BRICS Summit: Guterres Underscores Bloc’s Role in Boosting Global Cooperation
New Delhi, India, June 23, 2022 – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has emphasized the critical role of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) grouping in promoting global cooperation and addressing pressing global challenges.
Speaking at the 14th BRICS Summit, which is being held virtually and hosted by India, Guterres said that the bloc is “a powerful force for good” and that “BRICS countries have a unique opportunity to shape the global agenda and promote a more just, equitable, and sustainable world.”
The summit is taking place amid significant global turmoil, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, rising inflation, and food insecurity. Guterres said that the BRICS countries have a “special responsibility” to help address these challenges, which are having a devastating impact on the world’s most vulnerable people.
He also called on the BRICS countries to work together to strengthen the global financial system, promote sustainable development, and address the climate crisis.
“The world needs the BRICS countries to be a force for unity and cooperation,” Guterres said. “This is a time for bold leadership and decisive action. We cannot afford to fail.”
The BRICS countries have a combined population of over 3 billion people and account for over 25% of global GDP. The bloc has been increasingly active in recent years on the global stage, and it is seen as a potential counterweight to the United States and its allies.
The 14th BRICS Summit is focusing on a range of issues, including economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and food security. The summit is also expected to adopt a declaration on global governance, which will outline the bloc’s vision for the future of global cooperation.
In his address to the summit, Guterres said that the BRICS countries have a “crucial role” to play in shaping the future of global cooperation.
“The world is at a crossroads,” he said. “We can either choose to divide ourselves and our planet, or we can choose to work together to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable future. I believe that the BRICS countries have the vision and the leadership to help us choose the latter path.”
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