The White House Press Secretary’s statement followed the two-day 16th BRICS Summit, which was due to begin in Russia’s Kazan city on Tuesday.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the US is committed to engaging with partners worldwide and does not see the Brics formation “becoming some sort of geopolitical competitor.” Her remarks came before Tuesday’s two-day 16th BRICS Summit, scheduled in Russia’s Kazan city.
When questioned during a press conference on Monday if the US was concerned that this bloc of nations was undermining Washington’s economic or trade strength, Pierre said, “We’re looking to work collaboratively with partners around the world and to build the most foundational coalitions possible to help achieve our common purposes. That’s what we’re going to be focused on.”
We don’t see BRICS as a geopolitical rival to the US or anybody else,” she added.
The White House official said, “We will continue to work on our relationships and partnerships with Brazil, India, and South Africa.”
“We’re going to continue managing those relationships. And with China, for example, will be our focus right now.”
Asked if Washington worried China or Iran would get access through the agreements made through Brics regarding an accord to create new AI technologies signed in September between the US and the United Arab Emirates – the newest member of Brics, Jean-Pierre said:
“We have worked significantly on advanced technology with the UAE. That partnering is moving forward.
And we believe it’s moving forward in the right direction. We recognize this, which is why the President took executive action on AI,” she replied.
“We recognize the positive potential of AI and look forward to furthering that and solidifying our collaboration as we try to build the safeguards and protection. That’s why we did executive action on it.”
