China News Agency, Beijing, February 2. On February 2, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, met with Kresch, Chairman of the 77th United Nations General Assembly, in Beijing.
Wang Yi expressed that, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China has always been a staunch supporter and active contributor to the cause of the UN.
As unilateralism, protectionism, and hegemonism impact world peace and development, China is willing to work with other countries to firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
At present, China has successfully overcome the challenge of the epidemic, and economic and social operations have quickly returned to normal.
China will continue to make efforts to safeguard the health of the Chinese people, and will also make important contributions to the stable operation of the world economy.
Wang Yi said that today's world is full of uncertainty and instability, and it is necessary for all countries to hold high the banner of the United Nations and respond in unity so that the world will have less wars, more peace, less geopolitical conflicts, more dialogue and consultation, and less hegemony and bullying. , More international cooperation.
China will continue to give firm support to the United Nations, and is willing to further strengthen cooperation with the United Nations, implement global development initiatives and global security initiatives, advance the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and jointly address global challenges such as water resources, climate change, and biodiversity.
Kresch thanked the Chinese government for supporting the United Nations and multilateralism, and congratulated China on opening a new chapter of national development.
He expressed that the United Nations hopes to strengthen cooperation with China, join hands to overcome the epidemic, jointly respond to global challenges such as development financing, water resources, and climate change, and promote the realization of the United Nations sustainable development agenda.
The two sides also exchanged views on issues of common concern.
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