Foreign ministers from BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—sent a clear message this week: No more international bullies. 🌐 At their meeting in Rio de Janeiro, leaders reinforced their commitment to teamwork over lone-wolf tactics in global affairs.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi joined counterparts in condemning protectionist policies 🛑 that disrupt supply chains and threaten economic stability. Their joint statement highlighted concerns about trade wars, tariffs, and other 'my way or the highway' approaches gaining traction worldwide.
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With the UN celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, BRICS leaders doubled down on supporting multilateral institutions. 🔄 Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated: "A united Global South can rewrite the rules of international engagement—no more gatekeeping, more fairness."
The group positioned itself as a voice for emerging economies, arguing that collaboration beats confrontation in solving crises from trade imbalances to climate challenges. 🌱 Their vision? A world where decisions aren’t made in isolated boardrooms but through diverse, cross-border dialogue.
