On the evening of September 23, 2020, President Xi Jinping met with UN Secretary-General Guterres by video in Beijing.

This is the eighth meeting between President Xi Jinping and Guterres.

On the evening of September 23, President Xi Jinping met with UN Secretary-General Guterres by video in Beijing.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Weibing

Xi Jinping: Since

its establishment 75 years

ago, the

United Nations has made important contributions to world peace and development.

The international community should take the opportunity of commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations as an opportunity to reiterate its firm support for multilateralism and reiterate its solemn commitment to the UN Charter.

  The epidemic has spawned many new problems, but in the final analysis, peace and development are inseparable.

The Security Council must play its role as a collective security mechanism, and the permanent members must set an example.

To engage in unilateralism and hegemony will lose popular support.

  The epidemic has also magnified the problems of inadaptability and mismatch in the global governance system.

All parties should think about how to improve, instead of overthrowing and starting a new one.

There is only one system in the world, that is, the international system with the United Nations as the core; there is only one set of rules, that is, the basic norms of international relations based on the UN Charter.

China never engages in ideological confrontation, never advocates decoupling, and never wants to seek hegemony.

What we think about the most is to enable 1.4 billion Chinese people to lead a better life and make greater contributions to mankind.

However, we will not sit back and watch the damage to national sovereignty, national dignity, and development space. We will firmly safeguard our legitimate rights and interests and safeguard international fairness and justice.

  All countries are interconnected and share weal and woe.

We must transcend the boundaries of countries, nations, cultures, and ideologies, stand at the height of all mankind, promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind, and jointly build the earth on which we live.

Guterres:

The world is currently facing many crises and challenges such as the new crown pneumonia epidemic and climate change. It needs more multilateralism, more international cooperation, and more needs a strong United Nations.

Thank China for its consistent support for multilateralism and the United Nations.

With the support of China, the United Nations can perform its duties better.

China plays an important role in maintaining world peace and promoting common development.

  The United Nations hopes to continue to strengthen cooperation with China and expects China to play a leading role.

I believe that China is fully capable of realizing its own development and making greater contributions to the world.

  Since 2013, President Xi has maintained close communication with the principal officials of the United Nations through various methods such as meetings, phone calls, and letters.

Interaction objects include the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, as well as the main heads of United Nations specialized agencies such as the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, UNESCO, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Health Organization.

  Among them, the interaction between President Xi and the "head of the United Nations" is the most frequent.

This year, under the special circumstances of the global outbreak of new crown pneumonia, President Xi also maintained communication with Guterres through “phone diplomacy”.

  Now, let’s review what major events have been discussed in the other seven meetings between President Xi and Guterres and one telephone conversation.

November 28, 2016

On November 28, 2016, President Xi Jinping met with the UN Secretary-General-designate Guterres at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Rao Aimin

Xi Jinping:

As the most universal, authoritative and representative intergovernmental international organization, the United Nations has an irreplaceable role in responding to global challenges.

With the development and change of the international situation, all countries have increased their expectations of the United Nations and are in favor of the United Nations playing a greater role.

The United Nations should uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter with a clear-cut stand, actively maintain international peace and security, and persevere in advancing common development. In particular, it must implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change, and take care of developing countries. Benefits are mostly for developing countries’ voices and services.

Guterres: In

today's world, China has become an important pillar of the UN cause and multilateralism.

The United Nations is willing to work more closely with China to maintain and promote world peace, stability and prosperity.

January 18, 2017

On January 18, 2017, President Xi Jinping attended the high-level meeting on "Consulting and Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind" at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, and delivered a keynote speech entitled "Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind".

This is after the meeting, Xi Jinping attended the gift-giving ceremony of China to the UN headquarters in Geneva.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Duo

On January 18, 2017, President Xi Jinping met with President Thomson of the 71st UN General Assembly and UN Secretary-General Guterres at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Duo

Xi Jinping:

Under the current situation, the role of the United Nations needs to be strengthened, not weakened.

In the face of various global threats and challenges, we must firmly follow the path of multilateralism.

China is the first country to sign the UN Charter and will continue to firmly support the cause of the UN and continue to be a firm partner of the UN.

Thomson and Guterres stated that

President Xi Jinping reiterated the Chinese government's commitment to multilateralism at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting yesterday, which was highly praised by the international community.

This is an important guarantee for the United Nations and multilateral undertakings.

Today’s global challenges require members of the international community to work together to face them.

