Johannesburg: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said at the 14th BRICS summit hosted by China on Thursday that there is a need to democratize decision-making at the United Nations to effectively address global challenges. The BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) virtual summit was attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and South African President Ramaphosa.
“There is a need to democratize the decision-making process across the United Nations system so that multilateral institutions can effectively address global challenges,” Ramaphosa said.
“We are concerned that the attention and resources of the international community have been diverted from other related conflicts and humanitarian crises”, the president said, emphasizing that urgent global issues such as climate change and sustainable development are effectively addressed. is not being given.
He did not mention any specific conflict zones, including the global crisis resulting from the war between BRICS partners Russia and Ukraine, but said South Africa continues to call for dialogue and dialogue for a peaceful resolution of conflicts around the world.
“We are here as members of BRICS to reaffirm our shared desire for a world in which all people have a meaningful stake, in which all have equal opportunities and from which all can benefit,” he said. “BRICS must play an important role in leading the world,” the President said.
Ramaphosa also called for greater cooperation in the development of the economies of the BRICS partners.
“We need to realize the great potential of our economic partnership to strengthen intra-BRICS trade, investment and tourism. Our combined economic strength should be the catalyst for sustainable global economic recovery,” he added. Provides a valuable platform to address Key challenges of the global South in partnership with like-minded emerging markets.
Ramaphosa also highlighted the collaborative efforts among BRICS partners in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. “BRICS’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated what can be achieved when we work together in friendship, solidarity and a sense of responsibility. The BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Center was launched in March this year by International Health And science will strengthen cooperation. To prepare for future crises,” the president said, but he lamented the lack of support from other countries.
“It is a cause for great concern that the rest of the global community has not upheld the principles of solidarity and cooperation when it comes to equal access to vaccines. We call on developed economies, international agencies and philanthropists who buy from manufacturers. Developing economies, including Africa,” Ramaphosa said.
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They concluded by saying that a high-level dialogue on global development on the agenda at the summit would be an important opportunity to forge a common vision of a more inclusive, equitable and stable international order.