Wang Yi on BRICS against power politics

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on BRICS countries to strengthen unity, safeguard the rights and interests of developing countries and stand up against power politics. He made the remarks while attending the meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security in Brazil. 

Also at the meeting were representatives of ten BRICS countries including Russia and Iran. The foreign minister said BRICS countries should set an example to curb pressure and confrontation by doing the right things, based on equality and respect.

There were no joint statements issued following the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held earlier. Only the host country, Brazil, issued a presidential statement about the opposition to trade protectionism. The United States was not named. After a one-day stay in Brasilia, Wang Yi will return to China, concluding his six-day visit to Kazakhstan and Brazil.