Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for the establishment of a fair and equitable global governance system, emphasizing the importance of stronger multilateralism. Speaking during his visits to Britain and Ireland, attendance at the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany, chairing the UN Security Council's high-level meeting in New York, and participating in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in South Africa, Wang highlighted China's commitment to promoting a community with a shared future for mankind.
Wang stated that global governance is at a historical crossroads, amid a transforming and turbulent international landscape characterized by deficits in peace, development, and governance. He underscored the indispensable role of the United Nations and the irreversible trend toward multilateralism, advocating for the necessary reforms to improve global governance.
As the rotating president of the UN Security Council for February, China chaired a high-level meeting on \"Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance.\" The discussions reaffirmed the original aspirations of the United Nations, with all parties agreeing on the importance of multilateralism and the urgent need for governance reforms.
Wang also addressed the focus on multipolarity at the Munich Security Conference, asserting that, despite global challenges, peace, development, and win-win cooperation remain prevailing trends. He emphasized that the shift toward multipolarity and economic globalization is irreversible and that China aims to be a constructive force within this evolving multipolar system.
Looking ahead, Wang highlighted the significance of the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, marking the first time the event will be held on the African continent. He referred to it as an \"African moment\" for G20 and global governance, reflecting historic changes in the international political and economic landscape. During the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, China proposed initiatives to listen to Africa's voice, support its development, and empower common prosperity through G20 cooperation.
Wang reaffirmed China's commitment to playing an active role in G20 cooperation, supporting South Africa's presidency, and encouraging a focus on \"Unity, Equality and Sustainability\" to meet the expectations of the Global South.
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Chinese FM calls for fair global governance, stronger multilateralism
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