Brasilia (Brazil) ,1. We, the leaders of the Federative Republic of
Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People’s Republic of
China and the Republic of South Africa, met in Fortaleza, Brazil, on 15 July
2014 at the Sixth BRICS Summit. To inaugurate the second cycle of BRICS
Summits, the theme chosen for our discussions was "Inclusive Growth:
Sustainable Solutions”, in keeping with the inclusive macroeconomic and social
policies carried out by our governments and the imperative to address challenges
to humankind posed by the need to simultaneously achieve growth, inclusiveness,
protection and preservation.
2. In the aftermath of the first
cycle of five Summits, hosted by every BRICS member, our coordination is well
established in various multilateral and plurilateral initiatives and
intra-BRICS cooperation is expanding to encompass new areas. Our shared views
and commitment to international law and to multilateralism, with the United
Nations at its center and foundation, are widely recognized and constitute a
major contribution to global peace, economic stability, social inclusion,
equality, sustainable development and mutually beneficial cooperation with all
countries.
3. We renew our openness to
increasing engagement with other countries, particularly developing countries
and emerging market economies, as well as with international and regional
organizations, with a view to fostering cooperation and solidarity in our
relations with all nations and peoples. To that effect, we will hold a joint
session with the leaders of the South American nations, under the theme of the
Sixth BRICS Summit, with a view to furthering cooperation between BRICS and
South America. We reaffirm our support for the South American integration
processes, and recognize in particular the importance of the Union of South
American Nations (UNASUR) in promoting peace and democracy in the region, and
in achieving sustainable development and poverty eradication. We believe that
strengthened dialogue among BRICS and South American countries can play an
active role in enhancing multilateralism and international cooperation, for the
promotion of peace, security, economic and social progress and sustainable
development in an interdependent and increasingly complex, globalizing world.
4. Since its inception the BRICS
have been guided by the overarching objectives of peace, security, development
and cooperation. In this new cycle, while remaining committed to those
objectives, we pledge to deepen our partnership with a renewed vision, based on
openness, inclusiveness and mutually beneficial cooperation. In this sense, we
are ready to explore new areas towards a comprehensive cooperation and a closer
economic partnership to facilitate market inter-linkages, financial
integration, infrastructure connectivity as well as people-to-people contacts.
5. The Sixth Summit takes place at
a crucial juncture, as the international community assesses how to address the
challenges of strong economic recovery from the global financial crises,
sustainable development, including climate change, while also formulating the
post-2015 Development Agenda. At the same time, we are confronted with
persistent political instability and conflict in various global hotspots and
non-conventional emerging threats. On the other hand, international governance
structures designed within a different power configuration show increasingly
evident signs of losing legitimacy and effectiveness, as transitional and ad
hoc arrangements become increasingly prevalent, often at the expense of
multilateralism. We believe the BRICS are an important force for incremental
change and reform of current institutions towards more representative and
equitable governance, capable of generating more inclusive global growth and
fostering a stable, peaceful and prosperous world.
6. During the first cycle of BRICS
Summits, collectively our economies have consolidated their position as the
main engines for sustaining the pace of the international economy as it
recovers from the recent economic and financial global crisis. The BRICS
continue to contribute significantly to global growth and to the reduction of
poverty in our own and other countries. Our economic growth and social
inclusion policies have helped to stabilize global economy, to foster the
creation of jobs, to reduce poverty, and to combat inequality, thus
contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. In this
new cycle, besides its contribution in fostering strong, sustainable and
balanced growth, BRICS will continue to play a significant role in promoting
social development and in contributing to define the international agenda in
this area, building on its experience in addressing the challenges of poverty
and inequality.
7. To better reflect the
advancement of the social policies of the BRICS and the positive impacts of its
economic growth, we instruct our National Institutes of Statistics and the
Ministries of Health and Education to work on the development of joint
methodologies for social indicators to be incorporated in the BRICS Joint
Statistical Publication. We also encourage the BRICS Think Tanks Council to
provide technical support in this task. We further request the BRICS National
Institutes of Statistics to discuss the viability and feasibility of a platform
for the development of such methodologies and to report thereon.
8. The world economy has
strengthened, with signs of improvement in some advanced economies. Significant
downside risks to this recovery remain, however. Unemployment and debt levels
are worryingly high and growth remains weak in many advanced economies.
Emerging market economies and developing countries (EMDCs) continue to
contribute significantly to global growth and will do so in the years to come.
Even as the global economy strengthens, monetary policy settings in some
advanced economies may bring renewed stress and volatility to financial markets
and changes in monetary stance need to be carefully calibrated and clearly
communicated in order to minimize negative spillovers.
9. Strong macroeconomic frameworks,
well regulated financial markets and robust levels of reserves have allowed
EMDCs in general, and the BRICS in particular, to better deal with the risks
and spillovers presented by the challenging economic conditions in the last few
years. Nevertheless, further macroeconomic coordination amongst all major
economies, in particular in the G20, remains a critical factor for
strengthening the prospects for a vigorous and sustainable recovery worldwide.
In this context, we reaffirm our strong commitment to continue working among
ourselves and with the global community to foster financial stability, support
sustainable, stronger and inclusive growth and promote quality jobs. The BRICS
stand ready to contribute to the G20 goal of lifting our collective GDP by more
than 2 percent above the trajectory implied by current policies over the coming
5 years.
