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:
1️⃣ 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.
2️⃣ Zero Hunger: The envoy pushed for global food security measures, including fair trade practices and leveraging organizations like the FAO to stabilize markets. 🍚
3️⃣ 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.
