Wang Yi: The BRICS family stands at the forefront of the Global South

Following his visit to Kazakhstan, where he attended the Foreign Ministers meeting of China and Central Asian countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi travelled on to Brazil to attend meetings of the BRICS cooperation mechanism preparatory to its summit meeting later this year. Brazil is this year’s revolving Chair of BRICS.

On April 28, Wang Yi attended Session I of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira chaired the event.

Wang Yi said that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The founding of the United Nations opened a brand-new chapter for all countries to jointly build peace and seek development and has promoted remarkable progress in human civilisation. Today, 80 years later, the international landscape has undergone profound changes, the world has entered a period of turbulence and transformation, and the cause of peace and development is facing new and severe challenges. The basic concepts of international cooperation have been eroded, the foundation for the development of international relations has been continuously challenged, and the international environment for peace and development is under assault. At a critical juncture in history, whether countries can make the right choices is crucial to the future of humanity. As positive constructive forces for good on the international stage, BRICS countries should take the lead in being the mainstay of the cause of peace and development.

To this end, Wang Yi made four calls:

To pursue universal security.
To actively promote peace talks.
To consolidate the foundation for development.
To strengthen practical cooperation.

All parties welcomed Indonesia’s first attendance as a full member at the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and stressed that efforts should be made to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of BRICS countries and the common interests of the Global South, to promote the establishment of a more just and equitable international order, and to facilitate open, inclusive and sustainable development.

On April 29, the session for Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations from BRICS members and partner countries was held in Rio de Janeiro. The session was chaired by Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. Foreign ministers and senior representatives from 19 countries discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the Global South and uphold multilateralism.

Addressing the meeting, Wang Yi said that, today, the BRICS family, with a total population of over half of the world’s population and an economic output accounting for nearly 30 percent of the global total, stands at the forefront of the Global South.

He stressed that faced with hegemonism, BRICS countries must uphold principles and serve as the main force in defending fairness and justice. In the face of unilateralism, BRICS countries must stand at the forefront and be the backbone in promoting solidarity and cooperation.

He made three calls in this regard:

To defend the core position of the United Nations.
To promote the peaceful settlement of disputes.
To foster an open and cooperative international environment.

He added that the solution to the world’s problems lies in upholding and practicing multilateralism. The expanded Greater BRICS should continue to advocate for extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, uphold the basic principles of international relations, defend the multilateral trading system, and build a more just and equitable global governance system.

Wang Yi said that in the face of the United States wielding the tariff stick globally, all countries must make the choices: Should the world return to the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak? Can the selfish interests of one country override the common interests of all nations? Should international rules be ignored or even abandoned? Do compromise and retreat ensure that one stays out of trouble? The ultimate question is whether to accept a unipolar hegemony dominated by one country or embrace an equal and orderly multipolar world.

He stressed that the times brook no regression, and justice prevails in people’s hearts. Regarding the trade war, China’s response is clear and firm: if the United States insists on a trade war, China will fight to the end; if the United States wants to talk, the talk must be based on equality and respect. What China focuses on is not only its own legitimate rights but also the common interests of all countries; what China upholds is not only mutually beneficial cooperation but also international rules; what China resolutely defends is not merely national dignity, but also a just and fair world for all humanity.

The previous day, in remarks on the sidelines of the BRICS meetings, Wang Yi had further clarified China’s position on upholding multilateralism and safeguarding multilateral trading rules.

He said that multilateralism is the cornerstone of the post-World War II international order, and that unity and cooperation represent the greatest common denominator for the international community. Yet the United States, as the largest beneficiary of the system, is now moving toward the opposite direction. People are witnessing that the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, is blatantly taking the stage, coercion and bullying no longer need to be disguised,

The essence of trade is to complement each other’s advantages and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, not a calculation of who loses and who gains, The United States has long benefited greatly from free trade, but now it is using tariffs as a bargaining chip to demand exorbitant prices from various countries. Choosing to remain silent, compromise or flinch will only invite more bullying. BRICS countries should jointly oppose all forms of protectionism, firmly safeguard the World Trade Organisation (WTO)-centred, rules-based multilateral trading system, and uphold its core values and fundamental principles.

