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Arab countries support President Xi's global initiatives: Arab League chief

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Arab countries support President Xi's global initiatives: Arab League chief

2026-02-07 15:55 Last Updated At:17:26

The Arab countries support the global initiatives put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping, and are working closely with China to ensure the implementation of these initiatives, said Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit.

Aboul-Gheit made the remarks in an interview with China Media Group (CMG), which aired on Friday.

In recent years, China has successively launched four major global initiatives: the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI), the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), and the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), constituting a holistic framework for jointly building a community with a shared future for humanity.

Each initiative addresses a fundamental pillar of global cooperation: the GDI seeks to lay the material foundation, the GSI is designed to safeguard stability, the GCI tries to foster shared understanding, and the GGI intends to provide the institutional architecture.

"We support all of them. The Arab countries are in support right now, in support of, if not all, the Chinese initiatives presented by President Xi. They are working closely with the Chinese," Aboul-Gheit said.

The Arab League chief visited China in November 2025 to attend the 11th China-Arab States Civilizations Dialogue and a meeting on the Global Development Initiative.

"We in Arab countries, we appreciate what the Chinese are offering. We are working closely with them to enhance and to ensure the success of such initiatives," he said.

Arab countries support President Xi's global initiatives: Arab League chief

Arab countries support President Xi's global initiatives: Arab League chief

France and Canada opened consulates in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, on Friday to show support for their NATO ally Denmark.

It comes amid repeated threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to acquire the Arctic territory, which have caused months of strained relations with Europe.

France is the first European Union (EU) country to establish a diplomatic mission in Greenland.

Jean-Noel Poirier has taken up the post as the French consul general in Nuuk, a move to strengthen France's consular network, the French Foreign Ministry said in a post on social media X.

Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Canadian Governor General Mary Simonand and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt attended the opening ceremony of Canada's new consulate.

Simonand will also meet with Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen during her stay, local media reported.

Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland, a move that has been repeatedly rejected by Europe.

France, Canada open consulates in Greenland in support of Denmark

France, Canada open consulates in Greenland in support of Denmark

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