On January 20, 2022, Director-General of the Department of Treaty and Law of the Foreign Ministry Jia Guide attended the video consultation on international law among Director-Generals (Legal Advisors) of the Departments of Treaty and Law of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Five Permanent Members (P5) of the UN Security Council. The participants had an in-depth exchange of views on international law issues such as the development of domestic laws, the legal affairs of the United Nations and the trends of international judicial institutions. All sides agreed that the consultation was fruitful and the P5 should continue to strengthen communication and coordination in the field of international law to better enhance understanding and consensus.