Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the critical importance of international cooperation in maintaining global stability during his congratulatory message to the High-Level International Forum on Peace and Trust in Turkmenistan on Friday, December 12, 2025.
In his letter, Xi reaffirmed China's commitment to multilateralism, stating: "In this era of interconnected challenges, we must strengthen dialogue and build mutual trust to address common security threats." The forum marks the culmination of the UN-declared International Year of Peace and Trust, which has seen 193 member states participate in conflict resolution initiatives throughout 2025.
Analysts note this engagement aligns with China's recent peace-building efforts across Asia, including its mediation role in the South China Sea dialogue framework established earlier this year. The Turkmenistan event brings together representatives from 40 countries and regions to discuss cybersecurity, climate-related conflicts, and economic stability.
This development follows China's announcement of increased funding for UN peacekeeping operations during the 2025 Belt and Road Initiative Summit, underscoring Beijing's growing role in shaping global security architecture.
