{"id":9434,"date":"2024-10-24T13:42:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T13:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=9434"},"modified":"2024-10-24T13:49:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T13:49:49","slug":"xvi-brics-summit-kazan-declaration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=9434","title":{"rendered":"XVI BRICS Summit – Kazan Declaration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  1. We, the Leaders of BRICS countries, met in Kazan, Russian Federation, from
    22 to 24 October 2024 for the XVI BRICS Summit held under the theme:
    \u00abStrengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security\u00bb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. We reiterate the importance of further enhancing BRICS solidarity and
    cooperation based on our mutual interests and key priorities and further strengthening
    our strategic partnership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. We reaffirm our commitment to the BRICS spirit of mutual respect and
    understanding, sovereign equality, solidarity, democracy, openness, inclusiveness,
    collaboration and consensus. As we build upon 16 years of BRICS Summits, we further
    commit ourselves to strengthening cooperation in the expanded BRICS under the three
    pillars of political and security, economic and financial, cultural and people-to-people
    cooperation and to enhance our strategic partnership for the benefit of our people
    through the promotion of peace, a more representative, fairer international order, a
    reinvigorated and reformed multilateral system, sustainable development, and inclusive
    growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. We commend the Russian BRICS Chairship for hosting an \u201coutreach\u201d\/\u201dBRICS
    Plus\u201d Dialogue with participation of EMDCs from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America
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    and Middle East under the motto: \u201cBRICS and Global South: Building a Better World
    Together\u201d in Kazan on 24 October 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. We welcome the considerable interest of countries of the Global South in
    BRICS and we endorse the Modalities of the BRICS Partner Country Category. We
    strongly believe that extending the BRICS partnership with EMDCs will further
    contribute to strengthening the spirit of solidarity and true international cooperation for
    the benefit of all. We commit to further promoting BRICS institutional development.
    Strengthening Multilateralism For A More Just And Democratic
    World Order<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. We note the emergence of new centers of power, policy decision-making and
    economic growth, which can pave the way for a more equitable, just, democratic and
    balanced multipolar world order. Multipolarity can expand opportunities for EMDCs
    to unlock their constructive potential and enjoy universally beneficial, inclusive and
    equitable economic globalization and cooperation. Bearing in mind the need to adapt
    the current architecture of international relations to better reflect the contemporary
    realities, we reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism and upholding the
    international law, including the Purposes and Principles enshrined in the Charter of the
    United Nations (UN) as its indispensable cornerstone, and the central role of the UN
    in the international system, in which sovereign states cooperate to maintain
    international peace and security, advance sustainable development, and ensure the
    promotion and protection of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms for
    all as well as cooperation based on solidarity, mutual respect, justice and equality. We
    further emphasize the urgent need to achieve equitable and inclusive geographical
    representation in the staff composition of the Secretariat of the United Nations and
    other international organizations in a timely manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. We reiterate our commitment to improving global governance by promoting a
    more agile, effective, efficient, responsive, representative, legitimate, democratic and
    accountable international and multilateral system. We call for assuring greater and
    more meaningful participation of EMDCs and least-developed countries, especially in
    Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, in global decision-making processes and
    structures and making them better attuned to contemporary realities. We also call for
    increasing the role and share of women, especially from EMDCs, at different levels of
    responsibilities in international organizations. As a positive step in this direction,
    we acknowledge the G20 Call to Action on Global Governance Reform launched by
    Brazil during its G20 presidency. We also acknowledge dialogues and partnerships
    which strengthen cooperation with the African continent like Summit of the Forum on
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    China-Africa Cooperation, India-Africa Forum Summit, Russia-Africa Summit and
    Ministerial Conference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Recognizing the 2023 Johannesburg II Declaration we reaffirm our support for a
    comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, with a
    view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to
    increase the representation of developing countries in the Council\u2019s memberships so
    that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate
    aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America,
    including BRICS countries, to play a greater role in international affairs, in particular
    in the United Nations, including its Security Council. We recognise the legitimate
    aspirations of African countries, reflected in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte
    Declaration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. We reaffirm our support for the rules-based, open, transparent, fair, predictable,
    inclusive, equitable, non-discriminatory, consensus-based multilateral trading system
    with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at its core, with special and differential
    treatment (S&DT) for developing countries, including Least Developed Countries and
    reject the unilateral trade restrictive measures that are inconsistent with WTO rules.
    We welcome the outcomes of the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi (UAE) and
    reiterate our commitment to work towards the implementation of the decisions and
    declarations of WTO Ministerial Conferences. We note however there is still a need
    for further efforts in many outstanding issues. We emphasize the importance of
    reforming the WTO and strengthening the developmental dimension in its work. We
    commit to engage constructively within the WTO to attain the goal to deliver a fully
    and well-functioning two-tier binding WTO dispute settlement system by 2024
    accessible to all, and the selection of new Appellate Body Members without further
    delay. We agree to enhance our dialogue on multilateral trading system and WTOrelated issues and welcome the establishment of the BRICS Informal Consultative
    Framework on WTO issues. We reiterate the decision under the Strategy for BRICS
    Economic Partnership 2025 to take actions to support the necessary WTO reform to
    enhance the WTO\u2019s resilience, authority and efficacy, and promote development and
    inclusivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. We are deeply concerned about the disruptive effect of unlawful unilateral
    coercive measures, including illegal sanctions, on the world economy, international
    trade, and the achievement of the sustainable development goals. Such measures
    undermine the UN Charter, the multilateral trading system, the sustainable
    development and environmental agreements. They also negatively impact economic
    growth, energy, health and food security exacerbating poverty and environmental
    challenges.
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  11. We reaffirm our commitment to maintaining a strong and effective Global
    Financial Safety Net with a quota-based and adequately resourced IMF at its center.
    We call for the reform of the Bretton Woods institutions, which includes increased
    representation of EMDCs in leadership positions to reflect the contribution of EMDCs
    to the global economy. We support a merit-based, inclusive and equitable selection
    process for the top positions at the Bretton Woods institutions, increased geographical
    representation and the role and share of women. We note the quota increase at the 16th
    General Review of Quotas (GRQ) and urge members to secure domestic approvals to
    make quota increase effective. We welcome the decision to create a 25th chair at the
    IMF Executive Board to enhance the voice and representation of Sub-Saharan Africa.
    We acknowledge the urgency and importance of realignment in quota shares to better
    reflect members\u2019 relative positions in the world economy, while protecting the quota
    shares of the EMDCs, in particular, the poorest members. We welcome the IMF
    Executive Board\u2019s ongoing work to develop by June 2025 possible approaches as a
    guide for further quota realignment, including through a new quota formula, under the
    17th GRQ. The discussions should result in quota realignment that is fair and
    transparent, enhances the representation of underrepresented IMF members, and
    transfers quota share from advanced economies to EMDCs. We look forward to the
    International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) 2025 Shareholding
    Review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. We recognise the crucial role of BRICS in the process of improving the
    international monetary and financial system (IMFS), with a view to making it more
    responsive to the needs of all countries. In this regard, we take note of the BRICS
    Chairship Research on the Improvement of the IMFS, which outlines core principles
    of security, independence, inclusion and sustainability crucial for economic and social
    prosperity. We encourage our Finance Ministers and Central \/National Bank Governors
    to continue this work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. We stress the universal and inclusive nature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
    Development and its Sustainable Development Goals, and that implementation should
    take into account different national circumstances, capacities and levels of development,
    whilst respecting national policies and priorities and in conformity with national
    legislation. We will exert all efforts to achieve sustainable development in its three
    dimensions and commit to put it at the center of the international cooperation agenda in
    order to better address imbalances and inadequacies of development. We condemn the
    attempts to subject development to discriminatory politically motivated practices,
    including but not limited to unilateral coercive measures that are incompatible with the
    principles of the UN Charter, explicit or implied political conditionality of development
    assistance, activities, aiming at compromising the multiplicity of international
    development assistance providers.