Wang Yi also further clarified China’s position on improving global governance. He stressed that at present, global governance is at an important crossroads. As representatives of emerging forces, BRICS countries should enhance the sense of historical responsibility, adhere to unity and cooperation, and work with the international community to reform and improve the global governance framework. To this end, he made four calls:

To safeguard multilateral trading rules.
To strengthen global financial governance.
To realise green transition. It is necessary to work for the full and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, uphold the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, and urge developed countries to fulfill their due obligations. BRICS countries should deepen cooperation on low-carbon transition in the energy sector to jointly achieve higher-quality and more sustainable development.
To share digital opportunities.

On April 30, Wang Yi attended the 15th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security, which was held in the capital Brasilia. The meeting was chaired by Chief Advisor of the Presidency of Brazil Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim.

Wang Yi said that changes unseen in a century are unfolding across the world at a faster pace, with new challenges, changes and problems emerging one after another. However, no matter how the international situation changes, peace and stability remain the common pursuit of the international community, development and prosperity are always the universal expectations of all countries, and self-strength through unity of the Global South is still an unstoppable historical trend. Under the new circumstances, more and more countries are willing to listen to the voice of BRICS, attach importance to the role of BRICS and hope to join the BRICS. The development of BRICS represents the growth of the forces for world peace, the enhancement of the forces for development and the expansion of the forces for justice. BRICS countries should ride the trend of the times, strengthen unity and cooperation, demonstrate responsibilities, encourage the Greater BRICS to play a significant role, and become the most reliable force in safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

He added that turning international politics into transactions and international trade into weapons, and creating blackmail chips out of thin air, will only exacerbate the trust crisis among nations and become a real risk to global security. At this historical crossroads, should unilateralism be allowed to run rampant, or should multilateralism be firmly advocated? BRICS countries must give a clear answer. Concession leads nowhere and unity is where the hope lies.

To this end, he made three calls:

To defend the right to development. As vanguards among developing countries and the leading members of the Global South, BRICS countries cannot stand by while legitimate rights and interests are arbitrarily deprived. BRICS countries must unequivocally stand up to oppose power politics and resolutely safeguard the development rights and space for developing countries.
To take the lead in unity and cooperation.
To safeguard multilateralism.

The meeting conducted in-depth discussions on the role of BRICS countries in mediation and conflict prevention.

Wang Yi said that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and also the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Although the world today is far from being tranquil, peace remains the aspiration of the people. Preventing conflicts and achieving peace through mediation and conciliation is the top priority for the vast majority of countries. In terms of mediation and conciliation, BRICS countries have always been at the forefront of the world. From promoting the historic reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran to mediating a ceasefire in Gaza, from facilitating the prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine to initiating the Group of Friends for Peace on the Ukraine crisis, BRICS countries have demonstrated positive responsibility and played an irreplaceable role.

Wang Yi summarised three experiences and unique advantages of BRICS countries in light of China’s practices:

No pursuit of any self-interest. BRICS countries are always committed to giving peace a chance.
Upholding objectivity and fairness.
Adhering to a comprehensive approach. There are no simple solutions to complex problems, nor ‘quick fixes’ for difficult issues. BRICS countries take a long-term view, going beyond piecemeal crisis management, and patiently seeking comprehensive solutions through quiet diplomacy to eliminate the root causes of conflicts.

The meeting also reviewed the work of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group and Working Group on Security in the Use of ICTs (information and communications technologies).

Wang Yi stressed that BRICS countries should join hands to combat all forms of terrorism, oppose the politicisation and instrumentalisation of counter-terrorism issues, and reject double standards in combating terrorism. Efforts should be made to address both its symptoms and root causes.

He added that artificial intelligence (AI) should be an international public instrument that serves the well-being of humanity, rather than a political tool for seeking geopolitical self-interest. Using so-called security risk prevention as a pretext to build “small yards with high fences”, create divisions, and exclude some countries from the progress of AI technology, will only lead to new risks and even confrontations.

