the Global crisis due to pandemic Cоvid-19 challenges to many existing forms of international cooperation. It will stand the test of coronavirus BRICS? Or this format, the opposite will be the alternative that will show an example of mutual aid and mutual support in difficult circumstances? This was on the questions of “MK” said the experts.
on Thursday, April 23, the club “Valdai” in the online mode there was a report “BRICS and pandemic rivalry”, analyzing possibilities included in this informal club of Russia, China, India, Brazil and South Africa work together to confront all challenges.
the Invasion of coronavirus paralyzed all international processes stopped until recently seemed unshakable trade mechanisms and economy. It became obvious that zapamietania model of the world was unable to give a speedy response to the crisis. But instead, the search for “scapegoats.” The role of the perpetrators disperse and China, and the world health organization. “Pandemic rivalry” only enhances the confrontation in the world that is completely inappropriate for the existing conditions, requiring a unified approach to the solution of coronavirus impasse.
the participants in the discussion suggested that the BRICS is not going to become stronger at someone else’s expense, relying instead on deepening their own partnership and dialogue with third countries and other integration formats.
EXPERT OPINION
1) will Survive the BRICS pandemic coronavirus? 2) What will come of this Union out of the crisis? 3) And there is a feeling that the incoming BRICS countries combating coronavirus are on the principle of “a Swan, a Cancer Yes Pike”? Such issues of “MK” asked the experts.
Timofey Bordachev, program Director of the club “Valdai”
1) Such phenomena never affect the formats of interstate cooperation, if countries in this, in principle, are interested. BRICS never set goals, do not take commitments that would be impossible because of the pandemic. I don’t see the danger for the BRICS as for the format of the pandemic.
2) I think that the BRICS will intensify work on soft security, including health. It is clear that the who is unable to cope. Regional organisations such as BRICS, will have to play an increasingly important role.
3) first, unlike other States, the BRICS are not allowed respect each other no hostile actions or statements. The Americans stole Europeans have protection from the virus. The BRICS countries, on the contrary, help each other. Most importantly, health, safety of citizens is the duty of States, so the government of each of the BRICS is acting in accordance with the situation in the n��national level. Between the countries is the exchange of information, mutual technical and technological assistance to fight the impact of the pandemic.
Cui Zheng, the expert of the Valdai club, Deputy Director of the research Center for economy and policy of transition economies of Liaoning University of China
1) of Course, BRICS will survive, but only under the condition of sincere international cooperation.
2), BRICS cooperation in the fight against coronavirus may impact the U.S. position. In the international community, the United States together with some European countries to formulate the theory of the so-called “Chinese responsibility”. The upcoming BRICS Summit may still be in a very unfavorable situation. In this case, it is very important the attitude of Russia towards China and the other BRICS countries. China is important to maintain relations with Russia for the BRICS summit and the SCO summit could come to the joint statement and specific cooperation measures.
3) Yes indeed, although India quickly took steps to prevent the spread of the epidemic, given its large population, medical conditions and uneven economic development, the country could become the next epicenter. In the process of preventing epidemics in Brazil have a situation very similar to the situation in the United States, the public pays more attention, but government action is weak. Therefore, when the government of India expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the Chinese authorities during the struggle with the coronavirus, Brazil may accede to it. South Africa thanked the Chinese government and people for providing needed anti-epidemic materials. The biggest problem facing the government of South Africa is the spread of the epidemic in the country. The implementation of quarantine can solve this problem. South Africa has also gained valuable experience of the struggle of China to the epidemic. In the end I would like to note that viruses do not have borders. We need to defend the concept of community of human destiny, to strengthen international cooperation and jointly respond to challenges.