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  14. We underscore the key role of the G20 as the premier global forum for
    multilateral economic and financial cooperation that provides a platform for dialogue
    of both developed and emerging economies on an equal and mutually beneficial footing
    for jointly seeking shared solutions to global challenges. We recognise the importance
    of the continued and productive functioning of the G20, based on consensus with a
    focus on result-oriented outcomes. We support the Global Alliance against Hunger and
    Poverty and the work of the Task Force for a Global Mobilization against Climate
    Change, as well as the landmark Rio de Janeiro Declaration on International Tax
    Cooperation. We look forward to the successful hosting of the G20 leaders\u2019 summit in
    Rio de Janeiro in November 2024 under the Brazilian presidency and reaffirm our
    willingness to coordinate our positions to enhance inclusiveness and amplify the voice
    of the Global South and further integrate their priorities in the G20 agenda through the
    consecutive G20 presidencies of BRICS member states \u2013 India, Brazil and South
    Africa \u2013 during 2023-2025 and beyond. In this regard, we also welcome and support
    the inclusion of the African Union as a member of the G20 at the G20 New Delhi
    Summit in 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. We reiterate that the objectives, principles and provisions of the United Nations
    Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), its Kyoto Protocol and its
    Paris Agreement, including its principles of equity and common but differentiated
    responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR-RC) in the light of different national
    circumstances, must be honoured. We condemn unilateral measures introduced under
    the pretext of climate and environmental concerns and reiterate our commitment to
    enhancing coordination on these issues. We will strengthen cooperation on a whole
    range of solutions and technologies that contribute to the reduction and removal of
    Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). We also note the role of carbon sinks in absorbing GHGs
    and mitigating climate change, whilst also highlighting the importance of adaptation
    and stressing the need for the adequate provision of the means of implementation,
    namely financial resources, technology transfer and capacity building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. We recall that the UNFCCC, including the annual Conference of the Parties
    (COP) sessions, is the primary and legitimate international forum to discuss the issue
    of climate change in all its dimensions. We are deeply concerned with attempts to link
    security with the climate change agenda. We commend Egypt for hosting COP27 in
    Sharm El-Sheikh in 2022, where the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage was
    established, and the UAE for hosting COP28 in Dubai in 2023, where the Fund was
    operationalized. We welcome the UAE Consensus achieved at COP28, including the
    decision entitled \u201cOutcome of the first global stocktake\u201d, and the UAE Framework for
    Global Climate Resilience. We express commitment to a successful COP29 in
    Azerbaijan, with an expectation of strong outcomes on climate finance to developing
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    countries, as a critical enabler for delivering on the current and future nationally
    determined actions and ambitions in mitigation, adaptation and loss and damage. We
    support Brazil\u2019s leadership in hosting COP30 in 2025 and welcome India\u2019s candidacy
    to host COP 33 in 2028.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. We reaffirm the importance of biodiversity conservation, including the
    implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. We urge
    developed countries to ensure the provision of adequate, effective and easily accessible
    financial resources to developing countries to promote the conservation and sustainable
    use of biodiversity. We highlight the importance of improving capacity building,
    development and transfer of technology from developed countries to developing
    countries for the conservation, sustainable use and fair and equitable sharing of benefits
    arising from the use of biodiversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. We recognise that land degradation, desertification, and drought are posing
    serious threats to the well-being and livelihoods of people and the environment, and,
    whilst acknowledging the ongoing efforts in promoting sustainable land management
    practices, we call for the urgent provision of increased financial resources, strong
    partnerships, and integrated policies to address the challenges of land degradation,
    desertification, and drought. In this regard, we look forward to the forthcoming
    sixteenth session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
    (UNCCD COP16) that will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December
    2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. In light of global efforts towards tackling global water scarcity challenge, we
    welcome the UAE and Senegal for co-hosting the 2026 UN Water Conference in the
    UAE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. While appreciating the efforts of our countries to preserve rare species and
    noting the high vulnerability of big cats, we take note of the Republic of India\u2019s
    initiative to create an International Big Cats Alliance and encourage BRICS countries
    to work together to make further contributions to the conservation of big cats. We also
    take note that the UAE established the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.
    In that regard we encourage BRICS countries to improve collective collaboration in
    areas of conservation and preservation of the most vulnerable species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. We reaffirm the need for all countries to cooperate in promoting and protecting
    human rights and fundamental freedoms under the principles of equality and mutual
    respect. We agree to continue to treat all human rights including the right to
    development in a fair and equal manner, on the same footing and with the same
    emphasis. We agree to strengthen cooperation on issues of common interests both
    within BRICS and in multilateral fora including the United Nations General Assembly
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    and Human Rights Council, taking into account the necessity to promote, protect and
    fulfil human rights in a non-selective, non-politicised and constructive manner and
    without double standards. We call for the respect of democracy and human rights. In
    this regard, we underline that they should be implemented on the level of global
    governance as well as at national level. We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the
    promotion and protection of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms for
    all with the aim to build a brighter shared future for the international community based
    on mutually beneficial cooperation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. We reiterate that the unilateral coercive measures, inter-alia in the form of
    unilateral economic sanctions and secondary sanctions that are contrary to international
    law, have far-reaching implications for the human rights, including the right to
    development, of the general population of targeted states, disproportionally affecting
    the poor and people in vulnerable situations. Therefore, we call for their elimination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. We recall the 2001 Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) and
    the Outcome Document of the 2009 Durban Review Conference and acknowledge the
    need to intensify the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related
    intolerance as well as discrimination based on religion, faith or belief, and all their
    contemporary forms around the world including the alarming trends of rising hate
    speech, and acknowledge the annual UNGA resolution on \u201cCombating glorification of
    Nazism, neo-Nazism, and other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms
    of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance\u201d.
    Enhancing cooperation for global and regional stability and security<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. We strongly support enhanced BRICS dialogue on policy and security issues.
    We welcome the Joint Statement of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and
    International Relations Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod on 10 June 2024 and note the 14th
    Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National
    Security held on 10-11 September 2024 in Saint-Petersburg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. We remain concerned about at the rise of violence and continuing armed
    conflicts in different parts of the world including those that have significant impact at
    both regional and international levels. We reiterate our commitment to the peaceful
    resolution of disputes through diplomacy, mediation, inclusive dialogue and
    consultations in a coordinated and cooperative manner and support all efforts
    conducive to the peaceful settlement of crises. We stress the need to engage in conflict
    prevention efforts, including through addressing their root causes. We acknowledge
    the legitimate and reasonable security concerns of all countries. We call for the
    protection of cultural heritage, particularly in regions affected by conflict, to prevent
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    the destruction and illicit trafficking of cultural property, which is vital for preserving
    the history and identity of affected communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  26. We stress that tolerance and peaceful coexistence are among the most important
    values and principles for relations between nations and societies. In this regard, we
    welcome the adoption of Security Council resolution 2686 and other UN resolutions in
    this regard which enjoy consensual support of UN member states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  27. We reiterate the need for the full respect of the international humanitarian law in
    conflict situations and the provision of humanitarian aid in accordance with the basic
    principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence established in UNGA
    resolution 46\/182. We call on the international community to seek collective answers
    to global and regional challenges and security threats, including terrorism. We stress
    the need to abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. We reiterate that
    differences and disputes between countries should be resolved peacefully through
    dialogue and consultation. We also underline the need to respect the legitimate and
    reasonable security concerns of all countries. We underscore the need for full, equal
    and meaningful participation of women in peace processes including in conflict
    prevention and resolution, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, post-conflict reconstruction
    and development, and sustaining peace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  28. We are deeply concerned over continued conflicts and instability in the Middle
    East and North Africa (MENA) region, noting the Joint Statement by BRICS Deputy
    Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys at their meeting of 25 April 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  29. We mourn the tragic loss of civilian lives in the recent period and express
    sympathy with all civilian victims and their families. We call for urgent measures, in
    accordance with international law, to ensure the protection of lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  30. We reiterate our grave concern at the deterioration of the situation and
    humanitarian crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in particular the
    unprecedented escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip and in West Bank as a result of
    the Israeli military offensive, which led to mass killing and injury of civilians, forced
    displacement and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure. We stress the
    urgent need for an immediate, comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza
    Strip, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and detainees from both
    sides who are being illegally held captive and the unhindered sustainable and at scale
    supply of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, and cessation of all aggressive actions.
    We denounce the Israeli attacks against humanitarian operations, facilities, personnel
    and distribution points. For this purpose, we call for the full implementation of
    resolutions 2712 (2023), 2720 (2023), 2728 (2024) and 2735 (2024) of the United
    Nations Security Council and in this regard welcome the continuous efforts by the Arab
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    Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, other regional and international efforts in order
    to reach immediate ceasefire, accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid and Israel\u2019s
    withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. We call for adherence to international law. We are
    also alarmed that the further escalation of the conflict in the Gaza Strip fuel tension,
    extremism and severe negative consequences both regionally and globally. We call on
    all relevant parties to act with utmost restraint and to avoid escalatory actions and
    provocative declarations. We acknowledge the provisional measures of the
    International Court of Justice in the legal proceedings instituted by South Africa against
    Israel. We reaffirm our support for the State of Palestine\u2019s full membership in the
    United Nations in the context of the unwavering commitment to the vision of the twostate solution based on international law including relevant UNSC and UNGA
    resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative that includes the establishment of a sovereign,
    independent and viable State of Palestine in line with internationally recognised
    borders of June 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital living side by side in peace and
    security with Israel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  31. We express alarm over the situation in Southern Lebanon. We condemn the loss
    of civilian lives and the immense damage to civilian infrastructure resulting from
    attacks by Israel in residential areas in Lebanon and call for immediate cessation of
    military acts. We stress the need to preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of
    the State of Lebanon and to create conditions for political and diplomatic solution in
    order to safeguard peace and stability in the Middle East while underlining the
    importance of strict observance of UNSC resolutions 1701 (2006) and 2749 (2024).
