China and UN Strengthen Cooperation Amid Global Chaos

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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, amidst a world plagued by changes and chaos. Wang emphasized China's commitment to upholding international law, practicing true multilateralism, and supporting the UN's central role in international affairs. The meeting comes as China plays a key role in promoting international cooperation and sustainable development through its Global Development Initiative (GDI). Guterres expressed appreciation for China's efforts and congratulated the country on successfully organizing the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the GDI, which aims to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized China's commitment to upholding international law and practicing true multilateralism, calling on major countries to take the lead in complying with international law.
  • Wang Yi stated that China will stand firmly with the UN and support its central role in international affairs, while also promoting international cooperation and sustainable development.
  • UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed appreciation for China's key role in promoting multilateralism, international cooperation, and sustainable development, and congratulated China on successfully hosting the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the GDI.
  • Guterres briefed Wang on the recent efforts to promote Ukrainian grain shipments and Russia's fertilizer exports, and expressed deep concern about the challenges facing developing countries due to the Ukrainian crisis.
  • Wang Yi emphasized that China's core position on the Ukrainian issue is to promote peace talks and stand on the side of peace, and that China will continue to play a constructive role in its own way.
  • China has proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and Global Security Initiative, aiming to contribute to boosting international development cooperation and help implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Statistics:

  • The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a comprehensive development framework adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, which aims to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all.
  • The Global Development Initiative (GDI) was proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming to strengthen international development cooperation and help implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
  • The 77th session of the UN General Assembly was held from September 13 to September 26, 2022.

Sources:

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  • Xinhua via COMTEX
  • UN General Assembly
  • Global Development Initiative (GDI)
  • Global Security Initiative