The 14.11.2019th summit of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) closed on Thursday (XNUMX) in Brazil after the resumption of talks on cooperation within the bloc and the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.
The 2022-point document reflects BRICS' vision regarding the need to reform the multilateral system, the importance of strengthening the international economic and financial architecture, the imperative of resolving regional crises through dialogue and diplomacy, the future of intra-BRICS cooperation, and the progress of the BRICS Authorized Economic Operator Program, which should be operational by the end of XNUMX.
Key points of the document:
-«We reiterate the urgent need to strengthen and reform the multilateral system, including the United Nations, the WTO, the IMF and other international organizations, which we will continue to work to make more inclusive, democratic and representative, including through greater participation of emerging markets and developing countries in international decision-making."
- "We reaffirm our commitment to a strong, quota-based and adequately resourced IMF, which sits at the centre of the global financial safety net. We are deeply disappointed that the 15th General Review of Quotas (GRQ) has failed to increase the size of the Fund's quotas and to realign member countries' quotas, including in favour of emerging market and dynamic economies (EMDEs), which remain under-represented in the Fund.»
-«We also support the protection of the voice and representation of the poorest members. We call on the IMF to begin working on quota and governance reform on the basis of the principles agreed in 2010, with due seriousness and within a tight time frame.«.
– “We reiterate the fundamental importance of rules-based, transparent, non-discriminatory, open, free and inclusive international trade. We remain committed to preserving and strengthening the multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organization at its heart. But It is essential that all WTO members avoid unilateral and protectionist measures, which are contrary to the spirit and rules of the WTO.”
- "Our countries will work with all WTO Members to promote a necessary reform process that is balanced, open, transparent and promotes inclusion and development. Reform must, among other things, preserve the centrality, core values and fundamental principles of the WTO, and take into account the interests of all members, including developing countries.”
- "We reiterate our commitment to creating a more just, equitable and representative multipolar international order.«.
– “We recall the Final Document of the 2005 World Summit and We reaffirm the need for comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council., with a view to making it more representative, effective and efficient and increasing the representation of developing countries.”
- "We reaffirm our commitment to collective efforts for the peaceful settlement of disputes through political and diplomatic means., and we recognize the role of the United Nations Security Council as the principal entity responsible for maintaining international peace and security.”
– “TWe take note with appreciation of the role of the New Development Bank (NDB) in financing infrastructure and sustainable development. We underline the need to redouble efforts to create a robust, balanced and high-quality project portfolio.”
- "We reiterate the importance of implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and we call for redoubled efforts to ensure its timely implementation."
-«RWe reiterate our commitment to the implementation of the Paris Agreement adopted under the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change."
- "We express our deep concern about the continuing threats to international peace and security. and we commit to work for a lasting peace for all, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and all applicable international obligations.”
- "We express our commitment to sustainable development in its three dimensions - economic, social and environmental - in a balanced and integrated manner. All our citizens, in all parts of our respective territories, including remote areas, deserve to fully enjoy the benefits of sustainable development. International cooperation in this area, as in all others, must respect national sovereignty and national legal and institutional frameworks and arrangements, as well as practices and procedures.".
- "We condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, "We recognize that acts of terrorism must not be associated with any religion, nationality or civilization, and we recognize terrorist acts as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, at any time, in any place and by whomever committed. We call for joint efforts to combat terrorism under the auspices of the United Nations."
- "We highlight the importance of universally agreed norms, rules and principles, under the auspices of the United Nations, for responsible behaviour by States in the field of ICTs., and we maintain the centrality of the United Nations in its development. In this regard, we welcome the establishment of an open-ended United Nations working group on this issue, as well as the launch of a new edition of the Group of Governmental Experts. While we support both mechanisms, we underline that the dual-track process can provide complementarity and synergies in international efforts in this area.“teria”.
- "AWe appreciate the progress made by the BRICS Customs Administrations on the draft BRICS Mutual Administrative Assistance Agreement on BRICS and we instruct our respective competent authorities to work towards its prompt conclusion and entry into force.. Also We welcome the significant progress made in the implementation of the BRICS Strategic Framework for Customs Cooperation, especially with regard to the BRICS Authorized Economic Operator Program, which should be operational by the end of 2022, including the mutual recognition of controls and economic operators. “We also acknowledge the positive practice of establishing BRICS Customs Training Centres and instruct the relevant authorities to continue this approach in the future. We recognise the potential of the BRICS Customs Cooperation Committee and advocate for further cooperation within the BRICS in relevant multilateral fora, including in the areas of trade facilitation, law enforcement, use of advanced information technologies and capacity building.”
Official text
The leaders of #Brasil ??, da #Russia ??, da #India ??, da #China ?? and that #SouthAfrica ??, will meet on 14/11/2019 in Brasília, in the XI Cúpula do #BRICS, carried out on the theme “BRICS: economic growth for an innovative future”. Declaration of Brasilia in: https://t.co/bHSaaRTxWn pic.twitter.com/ObLfxyDmEU
—Itamaraty Brazil?? (@ItamaratyGovBr) November 14, 2019
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