China has called for international efforts to inject the UN Charter with new dynamism and vitality, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday. Guo made the remarks in response to a media query about China's views on the historical and contemporary significance of the signing of the UN Charter.
"Eighty years ago, the signing of the UN Charter and the founding of the United Nations declared the steadfast commitment of the international community to ending the scourge of war and promoting cooperation, which ushered in a new historical chapter of countries working together for peace and development. Now 80 years on, amidst shifting international dynamics, the purposes and principles of the UN Charter have shown everlasting relevance, becoming the fundamental guidance for handling international relations and a crucial cornerstone for the stability of the international order. On the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, China calls upon the world to revisit the spirit of the Charter, and more importantly to always put it into action and reinvigorate it," he said.
"As the first country to put its signature on the UN Charter, China has all along strictly followed the norms governing international relations, faithfully fulfilled its international obligations, and made positive contributions to the peace and development of humanity. China stands ready to work with all sides to renew our commitment to the founding mission of the UN, observe the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, practice true multilateralism, jointly strengthen the role of the UN, improve global governance, safeguard international fairness and justice, and create a better future," Guo said.
China calls for injecting UN Charter with new dynamism, vitality: spokesman
China calls for injecting UN Charter with new dynamism, vitality: spokesman
China calls for injecting UN Charter with new dynamism, vitality: spokesman
