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But whosoever endeavours to establish wholesome laws in a state, attends to the virtues and the vices of each individual who composes it; from whence it is evident, that the first care of him who would found a city, truly deserving that name, and not nominally so, must be to have his citizens virtuous; for otherwise it is merely an alliance for self-defence; differing from those of the same cast which are made between different people only in place: for law is an agreement and a pledge, as the sophist Lycophron says, between the citizens of their intending to do justice to each other, though not sufficient to make all the citizens just and good: and that this is faact is evident, for could any one bring different places together, as, for instance, enclose Megara and Corinth in a wall, yet they would not be one city, not even if the inhabitants intermarried with each other, though this inter-community contributes much to make a place one city. (Aristotle, Politics, Book III, chp. IX))
One of the most important industries that have emerged in this century is that of story telling. Having effectively mis-read the gist of post-modernist efforts to reframe the analytics of perception, and its consequences for the management of self- and collective consciousness, virtually every person (in the form of influencers in social media for example) and every social collective (from local parents' groups to large congresses of states cobbled together by a patchwork of shared interests. . .or enemies) has invested in the business of narrative. For those with the means (large enterprises, large civil society organizations, states, and international groupings of every kind) the temptations of playing with the so-called master narratives--the lebenswelt or imaginaries of collectives (and the masses these are meant to manage into the appropriate behaviors within their political-economic-oral-cultural orders). What had once been thought of as an object (the customs and traditions of a social collective) the signification of which must be presumed, often tended to and preserved (eg the warning in Aristotle's Politics) has now become an object that ca be distilled, its essence appreciated, and its forms and contents managed, changed and directed to suit the capabilities of those with the ambition to undertake this task.
One does not speak here about the crudities of small time management of taste represented by advertising, and to some extent also of short term propaganda efforts. These are certainly important and touch on broader matters of control (consumption, production, social relations at the margins and the like). One speaks here to the baselines of perception, of a consciousness of things, from out of which it is easier (perhaps) to engage in the practical business of propaganda, of combat, and the instrumentalization of orthodoxy not just to control mass relations, but also to change the nature of perception in a deliberate and increasingly (they hope) well calibrated way. To those ends, of course, the mechanisms of big data tech and its related approaches will be useful, but that is a subject for another day.
The production of perception sensitive documents from out of the 2024 BRICs congress provides a brilliant example of the forms, trajectories, and ambitions for such efforts. They continue to refine the practice of suffocating alternative perception through a layering of text that buries alternative text in an elegant and relentless way. It is not that the masses actually read these textual productions. They weigh their heft; they consider their breadth, and the images that illustrate and make more digestible the forms and directions that are their intended effects. They serve as well as the (usually unread) basis form out of which the more crude but effective mechanisms of propaganda and instruction for the masses may be undertaken--text lite. Leadership performative, sound bites, and selected and well curated reductions and quotations serve those ends well. One learns much from the experience of government in the 1930s-1970s.
And, indeed, from one way of considering this production one might apply the lens of new quality production in the further development of the fundamental productive forces of the state within the community of states. In some sense, the Kazan Declaration, asthe product of a series of such declaraitons over the life of BRICs, suggests a striving toward a better, or new and high quality production of narrative as the core productive purpose of the relaitons among states (considered from a certain point of view here). That is, that utility of the the proper forms of production of perception narrative as the highest
form of new quality production for the development of multilateral
collectives. In this sense one might consider states as the productive forces of narrative (and certaonly their orthodoxies), or at least that states have sought a dominant role in their ambition to serve that finction (undermined, of course by other perception generating/controlling/managing productive forces). All of these contribute to the modernization of the perception universe within which it is possible to manage and utilize the masses and their own perception dependent production.
BRICs states are not the only ones engaged in this business. Nor is their approach--grounded in the sensibilities of what might be described as "left" sensibilities originating in the 19th century--the only means of effecting these ends. There are orthodoxies and pathways toward the instrumentalization of perception that are as variegated as the ambitions to control those perceptions to certain ends. . Still, there are excellent examples of the form here.
To those ends, as well as for the purpose of better understanding the agendas and the constitution of a certain orthodoxy of perception ans its modalities (in text), the apex official product of the event, its Kazan Declaration: STRENGTHENING MULTILATERALISM FOR JUST GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY, Kazan, Russian Federation (23 October 2024) is reproduced below. Along with that the subsidiary texts meant to fulfill or fill in, at least at the level of discourse (because in the end discourse may well be its own ends) the perception space created through the Kazan Declaraiton. At a higher level of abstraction, of course, this Kazan Declaration must be understood as merely one brick in the construction of this specific edifice of perception--this Val-halle--into which the divinities of this system will enter and reside.
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And the urtext of perception requires conexttually based storytelling in its own right. That, to some extent, is served by the new quality production of leader speeches that draw on, and that in turn construct, the fundamental perception texts. But that dialectic reveals rupture as well as commitment to a vision; rupture within, a united front against opposing perception universes no longer congenial to the re-constitution of human relations under their leadership that is sought. See, e.g., President Lula's speech during the open plenary session of the BRICS Summit; Full Text: Address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at 'BRICS Plus' leaders' dialogue; PM's Modi Full Speech At 16th BRICS Summit In Russia; Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit.
Their texts also follow below.
BRICSJoint Statistical Publication 20248,38Mb
JointStatement of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations348KB
KAZANDeclaration of the 11th Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Education302KB
OUTCOME
DOCUMENT 6th Meeting of Heads of BRICS Prosecution Services442KB
BRICSJOINT STATEMENT Ministers of Sports.329KB
BRICS
TRANSPORT MINISTERIAL MEETING207KB
Joint
declaration of the 14th Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Agriculture322KB
Protocol
to the Memorandum of understanding on the 10th BRICS Parliamentary forum148KB
Joint
Declaration of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary forum184KB
JOINTSTATEMENT of the first meeting of the Heads of BRICS Geological Services193KB
BRICS
counter-terrorism working group position paper196KB
DeclarationBRICS Youth summit Russian Federation327KB
The Ufa
Declaration of the BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions197KB
JOINT
COMMUNIQUE OF THE 14TH BRICS TRADE MINISTERS MEETING422KB
DECLARATIONOF THE IX BRICS MINISTERS OF CULTURE MEETING366KB
JointBRICS statement at UNEA-6113KB
Protocol
of accession to BRICS Network University218KB
STATEMENT
OF THE 10th BRICS ENVIRONMENT MINISTERS MEETING111KB
JointStatement of the Heads of the BRICS Competition Authorities83KB
KAZANDeclaration of BRICS Ministers for Disaster Management120KB
JOINT
STATEMENT of the first meeting of the Heads of BRICS Geological Services193KB
THEBRICS COUNTER-TERRORISM WORKING GROUP POSITION PAPER 122KB
DECLARATIONOF THE BRICS ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES HEADS MEETING102KB
The
Eighth Meeting of the BRICS Industry Ministers117KB
BRICSHeads of Customs Administrations Meeting Outcomes4,26Mb
Declaration
of the 10th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting140KB
BRICS
Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Joint Statement113KB
MOSCOWDeclaration of the XIV BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting445KB
COMMUNIQUE
OF THE 9th BRICS ENERGY MINISTERS MEETING106KB
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XVI BRICS Summit
Kazan Declaration
STRENGTHENING MULTILATERALISM FOR JUST GLOBAL
DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY
Kazan, Russian Federation
23 October 2024
1. We, the Leaders of BRICS countries, met in Kazan, Russian Federation, from
22 to 24 October 2024 for the XVI BRICS Summit held under the theme:
«Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security».
2. We reiterate the importance of further enhancing BRICS solidarity and
cooperation based on our mutual interests and key priorities and further strengthening
our strategic partnership.
3. We reaffirm our commitment to the BRICS spirit of mutual respect and
understanding, sovereign equality, solidarity, democracy, openness, inclusiveness,
collaboration and consensus. As we build upon 16 years of BRICS Summits, we further
commit ourselves to strengthening cooperation in the expanded BRICS under the three
pillars of political and security, economic and financial, cultural and people-to-people
cooperation and to enhancing our strategic partnership for the benefit of our people
through the promotion of peace, a more representative, fairer international order, a
reinvigorated and reformed multilateral system, sustainable development and inclusive
growth.
4. We commend the Russian BRICS Chairship for hosting an “outreach”/”BRICS
Plus” Dialogue with participation of EMDCs from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America
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and Middle East under the motto: “BRICS and Global South: Building a Better World
Together” in Kazan on 24 October 2024.
5. We welcome the considerable interest by countries of the Global South in
BRICS and we endorse the Modalities of BRICS Partner Country Category. We
strongly believe that extending the BRICS partnership with EMDCs will further
contribute to strengthening the spirit of solidarity and true international cooperation for
the benefit of all. We commit to further promoting BRICS institutional development.
Strengthening Multilateralism For A More Just And Democratic
World Order
6. We note the emergence of new centres of power, policy decision-making and
economic growth, which can pave the way for a more equitable, just, democratic and
balanced multipolar world order. Multipolarity can expand opportunities for EMDCs
to unlock their constructive potential and enjoy universally beneficial, inclusive and
equitable economic globalization and cooperation. Bearing in mind the need to adapt
the current architecture of international relations to better reflect the contemporary
realities, we reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism and upholding the
international law, including the Purposes and Principles enshrined in the Charter of the
United Nations (UN) as its indispensable cornerstone, and the central role of the UN
in the international system, in which sovereign states cooperate to maintain
international peace and security, advance sustainable development, ensure the
promotion and protection of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms for
all as well as cooperation based on solidarity, mutual respect, justice and equality. We
further emphasize the urgent need to achieve equitable and inclusive geographical
representation in the staff composition of the Secretariat of the United Nations and
other international organizations in a timely manner.
7. We reiterate our commitment to improving global governance by promoting a
more agile, effective, efficient, responsive, representative, legitimate, democratic and
accountable international and multilateral system. We call for assuring greater and
more meaningful participation of EMDCs and least developed countries, especially in
Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, in global decision-making processes and
structures and making them better attuned to contemporary realities. We also call for
increasing the role and share of women, especially from EMDCs, at different levels of
responsibilities in the international organizations. As a positive step in this direction,
we acknowledge the G20 Call to Action on Global Governance Reform launched by
Brazil during its G20 presidency. We also acknowledge dialogues and partnerships
which strengthen cooperation with the African continent like Summit of the Forum on
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China-Africa Cooperation, India-Africa Forum Summit, Russia-Africa Summit and
Ministerial Conference.
8. Recognizing the 2023 Johannesburg II Declaration we reaffirm our support for a
comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, with a
view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to
increase the representation of developing countries in the Council’s memberships so
that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate
aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America,
including BRICS countries, to play a greater role in international affairs, in particular
in the United Nations, including its Security Council. We recognise the legitimate
aspirations of African countries, reflected in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte
Declaration.
9. We reaffirm our support for the rules-based, open, transparent, fair, predictable,
inclusive, equitable, non-discriminatory, consensus-based multilateral trading system
with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at its core, with special and differential
treatment (S&DT) for developing countries, including Least Developed Countries and
reject the unilateral trade restrictive measures that are inconsistent with WTO rules.
