China News Service, Beijing, January 12th (Reporter Huang Yuqin and Li Jingze) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin hosted a regular press conference on the 12th
A reporter asked: According to reports, India will hold the "Voice of Global South Summit" (Voice of Global South Summit) from the 12th to the 13th to discuss issues such as financial development and energy security in developing countries. More than 120 people have been invited. Heads of government, foreign ministers and finance ministers from 10 developing countries attended the meeting.
Some analysts believe that India is the G20 presidency this year and hopes to have extensive exchanges with developing countries through this meeting to enrich the agenda and outcomes of the G20 meeting.
There are also comments that other major developing countries and emerging economies in the G20 were not invited to this summit, which lacks representation and influence.
What is China's attitude towards India hosting this summit?
Wang Wenbin: We have noticed relevant reports.
The Indian side has notified the Chinese side of its consideration and plan for holding the meeting.
China has always advocated that the international community pay attention to the common aspirations and legitimate concerns of developing countries, and attaches great importance to the solidarity, cooperation and common development of developing countries.
In order to encourage the international community to pay attention to development issues and deepen development cooperation, China has put forward a global development initiative, emphasizing attention to the special development challenges faced by developing countries, deepening cooperation in key areas, injecting new energy into the recovery and development of developing countries, and accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Strong power.
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