Democratization in UN necessary to effectively deal with global challenges: Ramaphosa | India News – Times of India

Johannesburg: Decision Making in United Nations There is a need to democratize so that global challenges can be effectively addressed, says South African President Cirillo Ramaphosa said on the 14th BRIC China hosted the summit on Thursday.
BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South) Africa) Indian Prime Minister participated in the virtual summit Narendra ModiChinese President Xi JinpingRussian President Vladimir Putinpresident of brazil Jair Bolsonaro and South African President Ramaphosa.
“There is a need to democratize decision-making across the United Nations system so that multilateral institutions can effectively address global challenges,” Ramaphosa said.
“We are concerned that the attention and resources of the international community have been diverted from other related conflicts and humanitarian crises”, the president stressed, adding that urgent global issues such as climate change and sustainable development were not being addressed effectively. .
He did not mention any specific conflict zones, including the global crisis resulting from the war between BRICS partners Russia and Ukraine, but said South Africa continues to call for dialogue and dialogue for a peaceful resolution of conflicts around the world.
“We are here as members of BRICS to reaffirm our shared desire for a world in which all people have a meaningful stake, in which all have equal opportunities and from which all can benefit,” he said.
“BRICS must play an important role in leading the world,” the President said.
Ramaphosa also called for greater cooperation in the development of the economies of the BRICS partners.
“We need to realize the great potential of our economic partnership to strengthen intra-BRICS trade, investment and tourism. Our combined economic strength should be the catalyst for sustainable global economic recovery,” he said, adding that BRICS provides a valuable platform to address key challenges of the global south in partnership with like-minded emerging markets.
Ramaphosa also highlighted the collaborative efforts among BRICS partners in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The BRICS response to the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated what can be achieved when we work together in friendship, solidarity and a sense of responsibility.
“The launch of the BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Center in March this year will strengthen international health and science cooperation to prepare for future crises,” the President said.
But he lamented the lack of support from other countries.
“It is a cause for great concern that the rest of the global community has not upheld the principles of solidarity and cooperation when it comes to equitable access to vaccines.
“We call on developed economies, international agencies and philanthropists who buy vaccines to buy from manufacturers in developing economies, including Africa,” Ramaphosa said.
He concluded by saying that a high-level dialogue on global development There will be a significant opportunity to build a common vision of a more inclusive, equitable and stable international order on the agenda of the summit.