    We strongly condemn attacks on UN personnel, threats to their safety and call upon
    Israel to immediately cease such activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  32. We express our concern over the increasing incidents of terrorist attacks linked
    with ICT capabilities. In this regard, we condemn the premeditated terrorist act of
    detonating handheld communication devices in Beirut on 17 September 2024, resulted
    in the loss of life and injury of dozens of civilians. We reiterate that these attacks
    constitute a grave violation of International Law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  33. We stress the importance of ensuring the exercise of navigational rights and
    freedoms of vessels of all states in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Strait, in
    accordance with international law. We encourage enhanced diplomatic efforts by all
    parties to that end, including by addressing the causes of the conflict, and continued
    support for dialogue and Yemen\u2019s peace process under UN auspices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  34. We stress that Syria\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be strictly
    observed. We condemn illegal foreign military presence that lead to increasing risks of
    a large-scale conflict in the region. We emphasize that illegal unilateral sanctions
    seriously exacerbate the suffering of the Syrian people.
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  35. We condemn the attack against the diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic
    of Iran in the Syrian capital Damascus by Israel on 1 April 2024 that constitutes a
    violation of the fundamental principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular
    premises under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963
    Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  36. We recall national positions concerning the situation in and around Ukraine as
    expressed in the appropriate fora, including the UNSC and the UNGA. We emphasize
    that all states should act consistently with the Purposes and Principles of the UN
    Charter in their entirety and interrelation. We note with appreciation relevant proposals
    of mediation and good offices, aimed at a peaceful resolution of the conflict through
    dialogue and diplomacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  37. We stress the importance of full implementation of the JCPOA endorsed by the
    UNSCR 2231 (2015) and underscore the importance of a constructive approach based
    on the good faith by all relevant actors to resume full implementation of the JCPOA
    commitments by all sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  38. We reiterate that the principle \u201cAfrican solutions to African problems\u201d should
    continue to serve as the basis for conflict resolution on the African continent. In this
    regard, we recognise the critical role of the African Union in the prevention,
    management and resolution of conflicts in Africa. We reaffirm our support for African
    peace efforts on the continent including those undertaken by the African Union and
    African sub-regional organizations in line with the principles of African ownership,
    complementarity and subsidiarity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  39. We commend the efforts and achievements by African countries in their pursuit
    of the peace and development, and to combat the growing scourge of terrorism in
    Africa, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, and call for the channeling of
    more global counter-terrorism resources to developing countries to help African
    countries, particularly those affected, enhance their counter-terrorism capacity building.
    We commend efforts undertaken by African countries, the African Union, African subregional organizations and the United Nations in promoting peace process in South
    Sudan, stabilizing the situation in the Central African Republic as well as success of
    the Government of Mozambique supported by the Southern African Development
    Community (SADC) in counteraction to the terrorist threat in the North of the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  40. We express grave concern over the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis
    in Sudan and reiterate our call for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire
    and peaceful resolution of the conflict with engagement in peace talks as the only way
    to end this conflict, sustained, urgent and unimpeded access of the Sudanese population
    to humanitarian assistance, and the scaling up of humanitarian assistance to Sudan and
    neighboring states. We condemn the attack on the residence of the Head of Mission of
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    the United Arab Emirates Embassy to Sudan on 29 September 2024, causing extensive
    damage to the premises located in a residential area in Khartoum. We stress the
    fundamental principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises, and the
    obligations on receiving States including under the 1961 Vienna Convention on
    Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  41. We deplore the brutal gang attack in Pont Sond\u00e9, in Haiti, which resulted in the
    deaths and the forced displacement of civilians, and express deep concern over the
    ongoing deterioration of the security, humanitarian and economic situation in Haiti.
    We commend the establishment of Haiti\u00b4s Transitional Presidential Council and the
    creation of an electoral council, as essential steps to solve the current crisis. We stress
    that the current crisis requires a Haitian-led solution that encompasses national and
    inclusive dialogue and consensus building among local political forces, institutions and
    the society and call on the international community to support the interim government\u2019s
    endeavors to dismantle the gangs, enhance the security situation and put in place the
    foundations for long-lasting social and economic development in the country and hold
    general elections by the end of 2025. We support the role of the United Nations in
    providing humanitarian assistance and highlight the need for international cooperation
    to address Haiti\u2019s multifaceted crises effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  42. We emphasize the need for an urgent peaceful settlement in Afghanistan in order
    to strengthen regional security and stability. We advocate for Afghanistan as an
    independent, united and peaceful state free from terrorism, war and drugs. We urge for
    more visible and verifiable measures in Afghanistan to ensure that the territory of
    Afghanistan is not used by terrorists. We stress the need to provide urgent and
    uninterrupted humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and to safeguard the
    fundamental rights of all Afghans including women, girls and different ethnic groups.
    We call on Afghanistan authorities to reverse the effective ban on girl\u2019s secondary and
    higher education. We emphasize the primary and effective role of regional platforms
    and neighboring countries of Afghanistan and welcome the efforts of such regional
    platforms and initiatives to facilitate the Afghan settlement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  43. We call for the strengthening of non-proliferation and disarmament to safeguard and
    maintain global stability and international peace and security. We note the paramount
    importance of the efforts aiming at accelerating the implementation of the resolutions
    on the Establishment of a Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and other Weapons of Mass
    Destruction in the Middle East, including the Conference convened pursuant to UN
    General Assembly Decision 73\/546. We call on all invited parties to participate in this
    conference in good faith and engage with this effort constructively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  44. We also call for the full implementation of the UNSC Resolution 1540 which
    offers states an important impetus for adopting effective and robust measures at the
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    national level to prevent weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and
    related materials from getting into the hands of non-state actors, including terrorists, as
    well as frameworks for cooperation at the international level for this aim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  45. We reassert our support for ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space
    activities and prevention of an arms race in outer space (PAROS) and of its
    weaponization, including through negotiations to adopt a relevant legal multilateral
    instrument to ensure global security. We recognise the submission of the updated Draft
    Treaty on the Prevention of the Placement of Weapons in Outer Space, the Threat or
    Use of Force against Outer Space Objects (PPWT) to the Conference on Disarmament
    in 2014 as an important step towards this goal. We welcome the consensual adoption
    of the Report of the UN Group of Governmental Experts on further practical measures
    for the prevention of an arms race in outer space on 16 August 2024, which provided
    substantive elements of a legally-binding instrument on PAROS. We stress that
    practical and non-binding commitments, such as Transparency and ConfidenceBuilding Measures (TCBMs), and universally agreed norms, rules, and principles may
    also contribute to PAROS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  46. Recalling the respective obligations of our States in the field of export controls
    stemming from relevant internationally recognised legal instruments, we underscore
    our determination to enhance dialogue and cooperation in this sphere with due account
    of the necessary balance between nonproliferation and peaceful uses of technology
    while ensuring legitimate rights of states to participate in the fullest possible exchange
    of scientific and technological information, equipment and materials for peaceful
    purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  47. We reiterate our unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and
    manifestations whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed while reaffirming
    that it should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic
    group. We emphasize that terrorism is a common threat, which requires a
    comprehensive and balanced approach at global and regional levels with due regard to
    national priorities of States. We commit to enhance further international and regional
    cooperation to prevent and counter terrorist threats on the basis of full respect for the
    sovereignty and security of States and in accordance with the Charter of the United
    Nations and international law. We acknowledge that States have the primary
    responsibility in preventing and combating terrorism with the United Nations
    continuing to play central and coordinating role in this area. We recognise that any acts
    of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivations, and stress
    the need to ensure strong collective response to the persistent and emerging terrorist
    threats without double standards. We reject any attempts at politicization of counterterrorism issues and the use of terrorist groups to achieve political ends. We commit to
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    take decisive measures to prevent and disrupt the spread of terrorist ideology and
    radicalization, the misuse of modern technologies for terrorist purposes, cross-border
    movement of terrorists, terrorist financing and other forms of terrorism support,
    incitement to commit terrorist acts, as well as recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters.
