BRICS meet highlights clear path to modernization

MOSCOW — The BRICS Seminar on Governance and Cultural Exchanges Forum 2024 was held Monday in Moscow, focusing on BRICS countries' paths to modernization.

The event was attended by more than 120 representatives from BRICS countries and international organizations. Attendees noted that those countries involved are a crucial force in shaping the international order and representing the future direction of human society.

The autonomous choice of development paths by BRICS countries is not only essential for their growth but also contributes significantly to global governance and the international order, the participants said.

The countries should resist any form of development coercion, firmly defend their right to development and encourage other developing nations to explore independent development paths, they noted.

BRICS countries should also enhance communication around innovation-driven development, jointly exploring ways to boost international competitiveness through technological and institutional innovation and improve the quality of life for citizens to guide the stable and long-term development of the Global South, the attendees added.

Participants praised the tremendous achievements of China's modernization, viewing it as a valuable reference and source of inspiration for other developing countries seeking modernization paths suited to their national conditions.

The forum was co-organized by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, China International Communications Group, Rossiyskaya Gazeta and the Russia-China Friendship Association.

Cultural event

On Sunday, the annual launch of "UPanda Cinema" and the BRICS film and cultural exchange event kicked off in Moscow, with the participation of more than 900 representatives from media organizations, film institutions and youth groups of BRICS countries.

Organizers of the event said that cooperation in the film and television sector is an essential part of cultural exchanges and mutual learning, expressing hope that this event will allow people in BRICS countries to better understand China's development in the new era.

They affirmed their commitment to carrying forward the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, fostering cultural exchanges and cooperation and painting a picture of shared friendship.

Andrey Denisov, first deputy minister of foreign affairs of the Russian Federation, said that thanks to the joint efforts of the Russian and Chinese media, "UPanda Cinema" was successfully launched in Russia, with Chinese programs welcomed by Russian viewers and praised by Russian critics.

Xinhua