Highlighting the February 9 BRICS Sherpa meeting in New Delhi, Ambassador Xu relayed Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu’s remarks. Ma outlined President Xi Jinping’s vision for elevating BRICS through high-quality development, anchored in five pillars: peace, innovation, sustainable green growth, justice, and enhanced interpersonal connections. These principles set a clear trajectory for BRICS evolution.

As the rotating BRICS chair this year, China stands prepared to partner with India, fellow members, and partners. Priorities encompass aligning on core cooperation paths, intensifying tangible projects, refining operational mechanisms, bolstering multilateral efforts, safeguarding global equity, and propelling BRICS forward.

The session saw delegates discussing annual priorities and flagship events, with groundwork laid for the pivotal 18th BRICS Summit. Such steps reflect a pragmatic approach to shared goals in a multipolar world.

In parallel, CCPIT-led Chinese delegates organized the kickoff of the 2026 APEC Business Advisory Council in Jakarta from February 7-9, launching APEC’s ‘China Year’ business agenda. Indonesian Economic Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto commended the trade sector’s contributions to Asia-Pacific synergy, wishing success for the initiative. He invited stakeholders to the 2026 APEC Leaders’ Summit in Shenzhen, envisioning collective efforts to fuel prosperity across the region.

Speaking at the forum, Ma credited President Xi Jinping for introducing the concept of high-quality Greater BRICS cooperation. He detailed the comprehensive five-pillar framework focusing on peace, innovation, green growth, justice, and enhanced people-to-people interactions – a blueprint guiding BRICS forward.

Ma expressed China’s commitment to partnering with India and fellow BRICS nations and partners. Efforts will concentrate on maintaining principled positions, expanding tangible collaborations, refining operational structures, bolstering multilateral efforts, defending global equity and justice, and propelling Greater BRICS cooperation forward.

Discussions centered on annual priorities and major events, with the official kickoff of preparations for the 18th BRICS Summit. This meeting highlights BRICS’ adaptability in addressing geopolitical shifts and economic uncertainties.

As BRICS evolves with new partners, this Sherpa dialogue paves the way for strengthened ties, innovative solutions to global issues, and a more inclusive multipolar world order.