Ten years ago in the spring, after assuming the post of president, the first international summit attended by the supreme leader was the BRICS leaders’ meeting. In Durban, South Africa, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader delivered a speech and said: "There is still a long way to go before all three billion people in the BRICS countries can live a good life and fully realize the people’s yearning for a better life. This road mainly depends on the self-reliance of all countries, and it also requires BRICS countries to strengthen cooperation. " "We must do our own things well, develop the BRICS partnership and build the BRICS cooperation mechanism."
Today, 10 years later, the BRICS Summit entered South Africa for the third time. Looking back on the road taken by the BRICS in recent years, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out during his talks with President Ramaphosa that in recent years, the BRICS countries have adhered to the BRICS spirit of openness, tolerance and win-win cooperation, and written wonderful stories about the joint development of countries with different systems, cultures and regions.
At present, the changes of the world, times and history are unfolding in an unprecedented way, and human society has reached a critical juncture. On August 22nd, at the closing ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum in 2023, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader said: "Where the pendulum of history goes depends on our choice."
Peer on the road of development and revitalization
Not long ago, in the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation and Innovation Demonstration Park, Xie Shengwen, the South African ambassador to China, came to the webcast room and became the "anchor" to speak for wine, doctor tea and other special good things from South Africa.
It is hoped that more Chinese will know about South Africa through "live broadcast with goods", and at the same time, it is hoped that more "China good products" will be sold in South Africa, so as to achieve a win-win situation for both sides. Xie Shengwen said: "Because we are friendly trading partners."
"BRICS and Africa: deepening partnership, promoting mutual growth, achieving sustainable development and strengthening inclusive multilateralism" is the theme of this BRICS leaders’ meeting.
Partner is a topic that the Chairman of the Supreme Leader often talks about.
Partners, is to participate in prosperity, but also in adversity hand in hand. Today, the world economic recovery is unstable, and international institutions predict that the world economic growth will be less than 3% this year. The challenges faced by developing countries are more severe, and it is a long way to go to achieve the goal of sustainable development. BRICS countries should be peers on the road of development and revitalization.
△ On the morning of August 23rd local time, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader attended the 15th meeting of BRICS leaders. This is a group photo of BRICS leaders during the meeting.
On August 23rd, local time, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out at the 15th meeting of BRICS leaders: "We should grasp the general trend, lead the way, stick to the initial intention of uniting and strengthening ourselves, strengthen cooperation in various fields and promote high-quality partnership."
High-quality partnership is a more comprehensive, close, pragmatic and inclusive cooperation — — "Especially in the fields of digital economy, green development and supply chain, promote exchanges and exchanges in the fields of economy, trade and finance", "We should give full play to the role of research groups, further expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, and strengthen information exchange and technical cooperation", "BRICS countries should broaden cooperation in the field of education, give full play to the role of vocational education alliance, explore the establishment of digital education cooperation mechanism, and create an all-round educational cooperation pattern" … …
"Whoever develops well will be curbed; Whoever catches up will stumble. " Unlike some countries, which are unwilling to lose their hegemonic position and wantonly contain and suppress emerging market countries and developing countries, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader reiterated the global security initiative, the global development initiative, the global civilization initiative and the "BRIC+"model at the closing ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum & HELIP; … Ideas and schemes with distinctive China marks enrich the cooperation connotation of BRICS countries.
△ Visual poster of BRICS Summit hanging on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa
The significance of BRICS cooperation has long gone beyond the scope of the five countries, and more and more emerging market countries and developing countries are eager to enter the BRICS.
On August 24th, local time, the 15th meeting of BRICS leaders held a special press conference to announce the expansion of BRICS members. Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates were invited to join the BRICS cooperation mechanism.
"This expansion is also a new starting point for BRICS cooperation, which will inject new vitality into the BRICS cooperation mechanism and further strengthen the power of world peace and development." The Chairman of the Supreme Leader congratulated these countries and pointed out, "I believe that as long as we work together in Qi Xin, BRICS cooperation is promising and the future of BRICS countries can be expected."
Fellow travelers in global governance reform
Who can boost the weak recovery of the world economy? 91.1% of global respondents chose the BRICS countries. On the eve of the fifteenth meeting of BRICS leaders, a poll showed that the vast majority of respondents expected BRICS countries to play a greater role in global governance.
Emerging market countries and developing countries have contributed as much as 80% to world economic growth in the past 20 years, and the global share of GDP has increased from 24% to over 40% in the past 40 years. In March of this year, statistics released by an economic research institute in Britain showed that in 2022, the BRICS countries composed of five emerging economies accounted for more than the western-led G-7 in the world economy at purchasing power parity.
In today’s era, the rise of emerging market countries and developing countries represented by BRICS countries is fundamentally changing the world economic map.