10. We commend Russia for the
successful work during its presidency of the G20 in 2013. The institution of
the BRICS Summits largely coincided with the beginning of the global crisis,
the first G20 Summits and the consolidation of that Group as the premier forum
for economic coordination among its members. As a new round of BRICS Summits
begins, we remain committed to deliver constructive responses to global
economic and financial challenges and to serve as a strong voice for the
promotion of sustainable development, inclusive growth, financial stability and
of more representative international economic governance. We will continue to
pursue our fruitful coordination and to promote our development goals within
the international economic system and financial architecture.
11. BRICS, as well as other EMDCs,
continue to face significant financing constraints to address infrastructure
gaps and sustainable development needs. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce
the signing of the Agreement establishing the New Development Bank (NDB), with
the purpose of mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable
development projects in BRICS and other emerging and developing economies. We
appreciate the work undertaken by our Finance Ministers. Based on sound banking
principles, the NDB will strengthen the cooperation among our countries and
will supplement the efforts of multilateral and regional financial institutions
for global development, thus contributing to our collective commitments for
achieving the goal of strong, sustainable and balanced growth.
12. The Bank shall have an initial
authorized capital of US$ 100 billion. The initial subscribed capital shall be
of US$ 50 billion, equally shared among founding members. The first chair of
the Board of Governors shall be from Russia. The first chair of the Board of
Directors shall be from Brazil. The first President of the Bank shall be from
India. The headquarters of the Bank shall be located in Shanghai. The New
Development Bank Africa Regional Center shall be established in South Africa
concurrently with the headquarters. We direct our Finance Ministers to work out
the modalities for its operationalization.
13. We are pleased to announce the
signing of the Treaty for the establishment of the BRICS Contingent Reserve
Arrangement (CRA) with an initial size of US$ 100 billion. This arrangement
will have a positive precautionary effect, help countries forestall short-term
liquidity pressures, promote further BRICS cooperation, strengthen the global
financial safety net and complement existing international arrangements. We
appreciate the work undertaken by our Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Governors. The Agreement is a framework for the provision of liquidity through
currency swaps in response to actual or potential short-term balance of
payments pressures.
14. We also welcome the signing of
the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation among BRICS Export Credit and
Guarantees Agencies that will improve the support environment for increasing
trade opportunities among our nations.
15. We appreciate the progress our
Development Banks have made in enhancing and strengthening the financial ties
among BRICS countries. Given the importance of adopting innovation initiatives,
we welcome the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement on Innovation within the
BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism.
16. We recognize that there is
potential for BRICS insurance and reinsurance markets to pool capacities. We
direct our relevant authorities to explore avenues of cooperation in this
regard.
17. We believe that sustainable
development and economic growth will be facilitated by taxation of revenue
generated in jurisdictions where economic activity takes place. We express our
concern over the harmful impact of tax evasion, transnational fraud and
aggressive tax planning on the world economy. We are aware of the challenges
brought by aggressive tax avoidance and non-compliance practices. We,
therefore, affirm our commitment to continue a cooperative approach on issues
related to tax administrations and to enhance cooperation in the international
forums targeting tax base erosion and information exchange for tax purposes. We
direct our relevant authorities to explore ways of enhancing cooperation in
this area. We also direct our relevant authorities to strengthen cooperation in
the field of customs.
18. We remain disappointed and
seriously concerned with the current non-implementation of the 2010
International Monetary Fund (IMF) reforms, which negatively impacts on the
IMF’s legitimacy, credibility and effectiveness. The IMF reform process is
based on high-level commitments, which already strengthened the Fund's
resources and must also lead to the modernization of its governance structure
so as to better reflect the increasing weight of EMDCs in the world economy.
The Fund must remain a quota-based institution. We call on the membership of
the IMF to find ways to implement the 14th General Review of Quotas without
further delay. We reiterate our call on the IMF to develop options to move
ahead with its reform process, with a view to ensuring increased voice and
representation of EMDCs, in case the 2010 reforms are not entered into force by
the end of the year. We also call on the membership of the IMF to reach a final
agreement on a new quota formula together with the 15th General Review of
Quotas so as not to further jeopardize the postponed deadline of January 2015.
19. We welcome the goals set by the
World Bank Group to help countries end extreme poverty and to promote shared
prosperity. We recognize the potential of this new strategy in support of the
fulfillment of these ambitious goals by the international community. This
potential will only be realized, however, if the institution and its membership
effectively move towards more democratic governance structures, strengthen the
Bank's financial capacity and explore innovative ways to enhance development
financing and knowledge sharing while pursuing a strong client orientation that
recognizes each country's development needs. We look forward to initiating the
work on the next shareholding review at the World Bank as soon as possible in
order to meet the agreed deadline of October 2015. In this sense, we call for
an international financial architecture that is more conducive to overcoming
development challenges. We have been very active in improving the international
financial architecture through our multilateral coordination and through our
financial cooperation initiatives, which will, in a complementary manner,
increase the diversity and availability of resources for promoting development
and ensuring stability in the global economy.
