UN officials, envoys mark PRC's 70th founding anniversary
0 Comment(s)
Print
E-mail Xinhua, September 23, 2019
Dian Triansyah Djani, the permanent representative of Indonesia to the UN said that China and Indonesia have been working closely together in ensuring peace and security in the world, and China has been playing an important role in the United Nations and "we will certainly hope it will continue to do so in the future."
Kairat Umarov, the permanent representative of Kazakhstan to the UN said the 70th anniversary is a huge landmark in the development of China. China today plays a key role in international arena, and it's a remarkable transformation.
Speaking of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Umarov said both China and Kazakhstan today are working on huge infrastructural developments, expanding the transport and transit capacities. The BRI brings development, progress, prosperity to other countries. "So we very much value this initiative of China."
"The BRI is the greatest initiative of the 21st century, and it has a lot to offer, not just (to) Asia, but the whole world. Pakistan is very proud and very happy that we are participating," said Maleeha Lodhi, the permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN.
"Pakistan and China have enjoyed 70 years of a very solid strategic relationship, and we look forward to the next 70 years of a relationship which is higher than the Himalayas and deeper than any sea that you can find," Lodhi added.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also hailed China's cooperation with and contributions to the world organization.
"China has been a key participant in the work of our organization and has played a central role as a pillar of international cooperation and multilateralism. China and the United Nations are continuing to work together to address pressing global issues," said Guterres in a message, which was read by his deputy, Amina Mohammed, at the reception.
"I thank you for your commitment to the collective efforts of the United Nations to address peace and security, human rights, and development challenges across the globe, and wish you continued success in the years to come," said Guterres.
