Hey world! 🌍 China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, just dropped some major vibes at the UN! ✨ He's all about reviving global development partnerships to get the world back on track. 🚀
Speaking on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, Fu said, \"First, we must stay development-oriented and revitalize global development partnerships.\" 💡
He pointed out that we're \"losing years of gains in poverty eradication\" and facing big challenges like food and energy insecurity, climate change, and a widening global development gap. 😕🌱🌐
Fu emphasized the need for the international community to practice multilateralism (teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝), strengthen solidarity, and take joint actions to bring the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development back on track. 🎯
He stressed that \"development must be put at the center of international cooperation,\" calling on developed countries to step up and provide financial, technological, and capacity-building support to developing countries. 💰💡🌱
Fu urged everyone to support the UN's central role in international development cooperation, strengthen the synergy of development strategies between countries, and foster global development that's beneficial for all. 🌎❤️
He highlighted the need to \"strengthen global cooperation in poverty eradication to ensure that no country and no one is left behind.\" 🙌
Fu called for increased investment in fighting poverty, especially in rural areas, and encouraged the international community to enhance policy exchanges and practical cooperation in poverty eradication. 🏡📈
He emphasized tackling extreme poverty, preventing people from falling back into poverty due to illness, and addressing multidimensional poverty. Fu even suggested the UN secretary-general should \"establish a special envoy for poverty eradication.\" 🆕🤞
On the journey to zero hunger, Fu advocated for safeguarding global food security by boosting cooperation in food production, storage, transportation, and reducing waste. 🍞🚜🌾
He called for promoting \"a just and reasonable international food trade order\" and emphasized the role of the UN's major agricultural organizations, like the Food and Agriculture Organization, in keeping the international food market stable. 🛒🌐
When it comes to climate change, Fu reiterated the principle of \"common but differentiated responsibilities.\" He urged developed countries to lead the way in cutting emissions, achieve carbon neutrality ahead of schedule, and fulfill their climate finance commitments. 🌿🌏⚡
Fu also opposed any unilateral actions or measures that could harm global cooperation, especially those disguised as climate actions but actually serve as protectionism or barriers to green trade. 🚫🛑
Looking ahead, Fu expressed high hopes for the upcoming Summit of the Future in September at the UN headquarters in New York. He wants it to be \"development-focused and action-oriented.\" 🗽✨
He affirmed that the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative would continue their constructive participation in the summit's preparation and strive for \"a better future for all.\" 🚀🌟
Time to rally together and make these goals a reality! 💪🌟 Let's join hands for a brighter, more sustainable world! 🌈🌍
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Chinese envoy urges revitalizing global development partnerships
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