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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
JOHANNESBURG, November 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on G20 countries to strengthen international cooperation to jointly address challenges and promote development.
He made the call while attending the second and third sessions of the 20th G20 summit, which took place in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 November.
The Premier of the State Council stated that the current situation, where numerous challenges such as climate change, energy and food crises are piling up on each other, requires the international community to join forces and solve problems through cooperation.
First, Li Qiang called on all parties to strengthen cooperation in the field of ecology and environmental protection and enhance sustainable development.
The head of the Chinese government said that China expects to intensify cooperation with all parties within the framework of the Kunming-Montreal Global Framework for Biodiversity and accelerate the implementation of the outcomes of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30).
Secondly, Li Qiang called for promoting cooperation in green energy and advancing a just energy transition.
He pointed out the need to promote global cooperation in the development of green industries, ensure stable and smooth operation of production and supply chains, and facilitate the free movement and implementation of relevant technologies and products.
The Premier also expressed China's readiness to continue to do its utmost to support the energy transition process in all countries around the world.
Third, Li Qiang called for strengthening cooperation in food security and ensuring stable food supplies.
He stated China's intention to work with all parties to advance the implementation of the international food security cooperation initiative and make new contributions to the fight against hunger and poverty.
Li Qiang noted that the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is accelerating, bringing unprecedented opportunities for development to the world, but it could also give rise to new inequalities and development gaps.
As the head of the Chinese government emphasized, the G20 should encourage all parties to adhere to the principles of openness, win-win cooperation, and sharing opportunities in order to strive to improve the well-being of people in all countries of the world.
First, according to Li Qiang, it is necessary to promote the widespread use of artificial intelligence and its effective governance. He called on G20 countries to actively promote cooperation in research and development, share achievements, narrow the intelligence gap, and improve governance regulations.
Secondly, Li Qiang continued, it is necessary to stimulate mutually beneficial cooperation in the key mineral resources sector and promote their peaceful use.
Li Qiang stated that China supports the constructive role of the UN Secretary-General's Panel of Experts on Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition and advocates for the comprehensive implementation of the G20 framework for key mineral resources. He called for promoting a more balanced distribution of benefits in value chains to better protect the interests of developing countries.
Third, as Li Qiang pointed out, it is necessary to increase support for countries in the Global South to strengthen their development potential and improve the living conditions of their people.
He called for increased capacity-building assistance to African and other developing countries, to create more jobs there and to promote the development of local women and youth.
The summit adopted a document entitled “G20 South Africa Summit: Leaders’ Declaration.”
During the summit, Li Qiang held friendly talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Angolan President João Lourenço, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and other high-ranking officials. –0–
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