20. We are committed to raise our
economic cooperation to a qualitatively new level. To achieve this, we
emphasize the importance of establishing a road map for intra-BRICS economic
cooperation. In this regard, we welcome the proposals for a "BRICS
Economic Cooperation Strategy” and a "Framework of BRICS Closer Economic
Partnership”, which lay down steps to promote intra-BRICS economic, trade and
investment cooperation. Based on the documents tabled and informed by the input
of the BRICS Think Tanks Council (BTTC), we instruct our Sherpas to advance
discussions with a view to submit their proposal for endorsement by the next
BRICS Summit.
21. We believe all countries should
enjoy due rights, equal opportunities and fair participation in global
economic, financial and trade affairs, recognizing that countries have
different capacities and are at different levels of development. We strive for
an open world economy with efficient allocation of resources, free flow of
goods, and fair and orderly competition to the benefit of all. In reaffirming
our support for an open, inclusive, non-discriminatory, transparent and
rule-based multilateral trading system, we will continue our efforts towards
the successful conclusion of the Doha Round of the World Trade Organization
(WTO), following the positive results of the Ninth Ministerial Conference
(MC9), held in Bali, Indonesia, in December 2013. In this context, we reaffirm
our commitment to establish by the end of this year a post-Bali work program
for concluding the Doha Round, based on the progress already made and in
keeping with the mandate established in the Doha Development Agenda. We affirm
that this work program should prioritize the issues where legally binding
outcomes could not be achieved at MC9, including Public Stock-Holding for Food
Security Purposes. We look forward to the implementation of the Agreement on
Trade Facilitation. We call upon international partners to provide support to
the poorest, most vulnerable WTO members to enable them to implement this
Agreement, which should support their development objectives. We strongly
support the WTO dispute settlement system as a cornerstone of the security and
predictability of the multilateral trading system and we will enhance our
ongoing dialogue on substantive and practical matters relating to it, including
in the ongoing negotiations on WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding reform. We
recognize the importance of Regional Trade Agreements, which should complement
the multilateral trading system, and of keeping them open, inclusive and transparent,
as well as refraining from introducing exclusive and discriminatory clauses and
standards.
22. We reaffirm the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) mandate as the focal point in
the UN system dedicated to consider the interrelated issues of trade,
investment, finance and technology from a development perspective. UNCTAD’s
mandate and work are unique and necessary to deal with the challenges of
development and growth in the increasingly interdependent global economy. In
congratulating UNCTAD for the 50th anniversary of its foundation in 2014, which
is also the anniversary of the establishment of the Group of 77, we further
reaffirm the importance of strengthening UNCTAD’s capacity to deliver on its
programs of consensus building, policy dialogue, research, technical
cooperation and capacity building so that it is better equipped to deliver on
its development mandate.
23. We acknowledge the important
role that State Owned Companies (SOCs) play in the economy and encourage our
SOCs to continue to explore ways of cooperation, exchange of information and
best practices. We also recognize the fundamental role played by small and
medium-sized enterprises in the economies of our countries as major creators of
jobs and wealth. We will enhance cooperation and recognize the need for
strengthening intra-BRICS dialogue with a view to promote international
exchange and cooperation and to foster innovation, research and development.
24. We underline that 2015 marks
the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) and the end of
the Second World War. In this connection, we support the UN to initiate and
organize commemorative events to mark and pay tribute to these two historical
moments in human history, and reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding a just
and fair international order based on the UN Charter, maintaining world peace
and security, as well as promoting human progress and development.
25. We reiterate our strong
commitment to the UN as the fundamental multilateral organization entrusted
with helping the international community maintain international peace and
security, protect and foster human rights and promote sustainable development.
The UN enjoys universal membership and is at the very center of global
governance and multilateralism. We recall the 2005 World Summit Outcome
Document. We reaffirm the need for a comprehensive reform of the UN, including
its Security Council, with a view to making it more representative, effective
and efficient, so that it can adequately respond to global challenges. China
and Russia reiterate the importance they attach to Brazil, India and South
Africa's status and role in international affairs and support their aspiration
to play a greater role in the UN.
26. We recall that development and
security are closely interlinked, mutually reinforcing and key to attaining
sustainable peace. We reiterate our view that the establishment of sustainable
peace requires a comprehensive, concerted and determined approach, based on
mutual trust, mutual benefit, equity and cooperation, that addresses the root
causes of conflicts, including their political, economic and social dimensions.
In this context, we also stress the close interrelation between peacekeeping
and peacebuilding. We also highlight the importance of bringing gender
perspectives to conflict prevention and resolution, peacebuilding,
peacekeeping, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.
27. We will continue our joint
efforts in coordinating positions and acting on shared interests on global
peace and security issues for the common well-being of humanity. We stress our
commitment to the sustainable and peaceful settlement of disputes, according to
the principles and purposes of the UN Charter. We condemn unilateral military
interventions and economic sanctions in violation of international law and
universally recognized norms of international relations. Bearing this in mind,
we emphasize the unique importance of the indivisible nature of security, and
that no State should strengthen its security at the expense of the security of
others.
28. We agree to continue to treat
all human rights, including the right to development, in a fair and equal
manner, on the same footing and with the same emphasis. We will foster dialogue
and cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual respect in the field of
human rights, both within BRICS and in multilateral fora – including the United
Nations Human Rights Council where all BRICS serve as members in 2014 – taking
into account the necessity to promote, protect and fulfill human rights in a
non-selective, non-politicized and constructive manner, and without double
standards.
