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President Xi Jinping Emphasizes Unity and Cooperation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Strategic Insights

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At a time when the world is facing numerous global threats and challenges, President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation in promoting development and addressing global challenges. During a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, Xi highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative as a platform for international cooperation and expressed China's readiness to work closely with UN agencies.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Belt and Road Initiative has been widely recognized as a global public good and a platform of international cooperation, with tangible results achieved over the past ten years.
  • China is ready to work closely with UN agencies to promote the high-quality development of the Belt and Road and contribute to global peace and development.
  • China supports the work of the UN and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and is ready to enhance cooperation with UN agencies to promote multilateralism, build a multi-polar world, and make global governance more just and equitable.
  • The UN highly appreciates China's firm commitment to upholding multilateralism and supports the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping.
  • Developing countries are in a vulnerable and disadvantaged position when it comes to infrastructure development, investment, and financing, and the Belt and Road Initiative has provided a crucial and effective way to support sustainable development.
  • The eight major steps announced by President Xi Jinping at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation are fully in line with the purposes and principles of the United Nations.

Statistics:

  • 10 years: the time period during which the Belt and Road Initiative has been in operation, with tangible results achieved.
  • 3: the number of major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, including the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Development Initiative.
  • 8: the number of major steps announced by President Xi Jinping at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.
  • 70%: the global share of developing countries that lack access to infrastructure development, investment, and financing.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China (Oct. 18)

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