For a long time, China has played an active leadership role in areas such as climate change, poverty reduction, sustainable development, preventive diplomacy, and peacekeeping.

The United Nations is willing to work with China to advance the cause of world peace and development and realize the great ideal of building a community with a shared future for mankind.

April 8, 2018

On April 8, 2018, President Xi Jinping met with UN Secretary-General Guterres at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Weibing

Xi Jinping:

Supporting the role of the United Nations and maintaining the authority and status of the United Nations is a basic foreign policy of China.

We believe that all countries, large and small, are equal, and we also believe that big countries should shoulder their due responsibilities.

The essence of multilateralism is to seek consultation and cooperation among countries, first of all, cooperation among major powers.

China has always been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of international order.

We are willing to share China's development opportunities and experience with the world, but we will never impose our own path, model, or theory on others.

Guterres: I

believe that China will exert a greater influence in international affairs in the coming decades.

The world today faces many issues of peace and development, which need to be resolved through global cooperation and the role of multilateral institutions needs to be strengthened.

China has become the most important pillar of multilateralism and an indispensable and trustworthy important force for promoting world peace and development.

The cooperation between the United Nations and China is very important to the world.

I agree with President Xi’s proposal on building a community with a shared future for mankind, and support China’s “Belt and Road” cooperation and other important initiatives aimed at achieving common prosperity for all countries.

It is believed that these initiatives will bring the greatest benefit to the international community.

September 2, 2018

On September 2, 2018, President Xi Jinping met with UN Secretary-General Guterres at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Ye

Xi Jinping: The

United Nations is the banner of multilateralism.

At present, unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, impacting the international order and global governance system. The world needs multilateralism more than ever and a strong United Nations.

The most basic principle of multilateralism is that international affairs should be handled by all countries through consultation, and they should be handled in accordance with the rules agreed by everyone, and the interests and concerns of all countries should be taken into consideration.

China has always firmly supported multilateralism and has always supported the maintenance of the authority and role of the United Nations.

We expect the United Nations to uphold fairness and justice and play a leading role in safeguarding world peace and promoting common development, especially in deepening global cooperation to solve global challenges.

Guterres:

Thank you China for always caring about and attaching importance to Africa. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has become a model of South-South cooperation. It will make important contributions to world peace and development and has important global demonstration significance.

Multilateralism is currently facing severe challenges. China firmly supports multilateralism, actively maintains multilateral order and promotes global governance.

China's development is unstoppable, which is of vital importance to the cause of world peace and development.

The United Nations is willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with China, is committed to building a rules-based multi-polar world, and encourages countries to participate in the construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation.

November 30, 2018

On November 30, 2018 local time, President Xi Jinping met with UN Secretary-General Guterres in Buenos Aires.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Xueren

Xi Jinping:

China has always believed that multilateralism is the only way that best suits the interests of the people of all countries.

Faced with endless global challenges, countries have no better choice other than strengthening multilateral cooperation.

I propose to build a community with a shared future for mankind and to jointly build the “Belt and Road”. It is to think over and over how countries in the world should achieve mutual consultation and sharing, harmony without difference, and win-win cooperation in the diverse interests and demands.

No matter how the situation changes, China will adhere to multilateralism and support the UN to play a greater role.

I believe that most countries in the world also stand on the side of multilateralism.

Guterres:

Under the current circumstances, the international community must be firmly committed to advancing multilateralism and making multilateralism effective.

The United Nations spoke highly of China's persistence in multilateralism and support for international cooperation in addressing climate change, and played a leading role in implementing the Paris Agreement.

Facts have proved that China is the most important support for multilateralism.

April 26, 2019

On April 26, 2019, President Xi Jinping met with UN Secretary-General Guterres at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Haitao

Xi Jinping: The

world today is undergoing major changes unseen in a century.

We must see the essence from all kinds of chaos, and grasp the law from the historical dimension.

The general trend of economic globalization is irreversible, and win-win cooperation is the right way in the world.

China firmly upholds multilateralism, the international system with the United Nations at its core, the international order based on international law, and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

The more complex and severe the situation is, the more the authority and role of the United Nations must be demonstrated. China will continue to support the United Nations.

  China is open and open internationally.

The Chinese people not only want to live a good life on their own, but also pursue universal harmony.

I propose to build the “Belt and Road” initiative, which embodies the idea of ​​“harmony, coexistence, mutual benefit and win-win”, and it is in line with the United Nations concept of sustainable development.

The green hills can't cover it, after all, it flows eastward.

China's development is a historical necessity, and win-win cooperation is the aspiration of all countries.

The United Nations is an important partner in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road".

China is willing to work with the United Nations to adhere to the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and comprehensively promote the joint construction of the "Belt and Road".

Guterres:

President Xi Jinping’s speech this morning at the second “Belt and Road” International Cooperation Summit Forum was very important, and it profoundly clarified the close connection between the “Belt and Road” initiative and the global development agenda.

I also highly appraise President Xi Jinping's major measures to further reform and open up China.

Today’s world is full of uncertainty. Global rule of law and multilateralism are being challenged. China firmly upholds multilateralism, upholds fairness and justice, and upholds the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. It has played an important stabilizing role, giving the world certainty, confidence and confidence. hope.

The “Belt and Road” initiative is consistent with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change.

All countries should seize the opportunities brought about by the "Belt and Road" cooperation to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

History will prove that China's development is not only an unstoppable historical trend, but also a major contribution to human progress.

June 28, 2019

On June 28, 2019, President Xi Jinping hosted the China-Africa Leaders' Meeting in Osaka.

The former African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, President Ramaphosa of South Africa (second from right), the then rotating African Union presidency, Egyptian President Sisi (second from left), and the current African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Senegal President Sa Le (first from left) and UN Secretary-General Guterres attending (first from right).

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Pang Xinglei

Xi Jinping: The

more complex and severe the situation is, the more the authority and role of the United Nations must be demonstrated.

We must push the whole world to achieve greater unity and progress under the banner of the United Nations.

China will continue to support the work of the United Nations and the Secretary-General with practical actions.

  At present, the international situation is becoming more complex and turbulent. The situation in the Gulf region is particularly sensitive, facing the crossroads of war and peace.

China has always stood on the side of peace and opposed war.

All parties should maintain calmness and restraint, strengthen dialogue and consultation, and jointly maintain regional peace and stability.

  The Osaka Summit of the G20 leaders must fully consider the needs of global development and send the correct signal to the outside world.

China appreciates the efforts made by Mr. Secretary-General to promote the cooperation of the international community to address climate change, and is willing to promote the United Nations Climate Action Summit to achieve positive results.

Guterres: The

current international situation is at a critical juncture. There are tensions in the trade field and the Gulf situation. The world is faced with insufficient willingness to promote multilateralism and abide by the rule of law.

The more such a moment, the more the role of the United Nations should be played.

The United Nations appreciates China's long-term support to the United Nations and highly appreciates China's important contributions in promoting the political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue, addressing climate change, and advancing sustainable development.

China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative is very important for promoting global development, especially helping Africa’s development.

The United Nations hopes that China will exert more leadership in international affairs and is willing to provide the most comprehensive support and cooperation.

The United Nations is willing to work with China to give better play to its due role in global governance and make compliance with multilateralism the mainstream of the international community.

March 12, 2020 (by phone)

Xi Jinping:

After the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, the Secretary-General sent me a letter to express his condolences, he positively commented on the prevention and control measures taken by China, and made many public speeches in support of China's anti-epidemic efforts. The Chinese say "you see the truth in adversity", I tell you thank.

  We will prudently strengthen the prevention and control of the epidemic as we started, continue to pay close attention to it, and at the same time step up efforts to promote economic and social development.

The Chinese people will certainly be able to overcome this epidemic and will certainly be able to achieve the predetermined economic and social development goals. I am full of confidence in this.

  The arduous efforts of the Chinese people have bought precious time and made important contributions to the prevention and control of the epidemic in the world.

  The occurrence of the new crown pneumonia epidemic once again shows that mankind is a community with a shared future.

In the era of economic globalization, such major emergencies will not be the last, and various traditional and non-traditional security issues will continue to bring new tests.

The international community must foster a sense of a community with a shared future for mankind, keep watch and help each other, work together to deal with risks and challenges, and build a better home on the earth.

Guterres:

I believe that with firm determination and strong resilience, China will not only quickly overcome the epidemic, but will also quickly restore economic order. This will not only benefit the interests of the Chinese people, but also make important contributions to the world.

The United Nations thanks China for providing assistance to countries currently in difficulties in fighting the epidemic, and appreciates China's sharing of experience in epidemic prevention and control with developing countries, and providing valuable assistance such as medical supplies, vaccines and medicine.

  Director system: Zhou Zongmin

  Producer: Ban Wei

  Planning: Liu Jie, Zheng Weilan, Hongguang

  Lai Xiangdong Wang Jianhua

  Coordinator: Fei Maohua and Zhou Daqing