Xi Jinping puts forward four "pioneers" at the BRICS Leaders Meeting

On September 12, President Xi Jinping attended the 18th Meeting of BRICS Leaders in New Delhi, India, and met with Indian Prime Minister Modi. This meeting came as BRICS cooperation marked its 20th anniversary, and the outside world is watching how BRICS cooperation will launch its third "golden decade." At the meeting, Xi summarized the achievements of BRICS over the past 20 years, pointing out that the BRICS countries have entered a new stage of highquality development in the "Greater BRICS Cooperation". In light of the current international situation, he stressed that the BRICS countries must firmly stand on the right side of history and serve as four "pioneers" in promoting innovative development, safeguarding peace and stability, advancing mutual learning among civilizations, and reforming and improving global governance. That day, the BRICS leaders also took part together in a number of activities, including tree planting, symbolizing unity and cooperation. The article also mentioned that the meeting between the Chinese and Indian leaders reached important common ground on the development of bilateral relations, and both sides expressed their willingness to be partners rather than rivals, and to continue improving and developing the relationship on the basis of mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation.