China to help developing States

BEIJING: No matter how the international landscape may evolve, China, as a staunch member of the developing world, will always stand shoulder to shoulder with other developing countries, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday.
“As long as we keep united and forge ahead together, the day will come when all developing countries will shake off poverty.” Wang made the remarks when chairing a high-level virtual conference on poverty alleviation and South-South cooperation. As this year marks the 75th founding of the UN and the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, China co-organized the conference with the United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme.
With COVID-19 still raging in the world, countries face the daunting task to beat the virus while stabilizing the economy and protecting livelihoods, Wang said, adding that developing countries have been hit hard by COVID-19. Noting that the gap between the North and the South could be widened due to the pandemic, the Chinese foreign minister called on developing countries to strengthen unity and cooperation and fight shoulder to shoulder to pursuit development.
Wang made four proposals. He first urged to focus on the 2030 Agenda as a central priority.
Saying development is the foundation for peace and for human survival and dignity, Wang stressed the international community must take a “development first” approach, and place greater importance on the 2030 Agenda.
“Comprehensive, balanced and robust efforts should be made toward the 17 sustainable development goals and 169 targets,” he added. Wang hoped more developing countries will join the Belt and Road cooperation to build up connectivity for high-quality development.
–The Daily Mail-CGTN exchange item