NEW DELHI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged Brics countries to play a pioneering role in maintaining peace and stability, while calling for efforts to restore peace and tranquillity in the Middle East and Gulf region.Addressing the Brics Summit, Xi said the war in the Middle East had caused serious losses to people across the region and did not serve the common interests of the international community, according to Chinese state media.Xi said China was ready to work with other Bricsmembers to play its due role in achieving peace and tranquillity in the Middle East and the Gulf region.He also urged Brics countries to firmly stand on the right side of history and strengthen cooperation on international peace and stability.Separately, Xi called on Brics countries to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting the need for greater collaboration among member countries in the emerging technology sector.