BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting 2014, September 25, New York

The BRICS Foreign Ministers met on September 25, 2014, in New York on the margins of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on enhancing comprehensive cooperation and closer economic partnerships among BRICS nations. The Ministers reiterated their commitment to the decisions made at the VI Summit in Fortaleza, including the establishment of the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement.

Participants

Foreign Ministers or their representatives from all five BRICS countries attended:

  • Brazil: Luiz Alberto Figueiredo
  • Russia: Sergey Lavrov
  • India: Sushma Swaraj
  • China: Wang Yi
  • South Africa: Maite Nkoana-Mashabane

Key Discussions and Outcomes

1. Economic Cooperation

  • The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to implementing decisions made at the VI BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, earlier that year.
  • They discussed progress on the New Development Bank (NDB) and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA), both of which were landmark initiatives aimed at enhancing financial cooperation among BRICS nations.

2. United Nations Reform

  • The group emphasized the need for comprehensive reform of the UN, including the Security Council.
  • They advocated for a more representative, democratic, and efficient UN system to better address global challenges.

3. Global Conflicts and Crises

  • Middle East: The ministers called for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and urged both sides to maintain the ceasefire.
  • Ukraine: They expressed concern over the situation in Ukraine and supported diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
  • Afghanistan: The group welcomed the political agreement in Afghanistan and pledged support for the new government.

4. Health Crisis

  • The Ebola outbreak in West Africa was a significant topic of discussion.
  • Ministers called for urgent international support and emphasized the role of the World Health Organization in coordinating global response efforts.

5. African Development

  • The group reiterated its support for African-led initiatives to resolve conflicts on the continent.
  • They emphasized the importance of the African Union and its Peace and Security Council in addressing regional issues.

6. Preparation for Future Summits

  • Discussions included planning for the upcoming VII BRICS Summit scheduled for 2015 in Ufa, Russia.
  • The ministers coordinated on agenda items and potential initiatives to be launched at the summit.

Significance

This meeting was crucial in maintaining the momentum of BRICS cooperation following the Fortaleza Summit. It demonstrated the group’s growing influence in global affairs and its commitment to presenting a unified stance on key international issues. The discussions held during this meeting laid the groundwork for future BRICS initiatives and helped shape the group’s approach to global challenges in the following years.

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