Summary
On 23 June 2026, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs,
summarised three core outcomes at the conclusion of the 16th BRICS High-Level Meeting on Security: first, support for upholding multilateralism, promoting political settlement of hotspot issues,
and coordinating responses to traditional and non-traditional security threats; second, BRICS and the Global South adhering to independence and self-reliance,
and strengthening unity and mutual assistance; and third, further utilising the BRICS security meeting mechanism to enrich the connotation of 'Big BRICS' co-operation. Wang Yi announced that China will assume the BRICS rotating presidency next year and looks forward to deepening political and security co-operation. Specific follow-up action plans are yet to be announced.
Commentary
For New Zealand small and medium enterprise owners, the outcomes of the BRICS security meeting may indirectly affect the international trading environment. The reaffirmation of multilateralism helps stabilise global trade rules and reduce the impact of unilateralism, which is positive for New Zealand, which relies on rules-based trade. However, the strengthening of internal co-ordination among BRICS countries may form a new economic bloc.
New Zealand businesses should monitor BRICS market opening trends, such as whether China will promote more trade facilitation measures during its presidency. The solidarity of the Global South may stimulate demand growth in emerging economies, creating opportunities for New Zealand's exports of agricultural products and tourism, but geopolitical competition may disrupt supply chains. It is recommended that SMEs track China's BRICS agenda in 2027, especially initiatives related to trade and investment.
Keywords: BRICS, Wang Yi, High-Level Meeting on Security, multilateralism, Global South, security meeting mechanism, Big BRICS co-operation, rotating presidency, political settlement, independence and self-reliance
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in New Zealand
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