We welcome the outcomes of the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi (UAE) and
reiterate our commitment to work towards the implementation of the decisions and
declarations of WTO Ministerial Conferences. We note however there is still a need
for further efforts in many outstanding issues. We emphasize the importance of
reforming the WTO and strengthening the developmental dimension in its work. We
commit to engage constructively within the WTO to attain the goal to deliver a fully
and well-functioning two-tier binding WTO dispute settlement system by 2024
accessible to all, and the selection of new Appellate Body Members without further
delay. We agree to enhance our dialogue on multilateral trading system and WTO-
related issues and welcome the establishment of the BRICS Informal Consultative
Framework on WTO issues. We reiterate the decision under the Strategy for BRICS
Economic Partnership 2025 to take actions to support the necessary WTO reform to
enhance the WTO’s resilience, authority and efficacy, and promote development and
inclusivity.
10. We are deeply concerned about the disruptive effect of unlawful unilateral
coercive measures, including illegal sanctions, on the world economy, international
trade, and the achievement of the sustainable development goals. Such measures
undermine the UN Charter, the multilateral trading system, the sustainable
development and environmental agreements. They also negatively impact economic
growth, energy, health and food security exacerbating poverty and environmental
challenges.
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11. We reaffirm our commitment to maintaining a strong and effective Global
Financial Safety Net with a quota-based and adequately resourced IMF at its center.
We call for the reform of the Bretton Woods institutions, which includes increased
representation of EMDCs in leadership positions to reflect the contribution of EMDCs
to the global economy. We support a merit-based, inclusive and equitable selection
process for the top positions at the Bretton Woods institutions, increased geographical
representation and the role and share of women. We note the quota increase at the 16 th
General Review of Quotas (GRQ) and urge members to secure domestic approvals to
make quota increase effective. We welcome the decision to create a 25th chair at the
IMF Executive Board to enhance the voice and representation of Sub-Saharan Africa.
We acknowledge the urgency and importance of realignment in quota shares to better
reflect members’ relative positions in the world economy, while protecting the quota
shares of the EMDCs, in particular, the poorest members. We welcome the IMF
Executive Board’s ongoing work to develop by June 2025 possible approaches as a
guide for further quota realignment, including through a new quota formula, under the
17 th GRQ. The discussions should result in quota realignment that is fair and
transparent, enhances the representation of underrepresented IMF members, and
transfers quota share from advanced economies to EMDCs. We look forward to the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) 2025 Shareholding
Review.
12. We recognise the crucial role of BRICS in the process of improving the
international monetary and financial system (IMFS), with a view to making it more
responsive to the needs of all countries. In this regard, we take note of the BRICS
Chairship Research on the Improvement of the IMFS, which outlines core principles
of security, independence, inclusion and sustainability crucial for economic and social
prosperity. We encourage our Finance Ministers and Central /National Bank Governors
to continue this work.
13. We stress the universal and inclusive nature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development and its Sustainable Development Goals, and that implementation should
take into account different national circumstances, capacities and levels of development,
whilst respecting national policies and priorities and in conformity with national
legislation. We will exert all efforts to achieve sustainable development in its three
dimensions and commit to put it at the center of the international cooperation agenda in
order to better address imbalances and inadequacies of development. We condemn the
attempts to subject development to discriminatory politically motivated practices,
including but not limited to unilateral coercive measures that are incompatible with the
principles of the UN Charter, explicit or implied political conditionality of development
assistance, activities, aiming at compromising the multiplicity of international
development assistance providers.
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14. We underscore the key role of the G20 as the premier global forum for
multilateral economic and financial cooperation that provides a platform for dialogue
of both developed and emerging economies on an equal and mutually beneficial footing
for jointly seeking shared solutions to global challenges. We recognise the importance
of the continued and productive functioning of the G20, based on consensus with a
focus on result-oriented outcomes. We support the Global Alliance against Hunger and
Poverty and the work of the Task Force for a Global Mobilization against Climate
Change, as well as the landmark Rio de Janeiro Declaration on International Tax
Cooperation. We look forward to the successful hosting of the G20 leaders’ summit in
Rio de Janeiro in November 2024 under the Brazilian presidency and reaffirm our
willingness to coordinate our positions to enhance inclusiveness and amplify the voice
of the Global South and further integrate their priorities in the G20 agenda through the
consecutive G20 presidencies of BRICS member states – India, Brazil and South
Africa – during 2023-2025 and beyond. In this regard, we also welcome and support
the inclusion of the African Union as a member of the G20 at the G20 New Delhi
Summit in 2023.
15. We reiterate that the objectives, principles and provisions of the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), its Kyoto Protocol and its
Paris Agreement, including its principles of equity and common but differentiated
responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR-RC) in the light of different national
circumstances, must be honoured. We condemn unilateral measures introduced under
the pretext of climate and environmental concerns and reiterate our commitment to
enhancing coordination on these issues. We will strengthen cooperation on a whole
range of solutions and technologies that contribute to the reduction and removal of
Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). We also note the role of carbon sinks in absorbing GHGs
and mitigating climate change, whilst also highlighting the importance of adaptation
and stressing the need for the adequate provision of the means of implementation,
namely financial resources, technology transfer and capacity building.
16. We recall that the UNFCCC, including the annual Conference of the Parties
(COP) sessions, is the primary and legitimate international forum to discuss the issue
of climate change in all its dimensions. We are deeply concerned with attempts to link
security with the climate change agenda. We commend Egypt for hosting COP27 in
Sharm El-Sheikh in 2022, where the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage was
established, and the UAE for hosting COP28 in Dubai in 2023, where the Fund was
operationalized. We welcome the UAE Consensus achieved at COP28, including the
decision entitled “Outcome of the first global stocktake”, and the UAE Framework for
Global Climate Resilience. We express commitment to a successful COP29 in
Azerbaijan, with an expectation of strong outcomes on climate finance to developing
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countries, as a critical enabler for delivering on the current and future nationally
determined actions and ambitions in mitigation, adaptation and loss and damage. We
support Brazil’s leadership in hosting COP30 in 2025 and welcome India’s candidacy
to host COP 33 in 2028.
17. We reaffirm the importance of biodiversity conservation, including the
implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. We urge
developed countries to ensure the provision of adequate, effective and easily accessible
financial resources to developing countries to promote the conservation and sustainable
use of biodiversity. We highlight the importance of improving capacity building,
development and transfer of technology from developed countries to developing
countries for the conservation, sustainable use and fair and equitable sharing of benefits
arising from the use of biodiversity.
serious threats to the well-being and livelihoods of people and the environment, and,
whilst acknowledging the ongoing efforts in promoting sustainable land management
practices, we call for the urgent provision of increased financial resources, strong
partnerships, and integrated policies to address the challenges of land degradation,
desertification, and drought. In this regard, we look forward to the forthcoming
sixteenth session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD COP16) that will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December
2024.
19. In light of global efforts towards tackling global water scarcity challenge, we
welcome the UAE and Senegal for co-hosting the 2026 UN Water Conference in the
UAE.
20. While appreciating the efforts of our countries to preserve rare species and
noting the high vulnerability of big cats, we take note of the Republic of India’s
initiative to create an International Big Cats Alliance and encourage BRICS countries
to work together to make further contributions to the conservation of big cats. We also
take note that the UAE established the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.
In that regard we encourage BRICS countries to improve collective collaboration in
areas of conservation and preservation of the most vulnerable species.
21. We reaffirm the need for all countries to cooperate in promoting and protecting
human rights and fundamental freedoms under the principles of equality and mutual
respect. We agree to continue to treat all human rights including the right to
development in a fair and equal manner, on the same footing and with the same
emphasis. We agree to strengthen cooperation on issues of common interests both
within BRICS and in multilateral fora including the United Nations General Assembly
and Human Rights Council, taking into account the necessity to promote, protect and
fulfil human rights in a non-selective, non-politicised and constructive manner and
without double standards. We call for the respect of democracy and human rights. In
this regard, we underline that they should be implemented on the level of global
governance as well as at national level. We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the
promotion and protection of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms for
all with the aim to build a brighter shared future for the international community based
on mutually beneficial cooperation.
22. We reiterate that the unilateral coercive measures, inter-alia in the form of
unilateral economic sanctions and secondary sanctions that are contrary to international
law, have far-reaching implications for the human rights, including the right to
development, of the general population of targeted states, disproportionally affecting
the poor and people in vulnerable situations. Therefore, we call for their elimination.
23. We recall the 2001 Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) and
the Outcome Document of the 2009 Durban Review Conference and acknowledge the
need to intensify the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related
intolerance as well as discrimination based on religion, faith or belief, and all their
contemporary forms around the world including the alarming trends of rising hate
speech, and acknowledge the annual UNGA resolution on “Combating glorification of
Nazism, neo-Nazism, and other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms
of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance”.
Enhancing cooperation for global and regional stability and security
24. We strongly support enhanced BRICS dialogue on policy and security issues.
We welcome the Joint Statement of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and
International Relations Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod on 10 June 2024 and note the 14 th
Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National
Security held on 10-11 September 2024 in Saint-Petersburg.
25. We remain concerned about at the rise of violence and continuing armed
conflicts in different parts of the world including those that have significant impact at
both regional and international levels. We reiterate our commitment to the peaceful
resolution of disputes through diplomacy, mediation, inclusive dialogue and
consultations in a coordinated and cooperative manner and support all efforts
conducive to the peaceful settlement of crises. We stress the need to engage in conflict
prevention efforts, including through addressing their root causes. We acknowledge
the legitimate and reasonable security concerns of all countries. We call for the
protection of cultural heritage, particularly in regions affected by conflict, to prevent
the destruction and illicit trafficking of cultural property, which is vital for preserving
the history and identity of affected communities.
26. We stress that tolerance and peaceful coexistence are among the most important
values and principles for relations between nations and societies. In this regard, we
welcome the adoption of Security Council resolution 2686 and other UN resolutions in
this regard which enjoy consensual support of UN member states.
27. We reiterate the need for the full respect of the international humanitarian law in
conflict situations and the provision of humanitarian aid in accordance with the basic
principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence established in UNGA
resolution 46/182. We call on the international community to seek collective answers
to global and regional challenges and security threats, including terrorism. We stress
the need to abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. We reiterate that
differences and disputes between countries should be resolved peacefully through
dialogue and consultation. We also underline the need to respect the legitimate and
reasonable security concerns of all countries. We underscore the need for full, equal
and meaningful participation of women in peace processes including in conflict
prevention and resolution, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction
and development, and sustaining peace.
28. We are deeply concerned over continued conflicts and instability in the Middle
East and North Africa (MENA) region, noting the Joint Statement by BRICS Deputy
Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys at their meeting of 25 April 2024.
29. We mourn the tragic loss of civilian lives in the recent period and express
sympathy with all civilian victims and their families. We call for urgent measures, in
accordance with international law, to ensure the protection of lives.
30. We reiterate our grave concern at the deterioration of the situation and
humanitarian crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in particular the
unprecedented escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip and in West Bank as a result of
the Israeli military offensive, which led to mass killing and injury of civilians, forced
displacement and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure. We stress the
urgent need for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza
Strip, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and detainees from both
sides who are being illegally held captive and the unhindered sustainable and at scale
supply of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and cessation of all aggressive actions.
