Xi Jinping: The expansion of BRICS is a new starting point for BRICS cooperation and will inject new vitality into the BRICS cooperation mechanism.

 

On the morning of August 24th local time, President Xi Jinping attended a special press conference during the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg.

During the conference, it was announced that Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Iran, and Ethiopia were formally invited to join the BRICS family.

In his important speech, Xi Jinping pointed out that BRICS countries are all nations with significant influence, bearing important responsibilities for world peace and development. During this summit, we engaged in in-depth discussions on the current international situation, BRICS cooperation, and other issues, reaching broad consensus and issuing the summit declaration, achieving fruitful outcomes.

Xi Jinping emphasized that the leaders of the five countries unanimously agreed to invite Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Iran, and Ethiopia to become members of the BRICS family. China congratulates these countries and highly appreciates the efforts made by the host country South Africa and President Ramaphosa.

Xi Jinping stressed that this expansion is historic, reflecting the determination of BRICS countries to unite and cooperate with developing countries. It meets the expectations of the international community and serves the common interests of emerging market countries and developing countries. This expansion also marks a new starting point for BRICS cooperation, injecting new vitality into the mechanism of BRICS cooperation and further strengthening the forces of world peace and development. I believe that as long as we work together, there is a great potential for BRICS cooperation, and the future of BRICS countries is promising. Let's work together to create a new chapter of unity and cooperation for development among emerging market countries and developing countries!

The summit was chaired by South African President Ramaphosa, with the participation of Brazilian President Lula, Indian Prime Minister Modi, and Russian President Putin (via online communication).

The conference adopted and issued the "Johannesburg Declaration of the BRICS Leaders' 15th Meeting."

Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others attended the meeting.