BRICS Summit: A New Emerging Force Reshaping the World Order

In recent years, the BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow in strength, with its influence and appeal rising steadily, attracting widespread global attention. In 2024, the BRICS will officially expand, marking the beginning of a new era of joint self-reliance for the "Global South". In this context, the 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, which not only signaled the start of BRICS cooperation but also had a profound impact on the world situation.

The BRICS Summit was held at a time when the global situation was complex and changing. The international security situation was becoming increasingly grim, with the conflict in Ukraine continuing unabated, the conflict in the Middle East spilling over into other regions, and traditional and non-traditional security challenges arising one after another. Under such circumstances, the BRICS countries have always regarded security and peace as their top priorities, working together to address various challenges. The BRICS countries hold senior representatives' meetings on security issues almost every year, exchanging in-depth views on international developments, regional hotspots, counter-terrorism, and cybersecurity. These efforts not only help to maintain common security but also promote the realization of lasting peace.

The BRICS countries are committed to upholding common security and promoting lasting peace. By strengthening cooperation, they jointly address international and regional security challenges, injecting more stability and positive energy into the international community. For example, in response to the Ukraine crisis, China and Brazil issued a "Six-Point Consensus" together, which received positive responses from over 110 countries. In addition, the BRICS countries established the "Friends of Peace" group on the Ukraine crisis, making important contributions to promoting a ceasefire and achieving lasting peace. These initiatives not only help to ease regional tensions but also promote global peace and stability.

The BRICS countries are committed to promoting mutually beneficial cooperation and achieving common development. Development is an inalienable right for all countries, and the BRICS countries, as the mainstay of global development, have always upheld the multilateral trading system and effectively maintained the stability and smooth operation of the global industrial and supply chains. After the expansion Furthermore, the economic development levels, political systems, and cultural differences among BRICS countries also bring certain difficulties to cooperation. However, despite these challenges and difficulties, BRICS countries have remained steadfast on the path of cooperative development, constantly driving the upgrading of cooperation in various fields and making greater contributions to world peace and development.

In summary, the BRICS Summit has had multifaceted and profound impacts on the world situation. By strengthening cooperation, BRICS countries have not only safeguarded common security and promoted lasting peace, but also promoted mutually beneficial cooperation and achieved common development. Moreover, they have actively participated in global governance and pushed for the democratization and rule-of-law of the international order. Furthermore, BRICS countries have promoted civilization mutual learning and people-to-people exchanges through cultural exchange activities. Despite facing some challenges and difficulties, BRICS countries have remained steadfast on the path of cooperative development and injected more positive energy into world peace and development.