We denounce the Israeli attacks against humanitarian operations, facilities, personnel
and distribution points. For this purpose, we call for the full implementation of
resolutions 2712 (2023), 2720 (2023), 2728 (2024) and 2735 (2024) of the United
Nations Security Council and in this regard welcome the continuous efforts by the Arab
Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, other regional and international efforts in order
to reach immediate ceasefire, accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid and Israel’s
withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. We call for adherence to international law. We are
also alarmed that the further escalation of the conflict in the Gaza Strip fuel tension,
extremism and severe negative consequences both regionally and globally. We call on
all relevant parties to act with utmost restraint and to avoid escalatory actions and
provocative declarations. We acknowledge the provisional measures of the
International Court of Justice in the legal proceedings instituted by South Africa against
Israel. We reaffirm our support for the State of Palestine’s full membership in the
United Nations in the context of the unwavering commitment to the vision of the two-
state solution based on international law including relevant UNSC and UNGA
resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative that includes the establishment of a sovereign,
independent and viable State of Palestine in line with internationally recognised
borders of June 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital living side by side in peace and
security with Israel.
31. We express alarm over the situation in Southern Lebanon. We condemn the loss
of civilian lives and the immense damage to civilian infrastructure resulting from
attacks by Israel in residential areas in Lebanon and call for immediate cessation of
military acts. We stress the need to preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
the State of Lebanon and to create conditions for political and diplomatic solution in
order to safeguard peace and stability in the Middle East while underlining the
importance of strict observance of UNSC resolutions 1701 (2006) and 2749 (2024).
We strongly condemn attacks on UN personnel, threats to their safety and call upon
Israel to immediately cease such activity.
32. We express our concern over the increasing incidents of terrorist attacks linked
with ICT capabilities. In this regard, we condemn the premeditated terrorist act of
detonating handheld communication devices in Beirut on 17 September 2024, resulted
in the loss of life and injury of dozens of civilians. We reiterate that these attacks
constitute a grave violation of International Law.
33. We stress the importance of ensuring the exercise of navigational rights and
freedoms of vessels of all states in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Strait, in
accordance with international law. We encourage enhanced diplomatic efforts by all
parties to that end, including by addressing the causes of the conflict, and continued
support for dialogue and Yemen’s peace process under UN auspices.
34. We stress that Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be strictly
observed. We condemn illegal foreign military presence that lead to increasing risks of
a large-scale conflict in the region. We emphasize that illegal unilateral sanctions
seriously exacerbate the suffering of the Syrian people.
35. We condemn the attack against the diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic
of Iran in the Syrian capital Damascus by Israel on 1 April 2024 that constitutes a
violation of the fundamental principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular
premises under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
36. We recall national positions concerning the situation in and around Ukraine as
expressed in the appropriate fora, including the UNSC and the UNGA. We emphasize
that all states should act consistently with the Purposes and Principles of the UN
Charter in their entirety and interrelation. We note with appreciation relevant proposals
of mediation and good offices, aimed at a peaceful resolution of the conflict through
dialogue and diplomacy.
37. We stress the importance of full implementation of the JCPOA endorsed by the
UNSCR 2231 (2015) and underscore the importance of a constructive approach based
on the good faith by all relevant actors to resume full implementation of the JCPOA
commitments by all sides.
38. We reiterate that the principle “African solutions to African problems” should
continue to serve as the basis for conflict resolution on the African continent. In this
regard, we recognise the critical role of the African Union in the prevention,
management and resolution of conflicts in Africa. We reaffirm our support for African
peace efforts on the continent including those undertaken by the African Union and
African sub-regional organizations in line with the principles of African ownership,
complementarity and subsidiarity.
39. We commend the efforts and achievements by African countries in their pursuit
of the peace and development, and to combat the growing scourge of terrorism in
Africa, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, and call for the channeling of
more global counter-terrorism resources to developing countries to help African
countries, particularly those affected, enhance their counter-terrorism capacity building.
We commend efforts undertaken by African countries, the African Union, African sub-
regional organizations and the United Nations in promoting peace process in South
Sudan, stabilizing the situation in the Central African Republic as well as success of
the Government of Mozambique supported by the Southern African Development
Community (SADC) in counteraction to the terrorist threat in the North of the country.
40. We express grave concern over the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis
in Sudan and reiterate our call for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire
and peaceful resolution of the conflict with engagement in peace talks as the only way
to end this conflict, sustained, urgent and unimpeded access of the Sudanese population
to humanitarian assistance, and the scaling up of humanitarian assistance to Sudan and
neighboring states. We condemn the attack on the residence of the Head of Mission of
the United Arab Emirates Embassy to Sudan on 29 September 2024, causing extensive
damage to the premises located in a residential area in Khartoum. We stress the
fundamental principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises, and the
obligations on receiving States including under the 1961 Vienna Convention on
Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
41. We deplore the brutal gang attack in Pont Sondé, in Haiti, which resulted in the
deaths and the forced displacement of civilians, and express deep concern over the
ongoing deterioration of the security, humanitarian and economic situation in Haiti.
We commend the establishment of Haiti´s Transitional Presidential Council and the
creation of an electoral council, as essential steps to solve the current crisis. We stress
that the current crisis requires a Haitian-led solution that encompasses national and
inclusive dialogue and consensus building among local political forces, institutions and
the society and call on the international community to support the interim government’s
endeavors to dismantle the gangs, enhance the security situation and put in place the
foundations for long-lasting social and economic development in the country and hold
general elections by the end of 2025. We support the role of the United Nations in
providing humanitarian assistance and highlight the need for international cooperation
to address Haiti’s multifaceted crises effectively.
42. We emphasize the need for an urgent peaceful settlement in Afghanistan in order
to strengthen regional security and stability. We advocate for Afghanistan as an
independent, united and peaceful state free from terrorism, war and drugs. We urge for
more visible and verifiable measures in Afghanistan to ensure that the territory of
Afghanistan is not used by terrorists. We stress the need to provide urgent and
uninterrupted humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and to safeguard the
fundamental rights of all Afghans including women, girls and different ethnic groups.
We call on Afghanistan authorities to reverse the effective ban on girl’s secondary and
higher education. We emphasize the primary and effective role of regional platforms
and neighboring countries of Afghanistan and welcome the efforts of such regional
platforms and initiatives to facilitate the Afghan settlement.
43. We call for the strengthening of non-proliferation and disarmament to safeguard and
maintain global stability and international peace and security. We note the paramount
importance of the efforts aiming at accelerating the implementation of the resolutions
on the Establishment of a Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and other Weapons of Mass
Destruction in the Middle East, including the Conference convened pursuant to UN
General Assembly Decision 73/546. We call on all invited parties to participate in this
conference in good faith and engage with this effort constructively.
44. We also call for the full implementation of the UNSC Resolution 1540 which
offers states an important impetus for adopting effective and robust measures at the
national level to prevent weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and
related materials from getting into the hands of non-state actors, including terrorists, as
well as frameworks for cooperation at the international level for this aim.
45. We reassert our support for ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space
activities and prevention of an arms race in outer space (PAROS) and of its
weaponization, including through negotiations to adopt a relevant legal multilateral
instrument to ensure global security. We recognise the submission of the updated Draft
Treaty on the Prevention of the Placement of Weapons in Outer Space, the Threat or
Use of Force against Outer Space Objects (PPWT) to the Conference on Disarmament
in 2014 as an important step towards this goal. We welcome the consensual adoption
of the Report of the UN Group of Governmental Experts on further practical measures
for the prevention of an arms race in outer space on 16 August 2024, which provided
substantive elements of a legally-binding instrument on PAROS. We stress that
practical and non-binding commitments, such as Transparency and Confidence-
Building Measures (TCBMs), and universally agreed norms, rules, and principles may
also contribute to PAROS.
46. Recalling the respective obligations of our States in the field of export controls
stemming from relevant internationally recognised legal instruments, we underscore
our determination to enhance dialogue and cooperation in this sphere with due account
of the necessary balance between nonproliferation and peaceful uses of technology
while ensuring legitimate rights of states to participate in the fullest possible exchange
of scientific and technological information, equipment and materials for peaceful
purposes.
47. We reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and
manifestations whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed while reaffirming
that it should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic
group. We emphasize that terrorism is a common threat, which requires a
comprehensive and balanced approach at global and regional levels with due regard to
national priorities of States. We commit to enhance further international and regional
cooperation to prevent and counter terrorist threats on the basis of full respect for the
sovereignty and security of States and in accordance with the Charter of the United
Nations and international law. We acknowledge that States have the primary
responsibility in preventing and combating terrorism with the United Nations
continuing to play central and coordinating role in this area. We recognise that any acts
of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivations, and stress
the need to ensure strong collective response to the persistent and emerging terrorist
threats without double standards. We reject any attempts at politicization of counter-
terrorism issues and the use of terrorist groups to achieve political ends. We commit to
take decisive measures to prevent and disrupt the spread of terrorist ideology and
radicalization, the misuse of modern technologies for terrorist purposes, cross-border
movement of terrorists, terrorist financing and other forms of terrorism support,
incitement to commit terrorist acts, as well as recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters.
We call for an expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention
on International Terrorism within the UN framework. We call for concerted actions
against all UN designated terrorists and terrorist entities.
48. We look forward to further strengthening practical counter-terrorism
cooperation. We welcome the activities of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working
Group (CTWG) and its five Subgroups based upon the BRICS Counter-Terrorism
Strategy and the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan, including adoption of the
CTWG Position Paper.
49. We reiterate our commitment to preventing and combating illicit financial flows,
money laundering, terrorism financing, drug trafficking, corruption and the misuse of
new technologies, including cryptocurrencies, for illegal and terrorist purposes. We
reaffirm our commitment to the principles of technical and non-politicized nature of
international anti-criminal cooperation including for the purpose of preventing and
establishing financial traces of these crimes. We note the need to further strengthen
such cooperation based on the relevant international legal instruments to which BRICS
countries are parties, including relevant UN conventions and resolutions, regional
conventions and treaties.
50. We call for an enhanced dialogue within BRICS on the issues of money-
laundering and countering the financing of terrorism with the participation of relevant
stakeholders. We emphasize the importance of creating conditions for the safe
development of the younger generation, reducing the risk of their involvement in illegal
activities and welcome the development of relevant international projects with the
participation of young people.
51. We express concern over the situation with illicit drug production, trafficking
and abuse worldwide, recognise that it seriously threatens public security and
international and regional stability, health, safety and well-being of humankind and as
well as undermines the sustainable development of States. We confirm our
commitment to the existing international mechanism of drug control based on three
UN drug control conventions. We acknowledge the importance of enhancing counter
narcotics cooperation and strengthening contacts among BRICS law enforcement
authorities and in this regard welcome the Joint Statement adopted at the Meeting of
the BRICS Anti-Drug Working Group in Moscow on 22 May 2024.
the Use of ICTs 2021-2025 as a sole global and inclusive mechanism on this matter
and support the establishment by consensus of a single-track, state-led permanent
mechanism under the auspices of the United Nations, reporting to the First Committee
of the UNGA, recognising the importance of the principle of consensus regarding both
the establishment of the future mechanism itself as well as the decision-making
processes of the mechanism. We are committed to promoting respect for States
sovereignty and sovereign equality in the ICT environment, and oppose unilateral
actions that could undermine international cooperation in this domain, including global
supply chains sustainability.
