China News Service, Beijing, January 31 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' 2024 New Year's reception at the National Center for the Performing Arts on January 31. More than 400 people including diplomatic envoys from various countries stationed in China, representatives of international organizations in China and their spouses, and representatives from various Chinese departments attended the event.
Wang Yi said in his speech that in 2023, the world has withstood the baptism of turbulent changes and is also pregnant with the power of development and progress. We have overcome the barriers of the epidemic and cherished the value of exchanges even more. We have experienced crises and wars and have become more determined in our pursuit of peace. More and more countries and people realize that human beings share weal and woe, the world depends on each other for warmth and warmth, and the future of the global village is in our own hands. Over the past year, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China's diplomacy has faced difficulties and taken on its responsibilities. We insist on dialogue and cooperation and be the mainstay of positive interactions between major powers; practice amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, and be a reliable partner in jointly building an Asian home; we insist on working together to be a staunch member of the "Global South"; we insist on promoting peace and talks, and doing our part to safeguard The key force for world peace; adhere to open development and be a powerful engine for global recovery. The Chinese people and the people of the world illuminate each other, move forward side by side, open the door to share development opportunities, welcome global friends with open arms, continue to inject precious stability and positive energy into the world, and make new contributions to safeguarding world peace and promoting common development.
Wang Yi said that 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and is also a critical year for comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization. China regards building a community with a shared future for mankind as the lofty goal pursued by major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in the new era. China is willing to work with all countries to build the foundation for peace and security, gather strength for friendship and cooperation, and move forward together with the future of mankind in mind and the well-being of the people. The avenue of multilateralism and jointly building a future of development and prosperity.
Martin Mbana, head of foreign missions to China and Ambassador of Cameroon, wished the Chinese people a happy New Year on behalf of the mission. He said that China carried out a series of bilateral and multilateral diplomatic activities last year, which enhanced mutual understanding among countries and promoted world peace and development. China's global importance is increasing day by day. Countries around the world look forward to taking the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping as a guide and working together to make the world safer, more peaceful, and more prosperous.
After the reception, Chinese and foreign guests watched the 2024 New Year Concert of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (over)