    We call for an expeditious finalization and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention
    on International Terrorism within the UN framework. We call for concerted actions
    against all UN designated terrorists and terrorist entities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  48. We look forward to further strengthening practical counter-terrorism
    cooperation. We welcome the activities of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working
    Group (CTWG) and its five Subgroups based upon the BRICS Counter-Terrorism
    Strategy and the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan, including adoption of the
    CTWG Position Paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  49. We reiterate our commitment to preventing and combating illicit financial flows,
    money laundering, terrorism financing, drug trafficking, corruption and the misuse of
    new technologies, including cryptocurrencies, for illegal and terrorist purposes. We
    reaffirm our commitment to the principles of technical and non-politicized nature of
    international anti-criminal cooperation including for the purpose of preventing and
    establishing financial traces of these crimes. We note the need to further strengthen
    such cooperation based on the relevant international legal instruments to which BRICS
    countries are parties, including relevant UN conventions and resolutions, regional
    conventions and treaties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  50. We call for an enhanced dialogue within BRICS on the issues of moneylaundering and countering the financing of terrorism with the participation of relevant
    stakeholders. We emphasize the importance of creating conditions for the safe
    development of the younger generation, reducing the risk of their involvement in illegal
    activities and welcome the development of relevant international projects with the
    participation of young people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  51. We express concern over the situation with illicit drug production, trafficking
    and abuse worldwide, recognise that it seriously threatens public security and
    international and regional stability, health, safety and well-being of humankind and as
    well as undermines the sustainable development of States. We confirm our
    commitment to the existing international mechanism of drug control based on three
    UN drug control conventions. We acknowledge the importance of enhancing counter
    narcotics cooperation and strengthening contacts among BRICS law enforcement
    authorities and in this regard welcome the Joint Statement adopted at the Meeting of
    the BRICS Anti-Drug Working Group in Moscow on 22 May 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  52. We consider countering transnational organized crime as one of the key areas
    for international law enforcement cooperation. We also note that this cooperation shall
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    not be politicized as it can cause harm to the overall fight against crime. We express
    particular concern with crimes which affect the environment that need to be addressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  53. We are resolute to promote BRICS cooperation in the prevention of and fight
    against corruption and strengthen our coordination on major issues of the international
    anti-corruption agenda, including United Nations Convention Against Corruption. We
    are determined to honor our commitment and call for the international community to
    strengthen cooperation on denial of safe haven to corruption. We welcome the
    document \u201cFormulation of the BRICS Common Vision and Joint Action on Enhanced
    Anti-Corruption Cooperation and Recovery and Return of Assets and Proceeds of
    Corruption\u201d and attach importance to putting it into practice in accordance with our
    domestic frameworks. We appreciate the issuance of the Analytical Note on Asset
    Recovery in BRICS Countries by the Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) and
    its efforts to step up collaboration among our practitioners in asset recovery. We also
    commend the ACWG for updating the document on BRICS Cooperation in AntiCorruption Education, Knowledge-Sharing and Capacity-Building that benchmarks
    our collective achievements, including a number of expert initiatives held this year,
    and traces a way forward in this priority area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  54. We recognise the huge potential of ICTs bridging the digital divides for
    socioeconomic growth and development. We also acknowledge challenges and threats
    stemming from and within the digital realm. We call for a comprehensive, balanced,
    objective approach to the development and security of ICT products and systems as
    well as for the development and implementation of globally interoperable common
    rules and standards for supply chain security. We are concerned over the increase in
    frequency and sophistication of malicious use of ICTs. In this regard, we stress the
    importance of international cooperation in preventing and countering the use of ICTs
    for criminal purposes and therefore look forward to the adoption at the 79th UNGA
    session the draft UN Convention against Cybercrime; Strengthening international
    cooperation for combating certain crimes committed by means of information and
    communications technology systems and for collection, preservation and the sharing
    of evidence in electronic form of serious crimes. We also believe that technical
    assistance, capacity-building are foundational for developing resources, skills, policies
    and institutions necessary to increasing security of States while enhancing ICT
    resilience and to accelerate the digital transformation of States, taking into particular
    consideration the interests and needs of developing States. We underscore the leading
    role of the United Nations in promoting dialogue to forge common understandings in
    the security of and in the use of ICTs, including discussions on developing a universal
    legal framework in this realm and further development and implementation of
    universally agreed norms, rules and principles for responsible behavior of States in the
    use of ICTs. We commend the ongoing work of the UN OEWG on Security of and in
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    the Use of ICTs 2021-2025 as a sole global and inclusive mechanism on this matter
    and support the establishment by consensus of a single-track, state-led permanent
    mechanism under the auspices of the United Nations, reporting to the First Committee
    of the UNGA, recognising the importance of the principle of consensus regarding both
    the establishment of the future mechanism itself as well as the decision-making
    processes of the mechanism. We are committed to promoting respect for States
    sovereignty and sovereign equality in the ICT environment, and oppose unilateral
    actions that could undermine international cooperation in this domain, including global
    supply chains sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  55. We recognise the progress made in promoting BRICS cooperation in accordance
    with the Roadmap of Practical Cooperation on Ensuring Security in the Use of ICTs, and
    its progress report, including the establishment and further operationalization of the
    BRICS Points of Contact Directory for pragmatic cooperation among national entities
    responsible for responding to ICT incidents as a confidence-building measure. We
    underscore the importance of establishing frameworks of cooperation among BRICS
    member states on ensuring security in the use of ICTs. We also acknowledge the need to
    advance practical intra-BRICS cooperation through the activities of the BRICS Working
    Group on security in the use of ICTs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  56. We express serious concern over exponential spread and proliferation of
    disinformation, misinformation, including propagating false narratives and fake news,
    as well as hate speech especially on digital platforms fueling radicalization and
    conflicts. While reaffirming commitment to sovereignty of States we emphasize the
    importance of information integrity and ensuring free flow of and public access to
    accurate fact-based information, including the freedom of opinion and expression as
    well as digital and media literacy in order to allow for meaningful connectivity, in
    accordance with applicable national and international law.
    Fostering Economic and Financial Cooperation for Just Global Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  57. Recalling the 2023 Johannesburg II Declaration we reiterate our strong belief
    that multilateral cooperation is essential to limit the risks stemming from geopolitical
    and geo-economic fragmentation and commit to intensify efforts in areas of mutual
    interest, including but not limited to, trade, poverty and hunger reduction, sustainable
    development, including access to energy, water and food, fuel, fertilizers as well as
    mitigating and adapting to the impact of climate change, education, and health,
    including pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  58. We emphasize the importance of the full implementation of Addis-Ababa Action
    Agenda adopted at the Third International Conference on Financing for Development
    in 2015 and the effective participation of developing countries in the Fourth
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    International Conference on Financing for Development, which will be held in Spain
    from 30 June to 3 July 2025. We call on the developed countries to honor their
    commitment to financing for development and encourage their cooperation with
    developing countries in different development areas including taxation, debt, trade,
    official development assistance, technology transfer and reforming of international
    financial architecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  59. We underscore the need to reform the current international financial architecture
    to meet the global financial challenges including global economic governance to make
    the international financial architecture more inclusive and just.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  60. We note that high debt levels in some countries reduce the fiscal space needed
    to address ongoing development challenges aggravated by spillover effects from
    external shocks, particularly from fluctuations in financial and monetary policies in
    some advanced economies as well as the inherent problems with the international
    financial architecture. High interest rates and tighter financing conditions worsen debt
    vulnerabilities in many countries. We believe it is necessary to address the international
    debt properly and in a holistic manner to support economic recovery and sustainable
    development, taking into account each nation\u2019s laws and internal procedures,
    accompanied by sustainable external debt and fiscal prudence. We recognise the need
    to address in an effective, comprehensive and systematic manner the debt
    vulnerabilities of both low and middle income countries. One of the instruments,
    amongst others, to collectively address debt vulnerabilities is through predictable,
    orderly, timely and coordinated implementation of the G20 Common Framework for
    Debt Treatment with the participation of official bilateral creditors, private creditors
    and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in line with the principle of joint action
    and fair burden-sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  61. We recognise that the use of blended finance is an effective way to mobilize
    private capital to finance infrastructure projects. We note the important role of
    multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, in particular
    national development banks, in institutionally scaling up the use of blended finance
    and other instruments, and thereby contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable
    Development Goals in accordance with country-specific needs and priorities. To this
    end, we commend the work of the BRICS Public-Private Partnership and Infrastructure
    Task Force and endorse its Technical Report on Infrastructure Projects Blended
    Finance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  62. We recognise the key role of the New Development Bank (NDB) in promoting
    infrastructure and sustainable development of its member countries. We support further
    development of the NDB and improvement in corporate governance and operational
    effectiveness towards the fulfillment of the NDB\u2019s General Strategy for 2022-2026.
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    We support the NDB in continuously expanding local currency financing and
    strengthening innovation in investment and financing tools. We encourage the Bank to
    follow member-led and demand-driven principles, the employment of innovative
    financing mechanisms to mobilize financing from diversified sources, and in this
    regard, we acknowledge the initiative to create new investment platform to leverage
    the existing institutional infrastructure of the NDB to boost the investment flow into
    the countries of BRICS and the Global South mechanisms. We support the
    enhancement of capacity building and knowledge exchange, including by building
    synergies with knowledge sources from developing countries, the assistance of
    member countries in achieving the SDGs and the further improvement of efficiency
    and effectiveness to fulfill its mandate, aiming to be a premier multilateral development
    institution for EMDCs. We agree to jointly develop the New Development Bank into
    a new type of MDB in the 21st century. We urge the Bank to execute its purpose and
    functions in accordance with the Articles of Agreement of the New Development Bank
    in a fair and non-discriminatory manner. We support the further expansion of NDB
    membership and expedited consideration of applications of BRICS countries in line
    with the NDB General Strategy and related policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  63. We welcome the BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism (ICM) focus on
    facilitating and expanding innovative financial practices and approaches for projects
    and programmes, including finding acceptable mechanisms of financing in local
    currencies. We welcome a continued dialogue between the ICM and the NDB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  64. We recognise the important role of BRICS countries working together to deal
    with risks and challenges to the world economy in achieving global recovery and
    sustainable development. We reaffirm our commitment to enhance macro-economic
    policy coordination, deepen economic cooperation and work to realize strong,
    sustainable, balanced and inclusive economic recovery. We emphasize the importance
    of continued implementation of the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2025 in
    all relevant ministerial tracks and working groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  65. We reiterate our commitment to enhancing financial cooperation within BRICS.
    We recognise the widespread benefits of faster, low cost, more efficient, transparent,
    safe and inclusive cross-border payment instruments built upon the principle of
    minimizing trade barriers and non-discriminatory access. We welcome the use of local
    currencies in financial transactions between BRICS countries and their trading partners.
    We encourage strengthening of correspondent banking networks within BRICS and
    enabling settlements in local currencies in line with BRICS Cross-Border Payments
    Initiative (BCBPI), which is voluntary and non-binding, and look forward to further
    discussions in this area, including in the BRICS Payment Task Force.
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  66. We acknowledge the importance of exploring the feasibility of connecting
    BRICS countries\u2019 financial markets infrastructure. We agree to discuss and study the
    feasibility of establishment of an independent cross-border settlement and depositary
    infrastructure, BRICS Clear, an initiative to complement the existing financial market
    infrastructure, as well as BRICS independent reinsurance capacity, including BRICS
    (Re)Insurance Company, with participation on a voluntary basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  67. We task our Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, as appropriate, to
    continue consideration of the issue of local currencies, payment instruments and
    platforms and report back to us by the next Presidency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  68. We recognise the BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) being an
    important mechanism to forestall short-term balance of payments pressures and further
    strengthen financial stability. We express our strong support for the CRA mechanism
    improvement via envisaging alternative eligible currencies and welcome finalization
    of the amendments to the CRA documents. We acknowledge the successful completion
    of the 7th CRA Test Run and the fifth edition of the BRICS Economic Bulletin under
    the title \u201cBRICS Economies in a Higher-rate Environment\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  69. We acknowledge the outcomes of the first cross-border BRICS Rapid
    Information Security Channel (BRISC) drills that would further strengthen the BRICS
    countries\u2019 financial sector cyber resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  70. We highlight that secure, resilient, stable, effective and open supply chains are
    crucial for sustainable development. Acknowledging the role of the BRICS Members
    as the world largest producers of natural resources, we underscore the importance of
    strengthening cooperation of the BRICS Members across the entire value chain and
    agree to take joint actions with the aim to oppose unilateral protectionist measures that
    are inconsistent with the existing WTO provisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  71. Concerned with the fast-paced digitalization process of all aspects of human life
    in the 21st century, we underscore the key role of data for development and the need to
    intensify the engagement within BRICS to address this issue. We highlight that fair,
    inclusive and equitable governance of data is critical to enable developing countries to
    harness the benefits of the digital economy and emerging technologies, including
    artificial intelligence. We call for the design of a fair and equitable global framework
    for data governance, including cross-border data flows, to address the principles of
    collection, storage, use and transfer of data; ensure the interoperability of data policy
    frameworks at all levels; and distribute the monetary and non-monetary benefits of data
    with developing countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  72. We emphasize that e-commerce has become an important driver of global
    economic growth, fostering international trade in goods and services, ensuring foreign
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    investment flows and facilitating innovation. We are resolved to further increase trust
    in e-commerce and ensure full-fledged protection of the rights of e-commerce parties,
    by intensifying cooperation in the realms of utilizing digital technologies for consumer
    rights protection, exploring online dispute resolution tools and creating enabling
    environment for businesses to enter global markets, exchanging views on the issue of
    small value product trade through the cross-border e-commerce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  73. We agree that resilience of supply chains and unimpeded trade in agriculture
    along with domestic production are crucial for ensuring food security and livelihoods,
    especially for low-income or resource-poor farmers, as well as for net food importing
    developing countries. We recognise efforts to support smallholder farmers as an
    important part of national agriculture system. We welcome the Conference on Food
    Security and Sustainable Agricultural Development held on 27-28 of June 2024 in
    Moscow, and look forward to the upcoming Global Food Security Summit that would
    be held in Abu Dhabi on 26-28 November 2024. We reaffirm the need to develop a fair
    agricultural trading system and implement resilient and sustainable agriculture. We
    commit to minimize disruptions and promote rules-based trade in agriculture and
    fertilizers with the view to ensure a continuous flow of food and essential inputs for
    agricultural production which should be exempted from undue restrictive economic
    measures, inconsistent with WTO rules, including those affecting producers and
    exporters of agricultural products as well as business services with regard to
    international shipments. In this regard, we welcome the initiative of the Russian side
    to establish a grain (commodities) trading platform within BRICS (the BRICS Grain
    Exchange) and to subsequently develop it including expanding it to other agricultural
    sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  74. We recognise the effectiveness of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) of the BRICS
    countries as a well-established mechanism for trade and industrial cooperation and the
    facilitation of manufacturing, including those but not limited to high-tech sectors of the
    economy, IT and IT enabled services, tourism, port and transport infrastructure,
    development and commercialization of technologies as well as for the production of
    new types of value-added products. We also acknowledge that Special Economic
    Zones provide immense opportunities for encouraging additional investment in priority
    areas of economic development. We welcome the establishment of a forum for
    cooperation on SEZs of the BRICS countries. We agree to carry out practice-oriented
    activities including exchanges of best practices on implementation of standards and
    methodologies for managing SEZs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  75. We acknowledge that the MSMEs sector is a well-proved lever of economic
    growth, enabling an increase in overall labour productivity, household incomes and
    quality of goods and services. We intend to exchange best practices of supporting
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    MSMEs, including through digital services and platforms aimed at simplifying
    business operations. We recognise the importance of maintaining existing value chains
    created with participation of MSMEs, as well as building up new cooperative ties for
    MSMEs, especially high-tech and innovation driven ones, within BRICS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  76. We acknowledge that the Partnership for the New Industrial Revolution
    (PartNIR) serves as a guiding platform for BRICS cooperation within the framework
    of the New Industrial Revolution to identify interests, challenges, and opportunities in
    the rapidly evolving industrial landscape and capacity building in the field of industry
    as well as ensures the continuity of BRICS industrial cooperation in a structured
    framework for sustained collaboration. We appreciate the efforts of the BRICS
    PartNIR Innovation Center (BPIC) in organizing events including BRICS Forum on
    PartNIR 2024, BRICS Industrial Innovation Contest 2024, BRICS Exhibition on New
    Industrial Revolution 2024, and the BPIC Training Programmes, and encourage all
    BRICS countries to actively participate in the above events. We appreciate the efforts
    of the BRICS Startup Forum in realizing start-ups projects that play crucial role in
    driving innovation and economic growth in the era of New Industrial Revolution. We
    look forward to deepening engagements with BRICS countries to participate in future
    events and activities of the BRICS Startup Forum. We note the agreement to launch
    the BRICS Center for Industrial Competences in cooperation with United Nations
    Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to jointly support the development of
    Industry 4.0 skills development among the BRICS countries and to promote
    partnerships and increased productivity in the New Industrial Revolution. We endorse
    the decision by the PartNIR Advisory Group to create seven working groups, including
    on Chemical Industry; Mining and Metals; Digital Transformation of Industry; SMEs;
    Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics; Photovoltaic Industry; Medical Devices and
    Pharma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  77. Recognising the importance of creating an enabling, inclusive, and secure digital
    economy and that digital connectivity is an essential prerequisite for digital
    transformation as well as social and economic growth, we emphasize the need to
    strengthen cooperation among BRICS countries. We also recognise that emerging
    technologies such as 5G, satellite systems, terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, have
    the potential to catalyze the development of the digital economy. We acknowledge that
    resilient, safe, inclusive and interoperable digital public infrastructure has the potential
    to deliver services at scale and increase social and economic opportunities for all. We
    encourage BRICS members to explore the possibility for joint activities in the field of
    digital infrastructure to ensure the integrity, stability of the functioning and security of
    national segments of the Internet while respecting national legislative frameworks
    regarding any aspects of Internet use, including security ones. We note the need to
    enhance further intra-BRICS dialogue to unlock the enormous potential of ICTs and
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    encourage policy exchanges and dialogues on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a view
    to establishing an effective global governance framework, based on broad consensus,
    to boost national economies as well as to mitigate the risks of malicious use,
    misinformation, privacy leakage, prejudice and discrimination arising from such
    technologies, and to uphold a human-centred, development-oriented, inclusive, and
    sustainable approach, with the aim to improving people\u2019s lives and bridging digital
    divides, especially between developed and developing countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  78. Recognising that the rapid technological change, including the rapid
    advancement of Artificial Intelligence has the potential to bring new opportunities for
    socioeconomic development around the globe, we encourage more international
    discussions, we support the United Nations to play an important role in global AI
    governance and welcome the UN General Assembly resolution A\/RES\/78\/311 entitled
    Enhancing International Cooperation on Capacity-Building of Artificial Intelligence,
    which was adopted by consensus. We look forward to BRICS cooperation to help
    developing countries strengthen AI capacity building. We encourage consultations on
    AI topic including through the established BRICS Institute of Future Networks (BIFN)
    Study Group on AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  79. We reiterate our support to the work of the BIFN and encourage all BRICS
    members to nominate national branches. Recalling the decision of creation of four
    study groups under the BIFN council and noting the discussion on their draft Terms of
    References. We encourage BRICS members to actively participate in this regard, as
    appropriate. We encourage the study groups to start working and recognise the
    continuing efforts of the Focus Group on BRICS Platform on Digital Public Good
    created under the BRICS Working Group on ICTs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  80. While emphasising the fundamental role of access to energy in achieving SDGs