55. We recognise the progress made in promoting BRICS cooperation in accordance
with the Roadmap of Practical Cooperation on Ensuring Security in the Use of ICTs, and
its progress report, including the establishment and further operationalization of the
BRICS Points of Contact Directory for pragmatic cooperation among national entities
responsible for responding to ICT incidents as a confidence-building measure. We
underscore the importance of establishing frameworks of cooperation among BRICS
member states on ensuring security in the use of ICTs. We also acknowledge the need to
advance practical intra-BRICS cooperation through the activities of the BRICS Working
Group on security in the use of ICTs.
56. We express serious concern over exponential spread and proliferation of
disinformation, misinformation, including propagating false narratives and fake news,
as well as hate speech especially on digital platforms fueling radicalization and
conflicts. While reaffirming commitment to sovereignty of States we emphasize the
importance of information integrity and ensuring free flow of and public access to
accurate fact-based information, including the freedom of opinion and expression as
well as digital and media literacy in order to allow for meaningful connectivity, in
accordance with applicable national and international law.
Fostering Economic and Financial Cooperation for Just Global Development
57. Recalling the 2023 Johannesburg II Declaration we reiterate our strong belief
that multilateral cooperation is essential to limit the risks stemming from geopolitical
and geo-economic fragmentation and commit to intensify efforts in areas of mutual
interest, including but not limited to, trade, poverty and hunger reduction, sustainable
development, including access to energy, water and food, fuel, fertilizers as well as
mitigating and adapting to the impact of climate change, education, and health,
including pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.
58. We emphasize the importance of the full implementation of Addis-Ababa Action
Agenda adopted at the Third International Conference on Financing for Development
in 2015 and the effective participation of developing countries in the Fourth
International Conference on Financing for Development, which will be held in Spain
from 30 June to 3 July 2025. We call on the developed countries to honor their
commitment to financing for development and encourage their cooperation with
developing countries in different development areas including taxation, debt, trade,
official development assistance, technology transfer and reforming of international
financial architecture.
59. We underscore the need to reform the current international financial architecture
to meet the global financial challenges including global economic governance to make
the international financial architecture more inclusive and just.
60. We note that high debt levels in some countries reduce the fiscal space needed
to address ongoing development challenges aggravated by spillover effects from
external shocks, particularly from fluctuations in financial and monetary policies in
some advanced economies as well as the inherent problems with the international
financial architecture. High interest rates and tighter financing conditions worsen debt
vulnerabilities in many countries. We believe it is necessary to address the international
debt properly and in a holistic manner to support economic recovery and sustainable
development, taking into account each nation’s laws and internal procedures,
accompanied by sustainable external debt and fiscal prudence. We recognise the need
to address in an effective, comprehensive and systematic manner the debt
vulnerabilities of both low and middle income countries. One of the instruments,
amongst others, to collectively address debt vulnerabilities is through predictable,
orderly, timely and coordinated implementation of the G20 Common Framework for
Debt Treatment with the participation of official bilateral creditors, private creditors
and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in line with the principle of joint action
and fair burden-sharing.
61. We recognise that the use of blended finance is an effective way to mobilize
private capital to finance infrastructure projects. We note the important role of
multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, in particular
national development banks, in institutionally scaling up the use of blended finance
and other instruments, and thereby contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable
Development Goals in accordance with country-specific needs and priorities. To this
end, we commend the work of the BRICS Public-Private Partnership and Infrastructure
Task Force and endorse its Technical Report on Infrastructure Projects Blended
Finance.
62. We recognise the key role of the New Development Bank (NDB) in promoting
infrastructure and sustainable development of its member countries. We support further
development of the NDB and improvement in corporate governance and operational
effectiveness towards the fulfillment of the NDB’s General Strategy for 2022-2026.
We support the NDB in continuously expanding local currency financing and
strengthening innovation in investment and financing tools. We encourage the Bank to
follow member-led and demand-driven principles, the employment of innovative
financing mechanisms to mobilize financing from diversified sources, and in this
regard, we acknowledge the initiative to create new investment platform to leverage
the existing institutional infrastructure of the NDB to boost the investment flow into
the countries of BRICS and the Global South mechanisms. We support the
enhancement of capacity building and knowledge exchange, including by building
synergies with knowledge sources from developing countries, the assistance of
member countries in achieving the SDGs and the further improvement of efficiency
and effectiveness to fulfill its mandate, aiming to be a premier multilateral development
institution for EMDCs. We agree to jointly develop the New Development Bank into
a new type of MDB in the 21st century. We urge the Bank to execute its purpose and
functions in accordance with the Articles of Agreement of the New Development Bank
in a fair and non-discriminatory manner. We support the further expansion of NDB
membership and expedited consideration of applications of BRICS countries in line
with the NDB General Strategy and related policies.
63. We welcome the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism (ICM) focus on
facilitating and expanding innovative financial practices and approaches for projects
and programmes, including finding acceptable mechanisms of financing in local
currencies. We welcome a continued dialogue between the ICM and the NDB.
64. We recognise the important role of BRICS countries working together to deal
with risks and challenges to the world economy in achieving global recovery and
sustainable development. We reaffirm our commitment to enhance macro-economic
policy coordination, deepen economic cooperation and work to realize strong,
sustainable, balanced and inclusive economic recovery. We emphasize the importance
of continued implementation of the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2025 in
all relevant ministerial tracks and working groups.
65. We reiterate our commitment to enhancing financial cooperation within BRICS.
We recognise the widespread benefits of faster, low cost, more efficient, transparent,
safe and inclusive cross-border payment instruments built upon the principle of
minimizing trade barriers and non-discriminatory access. We welcome the use of local
currencies in financial transactions between BRICS countries and their trading partners.
We encourage strengthening of correspondent banking networks within BRICS and
enabling settlements in local currencies in line with BRICS Cross-Border Payments
Initiative (BCBPI), which is voluntary and non-binding, and look forward to further
discussions in this area, including in the BRICS Payment Task Force.
66. We acknowledge the importance of exploring the feasibility of connecting
BRICS countries’ financial markets infrastructure. We agree to discuss and study the
feasibility of establishment of an independent cross-border settlement and depositary
infrastructure, BRICS Clear, an initiative to complement the existing financial market
infrastructure, as well as BRICS independent reinsurance capacity, including BRICS
(Re)Insurance Company, with participation on a voluntary basis.
67. We task our Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, as appropriate, to
continue consideration of the issue of local currencies, payment instruments and
platforms and report back to us by the next Presidency.
68. We recognise the BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) being an
important mechanism to forestall short-term balance of payments pressures and further
strengthen financial stability. We express our strong support for the CRA mechanism
improvement via envisaging alternative eligible currencies and welcome finalization
of the amendments to the CRA documents. We acknowledge the successful completion
of the 7 th CRA Test Run and the fifth edition of the BRICS Economic Bulletin under
the title “BRICS Economies in a Higher-rate Environment”.
69. We acknowledge the outcomes of the first cross-border BRICS Rapid
Information Security Channel (BRISC) drills that would further strengthen the BRICS
countries’ financial sector cyber resilience.
70. We highlight that secure, resilient, stable, effective and open supply chains are
crucial for sustainable development. Acknowledging the role of the BRICS Members
as the world largest producers of natural resources, we underscore the importance of
strengthening cooperation of the BRICS Members across the entire value chain and
agree to take joint actions with the aim to oppose unilateral protectionist measures that
are inconsistent with the existing WTO provisions.
71. Concerned with the fast-paced digitalization process of all aspects of human life
in the 21 st century, we underscore the key role of data for development and the need to
intensify the engagement within BRICS to address this issue. We highlight that fair,
inclusive and equitable governance of data is critical to enable developing countries to
harness the benefits of the digital economy and emerging technologies, including
artificial intelligence. We call for the design of a fair and equitable global framework
for data governance, including cross-border data flows, to address the principles of
collection, storage, use and transfer of data; ensure the interoperability of data policy
frameworks at all levels; and distribute the monetary and non-monetary benefits of data
with developing countries.
72. We emphasize that e-commerce has become an important driver of global
economic growth, fostering international trade in goods and services, ensuring foreign
investment flows and facilitating innovation. We are resolved to further increase trust
in e-commerce and ensure full-fledged protection of the rights of e-commerce parties,
by intensifying cooperation in the realms of utilizing digital technologies for consumer
rights protection, exploring online dispute resolution tools and creating enabling
environment for businesses to enter global markets, exchanging views on the issue of
small value product trade through the cross-border e-commerce.
73. We agree that resilience of supply chains and unimpeded trade in agriculture
along with domestic production are crucial for ensuring food security and livelihoods,
especially for low-income or resource-poor farmers, as well as for net food importing
developing countries. We recognise efforts to support smallholder farmers as an
important part of national agriculture system. We welcome the Conference on Food
Security and Sustainable Agricultural Development held on 27-28 of June 2024 in
Moscow, and look forward to the upcoming Global Food Security Summit that would
be held in Abu Dhabi on 26-28 November 2024. We reaffirm the need to develop a fair
agricultural trading system and implement resilient and sustainable agriculture. We
commit to minimize disruptions and promote rules-based trade in agriculture and
fertilizers with the view to ensure a continuous flow of food and essential inputs for
agricultural production which should be exempted from undue restrictive economic
measures, inconsistent with WTO rules, including those affecting producers and
exporters of agricultural products as well as business services with regard to
international shipments. In this regard, we welcome the initiative of the Russian side
to establish a grain (commodities) trading platform within BRICS (the BRICS Grain
Exchange) and to subsequently develop it including expanding it to other agricultural
sectors.
74. We recognise the effectiveness of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) of the BRICS
countries as a well-established mechanism for trade and industrial cooperation and the
facilitation of manufacturing, including those but not limited to high-tech sectors of the
economy, IT and IT enabled services, tourism, port and transport infrastructure,
development and commercialization of technologies as well as for the production of
new types of value-added products. We also acknowledge that Special Economic
Zones provide immense opportunities for encouraging additional investment in priority
areas of economic development. We welcome the establishment of a forum for
cooperation on SEZs of the BRICS countries. We agree to carry out practice-oriented
activities including exchanges of best practices on implementation of standards and
methodologies for managing SEZs.
75. We acknowledge that the MSMEs sector is a well-proved lever of economic
growth, enabling an increase in overall labour productivity, household incomes and
quality of goods and services. We intend to exchange best practices of supporting
MSMEs, including through digital services and platforms aimed at simplifying
business operations. We recognise the importance of maintaining existing value chains
created with participation of MSMEs, as well as building up new cooperative ties for
MSMEs, especially high-tech and innovation driven ones, within BRICS.
