China News Service, Beijing, January 18. On January 17, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in an interview with the media on the occasion of his visit to Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines that all kinds of "pseudo multilateralism" should be addressed. Be vigilant and emphasize the "three oppositions" in this regard.
During this trip to Southeast Asia, Wang Yi exchanged views with other countries on supporting and practicing multilateralism.
During the interview, Wang Yi said that China and ASEAN are the backbone of multilateralism.
The historical process of East Asian cooperation is the successful practice of multilateralism.
The principle of ASEAN-led cooperation, consensus by consensus, and openness and tolerance is a valuable result of multilateralism in the region.
Wang Yi said that in this global epidemic, China and ASEAN countries have persisted in practicing multilateralism, working together, working together, and leading the world in cooperation in fighting the epidemic and recovery after the epidemic.
Facts once again show that adherence to regional and multilateral mechanisms is more important than ever, and adherence to multilateralism and win-win cooperation is the right way in the world.
Wang Yi pointed out that the current regional and international situation has entered a period of turbulent change. Both China and ASEAN countries believe that to ensure lasting peace and prosperity in East Asia, we must support and practice true multilateralism.
That is to uphold the five principles of peaceful coexistence, insist that all countries are equal regardless of size, insist that all countries have the right to choose their own development path, and insist on promoting the democratization of international relations.
Wang Yi said that President Xi Jinping pointed out that there is only one system in the world, that is, the international system with the United Nations as its core; there is only one set of rules, which are the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes of the UN Charter.
Improving the multilateral system and practicing multilateralism should bring about unity rather than division, and cooperation rather than confrontation.
Wang Yi emphasized that the international community generally has expectations for safeguarding multilateralism.
At the same time, we must also be vigilant against all kinds of "pseudo-multilateralism", oppose group politics under the guise of multilateralism, oppose the imposing of our own rules on the international community under the pretext of multilateralism, and oppose the ideology of multilateralism against specific country.
"We are willing to work with ASEAN countries to develop a path of multilateral cooperation with East Asian characteristics and make new contributions to the prosperity of the region and the world."
Myanmar is the first stop of Wang Yi's Southeast Asia tour. Wang Yi is also the first foreign foreign minister to visit Myanmar after the general election.
Talking about this visit to Myanmar, Wang Yi pointed out that President Xi Jinping paid a historic visit to Myanmar in January last year and reached an important consensus with Myanmar on building a China-Myanmar community with a shared future, giving the millennium "Paukphaw" friendship new era connotations.
“Choosing Myanmar as the first stop of this year’s neighboring visit is aimed at fully implementing the results of Chairman Jinping’s visit to Myanmar and solidly advancing the establishment of a community of shared future for China and Myanmar.” Wang Yi said, at the same time, this visit coincides with the establishment of a new government in Myanmar. A clear message that China is willing to deepen communication with Myanmar, strengthen connection, and support the smooth administration of the new government of Myanmar.
During the visit, the two sides reached a principled consensus on the action plan for building a China-Myanmar community with a shared future, and formed a series of specific ideas and measures for all-round cooperation between the two countries in the next phase.
Regarding the cooperation between the two countries, Wang Yi pointed out that unity to fight the epidemic is the priority of the China-Myanmar community with a shared future.
The construction of economic corridors is an important practice of the China-Myanmar community of shared future.
Supporting each other’s core concerns is a prominent feature of the China-Myanmar community of shared future.
Promoting regional cooperation is the responsibility of the China-Myanmar community of shared future.
Wang Yi said that Myanmar is the "first place" of Lancang-Mekong cooperation, and the Lancang-Mekong cooperation clearly puts forward the goal of building a community with a shared future.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Lancang-Mekong cooperation and coincides with the co-chairing of Myanmar and China.
The two parties will work together to expand the areas of Lancang-Mekong cooperation, create an economic development belt in the Lancang-Mekong basin, accelerate the docking of Lancang-Mekong cooperation with the "new land-sea channel", and promote the continuous deepening of the construction of a community of shared future for Lancang-Mekong countries.
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