Chinese President presses for 'embracing changes of our times'
"As a Chinese saying goes, “A man of wisdom adapts to changes; a man of knowledge acts by circumstances.” In advancing BRICS cooperation, we need to embrace changes of our times and keep abreast of the times.
We need to set clearer priorities in our wide-ranging cooperation, make our cooperation more results-oriented," Chinese President Xi Jinping
Delhi Declaration of BRICS Summit
"We follow with concern the latest developments in Afghanistan. We call for refraining from violence and settling the situation by peaceful means. We stress the need to contribute to fostering an inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue so as to ensure stability, civil peace, law and order in the country.
It could be called an episode that cornered China and at the same time also added a feather to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cap.
New Delhi: Much against their stance at the UNSC, both China and Russia were on Thursday, Sept 9, forced to adopt the Delhi Declaration at the end of the 13th BRICS Summit that pledged to 'fight terrorism' and prevent attempts to use Afghan territory as "terrorist sanctuary" to carry out attacks and indulge in drug trade.
"We underscore the priority of fighting terrorism, including preventing attempts by terrorist organisations to use Afghan territory as terrorist sanctuary and to carry out attacks against other countries, as well as drug trade within Afghanistan," the Declaration said.
At the UNSC meet on August 30, both China and Russia had abstained.
Briefing reporters, senior MEA official, Secretary, Sanjay Bhattacharyya, maintained: "The first thing that came out of the meeting on Afghanistan was that there is a very strong sense of consensus, which is supportive of our (India's) perspective on the developments in Afghanistan and in the region".
He also said: "There was a very strong condemnation of terrorism and that terrorism, Afghan territory should not be used either for terrorism or for drug trafficking".
The BRICS virtual Summit was attended by Presidents of Brazil, Jair Bolsanaro and South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. Vladimir Putin (Russia) and Xi Jinping (China) and the session was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Thanks to NSA-level detailed discussions between Ajit Doval and his Russian counterpart a day before the Summit, Russian President Putin took up the cudgel to speak about Afghanistan in his opening remarks.
Putin blasted the United States for creating the mess.
"I have said on numerous occasions that this instability stems from irresponsible attempts to impose alien values from outside and build so-called democratic structures," Putin said at the virtual meet.
An MEA statement later said: "The BRICS leaders also discussed important regional and global issues, including recent developments in Afghanistan. There was convergence of views on the threat posed by growth of terrorism and extremism, and all BRICS partners agreed to accelerate implementation of the BRICS Action Plan on Counter-Terrorism".
"We follow with concern the latest developments in Afghanistan. We call for refraining from violence and settling the situation by peaceful means. We stress the need to contribute to fostering an inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue so as to ensure stability, civil peace, law and order in the country," the Declaration further said.
PM Modi in his opening remarks said that the BRICS has witnessed several achievements in the past one-and-a-half decades and added, "We need to ensure that BRICS is more productive in next 15 years".
Chinese President Xi Jinping took a line of his own and pressed for 'embracing changes of our times'
"As a Chinese saying goes - A man of wisdom adapts to changes; a man of knowledge acts by circumstances," he said adding, "In advancing BRICS cooperation, we need to embrace changes of our times and keep abreast of the times".
But he stuck to a line for consensus and unity in BRICS and said: "We need to set clearer priorities in our wide-ranging cooperation, make our cooperation more results-oriented".
"We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks near the Hamid Karzai Kabul International Airport that resulted in a large number of deaths and injuries," the Delhi Declaration said.
"We emphasise the need to address the humanitarian situation (in Afghanistan under Taliban) and to uphold human rights, including those of women, children and minorities," the Declaration said.
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Afghan women protest
Delhi Declaration:
"We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks near the Hamid Karzai Kabul International Airport that resulted in a large number of deaths and injuries."
"We underscore the priority of fighting terrorism, including preventing attempts by terrorist organisations to use Afghan territory as terrorist sanctuary and to carry out attacks against other countries, as well as drug trade within Afghanistan.
"We emphasise the need to address the humanitarian situation and to uphold human rights, including those of women, children and minorities."
Declaration further says:
Peace, Security and Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
We note that BRICS has continued its active dialogue on topical issues of peace and security in relevant mechanisms.
We welcome the outcomes of the meeting of the BRICS High Representatives for Security and commend them for their meaningful discussions on counter-terrorism, security in the use of ICTs, threats to global, regional and national security, prospects for cooperation among law enforcement agencies and prospects for cooperation among BRICS Member States on health safety and healthcare.
We also welcome their decision to adopt the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan for the implementation of the BRICS Counter Terrorism Strategy.
Crisis in Afghanistan stems directly from "irresponsible" stance from outside, says Putin at BRICS Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin in his opening remarks at the BRICS Summit presided over by PM Narendra Modi lashed out at the United States and said now it is for the 'entire international community' to clear the mess in Afghanistan.
"I have said on numerous occasions that this instability stems from irresponsible attempts to impose alien values from outside and build so-called democratic structures."Putin said in his Opening Remarks at the 13th Virtual BRICS Summit.
He said the root cause of the problem lines in efforts to build 'so called democratic structures without taking into account historic features and disregarding" other people's views.
"The entire international community has to clear the mess".