The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Wang Yi Attends the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs

April 29 (MFA) — On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended Session I of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira chaired the event, and all parties discussed the role of BRICS countries in promoting peace and security.

Wang Yi said that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The founding of the United Nations opened a brand-new chapter for all countries to jointly build peace and seek development, and has promoted remarkable progress in human civilization. Today, 80 years later, the international landscape has undergone profound changes, the world has entered a period of turbulence and transformation, and the cause of peace and development is facing new and severe challenges. The basic concepts of international cooperation have been eroded, the foundation for the development of international relations has been continuously challenged, and the international environment for peace and development is under assault. At a critical juncture in history, whether countries can make the right choices is crucial to the future of humanity. As positive constructive forces for good on the international stage, BRICS countries should take the lead in being the mainstay of the cause of peace and development.

First, pursue universal security. BRICS countries should implement the Global Security Initiative put forth by President Xi Jinping, promote joint discussions among countries around the world on security governance based on mutual respect, build lasting peace on the foundation of fairness and justice, and follow a new path to security featuring dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance and win-win cooperation over zero-sum rivalry.

Second, actively promote peace talks. BRICS countries should uphold an objective and impartial stance, resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation, support U.N. agencies in fulfilling their duties, and create conditions for a political settlement. China supports all efforts aimed at peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis and expects the parties concerned to address the root cause of the crisis, reaching a fair, lasting and binding peace agreement acceptable to all parties concerned at an early date. The immediate priority for the Middle East issue is to promote a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza and alleviate the humanitarian disasters. The long-term strategy is to advance the two-State solution and realize peaceful coexistence between the State of Palestine and the State of Israel. China is ready to work with BRICS members to contribute to lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.

Third, consolidate the foundation for development. BRICS countries should continue to hold high the banner of openness and cooperation, firmly safeguard the multilateral trading system, promote mutually beneficial and integrated development among all countries, and support universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. China is willing to strengthen practical cooperation with BRICS countries in poverty reduction, agriculture, education, health and other fields, and provide more public goods for the Global South.

Fourth, strengthen practical cooperation. BRICS countries should give full play to the role of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group, strengthen information sharing and experience exchange, and promote law enforcement cooperation and capacity building. Efforts should be made to effectively establish the BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Center, earnestly implement the BRICS Strategy on Food Security Cooperation, expand cooperation in new frontiers such as the deep sea, the polar regions, and outer space, and work together to address global challenges.

All parties welcomed Indonesia’s first attendance as a full member at the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs, supported the series of global initiatives proposed by China, and stated that in the face of the complex evolution of the geopolitical situation, BRICS countries should enhance unity and cooperation, oppose power politics and double standards, advocate the peaceful settlement of crises and conflicts through diplomacy rather than force, cooperation rather than confrontation, and multilateral rather than unilateral means. Efforts should be made to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of BRICS countries and the common interests of the Global South, promote the establishment of a more just and equitable international order, and facilitate open, inclusive and sustainable development.

The Session for Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations from BRICS Members and Partner Countries Held in Rio de Janeiro

April 30 (MFA) — On April 29, 2025 local time, the session for Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations from BRICS members and partner countries was held in Rio de Janeiro. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the session. The session was chaired by Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. Foreign ministers and senior representatives from 19 countries discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the Global South and uphold multilateralism.

Wang Yi said that 11 years ago, President Xi Jinping proposed the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation, which provided clear direction for the development and growth of the BRICS mechanism. One day ago, President Xi Jinping made a special visit to the headquarters of the New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS and sent a strong signal of China’s firm support for the NDB. He expected that the NDB and the BRICS family will work together on the path of modernization. It has been observed that along the way, the BRICS countries have seen more and more partners joining, and the path of cooperation has become even wider. Today, the BRICS family, with a total population of over half of the world’s population and an economic output accounting for nearly 30 percent of the global total, has stood at the forefront of the Global South.

