Xi proposes to build China-Vanuatu community of shared future via concerted efforts

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday proposed to build a China-Vanuatu community of shared future through efforts from both sides when holding talks with visiting Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai in Beijing.

The Chinese president first extended his warm welcome to Salwai during the meeting.

"I'm delighted to meet you again in Beijing, Mr. Prime Minister. Welcome you and your ministers. We met in Papua New Guinea in 2018 and in Beijing in 2019. It's been five years, and I welcome your official visit to China once again," said Xi.

"Vanuatu is a good friend and partner of China in the Pacific island region. All-weather and all-round friendly cooperation is the characteristic of the times and a defining feature of China-Vanuatu relations. China attaches great importance to its relationship with Vanuatu and is willing to work with Vanuatu to continue to take the lead in deepening high-level political mutual trust, carrying out practical and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, advancing the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. Let us join hands to build a community of shared future between China and Vanuatu in the new era," said Xi.

"Your excellency, my dearest friend and comrade, I bring you the best of greetings from the government and the people of Vanuatu. Small nations like ours are able to meet regularly with the political leaders of China, a courtesy unmatched by the developed Western nations. Your leadership must be commended for the significant achievements that have united people of this great nation and civilization," said Salwai at the meeting.

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Salwai is paying an official visit to China from July 7 to 12.

Xi proposes to build China-Vanuatu community of shared future via concerted efforts

Xi proposes to build China-Vanuatu community of shared future via concerted efforts

Xi proposes to build China-Vanuatu community of shared future via concerted efforts

With China assuming the rotating presidency on Friday, the United Nations Security Council will focus its work in May on revitalizing the authority of the UN Charter and the role of the United Nations, while advancing the political settlement of the Middle East issue, and promoting the stability and development of African countries.

Briefing reporters on the Security Council's priorities for May, Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations and president of the Security Council for May, made the statement on Friday.

In recent years, the world has been witnessing growing turbulence in the international landscape, with conflicts increasing, divisions widening, and the multilateral system, along with international law, under considerable strain, he said, urging the international community to take urgent actions to uphold the authority of the UN Charter and strengthen the role of the United Nations to prevent the world from "relapsing into the jungle" and "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war".

In this context, Fu said, the Security Council will convene a high-level open debate in May under the theme of upholding the purposes and the principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system.

Security Council to focus on UN's role, Middle East, Africa in May: Chinese envoy

Security Council to focus on UN's role, Middle East, Africa in May: Chinese envoy