2018年CRI BRICS countries pledge commitment to multilateralism

 

Senior diplomats² from the BRICS nations have met in the South African city of Pretoria, pledging to strengthen cooperation among the group and reaffirming their commitment to multilateralism.

At the Formal Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi is calling on the BRICS countries to consolidate³ their cooperation, seek common development and uphold multilateralism.

While acknowledging the constructive⁴ role the group has played in boosting world development through the past decade, Wang Yi says the world is now undergoing unprecedented⁵ changes.

He notes that the changing circumstances require the BRICs countries for a broader strategic vision, more collective efforts and a stronger will to shoulder responsibilities.

"The BRICS should serve as the powerful engine of global economic growth, providing a lasting⁶ driving force. In face of the rapid development of the new industrial revolution, the BRICS needs to speed up their efforts in industrial transformation⁷ and upgrading. Member countries also need to strengthen our coordination⁸ in macroeconomic policies, constructing an open world economy opposing trade protectionism and upholding our common interest and development," Wang Yi said.

Wang Yi is also urging BRICS countries to work together and build a second golden decade for the group.

The Chinese top diplomat¹ has emphasized the need to uphold multilateralism so as to seek development and prosperity for the whole world:

"The most importance consensus⁹ we've reached at this meeting is our commitment to multilateralism. Currently, the world order, norms and rules are challenged by unilateralism. Under such circumstances, it's necessary for the BRICS countries to deliver one common voice and take one consistent position, upholding the UN Charter and sticking to multilateralism."

South African Minister of International Relation and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu has echoed that sentiment, suggesting multilateralism is the way to maintain peace and development.

"We stand firm on the importance and promotion¹⁰ of multilateralism with the UN and its bodies as the center. We want to make sure at this particular meeting, we sent out a clear message, that multilateralism is the only way if we want to be sustainable for peace and growth," Sisulu noted¹¹.

The five delegates to the meeting have also discussed expanding cultural and people-to-people exchanges and actively¹² promoting exchanges and cooperation with other emerging markets and developing countries.

The top agenda of the meeting is to lay the groundwork for the upcoming 10th BRICS summit to be held in Johannesburg in July.

The BRICS countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

During his time in South Africa, Wang Yi has also held bilateral¹³ talks with the foreign ministers from South Africa, Russia and India.

He has also met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

1 diplomat   

n.外交官，外交家；能交际的人，圆滑的人

参考例句：

• The diplomat threw in a joke, and the tension was instantly relieved.那位外交官插进一个笑话，紧张的气氛顿时缓和下来。
• He served as a diplomat in Russia before the war.战前他在俄罗斯当外交官。

2 diplomats   

n.外交官( diplomat的名词复数 )；有手腕的人，善于交际的人

参考例句：

• These events led to the expulsion of senior diplomats from the country. 这些事件导致一些高级外交官被驱逐出境。
• The court has no jurisdiction over foreign diplomats living in this country. 法院对驻本国的外交官无裁判权。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 consolidate   

v.使加固，使加强；(把...)联为一体，合并

参考例句：

• The two banks will consolidate in July next year. 这两家银行明年7月将合并。
• The government hoped to consolidate ten states to form three new ones.政府希望把十个州合并成三个新的州。

4 constructive   

adj.建设的，建设性的

参考例句：

• We welcome constructive criticism.我们乐意接受有建设性的批评。
• He is beginning to deal with his anger in a constructive way.他开始用建设性的方法处理自己的怒气。

5 unprecedented   

adj.无前例的，新奇的

参考例句：

• The air crash caused an unprecedented number of deaths.这次空难的死亡人数是空前的。
• A flood of this sort is really unprecedented.这样大的洪水真是十年九不遇。

6 lasting   

adj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持

参考例句：

• The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
• We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。

7 transformation   

n.变化；改造；转变

参考例句：

• Going to college brought about a dramatic transformation in her outlook.上大学使她的观念发生了巨大的变化。
• He was struggling to make the transformation from single man to responsible husband.他正在努力使自己由单身汉变为可靠的丈夫。

8 coordination   

n.协调，协作

参考例句：

• Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
• The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。

9 consensus   

n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识

参考例句：

• Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
• What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

10 promotion   

n.提升，晋级；促销，宣传

参考例句：

• The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
• The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级，加了薪。

11 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

12 actively   

adv.积极地，勤奋地

参考例句：

• During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
• We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。

13 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。