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On September 11, 2024, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office, attended the 14th BRICS High-Level Representatives Meeting on Security Affairs in St. Petersburg. The meeting reviewed the work of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group and the Cybersecurity Working Group. Wang Yi said that the current international security situation has become more complex. The BRICS countries have similar positions and common interests on counter-terrorism and cybersecurity issues.
They should build consensus, strengthen cooperation, and promote the steady and long-term development of relevant cooperation. Wang Yi put forward four suggestions. First, adhere to the correct concept. Advocate a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept and embark on a new path of security. Support the United Nations to play a central coordinating role in global counter-terrorism cooperation and resist the double standards and politicization and instrumentalization of counter-terrorism issues. Promote the construction of a more fair and reasonable Internet governance system that reflects the wishes and interests of most countries, realize resource sharing, responsibility sharing, cooperative governance, and share digital dividends. Second, strengthen practical cooperation.
China fully affirms the results of the counter-terrorism and cybersecurity working groups and is willing to work with all parties to earnestly implement the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Action Plan to create a model for international counter-terrorism cooperation. China invites BRICS counter-terrorism officials to visit Xinjiang again and supports the signing of a memorandum of understanding on BRICS cybersecurity cooperation. Third, it reflects the spirit of solidarity. Give full play to the positive effects of the BRICS+ model, unite more countries with the BRICS spirit, share experiences and practices, expand dialogue and cooperation, provide capacity building support, and continuously consolidate the common position and common actions of the Global South on counter-terrorism and cybersecurity.
Fourth, it improves global governance. Promote the implementation of global security initiatives, adhere to the principle of consultation, joint construction and sharing, and establish a fair, reasonable and effective global security governance system centered on the United Nations. Jointly promote the implementation of the Global Data Security Initiative and the Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative, and gather BRICS forces to improve global security governance. Strengthen multilateral coordination, deeply participate in the formulation of rules in the fields of counter-terrorism and cybersecurity, enhance the voice and influence of BRICS countries, and safeguard common interests.