76. We acknowledge that the Partnership for the New Industrial Revolution
(PartNIR) serves as a guiding platform for BRICS cooperation within the framework
of the New Industrial Revolution to identify interests, challenges, and opportunities in
the rapidly evolving industrial landscape and capacity building in the field of industry
as well as ensures the continuity of BRICS industrial cooperation in a structured
framework for sustained collaboration. We appreciate the efforts of the BRICS
PartNIR Innovation Center (BPIC) in organizing events including BRICS Forum on
PartNIR 2024, BRICS Industrial Innovation Contest 2024, BRICS Exhibition on New
Industrial Revolution 2024, and the BPIC Training Programmes, and encourage all
BRICS countries to actively participate in the above events. We appreciate the efforts
of the BRICS Startup Forum in realizing start-ups projects that play crucial role in
driving innovation and economic growth in the era of New Industrial Revolution. We
look forward to deepening engagements with BRICS countries to participate in future
events and activities of the BRICS Startup Forum. We note the agreement to launch
the BRICS Center for Industrial Competences in cooperation with United Nations
Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to jointly support the development of
Industry 4.0 skills development among the BRICS countries and to promote
partnerships and increased productivity in the New Industrial Revolution. We endorse
the decision by the PartNIR Advisory Group to create seven working groups, including
on Chemical Industry; Mining and Metals; Digital Transformation of Industry; SMEs;
Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics; Photovoltaic Industry; Medical Devices and
Pharma.
77. Recognising the importance of creating an enabling, inclusive, and secure digital
economy and that digital connectivity is an essential prerequisite for digital
transformation as well as social and economic growth, we emphasize the need to
strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries. We also recognise that emerging
technologies such as 5G, satellite systems, terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, have
the potential to catalyze the development of the digital economy. We acknowledge that
resilient, safe, inclusive and interoperable digital public infrastructure has the potential
to deliver services at scale and increase social and economic opportunities for all. We
encourage BRICS members to explore the possibility for joint activities in the field of
digital infrastructure to ensure the integrity, stability of the functioning and security of
national segments of the Internet while respecting national legislative frameworks
regarding any aspects of Internet use, including security ones. We note the need to
enhance further intra-BRICS dialogue to unlock the enormous potential of ICTs and
encourage policy exchanges and dialogues on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a view
to establishing an effective global governance framework, based on broad consensus,
to boost national economies as well as to mitigate the risks of malicious use,
misinformation, privacy leakage, prejudice and discrimination arising from such
technologies, and to uphold a human-centred, development-oriented, inclusive, and
sustainable approach, with the aim to improving people’s lives and bridging digital
divides, especially between developed and developing countries.
78. Recognising that the rapid technological change, including the rapid
advancement of Artificial Intelligence has the potential to bring new opportunities for
socioeconomic development around the globe, we encourage more international
discussions, we support the United Nations to play an important role in global AI
governance and welcome the UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/78/311 entitled
Enhancing International Cooperation on Capacity-Building of Artificial Intelligence,
which was adopted by consensus. We look forward to BRICS cooperation to help
developing countries strengthen AI capacity building. We encourage consultations on
AI topic including through the established BRICS Institute of Future Networks (BIFN)
Study Group on AI.
79. We reiterate our support to the work of the BIFN and encourage all BRICS
members to nominate national branches. Recalling the decision of creation of four
study groups under the BIFN council and noting the discussion on their draft Terms of
References. We encourage BRICS members to actively participate in this regard, as
appropriate. We encourage the study groups to start working and recognise the
continuing efforts of the Focus Group on BRICS Platform on Digital Public Good
created under the BRICS Working Group on ICTs.
80. While emphasising the fundamental role of access to energy in achieving SDGs
and noting the outlined risks to energy security we highlight the need for enhanced
cooperation among the BRICS countries as major producers and consumers of energy
products and services towards fair, inclusive, sustainable, equitable and just energy
transitions. We believe that energy security, access and energy transitions are important
and need to be balanced taking into consideration full and effective implementation of
the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement. We reaffirm our determination to foster free,
open, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, inclusive, and predictable international
energy trade and investment environment and agree to deepen technological
cooperation. We stress the necessity for resilient global supply chains and stable,
predictable energy demand in order to provide universal access to affordable, reliable,
sustainable and modern energy sources as well as to ensure national, global and
regional energy security. In this regard, we also strongly condemn all terrorist attacks
against critical cross-border energy infrastructure and call for an open and unbiased
approach to investigating such incidents.
81. We reiterate the need to take into account national circumstances, including
climate and natural conditions, the structure of national economy and energy mix as
well as the specific circumstances of those developing countries whose economies
heavily depend on income or consumption of fossil fuels and related energy-intensive
products to achieve just energy transitions. We believe that the efficient use of all
energy sources is critical for just energy transitions towards more flexible, resilient and
sustainable energy systems and in this regard we uphold the principle of technological
neutrality, i.e. using all available fuels, energy sources and technologies to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions which includes, but is not limited to fossil fuels with
abatement and removal technologies, biofuels, natural gas and LPG, hydrogen and its
derivatives, including ammonia, nuclear and renewable power, etc.
82. We call for allocating adequate, predictable and accessible finance from
developed to developing countries for the just energy transitions, in line with the
principles of CBDR-RC. Stressing that new industrial development models associated
with energy transitions would require enormous investments in existing and new
infrastructure.
83. We reject unilateral, punitive and discriminatory protectionist measures, that are
not in line with international law, under the pretext of environmental concerns, such as
unilateral and discriminatory carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs), due
diligence requirements, taxes and other measures and reconfirm our full support for the
call in COP28 related to avoidance of unilateral trade measures based on climate or
environment. We also oppose unilateral protectionist measures, which deliberately
disrupt the global supply and production chains and distort competition.
84. We welcome the ongoing cooperation under the framework of the BRICS
Energy Research Cooperation Platform, including publishing BRICS Just Energy
Transition Report, and note with appreciation the 6 th BRICS Youth Energy Summit
held 27-28 September 2024 in Moscow.
85. We recognise the important role of carbon markets as one of the drivers of
climate action, and encourage enhancing cooperation and sharing experiences in this
field. We oppose unilateral measures introduced under the pretext of climate and
environmental concerns and reiterate our commitment to enhancing coordination on
these issues. We welcome the adoption of the MoU on the BRICS Carbon Markets
Partnership as a platform dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences and case studies
of developing carbon markets and discussing the potential intra-BRICS cooperation on
carbon markets to exchange views on potential cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris
Agreement among the BRICS countries.
Sustainable Development by BRICS Environment Ministers on 28 June 2024 in
Nizhny Novgorod and the adoption of the Framework on Climate Change and
Sustainable Development at the High-level Dialogue on Climate Change (30 August
2024, Moscow). We look forward to establishing the BRICS Climate Research
Platform (BCRP) to enhance the scientific and expert exchange of views, knowledge
and best practices of the grouping.
87. We underscore the critical need for active climate adaptation projects, moving
beyond research and forecasting to the implementation of practical solutions,
advancing renewable energy, sustainable financing, low-emission technologies, and
sustainable development investments, while highlighting the importance of collective
action and international cooperation to address the adverse impacts of climate change
and ensure inclusive, equitable climate initiatives.
88. Having significant deposits of a wide range of mineral resources, including
critical, we commend the outcomes of the First Meeting of the Heads of Geological
Services of the BRICS countries and acknowledge joint effort to launch the BRICS
Geological Platform as the first step of practical collaboration in the field of geology
and rational development of mineral resources.
89. Recognising that environmental problems are posing increasing threat, causing
huge damage to the economy and affecting the quality of life of our citizens, we
welcome the efforts to further develop the BRICS Clean Rivers Initiative within the
framework of the BRICS Environmentally Sound Technology (BEST) Platform. We
encourage more active involvement of young people in environmental activities
believing it is critical to increase environmental culture and knowledge among the
population, primarily young people.
90. Being fully aware of the critical importance of the oceans for sustainable
development and climate stability, we recognise that appropriate planning and
management, as well as adequate funding, capacity building and transfer and
development of marine technology are essential to ensure the protection of the marine
environment and the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources and
biodiversity.
91. We support the Kimberley Process as the sole global intergovernmental
certification scheme, regulating trade in rough diamonds emphasising our commitment
to preventing conflict diamonds from entering the markets and acknowledge the launch
of the Informal BRICS Cooperation Platform with the participation of African
diamond-mining nations to ensure free trade in rough diamonds and the sustainable
development of the global diamond industry. We welcome the UAE’s efforts as chair
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of the Kimberly Process for 2024. We support efforts to increase the turnover of
precious metals within BRICS based on common quality standards.
92. Acknowledging that developed transport infrastructure, safe, secure and cost-
effective international transport routes, innovative technologies and regulations would
facilitate trade flows and cross-border movement of people, we recognise the
importance of integrating various modes of transport for an efficient and sustainable
transport system in the BRICS countries. We welcome the outcomes of the First BRICS
Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Saint-Petersburg on 6 June 2024 and look forward to
further promoting transport dialogue to meet the demand of all stakeholders and to
enhance the BRICS countries transport potential while also respecting the sovereignty
and territorial integrity of all member states while carrying out transport cooperation.
We also look forward to further exploring opportunities to establish a logistics platform
to coordinate and improve transport conditions for multimodal logistics between the
BRICS countries.
93. We reiterate our support to the central coordinating role of the World Health
Organization in the implementation of multilateral international efforts to protect
public health from infectious diseases and epidemics and commit to reform and
strengthen the international pandemic prevention, preparedness and response system.
We recognise the fundamental role of primary health care as a key foundation for
Universal Health Care and health system’s resilience, as well as on prevention and
response to health emergencies. We welcome fostering closer ties among BRICS health
institutions responsible for sanitary and epidemiological health and well-being,
prevention, preparedness and response to epidemic prone communicable diseases and
health impact following disasters and encourage further exploring opportunities for
knowledge sharing, exchange of expertise and undertaking joint projects in the health
sector.
94. We acknowledge that BRICS cooperation on countering Tuberculosis (TB) and
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as well as strengthening capacities in preventing
communicable diseases and other health issues such as non-communicable diseases,
research and development, experience sharing, including on traditional medicine
systems, digital health, nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceutical science, with a
particular emphasis on strengthening the radiopharmaceutical supply chain and
enhancing isotopes production, alongside fostering the development of advance digital
solutions, greatly contributes to relevant international efforts.
95. We support the initiatives of the BRICS R&D Vaccine Center, further
development of the BRICS Integrated Early Warning System for preventing mass
infectious diseases risks and the operations of the BRICS TB Research Network. We
welcome the outcomes of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-
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Level Meeting on AMR, committing to a clear set of targets and actions, including
reducing the estimated 4.95 million human deaths associated with bacterial
antimicrobial resistance (AMR) annually by 10% by 2030. We express concern about
the growing threat of AMR to all sectors of the economy, in particular healthcare, and
note the timeliness of holding the first BRICS Conference on AMR in May 2024.
96. Recalling significant potential of BRICS countries in the field of nuclear
medicine, we welcome the decision to establish a BRICS Working Group on Nuclear
Medicine. We note the successful holding of the First BRICS Nuclear Medicine Forum
on 20-21 June 2024 in St. Petersburg and the publication of the BRICS Review of Best
Practices in Nuclear Medicine.
97. We welcome the release of the first edition of the BRICS Health Journal and
take note of the creation of the BRICS Medical Association. We support the launch of
the BRICS Public Health Institutes Network – a platform designed for exchange of
experiences and best practices in strengthening and protecting public health.
