🇨🇳 China - Minister for Foreign Affairs Addresses UN General Debate (English), 77th Session | #UNGA

Wang Yi, State Councilor and Minister for Foreign Affairs, China addresses the general debate of the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 20 - 26th September 2022). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the world leaders that by “firmly upholding the One China Principle, China is not only upholding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, but also truly safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.” Delivering his speech at the high-level debate of the General Assembly today (24 Sep) in New York, Foreign Minister Wang reiterated his country’s position regarding Taiwan. He said, “China will continue to work for peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and efforts. To realize this goal, we must combat Taiwan independence separatist activities with the firmest resolve and take the most forceful steps to repose external interference.” The Chinese Foreign Minister continued, “only by resolutely for stalling separatist activities, can we forge a true foundation for peaceful reunification. Only when China is completely reunified, can there be enduring peace across the Taiwan Strait.” On Ukraine, he said, “China's support or efforts conducive to the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis, adding that “the pressing priority is to facilitate talks for peace. The fundamental solution is to address the legitimate security concerns of all parties and build a balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture.” Foreign Minister Wang called on “all parties concerned to keep the crisis from spilling over and protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.” On human rights, he said, “China abides by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. And has made relentless efforts to protect and strengthen human rights.” The Chinese Foreign Minister reiterated, “we stand firmly against attempts to politicize human rights and we promote healthy development of international human rights cooperation.” --- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote. The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter. The UN has evolved over the years to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. But one thing has stayed the same: it remains the one place on Earth where all the world’s nations can gather together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity. General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/ ---------------------------------------- Watch this video in Original Language Spoken: https://youtu.be/59XMpk0gBl0 شاهد هذا الفيديو باللغة العربية على موقعنا 请在联合国网络电视（UN Web TV）观看中文版视频 Regardez cette vidéo en français sur UN Web TV Vean este video en español en UN Web TV Смотрите это видео на русском на UN Web TV https://media.un.org/en/asset/k10/k10ybojcfv Screenshot credit: UN Photo/Laura Jarriel #UNGA #UnitedNations

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