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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Xinhua) — Addressing the plenary sessions of the 17th BRICS summit on Sunday and Monday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for commitment to building an open world economy, opposed unilateralism and protectionism, and stressed the need to maintain stability and smooth operation of industrial and supply chains.
At the plenary sessions, the Chinese premier also touched upon topics such as strengthening multilateralism, artificial intelligence, environmental protection and climate change, and global health. The sessions were attended by leaders of BRICS countries, partner countries, guest countries, and representatives of international organizations.
Li Qiang noted that the current international economic and trade order and the multilateral trading system are facing serious challenges, and global economic recovery remains a difficult task. In expanding cooperation, BRICS should remain true to the founding purpose of the organization, meet the demands of the times, uphold and practice multilateralism, promote a fair and open international economic and trade order, join forces in the Global South, and make greater contributions to global stability and development, he said.
According to the Prime Minister, when expanding cooperation, BRICS must support the basic principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and promote liberalization and simplification of trade and investment procedures.
Mentioning the establishment of the China Cooperation Center for the Development of Special Economic Zones in the BRICS countries this year, Li Qiang expressed China's readiness to work with all parties to build a network of practical cooperation.
He called on all parties to remain committed to strengthening international financial cooperation, expressing support for the expansion and strengthening of the New Development Bank and welcoming the willingness of countries in the Global South to invest in China's financial market.
He called for an accelerated review of the World Bank's equity stakes and the adjustment of quota shares by the International Monetary Fund, and stressed the need to enhance the representation and voice of developing countries.
Li Qiang noted that greater cooperation within BRICS should open up a "new blue ocean" of economic growth, calling for cooperation in new areas such as the digital and green economy, to make artificial intelligence (AI) the driving force of all industries and benefit every household, and to help strengthen the capacity of countries in the Global South.
China will launch the Global South Digital Development Initiative under the Global Development Initiative and plans to provide 200 training programs on digital economy and AI to Global South countries over the next five years, he said.
He added that China welcomes the participation of all countries in the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence to be held later in July.
Highlighting the growing risks in the areas of climate, environment and health, Li Qiang said the international community should form a broad consensus, take active actions and join efforts to address common challenges.
He called on the international community to strengthen global synergy in combating climate change, resolutely implement the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and deepen cooperation in clean energy, carbon markets and other areas.
Developed countries must fulfill their commitments to climate change financing, technology transfer and other areas, Li Qiang stressed.
According to him, the world must achieve more tangible results in the field of environmental protection, adhere to the principle of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, advocate for a systems approach to management and more effectively implement the Convention on Biological Diversity and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
He also called for increased capacity building for public health systems, calling on the international community to support the World Health Organization's coordinating role in global health governance, make full use of platforms such as the BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Centre, and provide more public goods to countries in the Global South.
China always fulfills its obligations and makes active contributions to global challenges within its capabilities, Li said, adding that China will continue to take concrete actions, fulfill its responsibilities and cooperate with all parties to promote greener, healthier and more sustainable global development.
The summit resulted in the adoption of the BRICS Leaders’ Statement on Global Governance in Artificial Intelligence and the BRICS Leaders’ Framework Declaration on Climate Finance. –0–
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