98. We look forward to enhanced BRICS cooperation including through established
mechanisms in remote sensing satellite applications for the economic and social
development of the BRICS countries, including in support of combatting climate
change, disaster risk reduction and early warning systems. We encourage enhancing
inter-agency dialogue to further explore cooperation possibilities in the peaceful
exploration and use of outer space and, in this regard, welcome the statement of BRICS
Heads of Space Agencies.
99. Recognising that the BRICS countries have a huge tourist potential, we welcome
the results of the first BRICS Tourism Forum, held in Moscow on 20-21 June 2024.
We commit to further strengthening people-to-people connectivity, enhancing multi-
stakeholder cooperation as well as developing joint projects in the tourist sphere. We
appreciate the adoption of the Roadmap for BRICS Tourism Cooperation aimed at
facilitating tourist exchanges, skills development, promoting sustainable tourism and
digitalizing tourist services.
100. We reaffirm our commitment to further advance and develop cooperation in the
field of competition law and policy among BRICS countries with a view to contribute
to sustainable development of markets, effective combatting anticompetitive cross-
border practices, promoting healthy market environment. We acknowledge the role of
the BRICS International Competition Law and Policy Center activities in knowledge
creation and knowledge sharing amongst BRICS competition authorities and the
importance to ensure the most favorable conditions for the competition law
development of BRICS economies and work towards the elimination of monopoly
barriers in socially important markets. We welcome holding of the IX BRICS
International Competition Conference in 2025 in South Africa.
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101. We welcome the continued evolution of cooperation among BRICS countries,
including, but not limited to, further discussion on the Mutual Administrative
Assistance Agreement, signature of BRICS Authorized Economic Operator Joint
Action Plan among the BRICS Customs Administrations towards Mutual Recognition
of Their Respective Authorized Economic Operator Programmes. Such cooperation
enables the inclusion of new countries and their induction in the established process,
capacity building, law enforcement cooperation, and the strengthening of cooperation
among BRICS customs training centers to implement joint customs training activities
and establishment of BRICS Centers of Excellence and its related online platforms.
102. Recognising the importance of further enhancing and institutionalizing BRICS
tax cooperation, we welcome the adoption of the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities
Governance Framework as an important step towards systematic and consistent tax
cooperation among BRICS countries.
103. We welcome the UN General Assembly resolution 78/230 on Promotion of
inclusive and effective international tax cooperation at the United Nations. We express
our appreciation for the commitment and dedication in developing the Terms of
Reference for a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax
Cooperation (UNFCITC) by the UN Ad Hoc Committee. We recognise the critical
importance of developing the UNFCITC with its early Protocols to strengthen
international tax cooperation and make it fully inclusive and more effective. We expect
that the implementation of the UNFCITC will promote an inclusive, fair, transparent,
efficient, equitable, and effective international tax system for sustainable development,
with a view to enhancing the legitimacy, certainty, resilience, and fairness of
international tax rules, while addressing challenges to strengthen domestic resource
mobilization. We support initiatives to enhance tax cooperation and build a more
progressive, stable, and effective international tax system, promoting tax transparency
and facilitating discussions on effective taxation of high net-worth individuals.
104. We recognise the role of standardization tools in trade facilitation and agree to
strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in the sphere of standardization.
105. Recognising the importance of data, statistics and information for effective
decision-making, we express our support to enhance the statistical cooperation within
BRICS, including the annual release of the BRICS Joint Statistical Publication and the
BRICS Joint Statistical Publication Snapshot, as well as exchange in best practices in
the areas of official statistics in the member countries of BRICS.
106. We welcome the cooperation of the BRICS Intellectual Property (IP) Offices
and exchange of best practices and experience in the IP field, in particular on advanced
technological issues, aimed at supporting rightholders, including MSMEs and talent,
in IP protection, commercialization and utilization.
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107. We reiterate the need to further strengthen BRICS cooperation in the field of
disaster management. We stress the importance of improving national disaster risk
reduction systems and capacities so as to reduce disaster-related damage and protect
infrastructure, human lives and livelihoods. In this regard, we encourage enhancing
comprehensive disaster risk reduction capacity of BRICS countries to effectively resist
natural disasters including floods, draughts, earthquakes, forest fires, etc. We support
the enhanced dialogue on the development of systems for monitoring of natural hazards,
forecasting natural disasters and their possible consequences, including the use of
satellite Earth observation, promoting the development of information and early
warning systems for natural disasters.
108. We reaffirm our commitment to enhancing BRICS cooperation in labour market
development and promoting high-quality and full employment through sustainable
economic and social development, inclusive and human-centered labour markets
environment. We commit to continue efforts to develop comprehensive strategies for
lifelong learning, vocational guidance continuous professional education and
vocational skills training to ensure workers are equipped with the skills needed for the
future of work and a resilient and equitable labour market. We emphasize the
importance of regulating platform employment to ensure decent work, fair
compensation, and social protection for all. We commit to improving safety and
healthy working environment and modernizing social support systems and to take all
relevant measures to reduce occupational injuries and diseases to meet the diverse
needs of our populations.
109. We highlight the important role that public sector auditing plays in ensuring
efficiency, accountability, effectiveness and transparency of public administration in
BRICS countries and maintaining their financial and economic stability. We welcome
increased interaction and sharing of best practices between supreme audit institutions
of the BRICS countries. We also pay special attention to the need for improvement of
the activities of external public sector audit institutions operating at the regional and
local levels within BRICS countries, in accordance with Supreme Audit Institutions’
mandates and procedures, as appropriate.
110. We recognise the need of deepening cooperation in the field of justice within the
BRICS framework and acknowledge the first Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of
Justice. We recognise the importance of attracting investment and developing the
economies of the BRICS countries and developing robust framework to address
Investors’ grievances with further consultation and deliberations among BRICS
countries. We take note of the Russian initiative to establish the BRICS International
Investment Arbitration Centre.
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111. We acknowledge the enormous potential of the BRICS countries in the sphere
of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) and the proposed Protocol to the
Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in STI. We commend the work of the
BRICS STI Steering Committee being one of the crucial mechanisms to manage and
ensure the successful holding of BRICS STI activities. We welcome the establishment
of the BRICS Working Group focusing on social sciences and humanities research and
adaptation of the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the BRICS STI Framework Program to
appropriately navigate the further management of Joint Calls for Proposals to support
research work, including early launch of the BRICS STI Flagship Projects.
Recognising the important role of scientometric systems and databases in modern
scientific world and considering the research potential of BRICS countries, we
encourage initiatives, aimed at exploring scientometric systems and databases in the
BRICS countries.
112. We further underscore the importance of science, technology and innovation as
a critical catalyst for economic development and improved quality of life of the people
in the BRICS nations. We also note the progress made in advancing research,
development and innovation programmes in critical cross cutting sectors, including
biomedical fields, renewable energy, space and astronomical sciences, ocean and polar
sciences, through joint research and innovation projects and promotion of joint
institutional exchanges. We commend the STI sector for establishing the STI
Framework Programme for possible funding of joint collaborative research and
innovation is priority scientific areas. We encourage BRICS member countries to
explore the possibility of allocating funding for research and development especially
for supporting innovation initiatives for Startups and MSMEs, while aligning with their
national priorities and strategies. We encourage the establishment of incubation and
startup centers to promote innovation and technology within the BRICS STI
Framework Programme.
113. We note with appreciation measures taken by BRICS countries to establish
frameworks for building capacities in STI policy development; platforms for
technology foresight studies; and supporting the capacities of young scientists and
innovators. We encourage all BRICS member countries to explore ways to enhance
investment in research infrastructures to advance scientific capabilities and
competitiveness.
114. We welcome the enlargement of the BRICS Network University as well as
expansion of its research areas including mathematics, natural sciences, social and
humanitarian sciences, sustainable agriculture and food security, health sciences. We
agree to explore opportunities of cooperation between the BRICS member states to
promote the development of the framework for mutual recognition of qualifications.
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We support continued dialogue on quality evaluation systems for BRICS universities,
in line with their national education systems.
115. We reaffirm our commitment to enhancing BRICS Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET) cooperation and appreciate the pivotal role of the
BRICS TVET Cooperation Alliance as a multilateral platform for dialogue, experience
sharing and project collaboration. We look forward to further discussions on qualitative
and quantitative assessment of technical and vocational education and training systems
through joint research projects. We support the establishment of the BRICS Digital
Education Cooperation Mechanism as an outcome of the consultative process agreed
by the BRICS Ministers of Education in the 2023 Skukuza Declaration and 2024 Kazan
Declaration.
116. We appreciate the initiative to establish on 18 August BRICS Geographer’s Day
as an annual professional holiday aimed at fostering joint research in geographical and
geospatial sciences within BRICS to enhance capacities in addressing sustainable
development challenges.
117. We welcome the hosting of the Global Education Meeting on 1 November 2024
in Fortaleza, Brazil, dedicated to SDG 4 and spearheaded by UNESCO, which for the
first time will be held in a country of the Global South.
118. Recognising that development of high technology products based on domestic
technological capacity is a factor predetermining competitiveness of national
economies contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic growth, we encourage
technological cooperation among BRICS countries. We acknowledge the Chairship’s
initiative on the BRICS New Technological Platform under the umbrella of the BRICS
Business Council, aimed at promoting technology and innovation cooperation between
BRICS countries. We note the results of the BRICS Solutions Award 2024 that
distinguished the best technological practices in priority areas of innovative
development in the BRICS countries.
Strengthening people-to-people exchanges for social and economic development
119. We reaffirm the importance of BRICS people-to-people exchanges in enhancing
mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation. We appreciate events, held under
Russia's Chairship in 2024 including in the fields of media, culture, education, sports,
arts, youth, civil society, public diplomacy, and academic exchanges and acknowledge
that people-to-people exchanges play an essential role in enriching our societies and
developing our economies. In this regard, we call for more efforts to respect diversity
of cultures, highly value inheritance, innovation and creativity, jointly advocate robust
international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation and recognise the adoption
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of the UNGA Resolution A/RES/78/286 entitled “International Day for Dialogue
among Civilizations”.
120. We stress our commitment to enhancing international cooperation in education,
science, culture, communication and information in view of the complexity of
contemporary challenges and transformations and in this regard note the relevance of
the principles set forth in the UNESCO Constitution and its mandate to foster
cooperation and peace through international collaboration that should be based on
equality, dialogue, mandated programmatic activities and the spirit of consensus. We
recall the UNESCO Framework for Culture and Arts Education that was unanimously
adopted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in February 2024.
121. We underscore the vital role of culture in sustainable development as it largely
benefits economic growth, social cohesion, and overall well-being. In this context, we
reaffirm the importance of strengthening BRICS cooperation in the fields of culture
and preservation cultural heritage. We welcome the BRICS Culture Festival that
highlights the diversity and richness of the BRICS cultures and serves as a catalyst for
fostering greater mutual understanding among our nations. We also welcome the
BRICS Film Festival and music concerts. We encourage participation in BRICS
Alliances, including the Alliance of Museums, the Alliance of Museums and Art
Galleries, the Alliance of Libraries and the Alliance of Theatres for Children and
Young People. We welcome the establishment the BRICS Alliance of Folk Dance and
encourage the establishment of a BRICS Film Schools Alliance.