    and noting the outlined risks to energy security we highlight the need for enhanced
    cooperation among the BRICS countries as major producers and consumers of energy
    products and services towards fair, inclusive, sustainable, equitable and just energy
    transitions. We believe that energy security, access and energy transitions are important
    and need to be balanced taking into consideration full and effective implementation of
    the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement. We reaffirm our determination to foster free,
    open, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, inclusive, and predictable international
    energy trade and investment environment and agree to deepen technological
    cooperation. We stress the necessity for resilient global supply chains and stable,
    predictable energy demand in order to provide universal access to affordable, reliable,
    sustainable and modern energy sources as well as to ensure national, global and
    regional energy security. In this regard, we also strongly condemn all terrorist attacks
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    against critical cross-border energy infrastructure and call for an open and unbiased
    approach to investigating such incidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  81. We reiterate the need to take into account national circumstances, including
    climate and natural conditions, the structure of national economy and energy mix as
    well as the specific circumstances of those developing countries whose economies
    heavily depend on income or consumption of fossil fuels and related energy-intensive
    products to achieve just energy transitions. We believe that the efficient use of all
    energy sources is critical for just energy transitions towards more flexible, resilient and
    sustainable energy systems and in this regard we uphold the principle of technological
    neutrality, i.e. using all available fuels, energy sources and technologies to reduce
    greenhouse gas emissions which includes, but is not limited to fossil fuels with
    abatement and removal technologies, biofuels, natural gas and LPG, hydrogen and its
    derivatives, including ammonia, nuclear and renewable power, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  82. We call for allocating adequate, predictable and accessible finance from
    developed to developing countries for the just energy transitions, in line with the
    principles of CBDR-RC. Stressing that new industrial development models associated
    with energy transitions would require enormous investments in existing and new
    infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  83. We reject unilateral, punitive and discriminatory protectionist measures, that are
    not in line with international law, under the pretext of environmental concerns, such as
    unilateral and discriminatory carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs), due
    diligence requirements, taxes and other measures and reconfirm our full support for the
    call in COP28 related to avoidance of unilateral trade measures based on climate or
    environment. We also oppose unilateral protectionist measures, which deliberately
    disrupt the global supply and production chains and distort competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  84. We welcome the ongoing cooperation under the framework of the BRICS
    Energy Research Cooperation Platform, including publishing BRICS Just Energy
    Transition Report, and note with appreciation the 6th BRICS Youth Energy Summit
    held 27-28 September 2024 in Moscow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  85. We recognise the important role of carbon markets as one of the drivers of
    climate action, and encourage enhancing cooperation and sharing experiences in this
    field. We oppose unilateral measures introduced under the pretext of climate and
    environmental concerns and reiterate our commitment to enhancing coordination on
    these issues. We welcome the adoption of the MoU on the BRICS Carbon Markets
    Partnership as a platform dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences and case studies
    of developing carbon markets and discussing the potential intra-BRICS cooperation on
    carbon markets to exchange views on potential cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris
    Agreement among the BRICS countries.
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  86. We welcome the establishment of the Contact Group on Climate Change and
    Sustainable Development by BRICS Environment Ministers on 28 June 2024 in
    Nizhny Novgorod and the adoption of the Framework on Climate Change and
    Sustainable Development at the High-level Dialogue on Climate Change (30 August
    2024, Moscow). We look forward to establishing the BRICS Climate Research
    Platform (BCRP) to enhance the scientific and expert exchange of views, knowledge
    and best practices of the grouping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  87. We underscore the critical need for active climate adaptation projects, moving
    beyond research and forecasting to the implementation of practical solutions,
    advancing renewable energy, sustainable financing, low-emission technologies, and
    sustainable development investments, while highlighting the importance of collective
    action and international cooperation to address the adverse impacts of climate change
    and ensure inclusive, equitable climate initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  88. Having significant deposits of a wide range of mineral resources, including
    critical, we commend the outcomes of the First Meeting of the Heads of Geological
    Services of the BRICS countries and acknowledge joint effort to launch the BRICS
    Geological Platform as the first step of practical collaboration in the field of geology
    and rational development of mineral resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  89. Recognising that environmental problems are posing increasing threat, causing
    huge damage to the economy and affecting the quality of life of our citizens, we
    welcome the efforts to further develop the BRICS Clean Rivers Initiative within the
    framework of the BRICS Environmentally Sound Technology (BEST) Platform. We
    encourage more active involvement of young people in environmental activities
    believing it is critical to increase environmental culture and knowledge among the
    population, primarily young people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  90. Being fully aware of the critical importance of the oceans for sustainable
    development and climate stability, we recognise that appropriate planning and
    management, as well as adequate funding, capacity building and transfer and
    development of marine technology are essential to ensure the protection of the marine
    environment and the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources and
    biodiversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  91. We support the Kimberley Process as the sole global intergovernmental
    certification scheme, regulating trade in rough diamonds emphasising our commitment
    to preventing conflict diamonds from entering the markets and acknowledge the launch
    of the Informal BRICS Cooperation Platform with the participation of African
    diamond-mining nations to ensure free trade in rough diamonds and the sustainable
    development of the global diamond industry. We welcome the UAE\u2019s efforts as chair
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    of the Kimberly Process for 2024. We support efforts to increase the turnover of
    precious metals within BRICS based on common quality standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  92. Acknowledging that developed transport infrastructure, safe, secure and costeffective international transport routes, innovative technologies and regulations would
    facilitate trade flows and cross-border movement of people, we recognise the
    importance of integrating various modes of transport for an efficient and sustainable
    transport system in the BRICS countries. We welcome the outcomes of the First BRICS
    Transport Ministers\u2019 Meeting in Saint-Petersburg on 6 June 2024 and look forward to
    further promoting transport dialogue to meet the demand of all stakeholders and to
    enhance the BRICS countries transport potential while also respecting the sovereignty
    and territorial integrity of all member states while carrying out transport cooperation.
    We also look forward to further exploring opportunities to establish a logistics platform
    to coordinate and improve transport conditions for multimodal logistics between the
    BRICS countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  93. We reiterate our support to the central coordinating role of the World Health
    Organization in the implementation of multilateral international efforts to protect
    public health from infectious diseases and epidemics and commit to reform and
    strengthen the international pandemic prevention, preparedness and response system.
    We recognise the fundamental role of primary health care as a key foundation for
    Universal Health Care and health system\u2019s resilience, as well as on prevention and
    response to health emergencies. We welcome fostering closer ties among BRICS health
    institutions responsible for sanitary and epidemiological health and well-being,
    prevention, preparedness and response to epidemic prone communicable diseases and
    health impact following disasters and encourage further exploring opportunities for
    knowledge sharing, exchange of expertise and undertaking joint projects in the health
    sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  94. We acknowledge that BRICS cooperation on countering Tuberculosis (TB) and
    Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as well as strengthening capacities in preventing
    communicable diseases and other health issues such as non-communicable diseases,
    research and development, experience sharing, including on traditional medicine
    systems, digital health, nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceutical science, with a
    particular emphasis on strengthening the radiopharmaceutical supply chain and
    enhancing isotopes production, alongside fostering the development of advance digital
    solutions, greatly contributes to relevant international efforts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  95. We support the initiatives of the BRICS R&D Vaccine Center, further
    development of the BRICS Integrated Early Warning System for preventing mass
    infectious diseases risks and the operations of the BRICS TB Research Network. We
    welcome the outcomes of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-
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    Level Meeting on AMR, committing to a clear set of targets and actions, including
    reducing the estimated 4.95 million human deaths associated with bacterial
    antimicrobial resistance (AMR) annually by 10% by 2030. We express concern about
    the growing threat of AMR to all sectors of the economy, in particular healthcare, and
    note the timeliness of holding the first BRICS Conference on AMR in May 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  96. Recalling significant potential of BRICS countries in the field of nuclear
    medicine, we welcome the decision to establish a BRICS Working Group on Nuclear
    Medicine. We note the successful holding of the First BRICS Nuclear Medicine Forum
    on 20-21 June 2024 in St. Petersburg and the publication of the BRICS Review of Best
    Practices in Nuclear Medicine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  97. We welcome the release of the first edition of the BRICS Health Journal and
    take note of the creation of the BRICS Medical Association. We support the launch of
    the BRICS Public Health Institutes Network \u2013 a platform designed for exchange of
    experiences and best practices in strengthening and protecting public health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  98. We look forward to enhanced BRICS cooperation including through established
    mechanisms in remote sensing satellite applications for the economic and social
    development of the BRICS countries, including in support of combatting climate
    change, disaster risk reduction and early warning systems. We encourage enhancing
    inter-agency dialogue to further explore cooperation possibilities in the peaceful
    exploration and use of outer space and, in this regard, welcome the statement of BRICS
    Heads of Space Agencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  99. Recognising that the BRICS countries have a huge tourist potential, we welcome
    the results of the first BRICS Tourism Forum, held in Moscow on 20-21 June 2024.