29. We commend the efforts made by
the United Nations, the African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS) and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP),
among others, in support for the realization of legislative and presidential
elections in Guinea Bissau, paving the way for the return to constitutional
democracy in the country. We recognize the importance of promoting long-term
political stability in Guinea-Bissau, which necessarily encompasses measures to
reduce food insecurity and to advance a comprehensive security sector reform,
as proposed by the Guinea-Bissau Configuration of the UN Peacebuilding Commission.
Similarly, we also welcome the efforts of the UN, AU and Southern African
Development Community (SADC) in support of legislative and presidential
elections in Madagascar, assisting in the return of constitutional democracy in
the country.
30. We commend the efforts of the
international community in addressing instability in Africa through engagement
with, and coordination by, the AU and its Peace and Security Council. We
express our deep concern at the deterioration of the security and the humanitarian
situation in West Africa. We call upon all parties in these conflicts to cease
hostilities, exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to ensure return to
peace and stability. However, we also note the progress that has been made in
areas of the region in addressing political and security challenges.
31. We also express our concern
with the plight of the abducted women and children of Chibok and call for an
end to the continued terrorist acts perpetrated by Boko Haram.
32. We support the efforts of the
UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in its
task to help the Government of Mali fully stabilize the country, facilitate
national political dialogue, protect civilians, monitor the human rights
situation, create conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance and
the return of displaced persons, and extend the State authority in the whole
country. We emphasize the importance of an inclusive political process; the
immediate implementation of a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration
(DDR) process; and political, economic and social development in order for Mali
to achieve sustainable peace and stability.
33. We express our concern about
the ongoing political and humanitarian crises in South Sudan. We condemn the
continuation of violence against civilians and call upon all parties to ensure
a safe environment for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. We also condemn
the continuation of confrontations despite the successive commitments to the
cessation of hostilities and express our belief that a sustainable solution to
the crisis is only possible through an inclusive political dialogue aimed at
national reconciliation. We support, in this regard, the regional efforts to
find a peaceful solution to the crisis, especially the mediation process led by
the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). We welcome the
"Agreement to Resolve the Crisis in South Sudan", signed on May 9,
and expect the political leaders of South Sudan to remain committed to the
negotiation process and to the completion of dialogue on the formation of a
transitional government of national unity within 60 days, as announced by IGAD
on June 10. We commend the efforts of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
to fulfill its mandate and express our deep concern about the armed attacks
that were led against UN bases in the country.
34. We reiterate our grave concern
with the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR). We strongly condemn
the abuses and acts of violence against the civilian population, including
sectarian violence, and urge all armed groups to cease hostilities immediately.
We recognize the efforts of the Economic Community of Central African States
and the AU to restore peace and stability in the country. We commend the
establishment of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in
the CAR (MINUSCA). We express our support for a successful transition from the
African-led International Support Mission to the CAR (MISCA) to MINUSCA by 15
September 2014. We urge the transitional authorities in the CAR to adhere
strictly to the N'Djamena Roadmap. We call upon all parties to allow safe and
unhindered humanitarian access to those in need. We reaffirm our readiness to
work with the international community to assist the CAR in accelerating the
implementation of the political process of the country.
35. We support the efforts by the
UN, in particular the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), deployed under UN Security Council resolution
2098, and the regional and sub-regional organizations to bring peace and
stability to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and we call upon all
involved to honor their obligations in order to achieve lasting peace and
stability in the DRC.
36. We welcome the AU Malabo Summit
decision to establish an interim African Capacity for Immediate Response to
Crises (ACIRC) by October 2014 to respond quickly to crisis situations as they
arise. We stress the importance of adequate support to ensure the timely
operationalization of the ACIRC, pending the final establishment of the African
Stand-by Force.
37. We express deep concern about
the ongoing violence and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in
Syria and condemn the increasing violations of human rights by all parties. We
reiterate our view that there is no military solution to the conflict, and
highlight the need to avoid its further militarization. We call upon all
parties to commit immediately to a complete cease-fire, to halt violence and to
allow and facilitate immediate, safe, full and unimpeded access for
humanitarian organizations and agencies, in compliance with the UN Security
Council resolution 2139. We recognize practical steps undertaken by the Syrian
parties in implementing its requirements, including the practice of local
cease-fire agreements reached between the Syrian authorities and the opposition
forces.
We reiterate our condemnation of
terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, wherever it occurs. We are
gravely concerned at the continued threat of terrorism and extremism in Syria.
We call on all Syrian parties to commit to putting an end to terrorist acts
perpetrated by Al-Qaeda, its affiliates and other terrorist organizations.
We strongly condemn the use of
chemical weapons in any circumstances. We welcome the decision of the Syrian
Arab Republic to accede to the Chemical Weapons Convention. In accordance with
related Organization for the Proscription of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Executive
Council decisions and UN Security Council resolution 2118, we reiterate the
importance of the complete removal and elimination of the Syrian chemical
weapons. We commend the progress in that regard and welcome the announcement
that the removal of declared chemicals from the Syrian Arab Republic was
completed. We call on all Syrian parties and interested external actors with
relevant capabilities to work closely together and with the OPCW and the UN to
arrange for the security of the monitoring and destruction mission in its final
stage.
