Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi vowed to deepen cooperation with the United Nations to tackle global challenges and advance peace during a high-profile meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the 79th UN General Assembly. The talks highlighted China's push for multilateral solutions in a world grappling with conflicts, AI governance, and economic uncertainty.
‘Pact for the Future’ Takes Center Stage
Wang, also a senior Communist Party of China official, praised the newly adopted Pact for the Future — a blueprint for international cooperation — as a win for diplomacy. 🌐 ‘This reflects the shared aspirations of most countries,’ he said, emphasizing China’s commitment to turning the pact’s vision into reality.
Tech, Finance, and Conflict Resolution
Wang outlined China’s support for UN-led reforms, including:
🤖 Governing AI’s role in global decision-making
💵 Overhauling international financial systems
🕊️ Resolving the Ukraine crisis and Gaza conflict
‘The UN must remain the core of international affairs,’ Wang stressed, amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Guterres Applauds China’s Role
The UN chief thanked China for its ‘long-term support’ and urged nations to act on pledges. ‘Protectionism helps no one,’ Guterres said, calling for unity to address climate, poverty, and security threats. He expressed confidence that China would continue playing a ‘key role’ in shaping a stable global future.