122. We regard these alliances as ideal in supporting cultural exchange, knowledge-
sharing, and the preservation of our shared heritage. Through these initiatives, we aim
to deepen cultural ties, enhance mutual appreciation, and contribute to a more
interconnected world. We underscore the importance for the BRICS cooperation in the
fields of preserving cultural heritage and culture. Recalling the UNESCO World
Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development and the G20 New Delhi
Leaders' Declaration 2023, we recognise the power of culture as а catalyst for
sustainable development including creativity, innovation and inclusive economic
growth, social cohesion and environmental protection.
123. We emphasize that all BRICS countries have rich traditional sport culture and
agree to support each other in the promotion of traditional and indigenous sports among
BRICS countries and around the world. We strongly oppose any form of discrimination
on grounds of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, economic or other
status of athletes. We recognise the importance of joint BRICS sports events, meetings,
conferences, seminars in the field of sports science and sports medicine.
124. We attach great importance to the role of BRICS in developing sports ties among
BRICS countries, including mass, youth, school and student sports, high-priority
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sports, parasport, national and traditional sports. In this regard we highly appreciate
Russia’s Chairship for hosting the BRICS Games in Kazan in June, which brought
together participants in 27 sports disciplines.
125. We reiterate the need to further develop youth exchanges, including in such areas
as education, training, skills development, science, technology, innovation,
entrepreneurship, healthy lifestyle and sports, as well as community service and
volunteering. We positively assess the results of the BRICS Youth Summit, held in
Ulyanovsk in July 2024, and recognise its value as a platform for open discussion and
constructive interaction between the young people of BRICS countries. We intend to
promote further the BRICS Youth Council which serves as a mechanism for the
development and consolidation of the youth agenda within the alliance. We agree to
explore the possibility to organize educational missions to the BRICS countries to raise
awareness of young people about the values and principles of BRICS.
126. We commit to further promoting inter-parliamentary interaction between BRICS
member states through regular exchange of views, experiences, and best practices in
line with the Memorandum on the BRICS Parliamentary Forum signed on 28
September 2023 in Johannesburg and its Protocol signed on 12 July 2024. In this
regard, we welcome successful holding of the X BRICS Parliamentary Forum in
St.Petersburg on 11-12 July 2024.
127. We acknowledge that dialogue among political parties of BRICS countries plays
a constructive role in building consensus and enhancing cooperation. We note the
successful hosting of BRICS Political Parties Dialogue in Vladivostok in June 2024
and welcome other BRICS countries to continue the tradition of holding this event in
the future.
128. We commend the progress made by BRICS countries in promoting affordable
housing and urban development and resilience and appreciate the contribution of
mechanisms including the BRICS Urbanization Forum, BRICS Friendship Cities and
Local Governments Cooperation Forum and BRICS Municipal Forum to facilitating
the building of more friendship city relations among BRICS countries and promoting
the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
129. We commend the successful holding of the BRICS Business Forum. We
welcome the BRICS Business Council's self-reflection with a focus on milestones
achieved and areas of improvement. We support BRICS Business Council activities in
different domains, including agriculture, finance and investment, infrastructure,
transport and logistics, digital economy, energy manufacturing and sustainable
development.
130. We acknowledge the critical role of women in political, social and economic
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development. We underline the importance of women's empowerment and their full
participation on the basis of equality in all spheres of society, including their active
participation in decision-making processes, including in senior positions, which are
fundamental for the achievement of equality, development and peace. We recognise
that inclusive entrepreneurship and access to finance for women would facilitate their
participation in business ventures, innovation, and the digital economy. In this regard,
we welcome the outcomes of the Ministerial Meeting on Women’s Affairs and BRICS
Women’s Forum held in September in Saint Petersburg under the theme “Women;
Governance and Leadership” and recognise the valuable contribution of these annual
meetings to the development and consolidation of women empowerment across all
three pillars of BRICS cooperation.
131. We appreciate the efforts of the BRICS Women`s Business Alliance to promote
women’s entrepreneurship, including the launch of the Common BRICS Women’s
Business Alliance Digital Platform, the holding of the first BRICS Women’s
Entrepreneurship Forum in Moscow on 3-4 June 2024 and the first BRICS Women’s
Startups Contest. We support further strengthening cooperation between the BRICS
Women’s Business Alliance and women entrepreneurs from the Global South,
including the establishment of Regional Offices, as appropriate.
132. We encourage strengthening ties between experts communities and civil society
of BRICS countries. In this regard, we welcome the successful holding of the BRICS
Academic Forum and BRICS Civil Forum, activities of the BRICS Think Tank Council
enhancing cooperation in research and capacity building among the academic
communities of BRICS countries and the launching of the BRICS Think Tank Network
for Finance that will support the discussions of the BRICS Financial Track. We endorse
the establishment of the Civil BRICS Council.
133. We commend Russia's BRICS Chairship in 2024 and express our gratitude to
the government and people of the Russian Federation for holding the XVI BRICS
Summit in the city of Kazan.
134. We extend full support to Brazil for its BRICS Chairship in 2025 and the holding
of the XVII BRICS Summit in Brazil.
President Lula's speech during the open plenary session of the BRICS Summit
Despite not being in person in Kazan, I'd like to acknowledge how pleased I am to be addressing my BRICS brothers and sisters.
I would like to thank the group members for the support they have extended to the Brazilian presidency of the G20.
Your support has been crucial to advance essential initiatives for reducing inequalities, such as taxing the super-rich.
In recent decades, our countries have implemented successful social policies that can serve as an example for the rest of the world.
The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty is already in an advanced stage of membership.
I invite everyone to join the initiative, which was born at the G20, but is open to other participants.
BRICS is an essential player in tackling climate change.
There is no doubt that the greatest responsibility lies with rich countries, whose emissions record has culminated in the climate crisis that afflicts us today.
It is necessary to go beyond the 100 billion promised annually and not fulfilled, and strengthen measures to monitor the commitments made.
Scientific data expresses an unprecedented sense of urgency.
The planet is one and its future depends on collective action.
It is also up to emerging countries to do their part to limit the rise in global temperature to one and a half degrees.
At COP 30, in Belém, together we will show that it is possible to reconcile greater ambition in our Nationally Determined Contributions with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.
In the Brazilian BRICS presidency, we want to reaffirm the bloc's vocation in the fight for a multi-polar world, and for less asymmetrical relations between countries.
We cannot accept the imposition of “apartheids” in access to vaccines and medicines, as occurred during the pandemic, nor in the development of Artificial Intelligence, which is on its way to becoming a privilege for the few.
We need to strengthen our technological capabilities and encourage the adoption of non-exclusive multilateral frameworks, in which the voice of governments prevails over private interests.
BRICS has been responsible for a significant portion of global economic growth in recent decades.
Together, we are over 3.6 billion people, who are part of dynamic markets with high social mobility.
We represent 36% of global GDP by purchasing power parity.
We have 72% of the planet's rare earths, 75% of the manganese and 50% of the graphite.
However, financial flows continue to flow to rich nations.
It's a Marshall Plan in reverse, in which emerging and developing economies finance the developed world.
BRICS initiatives and institutions break with this logic.
Business Council actions have contributed to expanding trade between us.
Brazilian exports to BRICS countries grew twelvefold between 2003 and 2023.
BRICS is currently the origin of almost a third of Brazil's imports.
The Women's Business Alliance is creating networks to foster women's economic empowerment and combat persistent gender inequalities.
Through the Interbank Cooperation Mechanism, our national development banks will establish credit lines in local currencies, which will reduce transaction costs for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The New Development Bank (NDB), which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, has invested in the infrastructure needed to strengthen our economies and promote a just and sovereign transition.
Under the leadership of sister Dilma Rousseff, the NDB currently has a portfolio of almost 100 projects, financing in the order of 33 billion dollars.
It was designed to succeed where the Bretton Woods institutions continue to fail.
Rather than offering programmes that impose conditionalities, the NDB finances projects aligned with national priorities.
Rather than furthering disparities, its governance is based on equal voting.
Now is the time to move forward with creating alternative payment methods for transactions between our countries.
It's not about replacing our currencies.
But we need to work to ensure that the multi-polar order we desire is reflected in the international financial system.
This discussion needs to be approached seriously, cautiously and with technical solidity, but it cannot be postponed.
Many insist on dividing the world into friends and enemies.
But the most vulnerable are not interested in simplistic dichotomies.
What they want is plenty of food, decent work and quality, universally accessible public schools and hospitals.
It is a healthy environment, without climate events that put its survival at risk.
It is a life of peace, without weapons that victimize innocent people.
As President Erdogan said at the UN General Assembly, Gaza has become “the world’s largest cemetery for children and women”.
This folly is now spreading to the West Bank and Lebanon.
Avoiding escalation and initiating peace negotiations is also crucial in the conflict in Ukraine.
As we face two wars with the potential to become global, it is essential to restore our ability to work together towards common goals.
Therefore, the motto of the Brazilian presidency will be “Strengthening Cooperation in the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”.
Brothers and sisters, I hope to see you at the next Summit to build another chapter of our common history.
Thank you President Putin and thank you to the brothers and sisters in Kazan.
KAZAN, Russia, Oct. 24 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered an important speech at the "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue in Kazan, Russia.
The following is the full text of the speech:
Combining the Great Strength of the Global South To Build Together a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind
Remarks by H.E. Xi Jinping
President of the People's Republic of China
At the "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue
Kazan, October 24, 2024
Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin,
Colleagues,
I would like to thank President Putin and the Russian government for putting together this "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue, and warmly welcome all the leaders joining us today. It is a great pleasure to see old and new friends in Kazan.
The collective rise of the Global South is a distinctive feature of the great transformation across the world. Global South countries marching together toward modernization is monumental in world history and unprecedented in human civilization. At the same time, peace and development still faces severe challenges, and the road to prosperity for the Global South will not be straight. Standing at the forefront of the Global South, we should use our collective wisdom and strength, and stand up to our responsibility for building a community with a shared future for mankind.
-- We should uphold peace and strive for common security. We should come forward together to form a stabilizing force for peace. We should strengthen global security governance, and explore solutions to address both symptoms and roots of hotspot issues. Many parties have warmly responded to my Global Security Initiative. Under the Initiative, we have made prominent progress in maintaining regional stability and in many other areas. China and Brazil jointly issued the six-point consensus, and launched the group of Friends for Peace on the Ukraine crisis together with other Global South countries. We should promote early deescalation to pave the way for political settlement. Last July, Palestinian factions reconciled with each other in Beijing, marking a key step toward peace in the Middle East. We should continue to promote comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and revive the two-State solution. We must stop the flames of war from spreading in Lebanon and end the miserable sufferings in Palestine and Lebanon.
-- We should reinvigorate development and strive for common prosperity. The Global South emerges for development and prospers through development. We should make ourselves the main driving force for common development. We should play an active and leading role in the global economic governance reform, and make development the core of international economic and trade agenda. Since its introduction three years ago, the Global Development Initiative has helped make available nearly US$20 billion of development fund and launch more than 1,100 projects. And recently the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing Center of Excellence has been established in Shanghai. China will also build a World Smart Customs Community Portal and a BRICS Customs Center of Excellence. We welcome active participation by all countries.
