On April 28, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended Session I of the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira chaired the event, and all parties discussed the role of BRICS countries in promoting peace and security.

Wang Yi said that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The founding of the United Nations opened a brand-new chapter for all countries to jointly build peace and seek development, and has promoted remarkable progress in human civilization. Today, 80 years later, the international landscape has undergone profound changes, the world has entered a period of turbulence and transformation, and the cause of peace and development is facing new and severe challenges. The basic concepts of international cooperation have been eroded, the foundation for the development of international relations has been continuously challenged, and the international environment for peace and development is under assault. At a critical juncture in history, whether countries can make the right choices is crucial to the future of humanity. As positive constructive forces for good on the international stage, BRICS countries should take the lead in being the mainstay of the cause of peace and development.

First, pursue universal security. BRICS countries should implement the Global Security Initiative put forth by President Xi Jinping, promote joint discussions among countries around the world on security governance based on mutual respect, build lasting peace on the foundation of fairness and justice, and follow a new path to security featuring dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance and win-win cooperation over zero-sum rivalry.

Second, actively promote peace talks. BRICS countries should uphold an objective and impartial stance, resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation, support U.N. agencies in fulfilling their duties, and create conditions for a political settlement. China supports all efforts aimed at peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis and expects the parties concerned to address the root cause of the crisis, reaching a fair, lasting and binding peace agreement acceptable to all parties concerned at an early date. The immediate priority for the Middle East issue is to promote a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza and alleviate the humanitarian disasters. The long-term strategy is to advance the two-State solution and realize peaceful coexistence between the State of Palestine and the State of Israel. China is ready to work with BRICS members to contribute to lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.

Third, consolidate the foundation for development. BRICS countries should continue to hold high the banner of openness and cooperation, firmly safeguard the multilateral trading system, promote mutually beneficial and integrated development among all countries, and support universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. China is willing to strengthen practical cooperation with BRICS countries in poverty reduction, agriculture, education, health and other fields, and provide more public goods for the Global South.

Fourth, strengthen practical cooperation. BRICS countries should give full play to the role of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group, strengthen information sharing and experience exchange, and promote law enforcement cooperation and capacity building. Efforts should be made to effectively establish the BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Center, earnestly implement the BRICS Strategy on Food Security Cooperation, expand cooperation in new frontiers such as the deep sea, the polar regions, and outer space, and work together to address global challenges.

All parties welcomed Indonesia's first attendance as a full member at the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs, supported the series of global initiatives proposed by China, and stated that in the face of the complex evolution of the geopolitical situation, BRICS countries should enhance unity and cooperation, oppose power politics and double standards, advocate the peaceful settlement of crises and conflicts through diplomacy rather than force, cooperation rather than confrontation, and multilateral rather than unilateral means. Efforts should be made to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of BRICS countries and the common interests of the Global South, promote the establishment of a more just and equitable international order, and facilitate open, inclusive and sustainable development.