In a compelling speech at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the pivotal role of G20 nations in fostering global peace and stability.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, urged the assembled ministers to revisit the consensus reached at the Rio de Janeiro summit. He highlighted the necessity for G20 countries to unite as guardians of world peace by respecting each other's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independent development paths.
\"We should resolve differences between countries peacefully through dialogue and negotiation,\" Wang stated, advocating for the resolution of international and regional hotspots through political means rather than through bloc confrontations or interference in internal affairs.
He further stressed the enduring relevance of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, a framework established by China and other Global South nations seven decades ago.
Wang also called for G20 members to act as creators of universal security, emphasizing that humanity is a community with a shared future. He underscored that no country's security should come at the expense of another's and that the legitimate security concerns of all nations must be respected.
Highlighting the importance of multilateralism, Wang remarked on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations' founding and the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. He advocated for upholding the authority of the UN to effectively address the increasingly complex international landscape.
Addressing ongoing global conflicts, Wang expressed optimism about the crisis in Ukraine, affirming that the window for peace is opening and underscored China's commitment to a peaceful resolution.
On the Gaza conflict, Wang called for the continuous and effective implementation of the ceasefire agreement, reaffirming that a two-state solution remains the only viable path forward.
Concluding his remarks, Wang highlighted that this year marks the \"African moment\" for the G20, as the summit is hosted on the African continent for the first time since the African Union's full membership. He emphasized the importance of listening to Africa's voice, supporting its initiatives, and fostering peace and development across the continent. Wang reiterated China's support for African nations in resolving their issues independently and opposed external interference in their internal affairs.
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