Videoconference for the extraordinary BRICS summit.

I will post these up as the various countries release the speech of their envoy or leader. This is of course a quick job for now, and it will not be perfect, but, I think we need to know this at the eve of the UNGA meeting starting tomorrow, and tariffs.

There is some confusion as Peskov stated that the press will not be given access to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech at the virtual BRICS summit, as the meeting is being held behind closed doors.

We will see what we get.

Dr. Jaishankar

Key statements by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the extraordinary online BRICS summit

🟠 Transition is happening from a unipolar world to a multipolar one

🟠 Seismic shifts in global trade are creating both challenges and opportunities to reshape global economy

🟠 BRICS countries stood at forefront of advocating reforms of multilateral institutions

🟠 Ramaphosa supports BRICS initiatives that enhance resilience of member economies

Trust in UN Security Council as сonflict resolution body lost – Egyptian President

“There has been a direct negative impact on the UN system, especially on the Security Council. The decline in confidence in it has prompted a number of states to demand comprehensive reforms of the Council,” Sisi said at an an extraordinary online BRICS summit.

🟠The UN Security Council is unable to fulfill its role in resolving disputes, the Egyptian leader added.

“The importance of BRICS as a prominent international forum is growing. It consistently promotes constructive cooperation between the states based on the principles of mutual respect,” Sisi said.

BRICS leaders discuss economic cooperation in current global situation – Kremlin

💬 “The issues of cooperation between BRICS member countries in trade, economic, financial, investment and other spheres were discussed, taking into account the current situation in the global economy,” the Kremlin said in a statement, following an extraordinary online BRICS summit.

President of Iran proposes to establish mechanism within BRICS to counter sanctions

💬 BRICS could develop a common mechanism to support its members in the face of unlawful unilateral sanctions and to ensure the continued development of their economies without being subjected to unfair political pressure, Massoud Pezehkian said.

Some countries are constantly initiating trade and tariff wars, causing a significant impact on the global economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping says at the BRICS online summit.

The closer the BRICS countries cooperate, the more confident they will be in responding to external challenges, Xi adds.

From Lula da Silva via Telesur

The Brazilian president denounces Washington’s deployment near Venezuela.

On Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean during a virtual BRICS summit.

“The presence of armed forces from the world’s largest power in the Caribbean Sea is a factor of tension incompatible with the region’s vocation for peace,” Lula said in his address at the meeting, which was convened by Brazil.

Lula stressed that Latin America and the Caribbean have been a region of peace since the 1968 signing of the Treaty of Tlatelolco, which established a ban on the use of nuclear weapons in the region.

The Brazilian leader made these remarks in reference to the recent U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean, which includes eight warships armed with missiles and a nuclear-powered submarine in waters near Venezuela.

Tensions escalated last week after U.S. forces attacked a boat that allegedly departed from Venezuela with 11 people on board, who, according to Washington, were drug traffickers.

Lula also urged BRICS members to continue defending multilateralism “with one voice” in international forums, particularly at the United Nations. “Unilateralism will not lead us to achieve the goals of justice and prosperity,” he said.

The leftist politician called for BRICS support for Brazil’s efforts to push for the expansion of the UN Security Council, a long-standing aspiration of the South American country.

Lula also pressed for cooperation on energy transition and sustainable development policies, emphasizing that “developing countries are the most affected by climate change.” However, he defended the continued use of fossil fuels as a means to finance the energy transition.

Since the start of the trade war triggered by the United States through tariff increases, Lula has stepped up contacts with his BRICS partners, especially China, Russia and India.

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed particularly heavy tariffs on Brazil and India, two traditional U.S. allies, in both cases citing political reasons.

Sisi: Confidence in UN Security Council Eroded, BRICS Role Rising

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi told an extraordinary online BRICS summit that trust in the UN Security Council has collapsed, undermining its ability to act as a conflict-resolution body.

“There has been a direct negative impact on the UN system, especially on the Security Council. The decline in confidence in it has prompted a number of states to demand comprehensive reforms of the Council,” Sisi said.

He added that the Security Council is no longer capable of fulfilling its mandate in resolving disputes.

Sisi emphasized the growing role of BRICS as an alternative platform for dialogue. “The importance of BRICS as a prominent international forum is growing. It consistently promotes constructive cooperation between the states based on the principles of mutual respect,” he said.

This seems to be the best set of key statements so far and is from Ria Novosti:

🔹 BRICS has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and strengthening multilateralism and reforming international institutions;

🔹 Leaders of BRICS have reached a consensus on the need to transition towards a more equitable international order;

🔹 Participants of the BRICS summit discussed mechanisms to counter unilateral measures in the field of trade;

🔹 BRICS countries have agreed to maintain dialogue and cooperation regarding the Ukraine crisis;

🔹 BRICS countries have agreed to advance the role of the “Friends of Peace” group in addressing the Ukraine crisis;

🔹 Leaders of BRICS countries emphasized the need to strengthen unity and jointly respond to global crises and challenges;

🔹 BRICS leaders stated that trade has become a tool for interference in internal affairs, undermining global development.

This is another take:

🏳️ BRICS leaders held an online summit to discuss U.S. tariff policy, the conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, and the prospects for deeper global cooperation.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Brazilian President Lula da Silva called for a “realistic solution” to the Ukraine conflict, one that recognizes the legitimate interests of all parties. He also urged an end to military actions in Palestinian territories.

“The meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska, and the subsequent talks in Washington, are steps in the right direction toward ending this conflict,” Lula stressed.

🇨🇳 China

Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the growing challenges facing the global economy and the destructive effects of unilateral actions by certain states.

“Hegemonism, unilateralism, and protectionism are becoming increasingly rampant. Trade and tariff wars seriously undermine the world economy,” Xi said. He called on BRICS to deepen business cooperation, remain open, and defend international trade rules.

“At this critical stage, BRICS countries safeguard multilateralism, promote closer cooperation, and build a community with a shared future for humanity,” Xi emphasized.

🇪🇬 Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said the summit provides opportunities to strengthen BRICS integration and joint action for a fairer international order. He stressed the growing importance of BRICS as a major global forum.

Sisi also pointed to the deterioration of the international environment and the destructive role of double standards.

“Today the world is engulfed in blatant dualism, double standards, and systemic impunity. All this undermines the foundations of international peace and security,” he stated.

My very early comment while we are still trying to put this information in a coherent form, is that these Doctors understand the disease – they diagnose well.  But now for the cure.