    We commit to further strengthening people-to-people connectivity, enhancing multistakeholder cooperation as well as developing joint projects in the tourist sphere. We
    appreciate the adoption of the Roadmap for BRICS Tourism Cooperation aimed at
    facilitating tourist exchanges, skills development, promoting sustainable tourism and
    digitalizing tourist services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  100. We reaffirm our commitment to further advance and develop cooperation in the
    field of competition law and policy among BRICS countries with a view to contribute
    to sustainable development of markets, effective combatting anticompetitive crossborder practices, promoting healthy market environment. We acknowledge the role of
    the BRICS International Competition Law and Policy Center activities in knowledge
    creation and knowledge sharing amongst BRICS competition authorities and the
    importance to ensure the most favorable conditions for the competition law
    development of BRICS economies and work towards the elimination of monopoly
    barriers in socially important markets. We welcome holding of the IX BRICS
    International Competition Conference in 2025 in South Africa.
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  101. We welcome the continued evolution of cooperation among BRICS countries,
    including, but not limited to, further discussion on the Mutual Administrative
    Assistance Agreement, signature of BRICS Authorized Economic Operator Joint
    Action Plan among the BRICS Customs Administrations towards Mutual Recognition
    of Their Respective Authorized Economic Operator Programmes. Such cooperation
    enables the inclusion of new countries and their induction in the established process,
    capacity building, law enforcement cooperation, and the strengthening of cooperation
    among BRICS customs training centers to implement joint customs training activities
    and establishment of BRICS Centers of Excellence and its related online platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  102. Recognising the importance of further enhancing and institutionalizing BRICS
    tax cooperation, we welcome the adoption of the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities
    Governance Framework as an important step towards systematic and consistent tax
    cooperation among BRICS countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  103. We welcome the UN General Assembly resolution 78\/230 on Promotion of
    inclusive and effective international tax cooperation at the United Nations. We express
    our appreciation for the commitment and dedication in developing the Terms of
    Reference for a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax
    Cooperation (UNFCITC) by the UN Ad Hoc Committee. We recognise the critical
    importance of developing the UNFCITC with its early Protocols to strengthen
    international tax cooperation and make it fully inclusive and more effective. We expect
    that the implementation of the UNFCITC will promote an inclusive, fair, transparent,
    efficient, equitable, and effective international tax system for sustainable development,
    to enhance the legitimacy, certainty, resilience, and fairness of
    international tax rules, while addressing challenges to strengthen domestic resource
    mobilization. We support initiatives to enhance tax cooperation and build a more
    progressive, stable, and effective international tax system, promoting tax transparency
    and facilitating discussions on effective taxation of high net-worth individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  104. We recognise the role of standardization tools in trade facilitation and agree to
    strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in the sphere of standardization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  105. Recognizing the importance of data, statistics and information for effective
    decision-making, we express our support to enhance the statistical cooperation within
    BRICS, including the annual release of the BRICS Joint Statistical Publication and the
    BRICS Joint Statistical Publication Snapshot, as well as exchange in best practices in
    the areas of official statistics in the member countries of BRICS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  106. We welcome the cooperation of the BRICS Intellectual Property (IP) Offices
    and exchange of best practices and experience in the IP field, in particular on advanced
    technological issues, aimed at supporting rightsholders, including MSMEs and talent,
    in IP protection, commercialization and utilization.
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  107. We reiterate the need to further strengthen BRICS cooperation in the field of
    disaster management. We stress the importance of improving national disaster risk
    reduction systems and capacities to reduce disaster-related damage and protect
    infrastructure, human lives and livelihoods. In this regard, we encourage enhancing
    comprehensive disaster risk reduction capacity of BRICS countries to effectively resist
    natural disasters including floods, droughts, earthquakes, forest fires, etc. We support
    the enhanced dialogue on the development of systems for monitoring of natural hazards,
    forecasting natural disasters and their possible consequences, including the use of
    satellite Earth observation, promoting the development of information and early
    warning systems for natural disasters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  108. We reaffirm our commitment to enhancing BRICS cooperation in labour market
    development and promotion of high-quality and full employment through sustainable
    economic and social development, inclusive and human-centered labour markets
    environment. We commit to continue efforts to develop comprehensive strategies for
    lifelong learning, vocational guidance continuous professional education and
    vocational skills training to ensure workers are equipped with the skills needed for the
    future of work and a resilient and equitable labour market. We emphasize the
    importance of regulating platform employment to ensure decent work, fair
    compensation, and social protection for all. We commit to improving safety and
    healthy working environment and modernizing social support systems and taking all
    relevant measures to reduce occupational injuries and diseases to meet the diverse
    needs of our populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  109. We highlight the important role that public sector auditing plays in ensuring
    efficiency, accountability, effectiveness and transparency of public administration in
    BRICS countries and maintaining their financial and economic stability. We welcome
    increased interaction and sharing of best practices between supreme audit institutions
    of the BRICS countries. We also pay special attention to the need for improvement of
    the activities of external public sector audit institutions operating at the regional and
    local levels within BRICS countries, under Supreme Audit Institutions
    mandates and procedures, as appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  110. We recognise the need for deepening cooperation in the field of justice within the
    BRICS framework and acknowledge the first Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of
    Justice. We recognize the importance of attracting investment and developing the
    economies of the BRICS countries and developing robust frameworks to address
    Investors\u2019 grievances with further consultation and deliberations among BRICS
    countries. We take note of the Russian initiative to establish the BRICS International
    Investment Arbitration Centre.
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  111. We acknowledge the enormous potential of the BRICS countries in the sphere
    of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) and the proposed Protocol to the
    Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in STI. We commend the work of the
    THE BRICS STI Steering Committee is one of the crucial mechanisms for managing and
    ensure the successful holding of BRICS STI activities. We welcome the establishment
    of the BRICS Working Group focusing on social sciences and humanities research and
    adaptation of the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the BRICS STI Framework Program to
    appropriately navigate the further management of Joint Calls for Proposals to support
    research work, including the early launch of the BRICS STI Flagship Projects.
    Recognizing the important role of scientometric systems and databases in modern
    scientific world and considering the research potential of BRICS countries, we
    encourage initiatives, aimed at exploring scientometric systems and databases in the
    BRICS countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  112. We further underscore the importance of science, technology, and innovation as
    a critical catalyst for economic development and improved quality of life of the people
    in the BRICS nations. We also note the progress made in advancing research,
    development, and innovation programs in critical cross-cutting sectors, including
    biomedical fields, renewable energy, space and astronomical sciences, and ocean and polar
    sciences, through joint research and innovation projects and the promotion of joint
    institutional exchanges. We commend the STI sector for establishing the STI
    Framework Programme for possible funding of joint collaborative research and
    innovation is a priority in scientific areas. We encourage BRICS member countries to
    explore the possibility of allocating funding for research and development especially
    for supporting innovation initiatives for Startups and MSMEs, while aligning with their
    national priorities and strategies. We encourage the establishment of incubation and
    startup centers to promote innovation and technology within the BRICS STI
    Framework Programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  113. We note with appreciation measures taken by BRICS countries to establish
    frameworks for building capacities in STI policy development; platforms for
    technology foresight studies; and supporting the capacities of young scientists and
    innovators. We encourage all BRICS member countries to explore ways to enhance
    investment in research infrastructures to advance scientific capabilities and
    competitiveness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  114. We welcome the enlargement of the BRICS Network University as well as
    the expansion of its research areas including mathematics, natural sciences, social and
    humanitarian sciences, sustainable agriculture and food security, and health sciences. We
    agree to explore opportunities of cooperation between the BRICS member states to
    promote the development of the framework for mutual recognition of qualifications.
