Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed China's commitment to collaborate with the United Nations in implementing the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) during a high-level meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday. The discussion occurred alongside the 80th UN General Assembly session, spotlighting China's growing role in shaping multilateral solutions to global challenges.
Premier Li emphasized that President Xi Jinping's introduction of the GGI at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit represents China's proactive approach to fostering "a more just and equitable global governance system." The initiative seeks to address pressing issues such as climate change, artificial intelligence governance, and sustainable development through enhanced international cooperation.
While acknowledging the UN's historic role in maintaining peace and advancing human rights since its founding, Li warned against rising unilateralism and protectionism. He urged the Global South to unite in opposing practices that "undermine the world economy" and hinder progress toward the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The Chinese premier outlined three key priorities: strengthening development cooperation through free trade, maintaining high-level economic openness, and creating synergy among nations to combat shared challenges. China pledged to serve as both a stabilizer and growth engine for the global economy while sharing development opportunities with partner nations.
This collaboration comes as 63% of UN member states have endorsed the GGI framework, according to recent diplomatic reports. Analysts suggest the initiative could reshape global decision-making processes, particularly in technology governance and climate financing.