We support the mediation role
played by the UN. We appreciate the contribution made by former Joint UN – Arab
League Special Representative for Syria, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, and welcome the
appointment of Mr. Staffan De Mistura as UN Special Envoy to Syria, and express
our hope for his active efforts to promote an early resumption of comprehensive
negotiations. We recall that national dialogue and reconciliation are key to
the political solution for the Syrian crisis. We take note of the recent Syrian
presidential elections. We stress that only an inclusive political process, led
by the Syrians, as recommended in the Action Group on Syria Final Communiqué of
2012, will lead to peace, effective protection of civilians, the realization of
the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian society for freedom and prosperity and
respect for Syrian independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. We
emphasize that a national reconciliation process needs to be launched as early
as possible, in the interest of the national unity of Syria. To that end, we
urge all parties in Syria to demonstrate political will, enhance mutual
understanding, exercise restraint and commit to seeking common ground in
accommodating their differences.
38. We reaffirm our commitment to
contribute to a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Arab-Israeli
conflict on the basis of the universally recognized international legal
framework, including the relevant UN resolutions, the Madrid Principles and the
Arab Peace Initiative. We believe that the resolution of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a fundamental component for building a
sustainable peace in the Middle East. We call upon Israel and Palestine to
resume negotiations leading to a two-State solution with a contiguous and
economically viable Palestinian State existing side by side in peace with
Israel, within mutually agreed and internationally recognized borders based on
the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital. We oppose the
continuous construction and expansion of settlements in the Occupied
Palestinian Territories by the Israeli Government, which violates international
law, gravely undermines peace efforts and threatens the viability of the
two-State solution. We welcome recent efforts to achieve intra-Palestinian
unity, including the formation of a national unity government and steps towards
conducting general elections, which is key element to consolidate a democratic
and sustainable Palestinian State, and call on the parties to fully commit to
the obligations assumed by Palestine. We call on the UN Security Council to
fully exercise its functions under the UN Charter with regard to the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict. We recall with satisfaction the decision of the UN General Assembly
to proclaim 2014 the International Year of Solidarity with the Palestinian
People, welcome the efforts of UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in providing
assistance and protection for Palestine refugees and encourage the
international community to continue to support the activities of the agency.
39. We express our support for the
convening, at the earliest possible date, of the Conference on the
establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other
weapons of mass destruction. We call upon all states of the region to attend
the Conference and to engage constructively and in a pragmatic manner with a
view to advancing that goal.
40. Noting the open-ended
consultations on a draft International Code of Conduct on Outer Space
Activities, and the active and constructive engagement of our countries in
these consultations, we call for an inclusive and consensus-based multilateral
negotiation to be conducted within the framework of the UN without specific
deadlines in order to reach a balanced outcome that addresses the needs and
reflects the concerns of all participants. Reaffirming our will that the
exploration and use of outer space shall be for peaceful purposes, we stress
that negotiations for the conclusion of an international agreement or
agreements to prevent an arms race in outer space remain a priority task of the
Conference on Disarmament, and welcome the introduction by China and Russia of
the updated draft Treaty on the Prevention of the Placement of Weapons in Outer
Space, the Threat or Use of Force Against Outer Space Objects.
41. While reiterating our view that
there is no alternative to a negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue,
we reaffirm our support to its resolution through political and diplomatic
means and dialogue. In this context, we welcome the positive momentum generated
by talks between Iran and the E3+3 and encourage the thorough implementation of
the Geneva Joint Plan of Action of 24 November 2013, with a view to achieving a
comprehensive and long-lasting solution to this issue. We also encourage Iran
and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to continue strengthening
their cooperation and dialogue on the basis of the Joint Statement signed on 11
November 2013. We recognize Iran's inalienable right to the peaceful use of
nuclear energy in a manner consistent with its international obligations.
42. Recognizing that peace,
security and development are closely interlinked, we reaffirm that Afghanistan
needs time, development assistance and cooperation, preferential access to
world markets and foreign investment to attain lasting peace and stability. We
support the commitment of the international community to remain engaged in
Afghanistan during the transformation decade (2015-2024), as enunciated at the
Bonn International Conference in December 2011. We stress that the UN should
play an increasingly important role in assisting Afghanistan's national
reconciliation, recovery and economic reconstruction. We also reaffirm our
commitment to support Afghanistan's emergence as a peaceful, stable and
democratic state, free of terrorism and extremism, and underscore the need for
more effective regional and international cooperation for the stabilization of
Afghanistan, including by combating terrorism. We extend support to the efforts
aimed at combating illicit traffic in opiates originating in Afghanistan within
the framework of the Paris Pact. We expect a broad-based and inclusive peace
process in Afghanistan which is Afghan-led and Afghan-owned. We welcome the
second round of the presidential elections in Afghanistan which contribute to
the democratic transfer of power in this country. We welcome China’s offer to
host the Fourth Heart of Asia Ministerial Conference in August 2014.
43. We are deeply concerned by the
situation in Iraq. We strongly support the Iraqi government in its effort to
overcome the crisis, uphold national sovereignty and territorial integrity. We
are concerned about spillover effects of the instability in Iraq resulting from
increased terrorist activities in the region, and urge all parties to address
the terrorist threat in a consistent manner. We urge all regional and global
players to refrain from interference that will further deepen the crisis and to
support the Iraqi government and the people of Iraq in their efforts to
overcome the crisis, and build a stable, inclusive and united Iraq. We
emphasize the importance of national reconciliation and unity in Iraq, taking
into consideration the wars and conflicts the Iraqi people have suffered and
in this context we commend the peaceful and orderly holding of the latest
parliamentary elections.
