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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — The role of the United Nations should be strengthened, but at the same time the organization also needs reform, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said on Friday.
"The serious crises of recent years have repeatedly reminded us that the role of the UN must be strengthened, not weakened. Its status must be preserved, not replaced," the deputy minister said at a press conference in Beijing.
According to him, the effectiveness of the UN depends on the compliance of member states with the UN Charter, as well as international law and the basic norms of international relations.
“At the same time, the UN needs reform and improvement to better respond to global challenges, and this especially concerns increasing the representation and voice of developing countries in international affairs,” Ma Zhaoxu stressed.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II, as well as the creation of the UN, which was a direct result of the war.
“Since its founding 80 years ago, the UN has carried with it the deep hopes of peoples around the world for peace and development. Today, the UN remains the most universal, authoritative and representative intergovernmental international organization,” the diplomat said.
The Deputy Minister noted that despite the significant progress of human civilization, there is still a long way to go to realize the wonderful vision set out in the UN Charter, especially due to the unilateral approach of individual countries, their unjustified withdrawal from international treaties and organizations, and the selective use of the UN.
Such actions, he said, seriously undermine international order and the international system.
Ma Zhaoxu further noted that China has taken a leading role in implementing genuine multilateralism and firmly supports the central role of the UN in international affairs.
"As the UN enters its next 80 years, China stands ready to work with all parties to enhance the role of the organization and build a more just and rational global governance system," the vice minister concluded. -0-
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