President Xi Jinping of China has urged BRICS countries to unite against breaches of national sovereignty and interference in other nations’ internal affairs. Highlighting the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, Xi emphasized that such disputes do not align with the common interests of the international community. His comments were made during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where he stated that China is committed to working alongside other BRICS members to foster peace and address the situation in the Middle East.
Xi called on the group to take a proactive stance in resolving international disputes and upholding the principles of sovereignty and non-interference. This meeting of the BRICS bloc, which includes the economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is focused on enhancing trade, investment, and addressing significant global conflicts. The summit aims to bolster the bloc’s influence in representing emerging and developing economies on the world stage.
The New Delhi summit brings together several key leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with other BRICS members. It is taking place against the backdrop of multiple international tensions, including the Iran-US conflict, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and persistent strains in US-China relations.
This visit marks Xi Jinping’s first trip to India since 2019, as China and India strive to mend bilateral relations that have been strained in recent years. During the summit, Xi and Modi are also set to engage in bilateral discussions, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two neighboring countries.