Wang Yi stressed that faced with hegemonism, BRICS countries must uphold principles and serve as the main force in defending fairness and justice. In the face of unilateralism, BRICS countries must stand at the forefront and be the “backbone” in promoting solidarity and cooperation. The greater BRICS should shoulder the responsibility of the times, and work together with the Global South to uphold and practice multilateralism, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

First, defend the core position of the United Nations. As the core of the multilateral system, the authority of the United Nations must be strengthened, not weakened. The greater BRICS should continue to advocate for extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, jointly resist all retrogressive acts in the world, safeguard the fundamental norms of international relations, defend the multilateral trading system, advance the reform of international institutions, and build a more just and equitable global governance system.

Second, promote the peaceful settlement of disputes. BRICS countries must uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and resolve disputes and differences through peaceful means. China is ready to work with the international community, especially other BRICS countries, to gather international consensus on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and continue to play a constructive role in achieving real peace. BRICS countries support the Gaza recovery and reconstruction plan recognized by Arab and Islamic countries, and firmly support the principle of “Palestinians governing Palestine”. The international community should exert greater efforts in supporting the establishment of an independent State of Palestine.

Third, foster an open and cooperative international environment. In response to the United States’ arbitrary imposition of tariffs and the global trade wars it has instigated, China’s answer is clear, and China’s position is also steadfast: if the United States insists on a trade war, China will fight to the end; if the United States wants to talk, the talk must be based on equality and respect. What China focuses on is not only its own legitimate rights but also the common interests of all countries; what China upholds is not only mutually beneficial cooperation but also international rules; what China resolutely defends is not merely national dignity, but also a just and fair world for all humanity.

Wang Yi stated that BRICS members should keep their doors wide open and embrace partner countries to help them deeply integrate into BRICS and fully participate in cooperation, so as to ensure the vibrant development of the mechanism. Continuous efforts should be made to expand the “BRICS Plus” model and bring together more like-minded countries to pool forces for peace and development. China will actively implement the concept of “high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation” and the vision of building a BRICS committed to peace, innovation, green development, justice and closer people-to-people exchanges proposed by President Xi Jinping and support Brazil in fulfilling its responsibilities as the chair, jointly opening up a bright prospect for BRICS cooperation.

The attending foreign ministers said that in the face of escalating geopolitical tensions and the rise of protectionism, the urgent task is to uphold multilateralism, adhere to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, and maintain the central role of the United Nations in the international system. BRICS countries should focus on peaceful coexistence, openness and inclusiveness, as well as dialogue and cooperation, oppose political polarization narratives, jointly defend the rules of free trade and the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core, and work for a more just and sustainable multipolar order. The attending foreign ministers expressed widespread concern about the adoption of “reciprocal tariffs” that disrupts global supply chains and exacerbates international uncertainty, calling for the cancellation of unilateral coercive measures such as economic sanctions and secondary sanctions that violate WTO rules and international law.

Wang Yi: The Times Brook No Regression, and Justice Prevails in People’s Hearts

April 30 (MFA) — On April 29, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the session for Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations from BRICS members and partner countries to discuss the theme of strengthening multilateralism.

Wang Yi said that the solution to the world’s problems lies in upholding and practicing multilateralism. The expanded Greater BRICS should continue to advocate for extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, uphold the basic principles of international relations, defend the multilateral trading system, and build a more just and equitable global governance system.

Wang Yi stressed that the times brook no regression, and justice prevails in people’s hearts. Regarding the trade war, China’s response is clear and firm: if the United States insists on a trade war, China will fight to the end; if the United States wants to talk, the talk must be based on equality and respect. What China focuses on is not only its own legitimate rights but also the common interests of all countries; what China upholds is not only mutually beneficial cooperation but also international rules; what China resolutely defends is not merely national dignity, but also a just and fair world for all humanity.

Wang Yi: Compromise and Flinching Will Only Invite More Bullying

April 30 (MFA) — On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi clarified China’s position on upholding multilateralism and safeguarding multilateral trading rules on the sidelines of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro.

