At the recent Virtual BRICS Summit on Monday, President Xi Jinping dropped some major themes: multilateralism, openness, and solidarity 🌐✨. He urged the BRICS nationsconsidered the first echelon of the Global Southto live up to their spirit of inclusiveness and win-win cooperation. Think of it like a global squad working together for a shared future.
With protectionist vibes on the rise, President Xi reminded everyone to keep the WTO at the heart of international trade and to say no to barriers 🚫💼. He pointed out that a system run by a few Western powers often sidelines emerging economies, making it harder for them to reach global markets and grow.
BRICS leaders responded by backing reforms that would give developing countries a louder voice in decision-making. More democracy in international affairs? Yes, please! 🗳️🌍
This push ties in perfectly with China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), launched at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus meeting earlier this September. The GGI is all about sovereign equality, the rule of law, multilateralism, and real action. It’s like hitting the refresh button on global governance to better reflect today’s world.
For BRICS, the GGI offers a roadmap to reduce reliance on one-sided systems and boost South-South cooperation. Imagine countries teaming up to create win-win projects, from tech to green energy, benefiting both member states and other developing nations 🌱🤝.
At its core, the GGI reminds us that common development matters most. Under this shared-growth vision, BRICS-related groups are rolling out policies to boost the Global South’s developmentso these countries can finally have the stage time they deserve on the international scene 🎤🌟.
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