St. Petersburg, 12 September 2024 (TDI): China’s top diplomat Wang Yi proposed four key initiatives for the BRICS nations to jointly address security threats.
He participated in the 14th meeting of BRICS high-ranking officials responsible for security matters and national security advisors in St. Petersburg on Wednesday.
The meeting marks the first of its kind since the recent expansion of BRICS, highlighting the group’s commitment to addressing emerging global challenges.
Wang Yi welcomed the new members to the BRICS coalition.
He emphasized the current global climate of turmoil and transformation, where security threats are increasingly interconnected.
In this context, he underlined the importance of BRICS countries collaborating on security matters and seeking peaceful resolutions.
Wang proposed four key initiatives for the BRICS nations to jointly address security threats.
Four Initiatives
He said that BRICS countries should lead by example in practicing peaceful coexistence and adhering to principles of independence and autonomy.
Yi said that the member states should embrace genuine multilateralism, rejecting exceptionalism and double standards.
There should be a firm promotion of political resolutions for hotspot issues, with respect for each other’s legitimate concerns, he said.
Wang Yi added that BRICS countries must advocate for justice and fairness on the international stage, supporting a multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization.
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This meeting signifies a shift in BRICS’ focus from purely economic issues to a broader agenda of multilateral cooperation, addressing rising security threats and risks.
According to Cui Heng, a research fellow at the Center for Russian Studies, East China Normal University, the Global South is increasingly influential in international affairs, particularly in security and development.
He noted that China and Russia, along with other BRICS members, aim to strengthen ties with these nations to enhance their international influence while navigating challenges posed by Western countries.
Stanislav Byshok, an expert from the Faculty of Political Science at Moscow State University, highlighted that a key issue for the meeting is mutual support despite existing barriers.
He also noted expectations that the peace initiatives discussed could address ongoing conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine situation.
