🌍 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations Security Council's high-level meeting, urging the reinvigoration of true multilateralism and the creation of a more just and equitable global governance system.
Wang, a key member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the significance of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the UN in 2025, emphasizing its role in safeguarding human progress amid a turbulent international landscape.
He shared a vision where no country can thrive alone and stressed the importance of mutually beneficial cooperation, especially for the Global South. According to Wang, the path to modernization and global governance reform lies in collaboration and shared responsibility.
🚀 Wang outlined four key proposals to enhance global governance:
- Upholding Sovereign Equality: Ensuring all nations participate, decide, and benefit equally without interference.
- Fairness and Justice: Reforming the Security Council to better represent developing countries and address historical injustices.
- Solidarity and Coordination: Promoting international cooperation over confrontation for win-win outcomes.
- Action-Oriented Approach: Moving beyond rhetoric to implement tangible solutions for global challenges.
On pressing issues like the Middle East and Ukraine, Wang emphasized the need for comprehensive and just solutions, advocating for peace talks and political settlements.
China is actively contributing to global governance through initiatives like the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, reinforcing its commitment to multilateralism and inclusive cooperation.
As the UN approaches its next 80 years, Wang expressed China’s readiness to collaborate globally, drawing wisdom from history to create a fairer and more equitable world.
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