BRICS Nations Level Up for the Global South! 🌐
In an epic gathering at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Chinese President Xi Jinping laid down a bold vision for the future. With BRICS expanding its squad from five to ten members, Xi called for the group to become a powerhouse channel for Global South solidarity. 🙌
\"We must work together to build BRICS into a primary channel for strengthening solidarity and cooperation among Global South nations and a vanguard for advancing global governance reform,\" Xi said, inspiring leaders and youths alike.
The BRICS crew now includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who officially joined the team on January 1, 2024. That's a serious level-up, bringing the group's global GDP share to about 30%, nearly half the world's population, and one-fifth of global trade. Talk about squad goals! 🏆
Guardians of Common Security 🛡️
Xi didn't stop there. He urged BRICS members to be champions of peace and \"guardians of common security.\" Addressing hot-button issues like the Ukraine crisis and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, he emphasized the need for immediate ceasefires and lasting resolutions.
The Chinese President highlighted the three principles: no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of fighting, and no provocation by any party. He called on BRICS nations to work towards de-escalation and peace. ✌️
Earlier this year, China, Brazil, and other Global South countries launched the \"Friends of Peace\" platform during the 79th United Nations General Assembly, aiming to amplify voices calling for peace in Ukraine. 🎙️
BRICS: The New Avengers of Global Governance? 🦸♂️🦸♀️
With the expansion and a unified vision, BRICS is shaping up to be a game-changer on the global stage. The group's extraordinary joint summit on the Gaza situation in November 2023 marked a first-of-its-kind meeting that coordinated members' positions on pressing conflicts.
\"It's a good start for greater BRICS cooperation following its enlargement,\" Xi noted, signaling a new era of collaboration and influence.
The energy is electric, and the world is watching. Will BRICS become the ultimate channel for the Global South's voice? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure—this is a movement you don't want to sleep on! 🔥
#BRICSPower #GlobalSouthRise #UnityInDiversity
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China calls for BRICS to become channel for Global South solidarity
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