Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged deeper cooperation during a high-stakes meeting at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The leaders vowed to strengthen their countries' comprehensive strategic partnership across trade, infrastructure, and energy – with major implications for the Global South. 🇨🇳🤝🇮🇷
What's on the Agenda?
President Xi emphasized China's support for Iran's sovereignty and development goals, while both nations agreed to collaborate on:
Clean energy projects ⚡️
Regional connectivity initiatives 🚅
Multilateral reforms through BRICS 💼
New BRICS Era Begins
Xi welcomed Iran's first BRICS summit as a full member, stating: 'We'll amplify Global South voices to create a fairer world order.' The partnership could reshape everything from energy markets to tech innovation in developing economies.
Middle East Peace Push
Addressing Gaza tensions, Xi called for immediate ceasefires and UN resolution compliance. Pezeshkian praised China's regional diplomacy, highlighting shared opposition to 'hegemony and bullying' in global affairs.
With Iran now firmly in the BRICS fold, this partnership could be a game-changer for South-South cooperation. Stay tuned as these two ancient civilizations write a new chapter in 21st-century geopolitics! 📜
