Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People's Republic of China in Russian – People's Republic of China in Russian –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Author: Serik Korzhumbayev
On September 2, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China presented a concept paper on the Global Governance Initiative. It clearly outlines the goal of adapting the system of international relations to new realities and making it more fair, effective, and oriented towards the interests of all states.
The 80th anniversary of the United Nations provides a special context. For eight decades, the UN has played a key role in maintaining peace and cooperation, but today international governance faces a number of challenges. The position of developing countries is underrepresented, the authority of international institutions is declining, and new areas – digitalization, artificial intelligence, climate, space – require modern regulatory mechanisms.
The proposed conceptual document is based on five key principles. The first is respect for the sovereign equality of all countries, regardless of their size and level of development. The second is mandatory adherence to international law and the UN Charter. The third is the development of genuine multilateralism based on dialogue and cooperation. The fourth is human-centredness, when the focus is on the well-being of peoples. The fifth is efficiency, that is, the ability of international institutions to quickly respond to global challenges.
The initiative fits seamlessly with Beijing’s other strategic proposals: the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. Together, they form a holistic approach to building a sustainable international order that takes into account the interests of all parties more fully.
For Kazakhstan, this concept opens up new prospects. Our country traditionally advocates multilateralism and respect for international law, and the proposed guidelines are fully consistent with national priorities. Of particular importance is the emphasis on human centricity. Improving the well-being of citizens and sustainable development are becoming part of the global agenda. It is also important that in new areas – from digitalization to ecology – Kazakhstan can participate in shaping the rules of the game, protecting its interests and introducing its own initiatives.
The conceptual document of the Chinese Foreign Ministry is not a declaration, but an invitation to dialogue and joint action. Its practical implementation will mean a transition to a more just and effective system of global governance, where each country, including Kazakhstan, has the opportunity to make its contribution.
From the editor: Serik Korzhumbayev is the editor-in-chief of the newspaper “Business Kazakhstan”.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Xinhua News Agency.
Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.
.