△ On September 28th, 2021, the headquarters building of the New Development Bank located in the Shanghai World Expo Park was officially delivered to the New Development Bank by the Shanghai Municipal Government.
Shanghai, China Huangpu River, the headquarters building of New Development Bank is located here. Since its opening in July 2015, this multilateral financial institution has approved and provided financial support for nearly 100 projects, totaling more than 35 billion US dollars. Regarding its establishment, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader said: "It is a useful supplement and improvement to the existing financial system, which can promote the international financial system to reflect more deeply and reform more actively."
Strengthening global governance is the right choice for the international community to share development opportunities and meet global challenges. The BRICS cooperation mechanism, like a clear stream, is at the forefront of promoting the reform of the global governance system and reshaping contemporary international relations.
On major international issues, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader emphasized that the BRICS countries "insist on proceeding from the merits of the matter itself, saying fair words and handling official affairs"; In the face of the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, President Xi called for "the urgent task is to persuade peace and promote talks, and to promote the relaxation of the war and achieve peace, and must not ‘ Pour oil on the fire ’ Let the situation deteriorate "; In the face of international hot issues, President Xi advocates active mediation to "promote political settlement and cool down the hot issues" … … BRICS countries should practice true multilateralism.
△ The flags of China and South Africa are hung on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa
"International rules should be based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and should be jointly written and maintained by everyone. Whoever has thick arms and loud voice cannot have the final say. More can’t gang up and put their own ‘ Family rules ’ Packaging into international rules. " At the 15th meeting of BRICS leaders, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader pointed out that it is necessary to pool wisdom and collective efforts to promote the development of global governance in a more just and rational direction.
Teixeira, former executive minister of Brazil’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, believes that BRICS is an important cooperation mechanism between emerging markets and developing countries, which can give developing countries a voice. "We believe in multilateralism, we believe in common vision, we believe in common prosperity and we believe in the same values. What is certain is that the BRICS countries have a bright future. "
The promoter of civilized exchange and mutual learning
"I got a job, bought a sofa and refrigerator with the money I earned, painted the exterior wall of the house with cement, and connected the internet at home. I have now learned to contact business, purchase and sell online. " In the village of Maria Dinia in Tocantins, northern Brazil, the life of villager Malena has gradually changed due to the official operation of a fruit processing factory.
"My dreams have come true one by one." Malena said excitedly.
This fruit processing factory was sponsored by China enterprises. At present, the processing factory has supplied many hotels, and signed a contract with the Brazilian national supply company to expand the supply channels to public schools, which has effectively promoted the local economic development and won the praise and trust of the Brazilian people, writing a story for the common development of the two countries and the common feelings of the people.
△ On April 14th, 2023, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader held a welcoming ceremony for Brazilian President Lula, who was on a state visit to China, in the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
In April this year, Brazilian President Lula came to China not far from Wan Li. He told the Chairman of the Supreme Leader that I am very honored and proud to lead a huge delegation to pay a state visit to China for the third time, and I believe that deepening and expanding cooperation between Pakistan and China will help Pakistan’s "re-industrialization" process.
At present, both China and Brazil are at a critical stage of development: China is promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in an all-round way with Chinese modernization; The Brazilian government is actively promoting "re-industrialization", promoting the transformation and upgrading of economic development, and making efforts to promote national modernization. The same ideas and common pursuit have enabled China and Pakistan to continuously strengthen strategic docking, tap the potential of cooperation, innovate cooperation models, and jointly promote the historical process of developing countries’ pursuit of modernization.
"We independently choose the development path, jointly defend the right to development, and jointly move toward modernization, which represents the direction of human society and will certainly profoundly affect the development process of the world." The Chairman of the Supreme Leader said this at the 15th meeting of BRICS leaders.
△ On the evening of August 21, 2023, local time, the special plane of the Chairman of the Supreme Leader arrived at Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, which was greeted by local people dressed in national costumes.
Civilizations are colorful and development paths are diverse, which is what the world should look like. The Chairman of the Supreme Leader stressed that the BRICS countries should carry forward the spirit of letting all rivers flow into the sea, advocate peaceful coexistence, harmonious coexistence and coexistence of different civilizations, and respect the modernization road independently chosen by all countries.
Every country wants to live a good life, and developing countries have the right and ability to explore their own unique modernization roads based on their own national conditions. The journey of modernization of human society is inevitably bumpy, but the future is bright after all.
Looking forward to the future, China’s commitment, responsibility and feelings will remain unchanged in the new era of building a strong country and national rejuvenation — —
"China is willing to work with BRICS partners to uphold the concept of community of human destiny, strengthen strategic partnership, deepen cooperation in various fields, meet common challenges with BRICS responsibility, create a better future with BRICS, and jointly sail to the other side of modernization!"
Producer: Geng Zhimin
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