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    We support continued dialogue on quality evaluation systems for BRICS universities,
    in line with their national education systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  115. We reaffirm our commitment to enhancing BRICS Technical and Vocational
    Education and Training (TVET) cooperation and appreciate the pivotal role of the
    BRICS TVET Cooperation Alliance as a multilateral platform for dialogue, experience
    sharing and project collaboration. We look forward to further discussions on qualitative
    and quantitative assessment of technical and vocational education and training systems
    through joint research projects. We support the establishment of the BRICS Digital
    Education Cooperation Mechanism as an outcome of the consultative process agreed
    by the BRICS Ministers of Education in the 2023 Skukuza Declaration and 2024 Kazan
    Declaration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  116. We appreciate the initiative to establish on 18 August BRICS Geographer\u2019s Day
    as an annual professional holiday aimed at fostering joint research in geographical and
    geospatial sciences within BRICS to enhance capacities in addressing sustainable
    development challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  117. We welcome the hosting of the Global Education Meeting on 1 November 2024
    in Fortaleza, Brazil, dedicated to SDG 4 and spearheaded by UNESCO, which for the
    the first time will be held in a country of the Global South.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  118. Recognising that the development of high-technology products based on domestic
    technological capacity is a factor predetermining the competitiveness of national
    economies contributing to sustainable and inclusive economic growth, we encourage
    technological cooperation among BRICS countries. We acknowledge the Chairship\u2019s
    initiative on the BRICS New Technological Platform under the umbrella of the BRICS
    Business Council, aimed at promoting technology and innovation cooperation between
    BRICS countries. We note the results of the BRICS Solutions Award 2024 that
    distinguished the best technological practices in priority areas of innovative
    development in the BRICS countries.
    Strengthening people-to-people exchanges for social and economic development<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  119. We reaffirm the importance of BRICS people-to-people exchanges in enhancing
    mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation. We appreciate events, held under
    Russia’s Chairship in 2024 including in the fields of media, culture, education, sports,
    arts, youth, civil society, public diplomacy, and academic exchanges and acknowledge
    that people-to-people exchanges play an essential role in enriching our societies and
    developing our economies. In this regard, we call for more efforts to respect diversity
    of cultures, highly value inheritance, innovation, and creativity, jointly advocate robust
    international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation and recognize the adoption
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    of the UNGA Resolution A\/RES\/78\/286 entitled \u201cInternational Day for Dialogue
    among Civilizations\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  120. We stress our commitment to enhancing international cooperation in education,
    science, culture, communication, and information given the complexity of
    contemporary challenges and transformations and in this regard note the relevance of
    the principles outlined in the UNESCO Constitution and its mandate to foster
    cooperation and peace through international collaboration that should be based on
    equality, dialogue, mandated programmatic activities, and the spirit of consensus. We
    recall the UNESCO Framework for Culture and Arts Education that was unanimously
    adopted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in February 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  121. We underscore the vital role of culture in sustainable development as it largely
    benefits economic growth, social cohesion, and overall well-being. In this context, we
    reaffirm the importance of strengthening BRICS cooperation in the fields of culture
    and preservation of cultural heritage. We welcome the BRICS Culture Festival which
    highlights the diversity and richness of the BRICS cultures and serves as a catalyst for
    fostering greater mutual understanding among our nations. We also welcome the
    BRICS Film Festival and music concerts. We encourage participation in BRICS
    Alliances, including the Alliance of Museums, the Alliance of Museums and Art
    Galleries, the Alliance of Libraries, and the Alliance of Theatres for Children and
    Young People. We welcome the establishment of the BRICS Alliance of Folk Dance and
    encourage the establishment of a BRICS Film Schools Alliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  122. We regard these alliances as ideal in supporting cultural exchange, knowledge sharing, and the preservation of our shared heritage. Through these initiatives, we aim
    to deepen cultural ties, enhance mutual appreciation, and contribute to a more
    interconnected world. We underscore the importance of BRICS cooperation in the
    fields of preserving cultural heritage and culture. Recalling the UNESCO World
    Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development and the G20 New Delhi
    Leaders’ Declaration 2023, we recognize the power of culture as \u0430 catalyst for
    sustainable development including creativity, innovation, and inclusive economic
    growth, social cohesion, and environmental protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  123. We emphasize that all BRICS countries have rich traditional sports cultures and
    agree to support each other in the promotion of traditional and Indigenous sports among
    BRICS countries and around the world. We strongly oppose any form of discrimination
    on grounds of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, economic or other
    status of athletes. We recognize the importance of joint BRICS sports events, meetings,
    conferences, and seminars in the field of sports science and sports medicine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  124. We attach great importance to the role of BRICS in developing sports ties among
    BRICS countries, including mass, youth, school and student sports, high-priority
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    sports, parasport, national, and traditional sports. In this regard, we highly appreciate
    Russia\u2019s Chairship for hosting the BRICS Games in Kazan in June, which brought
    together participants in 27 sports disciplines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  125. We reiterate the need to further develop youth exchanges, including in such areas
    as education, training, skills development, science, technology, innovation,
    entrepreneurship, healthy lifestyle, and sports, as well as community service and
    volunteering. We positively assess the results of the BRICS Youth Summit, held in
    Ulyanovsk in July 2024, and recognize its value as a platform for open discussion and
    constructive interaction between the young people of BRICS countries. We intend to
    promote further the BRICS Youth Council which serves as a mechanism for the
    development and consolidation of the youth agenda within the alliance. We agree to
    explore the possibility of organizing educational missions to the BRICS countries to raise
    awareness among young people about the values and principles of BRICS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  126. We commit to further promoting inter-parliamentary interaction between BRICS
    member states through regular exchange of views, experiences, and best practices in
    line with the Memorandum on the BRICS Parliamentary Forum signed on 28
    September 2023 in Johannesburg and its Protocol was signed on 12 July 2024. In this
    regard, we welcome the successful holding of the X BRICS Parliamentary Forum in
    St.Petersburg on 11-12 July 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  127. We acknowledge that dialogue among political parties of BRICS countries plays
    a constructive role in building consensus and enhancing cooperation. We note the
    the successful hosting of the BRICS Political Parties Dialogue in Vladivostok in June 2024
    and welcome other BRICS countries to continue the tradition of holding this event in
    the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  128. We commend the progress made by BRICS countries in promoting affordable
    housing and urban development and resilience and appreciate the contribution of
    mechanisms including the BRICS Urbanization Forum, BRICS Friendship Cities and
    Local Governments Cooperation Forum and BRICS Municipal Forum to facilitate
    the building of more friendship city relations among BRICS countries and promoting
    the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  129. We commend the successful holding of the BRICS Business Forum. We
    welcome the BRICS Business Council’s self-reflection with a focus on milestones
    achieved and areas of improvement. We support BRICS Business Council activities in
    different domains, including agriculture, finance and investment, infrastructure,
    transport and logistics, digital economy, energy manufacturing, and sustainable
    development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  130. We acknowledge the critical role of women in political, social, and economic
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    development. We underline the importance of women’s empowerment and their full
    participation based on equality in all spheres of society, including their active
    participation in decision-making processes, including in senior positions, which are
    fundamental for the achievement of equality, development, and peace. We recognise
    that inclusive entrepreneurship and access to finance for women would facilitate their
    participation in business ventures, innovation, and the digital economy. In this regard,
    we welcome the outcomes of the Ministerial Meeting on Women\u2019s Affairs and BRICS
    Women\u2019s Forum held in September in Saint Petersburg under the theme \u201cWomen;
    Governance and Leadership\u201d and recognize the valuable contribution of these annual
    meetings to the development and consolidation of women’s empowerment across all
    three pillars of BRICS cooperation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  131. We appreciate the efforts of the BRICS Women`s Business Alliance to promote
    women\u2019s entrepreneurship, including the launch of the Common BRICS Women\u2019s
    Business Alliance Digital Platform, the holding of the first BRICS Women\u2019s
    Entrepreneurship Forum in Moscow on 3-4 June 2024 and the first BRICS Women\u2019s
    Startups Contest. We support further strengthening cooperation between the BRICS
    Women\u2019s Business Alliance and women entrepreneurs from the Global South,
    including the establishment of Regional Offices, as appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  132. We encourage strengthening ties between experts communities and civil society
    of BRICS countries. In this regard, we welcome the successful holding of the BRICS
    Academic Forum and BRICS Civil Forum, activities of the BRICS Think Tank Council
    enhancing cooperation in research and capacity building among the academic
    communities of BRICS countries, and the launching of the BRICS Think Tank Network
    for Finance that will support the discussions of the BRICS Financial Track. We endorse
    the establishment of the Civil BRICS Council.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  133. We commend Russia’s BRICS Chairship in 2024 and express our gratitude to
    the government and people of the Russian Federation for holding the XVI BRICS
    Summit in the city of Kazan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  134. We extend full support to Brazil for its BRICS Chairship in 2025 and the holding
    of the XVII BRICS Summit in Brazil.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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