China's foreign minister Wang Yi met with Philemon Yang, the president of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in Beijing on Thursday. 🇨🇳🤝🌐
Emphasizing China's long-standing commitment to the UN, Wang Yi declared, \\"China has always been a supporter and contributor to the cause of the United Nations.\\" 💪✨
Philemon Yang, hailing from Cameroon 🇨🇲, is visiting China from Wednesday to Sunday. Sworn in at the closing of the 78th UNGA session in September, Yang's visit marks a strengthening of ties between China and the UN. 🤝
Welcoming Yang's visit, Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the UNGA as a platform for equal consultation and cooperation among all countries. 🌍✨
Wang Yi called on the UN to serve as a force for justice in safeguarding world peace and to lead in addressing hot-spot issues. He advocated for dialogue, consultation, and win-win results instead of conflicts and zero-sum approaches. 🕊️✌️
Expressing hopes for the UN to champion multilateralism, Wang encouraged a clear stance against unilateralism and hegemony. He also stressed the importance of enhancing the voice of the Global South in global governance. 🌐🌱
\\"China is ready to work with the UN to keep the reform of global governance in the right direction and make unremitting efforts to build a community with a shared future for mankind,\\" Wang Yi stated. 🤗🌏
Philemon Yang commended China's rapid economic development and its commitment to multilateralism. He noted that China plays a stable and constructive role in international affairs, advocating for resolving disputes through dialogue and supporting developing countries like Cameroon. 🌟🌍
Yang affirmed that the UN will continue to adhere to the one-China principle, thanking China for its long-term support. He expressed confidence that China will play an indispensable role in promoting sustainable development and cooperation in areas like financial system reform, artificial intelligence, and youth exchanges. 🚀🤖👥
The two leaders also exchanged views on topics such as reforming the Security Council, signaling a shared vision for a more inclusive and effective UN. 🏛️🤝
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Wang Yi: China has always been supporter, contributor to cause of UN
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