Xi Jinping Calls for Enhanced People-to-People Diplomacy to Build a Shared Futurefor Humanity
Beijing, October 11, 2023 -Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for strengthened people-to-people diplomacy to build a shared future for humanity, emphasizing the crucial role of international friendship in navigating thecurrent global landscape.
Xi made the remarks while meeting with foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and the 70th anniversary of the China People’sAssociation for Friendship with Foreign Countries. He underscored the importance of people-to-people exchanges in promoting global peace and development, stating that people’s friendship is the foundation for stable and long-term international relations, and it is theinexhaustible driving force for promoting world peace and development.
Recalling China’s remarkable achievements in the past 75 years, Xi acknowledged the significant contributions of international friends in supporting China’s development. He expressed gratitude to those who havestood with China through thick and thin, including foreign businesses, institutions, and individuals who have actively participated in China’s modernization drive.
These efforts have not only achieved mutual benefit and win-win results but have also made important contributions to promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries, Xi said. Wewill always remember the important contributions you have made to China and the sincere friendship you have with the Chinese people.
Xi emphasized that the world is at a crossroads, facing a complex and changing landscape. He stressed the interconnectedness of humanity and the need for a shared future, stating that building a shared future for humanity is thefuture of all people in the world.
To achieve this shared future, Xi outlined two key priorities:
1. Fostering a Shared Consensus:
Xi called for a spirit of shared responsibility to build a broad consensus on building a shared future for humanity. He advocated for upholding universal values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom, promoting a multipolar world with equality and order, and fostering an inclusive and beneficial economic globalization. Let’s build our shared Earth into a peaceful, harmonious, and amicable family, he said.
2. Leveraging Collaborative Strength:
Xi emphasized the importance ofcooperation and win-win partnerships in building a shared future. He reiterated China’s commitment to pursuing a path of modernization that benefits not only itself but also the world. He invited foreign friends to actively participate in China’s modernization process, promising to provide new opportunities for global development through China’s own development.
Xi’s call for enhanced people-to-people diplomacy underscores the Chinese government’s commitment to fostering international cooperation and building a more peaceful and prosperous world. By emphasizing the importance of shared values, collaborative efforts, and a spirit of shared responsibility, Xi outlined a vision for a future where nations work together to address common challenges and builda better world for all.
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