Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on G20 nations to unite as a force for global peace and stability. Speaking at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, Wang emphasized the importance of mutual respect, cooperation, and dialogue in addressing international challenges.
“As G20 foreign ministers gather here today, it is necessary to revisit the consensus reached at the Rio de Janeiro summit,” Wang said. “We should work together as guardians of world peace and build a safer world.”
Wang stressed that all countries should respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as their independent choices of development paths and social systems. He urged nations to resolve differences peacefully through dialogue and negotiation, avoiding bloc confrontations and interference in internal affairs.
“Second, we should work together as creators of universal security,” Wang continued. Highlighting that humanity shares a common future, he underlined that the security of one country should not come at the expense of another, and legitimate security concerns of all nations must be taken seriously.
Wang also called on the G20 to defend multilateralism by upholding the authority of the United Nations. “The more complex the international situation and the more prominent global challenges become, the more important it is to uphold the authority of the UN and give full play to its role,” he noted.
Addressing global conflicts, Wang spoke on the crisis in Ukraine, stating that the window for peace is opening. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to an early and peaceful resolution and pledged to continue playing a constructive role in its political settlement.
Regarding the Gaza conflict, Wang called for the continuous and effective implementation of the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing that the two-state solution is the only viable path forward.
Concluding his remarks, Wang highlighted that this year marks the “African moment” of the G20, with the summit being held on the African continent for the first time since the African Union became a full member. “We should listen to the voice of Africa, take into account its concerns, support its actions, and make efforts for peace and development on the continent,” he said.
Wang affirmed China’s firm support for African nations in resolving their own issues independently and opposed external interference in their internal affairs.
