BRICS day 2: Xi Jinping

While Russia holds the Chair in BRICS this year they have a high profile. Xi Jinping however is not quiet. Here are his comments:

It is almost a certainty that the ‘partner country’ layer in BRICS will be accepted by consensus.  This is an elegant solution for new members and for those that need some time to emancipate from western control.

-Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wedensday called on BRICS members to conform to the general trend of the rise of the Global South, and actively respond to the call of countries to join the BRICS cooperation mechanism.

The group should advance the process of expanding membership and establishing partner countries, and enhance the representation and voice of developing countries in global governance.

-He urged the BRICS countries to uphold the three principles of no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of fighting and no provocation by any party, to work for de-escalation of the Ukraine crisis as soon as possible.

The language for the BRICS statement on Ukraine has been established and reportedly there is no dissent. We will probably on see that in the final summit statement.

-He also came with gifts. China will establish 10 overseas learning centers in BRICS countries to provide training opportunities for 1,000 education administrators, teachers and students.

-As China actively pursues a message of peace.  Xi Jinping urged the BRICS members to build BRICS for peace and act as guardians of common security.