Global South countries must jointly defend the rule of international law and achieve its equal application without double standards.

Operativ Media reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping said this during his speech at the "outreach" format meeting of BRICS and partner country leaders.

Xi Jinping stated that Global South countries must act together to protect the fundamental principles of international relations, such as sovereign equality, non-interference in internal affairs, and the peaceful resolution of disputes.

The Chinese leader emphasized the importance of ensuring that international law and rules are applied equally to all countries without allowing double standards.