44. We express our deep concern
with the situation in Ukraine. We call for a comprehensive dialogue, the
de-escalation of the conflict and restraint from all the actors involved, with
a view to finding a peaceful political solution, in full compliance with the UN
Charter and universally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms.
45. We reaffirm our commitment to
continue to tackle transnational organized crime, with full respect for human
rights, in order to reduce the negative impact it has on individuals and
societies. We encourage joint efforts aimed at preventing and combating
transnational criminal activities in accordance with national legislations and
international legal instruments, especially the UN Convention against
Transnational Organized Crime. In this regard, we welcome BRICS cooperation in
multilateral fora, highlighting our engagement in the ECOSOC Commission on
Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
46. Piracy and armed robbery at sea
are complex phenomena that must be fought effectively in a comprehensive and
integrated manner. We welcome the efforts made by the international community
to counter maritime piracy and call upon all stakeholders – civilian and
military, public and private – to remain engaged in the fight against this
phenomenon. We also highlight the need for a transparent and objective review
of the High Risk Areas, with a view to avoiding unnecessary negative effects on
the economy and security of coastal states. We commit to strengthen our
cooperation on this serious issue.
47. We are deeply concerned by the
world drug problem, which continues to threaten public health, safety and
well-being and to undermine social, economic and political stability and
sustainable development. We are committed to countering the world drug problem,
which remains a common and shared responsibility, through an integrated,
multidisciplinary, mutually reinforcing and balanced approach to supply and
demand reduction strategies, in line with the three UN drug conventions and
other relevant norms and principles of international law. We welcome the
substantive work done by Russia in preparing and hosting the International
Ministers Meeting on 15 May 2014 to discuss the world drug problem. We take
note of the proposal for the creation of an Anti-Drug Working Group presented
at the Second Meeting of BRICS Heads of Drug Control Agencies.
48. We reiterate our strong
condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stress that
there can be no justification, whatsoever, for any acts of terrorism, whether
based upon ideological, religious, political, racial, ethnic, or any other
justification. We call upon all entities to refrain from financing,
encouraging, providing training for or otherwise supporting terrorist
activities. We believe that the UN has a central role in coordinating
international action against terrorism, which must be conducted in accordance
with international law, including the UN Charter, and with respect to human
rights and fundamental freedoms. In this context, we reaffirm our commitment to
the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We express our
concern at the increasing use, in a globalized society, by terrorists and their
supporters, of information and communications technologies (ICTs), in
particular the Internet and other media, and reiterate that such technologies
can be powerful tools in countering the spread of terrorism, including by
promoting tolerance and dialogue among peoples. We will continue to work
together to conclude as soon as possible negotiations and to adopt in the UN
General Assembly the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. We
also stress the need to promote cooperation among our countries in preventing
terrorism, especially in the context of major events.
49. We believe that ICTs should
provide instruments to foster sustainable economic progress and social
inclusion, working together with the ICT industry, civil society and academia
in order to realize the ICT-related potential opportunities and benefits for
all. We agree that particular attention should be given to young people and to
small and medium-sized enterprises, with a view to promoting international
exchange and cooperation, as well as to fostering innovation, ICT research and
development. We agree that the use and development of ICTs through
international cooperation and universally accepted norms and principles of
international law is of paramount importance, in order to ensure a peaceful,
secure and open digital and Internet space. We strongly condemn acts of mass
electronic surveillance and data collection of individuals all over the world,
as well as violation of the sovereignty of States and of human rights, in
particular the right to privacy. We take note of the Global Multistakeholder
Meeting on the Future of Internet, held in São Paulo, on 23-24 April 2014. We thank
Brazil for having organized it.
50. We will explore cooperation on
combating cybercrimes and we also recommit to the negotiation of a universal
legally binding instrument in that field. We consider that the UN has a central
role in this matter. We agree it is necessary to preserve ICTs, particularly
the Internet, as an instrument of peace and development and to prevent its use
as a weapon. Moreover, we commit ourselves to working together in order to
identify possibilities of developing joint activities to address common
security concerns in the use of ICTs. We reiterate the common approach set
forth in the eThekwini Declaration about the importance of security in the use
of ICTs. We welcome the decision of the National Security Advisors to establish
a group of experts of BRICS member States which will elaborate practical
proposals concerning major fields of cooperation and coordinate our positions
in international fora. Bearing in mind the significance of these issues, we
take note of Russia’s proposal of a BRICS agreement on cooperation in this
field to be jointly elaborated.
51. We reiterate our commitment to
the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and its Protocols,
with special attention to the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the
Aichi Targets. We recognize the challenge posed by the agreed targets on
conservation of biodiversity and reaffirm the need to implement the decisions
on resource mobilization agreed to by all parties in Hyderabad in 2012, and set
resource mobilization targets that are ambitious in order to allow for their
fulfillment.
52. Acknowledging that climate
change is one of the greatest challenges facing humankind, we call on all
countries to build upon the decisions adopted in the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC) with a view to reaching a successful conclusion by
2015, of negotiations on the development of a protocol, another legal
instrument or an agreed outcome with legal force under the Convention
applicable to all Parties, in accordance with the principles and provisions of
UNFCCC, in particular the principle of common but differentiated
responsibilities and respective capabilities. In this regard, we reiterate our
support to the Presidency of the 20th session of the Conference of the Parties
and the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of
the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, to be held in Lima, Peru, in December 2014.
