…Delivers important remarks
By Aidoghie Paulinus
On the morning of November 18, 2024, local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
During discussions on “Fight Against Hunger and Poverty” at the first session of the summit, Xi delivered important remarks titled “Building a Just World of Common Development.”
Xi underscored that China’s development is an important part of the common development of the world.
Xi said: “China has lifted 800 million people out of poverty, and met the poverty reduction target of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ahead of schedule. These achievements are the fruit of the strenuous, unified efforts of the Chinese government and people. China always places the people front and center, and solemnly declares that “not a single poor region or person should be left behind.”
“China tackles poverty by making targeted policies, facilitating growth, fostering industries with distinctive features in various localities, and promoting common prosperity. China’s story is proof that developing countries can eliminate poverty, that a weaker bird can start early and fly high when there is the endurance, perseverance, and striving spirit that enables water drops to penetrate rocks over time and turns blueprints into reality.
“If China can make it, other developing countries can make it too. This is what China’s battle against poverty says to the world. China will always be a member of the Global South, a reliable long-term partner of fellow developing countries, and a doer and go-getter working for the cause of global development. China will go hand-in-hand with fellow developing countries toward modernization.”
Xi also presented eight actions by China to support global development.
Also, on the afternoon of November 18, 2024, local time, Xi continued with proceedings at the 19th G20 Summit.
At a forum on “Reform of Global Governance Institutions” at the second session of the summit, Xi delivered important remarks titled “Working Together for a Fair and Equitable Global Governance System.”
Xi pointed out that it has been 16 years since the G20 Summit was launched, adding that proceeding from a new starting point, the G20 needed to build on its past achievements and continue to act as a force to improve global governance and move history forward.
“It is important to keep in mind that mankind lives in a community with a shared future, see each other’s development as opportunities rather than challenges, and view each other as partners rather than rivals. It is important to observe the basic norms of international relations underpinned by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and defend the international order based on international law. Greater international consensus could be built to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization,” Xi stated.
Xi further said that the G20 needed to stay committed to its founding mission and make a fresh start from Rio de Janeiro, carrying forward partnership, practice true multilateralism, and usher in a better future of common development and prosperity.