Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged BRICS member states to strengthen unity and become "the most reliable force" in protecting the legitimate rights of developing countries during the 15th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers in Brasília on Wednesday. The high-level gathering highlighted growing global momentum for coalition-building among emerging economies amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Wang, who also serves as a member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee's Political Bureau, cautioned against transactional approaches to international politics and weaponized trade practices, warning these trends "aggravate trust crises and jeopardize global security." He emphasized that "concession leads nowhere" and called for BRICS nations to lead efforts in preserving multilateral systems while opposing unilateral dominance.
The meeting saw consensus among participants on opposing "bullying, interventionism, and tariff abuses," with members advocating for strengthened cooperation to defend Global South interests. Discussions aligned with broader aspirations to establish a "multipolar world of peace, security, fairness, and justice," reflecting deepening coordination within the bloc as it expands influence.
Analysts note the meeting signals BRICS' evolving role in challenging traditional power structures, offering developing economies enhanced bargaining power through collective action. The outcomes could influence policymaking across Asia and other regions seeking alternatives to Western-dominated financial and security frameworks.