We also note the convening of the UN Climate Summit 2014 to be held this
September.
53. While bearing in mind that
fossil fuel remains one of the major sources of energy, we reiterate our belief
that renewable and clean energy, research and development of new technologies
and energy efficiency, can constitute an important driver to promote
sustainable development, create new economic growth, reduce energy costs and
increase the efficiency in the use of natural resources. Considering the
dynamic link between renewable and clean energy and sustainable development, we
reaffirm the importance of continuing international efforts aimed at promoting
the deployment of renewable and clean energy and energy efficiency
technologies, taking into account national policies, priorities and resources.
We stand for strengthening international cooperation to promote renewable and
clean energy and to universalize energy access, which is of great importance to
improving the standard of living of our peoples.
54. We are committed to working
towards an inclusive, transparent and participative intergovernmental process
for building a universal and integrated development agenda with poverty
eradication as the central and overarching objective. The agenda should
integrate the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable
development in a balanced and comprehensive manner with concise, implementable
and measurable goals, taking into account differing national realities and
levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities. The
Post-2015 Development Agenda must also be based on and fully respect all Rio
principles on sustainable development, including the principle of common but
differentiated responsibilities. We welcome the outcome document of the UN
General Assembly Special Event on the Millennium Development Goals, which
decided to launch an intergovernmental process at the beginning of the 69th
Session of the UN General Assembly that will lead to the adoption of the
Post-2015 Development Agenda.
55. We reiterate our commitment to
the UN General Assembly Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) and to working together to achieve a consensual and ambitious proposal
on SDGs. We emphasize the importance of the work by the Intergovernmental
Committee of Experts on Sustainable Development Financing and highlight the need
for an effective sustainable development financing strategy to facilitate the
mobilization of resources in achieving sustainable development objectives and
supporting developing countries in the implementation efforts, with ODA as a
major source of financing. We support the creation of a facilitation mechanism
for the development, transfer and dissemination of clean and environmentally
sound technologies and call for the establishment of a working group within the
UN on this proposal, taking into account the Rio+20 outcome document and the
Secretary General's reports on the issue. In this regard, we reaffirm that the
outcome of each of these processes can contribute to the formulation of
Sustainable Development Goals.
56. We recognize the strategic
importance of education for sustainable development and inclusive economic
growth. We reaffirm our commitment to accelerating progress in attaining the
Education for All goals and education-related Millennium Development Goals by
2015 and stress that the development agenda beyond 2015 should build on these
goals to ensure equitable, inclusive and quality education and lifelong
learning for all. We are willing to strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation in the
area and welcome the meeting of Ministers of Education held in Paris, in
November 2013. We intend to continue cooperation with relevant international
organizations. We encourage the initiative to establish the BRICS Network
University.
57. In March 2014 we agreed to
collaborate through dialogue, cooperation, sharing of experiences and capacity
building on population related matters of mutual concern to member states. We
recognize the vital importance of the demographic dividend that many of us
possess to advance our sustainable development as well as the need to integrate
population factors into national development plans, and to promote a long-term
balanced population and development. The demographic transition and
post-transition challenges, including population ageing and mortality reduction
are amongst the most important challenges facing the world today. We confirm
our strong commitment to address social issues in general and in particular
gender inequality, women's rights and issues facing young people and we
reaffirm our determination to ensure sexual and reproductive health and
reproductive rights for all.
58. We recognize that corruption
negatively affects sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction and financial
stability. We are committed to combat domestic and foreign bribery, and
strengthen international cooperation, including law enforcement cooperation, in
accordance with multilaterally established principles and norms, especially the
UN Convention Against Corruption.
59. Considering the link between
culture and sustainable development, as well as the role of cultural diplomacy
as a promoter of understanding between peoples, we will encourage cooperation
between BRICS countries in the cultural sector, including on the multilateral
basis. Recognizing the contribution and the benefits of cultural exchanges and
cooperation in enhancing our mutual understanding and friendship, we will
actively promote greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of each
other’s arts and culture. In this regard, we ask our relevant authorities
responsible for culture to explore areas of practical cooperation, including to
expedite negotiations on the draft agreement on cultural cooperation.
60. We are pleased with progress in
implementing the eThekwini Action Plan, which further enhanced our cooperation
and unleashed greater potential for our development. In this regard, we commend
South Africa for the full implementation of the eThekwini Action Plan.
61. We are committed to promoting
agricultural cooperation and to exchange information regarding strategies for
ensuring access to food for the most vulnerable population, reduction of
negative impact of climate change on food security and adaptation of
agriculture to climate change. We recall with satisfaction the decision of UN
General Assembly to declare 2014 the International Year of Family Farming.
62. We take note of the following
meetings which were held in preparation for this Summit:
- Third BRICS Think Tanks Council
(BTTC);
- Third BRICS Business Council;
- Sixth Academic Forum;
- Fifth Business Forum;
- Fourth Financial Forum.
63. We welcome the outcomes of the
meeting of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors and endorse
the Joint Communiqué of the Meeting of the BRICS Trade Ministers held in
preparation for the Summit.
