[Xi Jinping: China is willing to work with BRICS members to play its due role in achieving peace and tranquility in the Middle East and 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 the Gulf is still evolving complexly. This war has caused serious losses to the people of all countries in the region and is not in line with the common interests of the international community. I put forward four proposals to maintain and promote peace and stability in the Middle East, with the aim of calling for de-escalation, an end to war and promotion of peace. Relevant parties must adhere to the direction of political settlement and promote the realization of a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire. China is willing to work with BRICS members to play its due role in realizing peace and tranquility in the Middle East and Gulf region. (CCTV News)