Xi Jinping: China will continue to promote a multipolar world

China will continue to promote the democratization of international relations and the multipolarity of the world. This was stated by Chinese President Xi Jinping in an address to the participants of the BRICS Business Forum in South Africa, which was read out by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao.

“We will continue to deepen the BRICS strategic partnership, expand the BRICS Plus model, actively promote the supply of goods, deepen solidarity and cooperation with other emerging markets and developing countries, promote a multipolar world and democratize international relations,” the Chinese leader said in a statement (quote according to RIA Novosti).

China will also continue to pursue an “independent” and “peaceful” policy, TASS reported.

“China firmly pursues an independent peaceful foreign policy and is committed to building a community with a common destiny for mankind. <...> The PRC has always shared the fate of other developing countries, firmly defended the common interests of developing countries, and promoted the representation of emerging market developing countries on global issues. China firmly stands on the right side of history and firmly adheres to the principle that peace is a common asset,” the Chinese leader said in a statement (quote according to TASS).

Xi also urged countries to work towards ensuring global security in his address. By data TASS, he believes that “the international community is striving to address the root causes of conflicts and find a fundamental solution to ensure long-term peace.”

In February, Wang Yi, head of the office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that China will pursue an independent and independent foreign policy. During the meeting, Wang Yi also said that he was counting on “reaching new agreements” with Moscow. He added that relations between Russia and China maintain a high momentum of development, and noted that Moscow and Beijing are committed to a multipolar world, despite the “changeable international situation.”

The BRICS summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) is being held in Johannesburg in person for the first time in three years. It was reported that Putin will speak via video link, and in person Russia will be represented by a delegation led by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. During a video address to the participants of the BRICS Business Forum, Putin reminded on the conditions for returning to the grain deal. The President of the Russian Federation explained that Russia is in favor of “closer interaction” within the BRICS framework for the uninterrupted supply of energy and food resources to world markets.