Wang Yi said multilateralism is the cornerstone of the post-World War II international order, and that unity and cooperation represent the greatest common denominator for the international community. However, certain country’s perception of the world has undergone serious deviations. The United States goes all out to seek unilateralism and supremacy, and puts its own interests over the international public good. The existing international system has supported global stability and prosperity, yet the United States, as the largest beneficiary of the system, is now moving toward the opposite direction. People are witnessing that the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, is blatantly taking the stage, coercion and bullying no longer need to be disguised, and the foundation for the development of international relations is under continuous threat.

Wang Yi emphasized that safeguarding multilateral trade rules is the most pressing issue at present. The essence of trade is to complement each other’s advantages and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, not a calculation of who loses and who gains, nor should it become a tool for pursuing individual selfish interests. The United States has long benefited greatly from free trade, but now it is using tariffs as a bargaining chip to demand exorbitant prices from various countries. Choosing to remain silent, compromise or flinch will only invite more bullying. BRICS countries should jointly oppose all forms of protectionism, firmly safeguard the WTO-centered, rules-based multilateral trading system, uphold its core values and fundamental principles, and promote trade liberalization and facilitation.

Wang Yi: Uphold BRICS Unity and Cooperation, Reform and Improve Global Governance

April 29 (MFA) — On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi clarified China’s position on improving global governance on the sidelines of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro.

Wang Yi stressed that at present, global governance is at an important crossroads. As representatives of emerging forces, BRICS countries should enhance the sense of historical responsibility, adhere to unity and cooperation, and work with the international community to reform and improve the global governance framework, making it more timely and effective in addressing various global challenges, and more reasonably reflecting the common will of the Global South in a more balanced way.

First, safeguard multilateral trading rules. BRICS countries should oppose all forms of protectionism, resolutely safeguard the WTO-centered, rules-based multilateral trading system, actively participate in the reform of the World Trade Organization, uphold its core values and fundamental principles, and restore the normal functioning of the dispute settlement mechanism as soon as possible. BRICS countries should continue to deepen practical economic and trade cooperation and promote trade liberalization and facilitation.

Second, strengthen global financial governance. BRICS countries should promote reform of the international financial architecture to better reflect changes in the global economic landscape and better serve the growth of the economy of the Global South. The World Bank should carry out shareholding review and the International Monetary Fund should carry out quota share realignment, so as to address the historical injustice of the severe lack of representation and voice of the Global South.

Third, realize green transition. It is necessary to work for the full and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, uphold the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, and urge developed countries to fulfill their due obligations. BRICS countries should deepen cooperation on low-carbon transition in the energy sector to jointly achieve higher-quality and more sustainable development. BRICS countries should support the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) hosted by Brazil to achieve positive outcomes, and promote the global climate governance system towards fairness, reasonableness, and win-win cooperation.

Fourth, share digital opportunities. BRICS countries should promote the implementation of the Global Digital Compact within the framework of the United Nations, bridge the digital divide, and formulate common rules for cyberspace. It is necessary to improve the global governance of artificial intelligence (AI), and advocate for fair, universally beneficial, and safe AI for good, as well as collaborative AI governance. BRICS countries are welcome to participate in the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference to be held in Shanghai.

The Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security Held in Brasilia

May 1 (MFA) — On April 30, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi attended the 15th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security in Brasilia. The meeting was chaired by Chief Advisor of the Presidency of Brazil Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim. BRICS national security advisers and high representatives and officials responsible for national security participated in the meeting and had in-depth exchanges of views on issues such as the role of BRICS countries in maintaining international security, mediation and conflict prevention, as well as counter-terrorism and cybersecurity.

Wang Yi stated that turning international politics into transactions and international trade into weapons, and creating blackmail chips out of thin air, will only exacerbate the trust crisis among nations and become a real risk to global security. At this historical crossroads, should unilateralism be allowed to run rampant, or should multilateralism be firmly advocated? BRICS countries must give a clear answer. Concession leads nowhere and unity is where the hope lies.

First, defend the right to development. As vanguards among developing countries and the leading members of the Global South, BRICS countries cannot stand by while legitimate rights and interests are arbitrarily deprived. BRICS countries must unequivocally stand up to oppose power politics and resolutely safeguard the development rights and space for developing countries.

