On the afternoon of September 12, local time, President Xi Jinping attended the first phase of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Meeting in New Delhi and delivered an important speech. Xi Jinping pointed out that the situation in the Middle East and Gulf is still evolving in a complex manner. This war has caused serious losses to the peoples of all countries in the region, and it is not in the common interests of the international community. I put forward a four-point proposition to maintain and promote peace and stability in the Middle East. The purpose is to call for slowing down the situation, stopping the war and promoting peace. All parties concerned should stick to the direction of a political settlement and push for a permanent and comprehensive cease-fire. China is ready to work with the BRICS members to play its due role in achieving peace and tranquillity in the Middle East and the Gulf region.

On the afternoon of September 12, local time, President Xi Jinping attended the first phase of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Meeting in New Delhi and delivered an important speech. Xi Jinping pointed out that the situation in the Middle East and Gulf is still evolving in a complex manner. This war has caused serious losses to the peoples of all countries in the region, and it is not in the common interests of the international community. I put forward a four-point proposition to maintain and promote peace and stability in the Middle East. The purpose is to call for slowing down the situation, stopping the war and promoting peace. All parties concerned should stick to the direction of a political settlement and push for a permanent and comprehensive cease-fire. China is ready to work with the BRICS members to play its due role in achieving peace and tranquillity in the Middle East and the Gulf region.