64. The 5th edition
of the BRICS Business Forum provided an opportunity for match-making and for
in-depth discussion of highly relevant issues of the trade and investment
agenda. We welcome the meeting of the BRICS Business Council and commend it for
its Annual Report 2013/2014. We encourage the respective business communities
to follow-up the initiatives proposed and to deepen dialogue and cooperation in
the five areas dealt with by the Industry/Sector Working Groups with a view to
intensifying trade and investment flows amongst BRICS countries as well as
between BRICS and other partners around the world.
65. We reiterate our commitment
made during the BRICS Leaders-Africa Retreat at the 5th BRICS
Summit to foster and develop BRICS-Africa cooperation in support of the
socioeconomic development of Africa, particularly with regard to infrastructure
development and industrialization. We welcome the inclusion of these issues in
discussions during the BRICS Business Council Meeting, held in Johannesburg in
August 2013.
66. We welcome the BTTC Study
"Towards a Long-Term Strategy for BRICS: Recommendations by the BTTC”. We
acknowledge the decision taken by the BTTC, taken at its Rio de Janeiro meeting
in March 2014 to focus its work on the five pillars upon which the BRICS
long-term strategy for cooperation will rest. The BTTC is encouraged to develop
strategic pathways and action plans that will lead to the realization of this
long-term strategy.
67. We welcome the holding of the
first Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Science, Technology and Innovation and
the Cape Town Declaration, which is aimed at: (i) strengthening cooperation in
science, technology and innovation; (ii) addressing common global and regional
socio-economic challenges utilizing shared experiences and complementarities;
(iii) co-generating new knowledge and innovative products, services and
processes utilizing appropriate funding and investment instruments; and (iv)
promoting, where appropriate, joint BRICS partnerships with other strategic
actors in the developing world. We instruct the BRICS Ministers of Science and
Technology to sign at their next meeting the Memorandum of Understanding on
Science, Technology and Innovation, which provides a strategic framework for
cooperation in this field.
68. We welcome the establishment of
the BRICS Information Sharing and Exchange Platform, which seeks to facilitate
trade and investment cooperation.
69. We will continue to improve
competition policy and enforcement, undertake actions to address challenges
that BRICS Competition Authorities face and further enable competitive
environments in order to enhance contributions to economic growth in our
economies. We note South Africa’s offer to host the 4th Meeting
of BRICS Competition Authorities in 2015.
70. We reiterate our commitment to
fostering our partnership for common development. To this end, we adopt the
Fortaleza Action Plan.
71. Russia, India, China and South
Africa extend their warm appreciation to the Government and people of Brazil
for hosting the Sixth BRICS Summit in Fortaleza.
72. Brazil, India, China and South
Africa convey their appreciation to Russia for its offer to host the Seventh
BRICS Summit in 2015 in the city of Ufa and extend their full support to that
end.
Fortaleza Action Plan
1. Meeting of BRICS Ministers of
Foreign Affairs / International Relations on the margins of UN General
Assembly.
2. Meeting of BRICS National
Security Advisors.
3. Mid-term meeting of BRICS
Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas.
4. Meetings of BRICS Finance
Ministers and Central Bank Governors on the margins of G20 meetings, WB/IMF
meetings, as well as stand-alone meetings, as required.
5. Meetings of BRICS Trade
Ministers on the margin of multilateral events, or stand-alone meetings, as
required.
6. Meeting of BRICS Ministers of
Agriculture and Agrarian Development, preceded by the Meeting of BRICS
Agricultural Cooperation Working Group.
7. Meeting of BRICS Health
Ministers.
8. Meeting of BRICS Ministers of
Science, Technology and Innovation.
9. Meeting of BRICS Ministers of
Education.
10. Meeting of Ministers or Senior
Officials responsible for social security, on the margins of a multilateral
meeting.
11. BRICS Seminar of Officials and
Experts on Population Matters.
12. Meeting of BRICS Cooperatives
(held in Curitiba on 14-16 May 2014).
13. Meetings of financial and
fiscal authorities on the margins of WB/IMF meetings as well as stand-alone
meetings, as required.
14. Meetings of the BRICS Contact
Group on Economic and Trade Issues (CGETI).
15. Meeting of the BRICS Friendship
Cities and Local Governments Cooperation Forum.
16. Meeting of the BRICS
Urbanization Forum.
17. Meeting of BRICS Competition
Authorities in 2015 in South Africa.
18. Meeting of BRICS Heads of
National Statistical Institutions.
19. Meeting of Anti-Drug Experts.
20. Meeting of BRICS Experts on
Anti-corruption cooperation, on the margins of a multilateral meeting
21. Consultations amongst BRICS
Permanent Missions and/or Embassies, as appropriate, in New York, Vienna, Rome,
Paris, Washington, Nairobi and Geneva, where appropriate.
22. Consultative meeting of BRICS
Senior Officials on the margins of relevant sustainable development,
environment and climate related international fora, where appropriate.
23. Sports and Mega Sporting
Events.
New areas of cooperation to be
explored
- Mutual recognition of Higher
Education Degrees and Diplomas;
- Labor and Employment, Social
Security, Social Inclusion Public Policies;
- Foreign Policy Planning Dialogue;
- Insurance and reinsurance;
- Seminar of Experts on E-commerce.
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