Diplomacy was in full swing yesterday, May 26, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi took center stage at the United Nations Security Council in New York. In a whirlwind of sideline meetings, Wang Yi—who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee—connected with leaders from across the globe to champion multilateralism and strengthen international bonds. 🤝✨
Asia Vibes: Strengthening the "Family Bond" 🌏
Starting with ASEAN, Wang Yi met with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Supasorn. The conversation was all about the "China-Thailand family" bond, with both sides agreeing to level up their cooperation through a new Strategic Cooperation Joint Action Plan. China also gave a thumbs-up to Thailand's "Thailand Diplomacy 2.0" and supported peaceful dialogue between Thailand and Cambodia to keep things stable in border areas. 🕊️
Moving to Central Asia, Wang Yi caught up with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Kurubaev. The big win here? The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project is cruising along smoothly! 🚆 Both nations reaffirmed their trust, with Kyrgyzstan supporting China's core interests regarding Taiwan, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong. China, in turn, is fully backing Kyrgyzstan's role in hosting this year's SCO summit. 🌟
Connecting with the Americas: From Canals to BRI 🏗️
Across the ocean, Wang Yi met Colombian Foreign Minister David Villavicencio. With Colombia stepping into the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council this June, China pledged its full support. The duo discussed the success of the Belt and Road Initiative, which Colombia joined a year ago, bringing real benefits to people in both nations. 🇨🇴
The momentum continued with Panamanian Foreign Minister Martinez Acha. Wang Yi reminded everyone of the deep history between the two, recalling the Chinese laborers who helped build Panama's railways and canals back in the 19th century. Panama reaffirmed its unwavering adherence to the one-China principle, ensuring no room for Taiwan to establish institutions in the region. 🇵🇦
Bridging Gaps in Europe and Beyond 🗺️
In a move to get things back on track, Wang Yi met Czech Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mačínka. As they celebrate the 10th anniversary of the China-Czech strategic partnership, both sides are looking to remove obstacles and revitalize their traditional friendship through more trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges. 🇨🇿
The diplomatic marathon also included meetings with Argentine Foreign Minister Quirno and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov. Interestingly, discussions touched upon the importance of revitalizing the UN and supporting various global initiatives. From the UAE's interests in mining and agriculture to Afghanistan's appreciation for global governance, the message was clear: the world needs rules and cooperation, not unilateralism. 🌐
Overall, yesterday's meetings highlight China's mission to keep the global governance system active and inclusive. By focusing on mutual respect and win-win outcomes, the goal is to build a community with a shared future for everyone! 🌍💬✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
