On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s steadfast commitment to respecting and protecting human rights during a meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
“It is the unremitting pursuit of the Chinese government to respect and protect human rights,” Wang Yi stated, emphasizing China’s dedication to human rights development. Wang, who also serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed hope that the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) would adhere to multilateralism and perform its duties fairly and objectively.
Highlighting the complex challenges facing global human rights governance, Wang called for constructive dialogue and cooperation with various countries. “China opposes certain countries politicizing human rights and using human rights issues for confrontation,” he noted.
Wang Yi affirmed China’s readiness to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the OHCHR based on mutual respect. “We stand ready to jointly promote the sound development of the international human rights cause,” he said.
High Commissioner Türk welcomed China’s stance and expressed willingness to enhance dialogue and cooperation. “The OHCHR is willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with China to enhance mutual understanding,” Türk commented.
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Respecting, protecting human rights China's constant pursuit: official
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