In a significant diplomatic encounter in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Michelle Bachelet, a candidate for the next United Nations (UN) Secretary-General and former president of Chile. The meeting highlighted the strategic importance of the UN in navigating the complexities of the modern global landscape.
During the discussions, Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized that China intends to participate in the selection of the next UN chief in a "responsible and constructive manner." He underscored the necessity for the United Nations to revitalize its authority and vitality, ensuring the organization can better adapt to emerging circumstances and effectively address contemporary global challenges.
Michelle Bachelet reaffirmed her view of the UN as an indispensable platform for the international community to respond jointly to global challenges. She stressed that the organization must uphold the authority of the UN Charter and remain action-oriented, particularly in advancing the three core pillars of peace, development, and human rights.
A key point of the discussion was the shared commitment to stability and multilateralism. Bachelet explicitly stressed her firm commitment to the one-China principle and expressed appreciation for China's long-standing efforts in promoting multilateralism and the UN cause. She indicated her readiness to collaborate with China and other international partners to enhance the overall status and role of the United Nations.
Concluding the meeting, Wang Yi noted that China has consistently been a staunch supporter and active constructor of the UN. He reiterated China's willingness to work alongside all global stakeholders to safeguard, revitalize, and strengthen the organization for the benefit of the global community.
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China to responsibly, constructively take part in UN chief selection
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