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BRICS: Xi says “we must reject every form of protectionism”

Brics, Xi: "Dobbiamo respingere ogni forma di protezionismo"
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Source: il Fatto Nisseno | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 13:18:25 UTC

Key Points

  • Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the 11 BRICS member countries to reject every form of protectionism and support the multilateral trading system centered on the WTO.
  • Xi called on BRICS members to oppose violations of sovereignty and interference in internal affairs, and to participate constructively in resolving critical issues.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi that greater engagement is needed to ensure peace and stability on the global stage.
  • The BRICS joint declaration emphasized strengthening energy security, countering unilateral sanctions, and addressing the root causes of conflicts.
  • BRICS expressed concern over rising risks of nuclear conflict and called for disarmament, arms control, and non-proliferation.
  • The declaration called for maximum restraint to prevent further escalation in the Middle East and Western Asia, protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and greater use of dialogue and diplomacy.
  • BRICS stressed the need to maintain regular flows of global trade, supply chains, and energy, and to respect nuclear safety and IAEA safeguards during armed conflicts.
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