Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role
Xi proposed a BRICS AI open-source zone and service trade forum to deepen cooperation across the expanded bloc, officials said.
- On Sunday, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a five-point "Greater BRICS" initiative to deepen cooperation among the 11-nation group across artificial intelligence, trade, digital industry, manufacturing, and science.
- The grouping has expanded beyond its original five members to include Iran, Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates, broadening its reach across the Global South.
- Xi proposed a BRICS AI Open Source Zone for large language models and "specialised research and training on AI," while China will host a BRICS Service Trade Forum next year to boost investment ties.
- On Saturday, the summit forged consensus on a joint declaration backed by Iran and the United Arab Emirates, expressing concern over Middle East escalation and urging maximum restraint.
- With India chairing the 11-nation group in 2026 and China assuming leadership in 2027, the bloc aims to reform international financial architecture and ensure equal participation of all countries in global affairs.
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Chinese president calls for closer economic ties among members and partners of expanded bloc as Beijing seeks to stabilise its own strained relationship with Delhi
Xi made the proposal during his speech at the second and final session of the BRICS leaders' summit this weekend in New Delhi, where the Chinese president presented five cooperation initiatives that boost the growth of the so-called Global South in the fields of AI, trade and investment, digital industry, intelligent manufacturing and talent development, according to the official Xinhua agency.
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