Stating that hegemony and injustice have put the world in a precarious situation, the President said, "The world needs convergence to build a just system based on collective interests, and BRICS is considered a symbol of such change and evolution in global relations; especially since the global confidence in the effectiveness of BRICS is increasing".

The President also emphasised, "The Islamic Republic of Iran decisively supports the successful efforts of BRICS in the direction of de-dollarization of economic relations between members, as well as the use of national currencies and the strengthening of BRICS mechanisms for payment and financial settlement".
Dr Raisi's speech is as follows:
Dear Mr Cyril Ramaphosa,
Honourable President of South Africa
First of all, I would like to thank the government and nation of South Africa for inviting me and for your warm hospitality. It is necessary to thank the Presidents of China, Russia, Brazil and the Prime Minister of India for providing this opportunity and I express my pleasure to be in the company of my dear colleagues from the African continent and BRICS friendly countries.
Without a doubt, the decision of the BRICS members to expand the group is a commendable step that paves the way for global development on the basis of justice. Surely, the benefits of the membership of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the BRICS group will make history and mark a new chapter and a stronger step in terms of justice, fairness, ethics and sustainable peace in the international stage.
Dear Mr President,
This is the third time that the country of South Africa has assumed the presidency of BRICS. On all three occasions, South Africa's effort to strengthen cooperation and economic partnership in the BRICS and the African continent is commendable.
The African continent is one of the main capitals of the "Southern World". Rich cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity, along with beautiful natural landscapes and abundant mineral resources, have distinguished this continent. Fortunately, the political and economic weight of the African continent is increasing day by day, and an important part of the future of the developing world is taking place in this geographical area.
I feel obliged to respect and honour Mr Mandela and the African heroes who stood up against colonialism.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has been a friend of Africa for a long time and strengthening economic cooperation with African countries has been on our agenda, and we have special plans for cooperation with different African countries at the bilateral and multilateral levels.
Dear audience,
Dominance, injustice, discrimination and moral crisis have put the world in a complicated and troubled situation. The emergence and spread of problems such as hunger, climate change, limited energy resources, lack of access to health and medical facilities, along with cyber insecurity as well as cultural, value and identity threats, are only a part of these challenges that require everyone's efforts and convergence to deepen the discourse of justice and the foundation of a fair system based on collective interests.
BRICS is a symbol of such a change in global relations that can help solve the problems of the world community; Especially since the global confidence in the effectiveness of BRICS is increasing. The expansion of BRICS to other developing world powers will make this vision more coherent and global.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has significant political and economic cooperation with all five members of the BRICS, and in the recent period, we have clearly witnessed the leap and deepening of these cooperation.
Various strategic cooperations between Iran and BRICS members, including in the fields of transit, energy and trade, in the BRICS global agenda support this point of view and bring sustainable economic benefits to our nations and the world. The Islamic Republic of Iran firmly supports the successful efforts of BRICS in the direction of de-dollarization of economic relations between members, as well as the use of national currencies and the strengthening of BRICS mechanisms for payment and financial settlement.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has unique capacities and is ready to participate in all three main areas of BRICS activities, i.e., political-security, economic-financial and social fields. Maximizing interaction and strengthening multilateral cooperation mechanisms, especially with developing independent countries, is at the centre of the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In this regard, due to its special transit position and having extensive energy resources as well as high scientific and engineering power in various fields, including industrial production, technology, nano and medicine, we announce our readiness for any cooperation, joint economic action and investment with the countries.
Esteemed audience;
In the end, I would like to point out that one of the challenges in the "Southern World" is the continuation of racist policies, insecurities arising from oppression, occupation, hegemony and state terrorism, especially from the Zionist Regime; which not only prevented the Palestinian people from exercising their right to self-determination, but also deprived them of the right to development.
Mr President, once again I feel it necessary to express my gratitude to your Excellency and the people of our friend and brother country, South Africa, for hosting this important summit and thank the audience for their attention.
May peace and God's mercy and blessings be upon you

 

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