In a pivotal address at the opening ceremony of the 12th World Peace Forum in Beijing, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng emphasized the need for joint efforts to bolster global security governance. Highlighting the importance of safeguarding fairness and justice, Han called for increased international security cooperation.
Han Zheng noted that the world is experiencing profound changes unlike anything seen in the past century. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and a key member of the Global South, China is committed to maintaining its course amidst these shifts. He outlined a three-point proposal to guide global security initiatives.
1. Adhering to Peaceful Coexistence: Marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, Han reaffirmed China's dedication to its foreign policy aims of promoting world peace and common development, thereby contributing to global stability and certainty.
2. Advocating Common Security: China promotes a vision of security that is common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable. Han emphasized the importance of exploring and implementing solutions with Chinese characteristics to address hotspot issues and tackle global security challenges effectively.
3. Promoting Openness and Inclusiveness: For lasting world peace and development, Han stressed that all nations should embrace openness and inclusiveness. China is prepared to collaborate with other countries to jointly safeguard global peace and stability.
Han Zheng reiterated China's longstanding commitment to peace, stating, \"The Chinese nation loves peace, and China has always been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order.\"
He expressed optimism that participants would engage in meaningful exchanges, build consensus, and pool their wisdom and strength to enhance global security governance, uphold fairness and justice, and advance international security cooperation.
The forum was attended by around 400 individuals, including former foreign political dignitaries, diplomatic envoys to China, experts, and scholars, all gathered to discuss and contribute to the future of global peace and security.
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Chinese vice president calls for improved global security governance
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