Zhao Lijian said that a few days ago, the BRICs ministers' meeting of industry, the meeting of Ministers of culture, the first meeting of the Joint Committee on space cooperation, and the meeting of Ministers of education were successfully held. BRICs ministerial level officials exchanged in-depth views on cooperation in industry, culture, aerospace, education, and other fields, reached broad consensus, and issued a number of outcome documents. Among them, the conference of Ministers of industry adopted the joint declaration of the sixth BRICs conference of Ministers of industry, agreeing to promote digital transformation of industry and strengthen cooperation in industrial chain and supply chain. The meeting of Ministers of culture adopted the action plan for the implementation of the BRICs intergovernmental agreement on Cultural Cooperation (2022-2026), agreeing to continue to adhere to inclusiveness and mutual learning in the cultural field, deepen practical cooperation, and contribute "BRICs strength" to the progress of human civilization. The meeting of the Joint Committee on space cooperation adopted the terms of reference of the BRICs Joint Committee on space cooperation and other documents, agreeing to enhance the capacity of the BRICs remote sensing satellite constellation, make concerted efforts to give full play to the efficiency of constellation data, and jointly contribute to sustainable economic and social development. The education ministers' meeting adopted the declaration of the 9th BRICs education ministers' meeting, reaffirmed the common commitment to achieving the education goal for sustainable development by 2030, and defined the focus and direction of BRICs cooperation in education in the next stage.

Zhao Lijian said that as the chair of BRICs this year, China will host a series of activities such as the 14th BRICs leaders' meeting. With the active support of all parties, more than 60 meetings and activities have been successfully held, which have been highly praised by all parties. They have made positive contributions to deepening BRICs practical cooperation in all fields and accumulated fruitful results for the leaders' meeting.

"Next, a series of meetings and activities will be held under the BRICs framework. We welcome your continued attention and support. Specific information will be released in time through the official website of the 14th BRICs summit and other channels." He said.