Chinese President Xi Jinping took center stage at the recent BRICS Plus leaders' dialogue, urging member nations to champion peace, common security, and shared development on the global stage. 🌐✨
BRICS Plus, an expansion of the original BRICS group, welcomes more emerging economies and developing countries to collaborate on enhancing trade, finance, and development initiatives. Xi emphasized that the rise of the Global South marks a significant transformation in world history, with these nations marching together towards modernization in an unprecedented display of unity.
However, President Xi acknowledged that the path to prosperity isn't without its challenges. He called on BRICS Plus countries to harness their collective wisdom and strength to address ongoing issues, striving to build a community with a shared future for mankind. 🕊️🌍
Highlighting the Global Security Initiative he proposed, Xi noted significant progress in regional stability and collaborative efforts to tackle crises like the Ukraine conflict through the Friends for Peace group. He also spotlighted the reconciliation of Palestinian factions in Beijing as a key step towards peace in the Middle East.
Development remains a cornerstone of Xi's vision. He encouraged BRICS Plus nations to pursue common prosperity by leading global economic governance reforms and prioritizing development in international agendas. Initiatives such as the Global Development Initiative, which has mobilized nearly $20 billion in funds and launched over 1,100 projects, exemplify this commitment.
Innovation is also at the forefront, with the establishment of the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Shanghai, and plans to build a World Smart Customs Community Portal. These efforts aim to foster technological collaboration and streamline international trade.
Celebrating the diversity of civilizations, Xi introduced the Global Civilization Initiative, envisioning a world garden where every civilization's beauty is shared and admired. This initiative, alongside the Global South Think Tanks Alliance, aims to boost people-to-people exchanges and governance experience-sharing.
Looking ahead, Xi reaffirmed China's dedication to the Global South, highlighting successful partnerships like the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which unveiled 10 new partnership actions to advance modernization across the continent.
\"No matter how the international landscape evolves, we in China will always keep the Global South in our heart, and maintain our roots in the Global South,\" concluded President Xi, emphasizing the enduring bonds and shared aspirations that will drive BRICS Plus forward.
