BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting 2022: May 19, virtual, China

The BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting for 2022 was held virtually on May 19, with China as the chair. 

1. The meeting was chaired by Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

2. Foreign ministers from all BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) participated in the video conference.

3. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a video address at the opening session of the meeting. He emphasized the need for BRICS countries to increase mutual understanding and trust, strengthen cooperation, and deepen convergence of interests.

4. The foreign ministers discussed various important global issues, including:

– Strengthening BRICS cooperation
– Enhancing solidarity among member countries
– Addressing new challenges in the international situation
– Promoting multilateralism and opposing hegemonism
– Supporting global development and security initiatives

5. The meeting resulted in the release of a Joint Statement titled “Strengthen BRICS Solidarity and Cooperation, Respond to New Features and Challenges in International Situation”.

6. Key points from the Joint Statement included:

– Commitment to multilateralism and upholding international law
– Support for the central role of the United Nations in the international system
– Calls for equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines globally
– Support for the launch of the BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Center
– Emphasis on accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
– Support for talks between Russia and Ukraine and humanitarian aid efforts
– Commitment to combating terrorism and working towards a world free of nuclear weapons

7. The meeting also discussed the potential expansion of BRICS membership, with foreign ministers voicing support for promoting the BRICS expansion process through discussion.

8. This virtual meeting laid the political foundation for the upcoming 14th BRICS Summit and ended with consensus on important issues related to global security and development.

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