-- We should promote together development of all civilizations and strive for harmony among them. Diversity of civilization is the innate quality of the world. We should be advocates for exchanges among civilizations. We should enhance communication and dialogue, and support each other in taking the path to modernization suited to our respective national conditions. The Global Civilization Initiative I proposed is exactly for the purpose of building a garden of world civilizations in which we can share and admire the beauty of each civilization. China will coordinate with others to form a Global South Think Tanks Alliance to promote people-to-people exchanges and experience-sharing in governance.
Colleagues,
The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made systemic plans for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. This will provide more opportunities for the world. Last month, we held in Beijing a successful summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and announced ten partnership actions for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization. This will instill new energy for the Global South on its way toward modernization.
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. We support more Global South countries in joining the cause of BRICS as full members, partner countries or in the "BRICS Plus" format so that we can combine the great strength of the Global South to build together a community with a shared future for mankind.
Thank you!
PM's Modi Full Speech At 16th BRICS Summit In Russia
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today strongly pitched for "single-minded" focus and "firm support" of all in combating terrorism, asserting that there is no place for "double standards" to deal with the challenge. In an address at the 16th BRICS Summit, PM Modi also underlined the need to take "active steps" to stop the radicalisation of young people.
Here's PM Modi's full speech at the BRICS Summit.
Your Highness,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Congratulations to President Putin for the excellent organisation of the 16th BRICS Summit.
And, once again, a warm welcome to all the new friends who have joined BRICS. In its new avatar, BRICS accounts for 40 per cent of the world's humanity and about 30 per cent of the global economy.
In the last nearly two decades, BRICS has achieved many milestones.I am confident that in the times to come, this organisation will emerge as a more effective medium to face global challenges.
I would also like to convey warm greetings to Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank.
Friends,
In the last 10 years, this bank has emerged as an important option for the development needs of the countries of the Global South. The opening of GIFT or Gujarat International Finance Tech City in India as well as regional centres in Africa and Russia has boosted the activities of this bank. And, development projects worth about $35 billion have been sanctioned. NDB should continue to work on the basis of the demand driven principle. And, while expanding the bank, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, healthy credit rating and market access should remain a priority.
Friends,
In its new expanded avatar, BRICS has emerged as an economy of more than $30 trillion. The BRICS Business Council and the BRICS Women Business Alliance have played a special role in increasing our economic cooperation.
This year, the consensus reached within BRICS on WTO reforms, trade facilitation in agriculture, resilient supply chains, e-commerce and Special Economic Zones will strengthen our economic cooperation. Amidst all these initiatives, we should also focus on the interests of small and medium scale industries.
I am pleased that the BRICS Startup Forum proposed during India's presidency in 2021 will be launched this year. The Railway Research Network initiative taken by India is also playing an important role in increasing logistics and supply chain connectivity among BRICS countries. This year, the consensus reached by BRICS countries, in collaboration with UNIDO, to prepare a skilled workforce for Industry 4.0 is quite significant.
The BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre launched in 2022 is helping increase health security in all the countries. We would be happy to share India's successful experience in Digital Health with BRICS partners.
Friends,
Climate change has been a subject of our common priority. The consensus reached for the BRICS Open Carbon Market Partnership under Russia's presidency is welcome. In India too, special emphasis is being laid on green growth, climate resilient infrastructure and green transition. Indeed, India has taken up several initiatives like the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Mission LiFE i.e. Lifestyle for Environment, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.
Last year, during COP-28, we started an important initiative called Green Credit. I invite BRICS partners to join these initiatives.
Special emphasis is being laid on the construction of infrastructure in all BRICS countries. We have established a digital platform called the Gati-Shakti portal to rapidly expand multi-modal connectivity in India. This has helped in integrated infrastructure development planning and implementation and has reduced logistics costs.
We will be happy to share our experiences with all of you.
Friends,
We welcome efforts to increase financial integration among BRICS countries.
Trade in local currencies and smooth cross-border payments will strengthen our economic cooperation. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) developed by India is a huge success story and has been adopted in many countries.
Last year, together with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed, it was launched in the UAE as well. We can also cooperate with other BRICS countries in this area.
Friends,
India is fully committed to increasing cooperation under BRICS. Our strong belief in our diversity and multipolarity is our strength. This strength of ours, and our shared belief in humanity, will help in giving a meaningful shape to a prosperous and a bright future for the generations to come.
I thank everyone for today's very important and valuable discussions. As the next President of BRICS, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to President Lula. India will give its full support for the success of your BRICS presidency.
Once again, many thanks to President Putin and all the leaders.
(This is the approximate translation of the Prime Minister's remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.)
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Outreach and BRICS Plus, on the occasion of the 16th BRICS Heads of State Summit in Kazan, Russia
Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin,
Your Excellencies, Leaders of BRICS nations,
Your Excellencies, Leaders of Global and Regional Institutions,
Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations,
Honourable Ministers,
Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Allow me to begin by congratulating the Russian Federation and President Putin on chairing a successful BRICS Summit, as well as leading us all on adopting an excellent declaration.
The BRICS Outreach and BRICS Plus engagements are important platforms for developing strong ties among countries from the greater Global South and emerging markets.
We should use these platforms to foster meaningful engagement.
We should use the BRICS platform to contribute to social, economic and cultural development of our peoples.
We welcome the Russian initiatives that are aimed at strengthening a number of BRICS countries through the various networks aimed at improving the future of BRICS countries’ transport networks and connectivity under the theme ‘Innovation and Digitalisation of Transport’.
This will help us find ways to integrate and deepen our inter-connectedness in new and imaginative ways.
Work has already begun in this regard through initiatives like the International North-South Transport Corridor, which is a multimodal transportation corridor established from St Petersburg to Mumbai.
This corridor is an opportunity for this region to unlock new trade flows and trade routes in an increasingly multipolar world.
On the African continent, the African Continental Free Trade Area will unlock opportunities for trade and investment for local and global businesses.
It will create a number of opportunities that will lead to an integrated and connected continent.
The Single African Air Transport Market is another flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063.
This is an initiative of the African Union to create a single unified air transport market in Africa to support the continent’s economic integration.
For BRICS and friends of BRICS, we need to use these projects to further connect the greater Global South.
The promotion of greater regional connectivity and trade facilitation can only succeed in an environment of peace and stability.
Excellencies,
South Africa is concerned about the military aggression by Israel against the people of Gaza, which we have characterised as genocide. This genocide led South Africa to approach the International Court of Justice with a view to stopping the killing of innocent women and children in Gaza. We believe the world cannot sit by and watch the suffering.
The world cannot afford a region-wide escalation of the conflict.
South Africa has been unwavering in advocating for a two state solution that would see an independent Palestinian state along the borders set out in 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. This would be in line with UN resolutions, international law and internationally agreed parameters.
We call on the international community and the UN Security Council in particular to address the spiralling conflict.
On our own continent, Sudan enters its second year of horrific conflict and devastation. This is another conflict the world seems to have forgotten about.
The protracted conflicts in the Sahel and Great Lakes regions in Africa persist.
We must find lasting solutions to all these conflicts.
We must remain committed to the peaceful resolution of all disputes through negotiation and inclusive dialogue.
We must safeguard the ability of states to pursue independent foreign policy.
We must safeguard the multilateral system, because it is the cornerstone of international relations, and foster an environment of peace and development.
Existing global institutional mechanisms need to be both strengthened and reformed to play a constructive role in international peace and security.
We cannot allow conflicts to continue in perpetuity.
We need to find paths to peace.
In our quest for a more interconnected, just and prosperous world, we have the ability to foster an environment of peace through a focus on sustainable development.
We must continue to support nations and peoples who seek to end the cycle of conflict and choose the path of peace.
I thank you.
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the BRICS Summit Open Plenary Session, on the occasion of the 16th BRICS Heads of State Summit, Kazan, Russia
Strengthening multilateralism for just global development and security
Your Excellency, President Vladimir Putin,
Excellencies, fellow BRICS Leaders,
Honourable Ministers,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Let me thank our Chair, President Putin, for hosting us in Kazan for the sixteenth BRICS Summit.
Fifteen years ago, South Africa attended its first BRICS Summit in Sanya, China.
Today, we gather as a group of nine leading emerging countries.
Our historic expansion is a beacon of hope for the global South.
Individually, we are countries of diverse histories, values and strengths.
Together, we demonstrate the benefits of cooperation instead of competition.
As an increasingly influential group, we must ensure the success of this expanded group.
Twenty-five years ago, South Africa’s first democratic President, Nelson Mandela, undertook one of his final state visits to the Russian Federation.
During this visit, President Mandela paid homage to the people of Russia.
He said they “were in the vanguard of that great legion of humanity who shared our struggle against apartheid and therefore also our victory”.
He said: “This was the solidarity of true internationalism, transcending a vast geographical distance as well as the cultural and social differences between our peoples.”
As the world bears witness to the continued plight of the Palestinian people, South Africa is compelled to emulate that spirit of solidarity.
As a country, we understand the value of global support for a people’s right to self-determination and statehood.
We are gravely concerned at the further escalation of a conflict that has already caused so much death and destruction.
The International Court of Justice has made it clear that the international community has a duty to prevent genocide by Israel.
The countries of the world have a responsibility not to fund or facilitate Israel’s genocidal actions.
As the UN General Assembly has now resolved, the countries of the world have a responsibility to promote the realisation of the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.
Lasting peace and security will not be achieved until Palestinians have realised their aspirations for statehood, justice and freedom.
Peace and security across the world requires the collective will of the community of nations.
It requires a UN Security Council that is representative and inclusive.
We see from many conflicts raging across the world that the UN Security Council has not fulfilled its mandate to maintain international peace and security.
It does not represent the interests of the global community, and therefore does not have the means to give effect to the global desire for peace.
Just as BRICS has a vital role in shaping a new multipolar world order, so too must it use its voice to advance change.
We found consensus on the reform of the UN Security Council when we met in Johannesburg last year.
Let us build on that foundation to develop an improved consensus that addresses the concerns and aspirations of all BRICS members.
We welcome the report of our National Security Advisors.
As BRICS countries, our security cooperation should continue to enhance mutual trust and build practical cooperation.
It should enable us to address complex security challenges, including terrorism, new technologies such artificial intelligence, cybercrime and instability in various regions.
We meet at a time when multilateralism is under threat.
We see this 16th BRICS Summit as an opportunity to harness our collective strength to build a safer, more prosperous and equitable world.
It is in this spirit that South Africa will assume the Presidency of the G20 next year under the theme of: “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainable Development.”
We will seek to mobilise the countries of the world to take practical steps to resolve global challenges while strengthening international cooperation within a rules-based system.
In an interconnected world, the challenges faced by one nation affect all nations.
Through solidarity, we seek to advance a unified effort and mutual support among nations.
By advancing equality we seek to ensure fair treatment, opportunities and advancement for all individuals and nations.
Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Over the years, BRICS has emerged as an important voice of the Global South.
The expansion of BRICS is evidence of the growing value of our cooperation.
By working together, we can pave the way for a brighter future for all our peoples – and for the global community of nations.
I thank you.
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