovereignty and equality among all countries, and will strengthen communication and coordination on major international and regional issues, work together to tackle climate change, and promote the destiny of mankind. community.

Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa support China in hosting the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics, support China's work in the BRICS presidency in 2022, and host the 14th BRICS Summit.

　　The leaders of the five countries also listened to the work report of the responsible persons of the relevant mechanisms of the BRICS countries.

　　Ding Xuexiang, Yang Jiechi, Wang Yi, He Lifeng and others attended the meeting.

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