On November 17, 2020, the Twelfth BRICS Leaders’ Meeting was held by video on the evening of the 17th. Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Modi, South African President Ramaphosa, and Brazilian President Bolsonaro attended.

Xi Jinping delivered an important speech entitled "Watching each other and helping each other to overcome the epidemic-Hand in hand to advance cooperation." Xi Jinping pointed out that at present, the epidemic of the century and the changes in a century are intertwined, and the international pattern is profoundly evolving. Human society is experiencing the worst pandemic of infectious diseases in a century, and the world economy is experiencing the worst recession since the Great Depression in the 1930s. At such an important moment, holding this meeting is of special significance. We firmly believe that the theme of the times of peace and development remains unchanged, and the trend of the times of world multi-polarization and economic globalization cannot be reversed. We must consider the well-being of the people, uphold the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, and use practical actions to make due contributions to building a better world.

First, we must uphold multilateralism and maintain world peace and stability. In the face of multilateral and unilateral, fair and hegemonic disputes, the BRICS countries must firmly uphold international fairness and justice, hold high the banner of multilateralism, uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, uphold the international system with the UN at its core, and uphold international law as the foundation. International order. Respect each other's social system, economic model, and development path chosen according to their own national conditions. Advocate a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security concept, resolve differences through consultation and negotiation, oppose interference in internal affairs, oppose unilateral sanctions and "long-arm jurisdiction", and jointly create a peaceful and stable development environment.

Second, we must persist in unity and cooperation and work together to overcome the challenges of the epidemic. It is necessary to strengthen international joint prevention and control and support the World Health Organization to play a key leadership role. China is willing to actively consider providing vaccines to the BRICS countries in need. Promote the construction of the BRICS vaccine research and development center. China proposes to hold a seminar on traditional medicine to explore the role of traditional medicine in the prevention and treatment of new coronary pneumonia. We must replace differences with unity, eliminate prejudice with rationality, and gather the greatest synergy of all countries to fight the epidemic.

Third, we must persist in openness and innovation to promote the recovery of the world economy. Prevent the epidemic with one hand and stabilize the economy with the other. Strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination, promote the implementation of the "Cross-border Flow of People and Goods Facilitation Initiative", and ensure the safety and smooth flow of the industrial and supply chains. Using the epidemic to “de-globalize” will ultimately only harm the common interests of the country and other countries. We must unswervingly build an open world economy and oppose the abuse of protectionism in the name of national security. Strengthen scientific and technological innovation cooperation and create an open, fair, just and non-discriminatory business environment. China will establish an innovation base for the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Partnership in Xiamen City, Fujian Province. It is hoped that the BRICS countries will support the "Global Data Security Initiative" initiated by China.

Fourth, we must prioritize people's livelihood and promote sustainable global development. Put the implementation of the "United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" at the core of international development cooperation, make poverty eradication the primary goal, and give more resources to poverty reduction, education, health, and infrastructure construction. Support the United Nations to play an overall and coordinated role to promote the construction of a more equal and balanced global development partnership, so that development results can benefit developing countries more and better meet the needs of disadvantaged groups.

Fifth, we must adhere to green and low-carbon, and promote the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. We will implement the Paris Agreement in response to climate change, adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and provide more assistance to developing countries. China will increase its nationally determined contributions and has announced more powerful policies and measures. Its carbon dioxide emissions will strive to reach the peak by 2030 and strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. We will do what we say.

Xi Jinping emphasized that China will embark on a new journey of comprehensively building a socialist modern country. We will scientifically grasp the new development stage, firmly implement the new development concept, and actively build a new development pattern. China's door to opening up will not be closed, it will only open wider and wider. China will more actively integrate into the global market, deepen foreign cooperation more actively, and create more opportunities and space for the recovery and development of the world economy.

Finally, Xi Jinping emphasized that we are all on the same boat. When the wind is high and the waves are rushing, we must keep the right direction, master the rhythm, unite and cooperate, ride the wind and waves, travel steadily and far, and sail for a better tomorrow.

Focusing on the theme of "deepening the BRICS partnership and promoting global stability, common security and innovative growth", the leaders of the five countries discussed the anti-epidemic cooperation plan, drawn up a blueprint for the development of the BRICS, and exchanged in-depth views on BRICS cooperation and the current international situation. Reach a broad consensus.

The leaders of the five countries said that in the face of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the five countries should unite and help each other, strengthen cooperation in vaccines and drugs, support the World Health Organization in playing an important coordinating role, oppose the politicization of the epidemic, maintain the stability of the industrial chain and supply chain, and promote the realization of the world Economic recovery and growth. Promote the economic partnership of the BRICS countries and deepen practical cooperation in trade and investment, digital economy, technological innovation, energy, climate change and other fields. Strengthen political and security cooperation, including cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism, anti-corruption, outer space security, and cyber security, respect the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of all countries, and work to resolve disputes through peaceful means. Expand people-to-people exchanges and cooperation, and deepen non-governmental friendship. The leaders agreed to continue close communication on major international and regional issues, adhere to multilateralism, improve global governance, maintain the international order with the United Nations as the core, maintain the multilateral trading system represented by the World Trade Organization, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. Editor/Xu Shengpeng