The global initiatives proposed by China will benefit countries around the world, as they enable every country to play a constructive role in the pursuit of peace and common prosperity, said former Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab in an exclusive interview with China Media Group (CMG) in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.
Proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the trio of global initiatives, namely the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI) and the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), reflects his vision of a more inclusive, equitable and harmonious world order.
"I think it's commendable, especially what China is seeking is an inclusive peaceful world that has a place for everybody. We're not talking about just big countries, but even the small ones. This gives a sense of relaxation on the level of countries, such as Lebanon, that China can be part of pushing for this peaceful world where everybody has a chance to be proactive and play a positive role," said Diab.
China's global initiatives seek peace, prosperity for all countries: former Lebanese PM
China's global initiatives seek peace, prosperity for all countries: former Lebanese PM
Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement in Shanghai on establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO).
The WAICO will be an independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered in Shanghai, according to the agreement.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, signed the agreement on behalf of the Chinese government.
Representatives from the 29 countries, including Kazakhstan, Laos, Pakistan, Russia and Indonesia, signed the agreement, making their countries the WAICO's founding members. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was among representatives from countries and international organizations present at the signing ceremony.
The organization will uphold the purposes of the UN Charter, be committed to extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit and adhere to a people-centered approach, according to the agreement.
It aims to promote international cooperation and global governance on AI, ensuring that AI is beneficial, safe and fair, thereby promoting its healthy and orderly development to benefit all humanity.
29 countries sign agreement on establishing World AI Cooperation Organization
