As the United Nations marks 80 years since the signing of its founding charter, China’s top envoy to the global body called for renewed commitment to international cooperation and peace. 🕊️ Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the UN, emphasized the need to uphold the UN-led world order during a General Assembly event commemorating the milestone.
‘Victory Over Fascism Built This System’
Fu highlighted the UN Charter’s origins after World War II, calling it a triumph of multilateralism that established ‘rules of the road’ for global relations. 🔑 ‘We must reject attempts to distort history and safeguard the outcomes of the anti-fascist war,’ he stated, urging nations to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Peace, Development, and TikTok Diplomacy? 📱
The envoy stressed sustainable security and peaceful conflict resolution, warning against ‘using force like it’s a trending challenge.’ He pushed for advancing the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals – think climate action meets economic equity. 🌱💸
China’s UN Legacy
As the first country to sign the UN Charter in 1945, China pledged to keep ‘teamwork makes the dream work’ alive through promoting a ‘shared future for mankind.’ Could this mean more green energy partnerships or peacekeeping missions? Stay tuned. 🚀
