China News Agency, Beijing, June 18: The “Belt and Road” international cooperation high-level video conference was successfully held in Beijing on the 18th. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a written speech to the meeting.
Xi Jinping pointed out that this sudden epidemic poses a serious threat to people's lives and health, and has a serious impact on the world economy. Some countries, especially the developing countries, face serious economic and social difficulties. In response to the epidemic situation, all countries have adopted strong prevention and control measures based on their own national conditions and achieved positive results. Many countries are making efforts to restore economic and social development while doing a good job in the prevention and control of epidemics. China insists on the supremacy of the people and the supremacy of life, and is willing to contribute to the global victory of the epidemic as soon as possible and the recovery of the world economy.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the epidemic has brought us a series of profound revelations. The destinies of all countries are closely connected, and mankind is a community of destiny in the same boat. Whether it is responding to the epidemic or restoring the economy, we must take the road of solidarity and cooperation, and we should adhere to multilateralism. Promoting interconnection and interconnection, adhering to openness and inclusiveness are the only way to cope with the global crisis and achieve long-term development. Jointly building the “Belt and Road” international cooperation can play an important role.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China always adheres to peaceful development and mutual benefit. We are willing to work with our partners to build the “Belt and Road” into a road of cooperation in unity to meet the challenges, a road of health that safeguards the health and safety of the people, a road of recovery that promotes economic and social recovery, and a path of growth that unlocks development potential. Through the high-quality joint construction of the “Belt and Road”, we will work together to build a community of shared future for mankind.
The meeting was co-organized by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Commerce, and the Health Commission. The theme was "Strengthening "One Belt, One Road" International Cooperation and Fighting the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic." Foreign ministers or ministerial officials from 25 countries WHO Director General Tan Desai, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNDP Administrator Steiner attended the meeting and issued a joint statement. (Finish)