Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday outlined China's position regarding the qualifications required for the next United Nations secretary-general.
The next secretary-general will have a bearing on the future of UN reform and the practical interests of UN member states, Wang told reporters after he presided over a high-level meeting of the Security Council on upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centered international system.
"China believes that the next secretary-general should at least meet the following qualifications. First, to be firmly committed to upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. Second, to have rich diplomatic and political experience and strong coordination capability. Third, to be able to uphold justice on major issues, in particular, to pay attention to the interests and aspirations of developing countries. Fourth, to be able to keep the UN reform on the right track to increase efficiency and effectiveness," said Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
"To sum up, commitment to the UN Charter; outstanding competency; integrity and impartiality; and initiative to take responsibility and deliver. Going forward, China will work with others and take a responsible attitude to participate in the selection process of the next secretary-general," he said.
Wang also paid tribute to outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Guterres has been on this job for nearly a decade. Throughout the years, he has devoted himself to multilateralism and worked to uphold the authority of the United Nations, promote peace and defend justice, said the Chinese foreign minister.
His efforts have been recognized and commended by the international community, said Wang.
Chinese FM outlines China's position on qualifications for next UN secretary-general
Chinese FM outlines China's position on qualifications for next UN secretary-general
The Chinese Embassy in South Sudan and the 12th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan on Tuesday donated school supplies, sports gear and cultural equipment to a secondary school in Juba to support local education and promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
The donation ceremony, held under the theme "Chinese Culture Enters Campus," took place at the Chinese-built Jubek Model Martyrs Secondary School, bringing together officials, teachers and students to promote educational cooperation and cultural engagement between the two sides.
Peter Lado Tombe, director general of the Ministry of Education and General Instruction in the Central Equatoria State, said the donation is timely amid the significant needs of the state's education sector.
"We thank you for your concern and for coming out with this donation to this school. It speaks volumes," he said.
Tombe noted that improving learning conditions across the country plays a critical role in rebuilding lives and supporting the human development of young people after years of intermittent conflict.
Flora Victor Legge, head teacher of Jubek Model Martyrs Secondary School, said that despite many challenges facing South Sudan, teachers continue to play a vital role in shaping the country's future, working tirelessly to guide, mentor and educate learners with dedication and commitment.
This donation is not only a contribution of materials and resources but also a symbol of partnership, unity and hope for the future of South Sudanese children, said Legge.
Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in South Sudan Huo Ying said cooperation between China and South Sudan since 2011 has covered political, economic and cultural fields.
Huo said China has consistently supported South Sudan's education sector, working to connect people through education, consolidate the foundation of world peace through youth friendship, and promote mutual learning among civilizations and people-to-people exchanges.
Chinese peacekeeper Wen Haiyuan said that since their deployment, the troops have faithfully fulfilled tasks mandated by the United Nations.
He noted that the battalion has conducted routine patrols and armed escorts, visited villages and schools along mission routes, and carried out civil-military cooperation activities including material donations, free medical services, tree planting and cultural exchanges.
Chinese peacekeepers support education, cultural exchanges in South Sudan