"Afghanistan should not become a threat to its neighbouring countries, a source of terrorism and drug trafficking" - Putin
This is for the first time, BRICS has pushed “Multilateral systems" strongly and pressed for reforms.
BRICS has also adopted “Counter Terrorism Action Plan”
यह भी पहली बार हुआ कि BRICS ने “Multilateral systems की मजबूती और सुधार” पर एक साझा position ली।
हमने ब्रिक्स “Counter Terrorism Action Plan” भी अडॉप्ट किया है: PM
Chinese Prez:
At present, the COVID-19 pandemic is still wreaking havoc around the world. The road to global recovery remains bumpy and tortuous. And the international order is going through profound and complex changes. Facing these challenges, we the BRICS countries must step forward to make an active contribution to world peace and development and advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
—We need to promote the practice of true multilateralism, adhere to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and safeguard the UN-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law.
—We need to promote global solidarity against COVID-19, join forces to tackle the pandemic, uphold a science-based approach to tracing its origins, and oppose politicization and stigmatization. We need to enhance coordination in COVID prevention and control, and boost the research, production and equitable distribution of vaccines as a global public good.
—We need to promote openness and innovation-driven growth to facilitate a steady global recovery. We need to uphold the WTO-centered multilateral trading regime, make sure that the latest outcomes of scientific and technological progress bring benefit to all countries, and push for an economic globalization that is more open, inclusive, balanced and beneficial for all.
—We need to promote common development, follow a people-centered philosophy of development and fully implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We need to actively respond to climate change based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, promote the transition to green and low-carbon development, and jointly build a clean and beautiful world.
Colleagues,
Under the current circumstances, it is important for BRICS countries to stay resolved, strengthen unity and further enhance the quality of practical cooperation. To this end, I wish to make five proposals.
First, strengthen public health cooperation in the spirit of solidarity. We need to step up to our political responsibility, support each other’s COVID response, and share relevant information and COVID control experience. We need to pursue practical cooperation on vaccines, including joint research and production and mutual recognition of standards, and facilitate an early launch of the BRICS Vaccine R&D Center in virtual format. It is also important to strengthen cooperation on traditional medicine to develop more tools against the virus.
Second, strengthen international cooperation on vaccines in the spirit of equitable access for all. China has provided vaccines and necessary technical support for countries in need, and has made active contribution to promoting the equitable distribution of vaccines and global cooperation against COVID-19. To date, China has provided more than one billion doses of finished and bulk vaccines to over 100 countries and international organizations, and will strive to provide a total of two billion doses by the end of this year. I would like to take this opportunity to announce that on top of the US$100 million donation to COVAX, China will donate an additional 100 million doses of vaccines to fellow developing countries within this year.
Third, strengthen economic cooperation in the spirit of mutual benefit. We need to earnestly implement the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2025, and expand cooperation in such areas as trade and investment, technology and innovation, and green and low-carbon development. China proposes to host a BRICS high-level meeting on climate change and a BRICS forum on big data for sustainable development.
We welcome the substantive progress made in expanding the membership of the New Development Bank (NDB), and look forward to a bigger role of the NDB in supporting the development of its members and in global economic and financial affairs. The BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution innovation center, already launched in Xiamen, has hosted events such as personnel training, a think tank symposium and an industrial innovation contest.
Next year, the center plans to hold a forum on the development of industrial Internet and digital manufacturing, among other activities, and we look forward to active participation of government departments and business communities of BRICS countries. The Agreement on the Cooperation on BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation, which has already been signed, should be fully implemented by us all to bring benefits to the people of our five countries.
Fourth, strengthen political and security cooperation in the spirit of fairness and justice. We need to consolidate the BRICS strategic partnership, support each other on issues concerning our respective core interests, and jointly safeguard our sovereignty, security and development interests.
We need to make good use of BRICS mechanisms such as the meeting of foreign ministers and the meeting of high representatives for security, better coordinate our position on major international and regional issues, and send out an even bigger, collective voice of BRICS countries. The BRICS Counter Terrorism Action Plan, adopted earlier this year, should be implemented in real earnest.
Fifth, strengthen people-to-people exchanges in the spirit of mutual learning. The BRICS Women Innovation Contest hosted by China this year is a refreshing addition to our cooperation despite the pandemic. China suggests setting up a BRICS alliance for vocational education to organize vocational skills competitions and create a platform of exchanges and cooperation for the vocational colleges and businesses of our five countries.
Going forward, China will host the BRICS seminar on governance and the BRICS forum on people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and open an online training course for media professionals of our five countries. China will host the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games early next year. We look forward to welcoming athletes from BRICS countries and around the world to demonstrate their sporting skills and achieve excellent performance.
As a Chinese saying goes, “A man of wisdom adapts to changes; a man of knowledge acts by circumstances.” In advancing BRICS cooperation, we need to embrace changes of our times and keep abreast of the times. We need to set clearer priorities in our wide-ranging cooperation, make our cooperation more results-oriented and ensure that its benefits are fully delivered.
We need to adjust and improve the substance and modality of our cooperation on the basis of consensus to meet the evolving circumstances and practical needs. I am confident that with our concerted efforts, the BRICS mechanism will brim with renewed vigor and vitality
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