Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong made a passionate plea at the UN this week, urging nations to revitalize global development partnerships amid growing challenges like poverty, hunger, and climate change. Representing the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, Fu stressed that “development must be at the center of international cooperation” during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Key Priorities Highlighted:
Fighting Poverty: Fu called for “no country or person left behind,” urging increased investment in rural areas and policy collaboration to tackle extreme poverty. He proposed a new UN special envoy role focused on poverty eradication.
Zero Hunger: The envoy pushed for global food security measures, including fair trade practices and leveraging organizations like the FAO to stabilize markets.
Climate Justice: Reiterating the “common but differentiated responsibilities” principle, Fu demanded developed nations lead emissions cuts and meet climate funding promises. He criticized green trade barriers disguised as environmental action.
What’s Next?
All eyes are on September’s UN Summit of the Future in New York, which Fu hopes will prioritize actionable development plans. “We must bring the 2030 Agenda back on track,” he said, emphasizing that multilateral cooperation is non-negotiable for achieving shared prosperity.
Representing the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, Fu stressed that “development must be at the center of international cooperation” during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Fighting Poverty: Fu called for “no country or person left behind,” urging increased investment in rural areas and policy collaboration to tackle extreme poverty. He proposed a new UN special envoy role focused on poverty eradication.
Zero Hunger: The envoy pushed for global food security measures, including fair trade practices and leveraging organizations like the FAO to stabilize markets. 
Climate Justice: Reiterating the “common but differentiated responsibilities” principle, Fu demanded developed nations lead emissions cuts and meet climate funding promises. He criticized green trade barriers disguised as environmental action. 
“We must bring the 2030 Agenda back on track,” he said, emphasizing that multilateral cooperation is non-negotiable for achieving shared prosperity.
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