Second, take the lead in unity and cooperation. The authoritative status of the United Nations will not change due to the threats or withdrawals of individual countries. BRICS countries should set an example, advocate for diversity and harmony around the world, and uphold the spirit of openness, inclusiveness, mutual benefit and win-win results. BRICS countries should counteract pressure and confrontation with the righteousness of equality and respect, and surpass the shortsightedness of self-interest with the foresight of unity and cooperation.

Third, safeguard multilateralism. BRICS countries should hold high the banner of multilateralism, take the lead in safeguarding the international system with the United Nations at its core, uphold the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its center, and promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.

All parties stated that in the face of the impact of power politics and unilateralism and the rising uncertainty of the international situation, BRICS countries should build consensus and form synergy to oppose all forms of bullying, interventionism and arbitrary imposition of tariffs, uphold multilateralism, adhere to the spirit of mutual respect, firmly safeguard international law, defend the common interests of the Global South, and work together to build a multipolar world characterized by peace, security, fairness and justice.

Wang Yi on Experiences and Unique Advantages of BRICS Countries in Mediation and Conciliation

First, no pursuit of any self-interest. BRICS countries are always committed to giving peace a chance and finding ways for political solutions. BRICS countries never seek to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs under the guise of mediation, nor do they engage in geopolitical calculations.

Second, upholding objectivity and fairness. BRICS countries make impartial judgments based on the merits of the matter itself, treat the legitimate concerns of all parties fairly, and seek universally accepted solutions. BRICS countries always take the United Nations Charter and universally recognized principles of international law as the benchmark, and oppose any double standards or selective application.

Third, adhering to a comprehensive approach. There are no simple solutions to complex problems, nor “quick fixes” for difficult issues. BRICS countries take a long-term view, going beyond piecemeal crisis management, and patiently seeking comprehensive solutions through quiet diplomacy to eliminate the root causes of conflicts.

Wang Yi on BRICS Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism and Cybersecurity

Wang Yi said that terrorism is the common enemy of humanity. The field of counter-terrorism is currently facing new challenges, as international terrorist forces are colluding amid chaos, leading to frequent major terrorist attacks, while emerging technologies add complexity to the global counter-terrorism struggle. BRICS countries should join hands to combat all forms of terrorism, oppose the politicization and instrumentalization of counter-terrorism issues, and reject “double standards” in combating terrorism. BRICS countries should support the United Nations in playing a central role and promote the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. Efforts should be made to address both the symptoms and root causes, strengthen counter-terrorism capacity building, and fundamentally eradicate the breeding grounds of terrorism. China fully supports joint discussions on measures to address current prominent issues and emerging risks, maintaining zero tolerance for terrorism.

Wang Yi expressed that currently, the risks of politicization, militarization and fragmentation in cyberspace are intensifying. Large-scale, prolonged and systematic cyberattacks occur from time to time, which not only endanger global digital development and cooperation, but also threaten international peace and security. In the face of new situations and challenges, BRICS countries should enhance coordination and cooperation, maintain order in cyberspace, promote the formulation of universal global rules on issues of concern to all parties such as data security and supply chain security, and build a just and equitable global cyberspace governance system. BRICS countries should give play to the role of the BRICS Roadmap of Practical Cooperation on Ensuring Security in the Use of ICTs and promote high-quality development of Greater BRICS cooperation on cybersecurity.

Wang Yi stated that artificial intelligence (AI) should be an international public instrument that serves the well-being of humanity, rather than a political tool for seeking geopolitical self-interest. Using so-called security risk prevention as a pretext to build “small yards with high fences”, create divisions, and exclude some countries from the progress of AI technolog, will only lead to new risks and even confrontations. Noting the Global AI Governance Initiative proposed by China and the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All announced by China, Wang Yi expressed China’s willingness to work with BRICS countries to promote the implementation of the initiative and action plan, deepen and expand cooperation on AI, and jointly develop AI that is good for the people, safe and controllable, and universally beneficial and inclusive.

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