President, 

I thank you for convening this meeting. 

The current international situation is undergoing a turbulent transition, while the lack of security order, uneven development, and ineffective governance have become increasingly prominent and the shadow of war lingers with heartbreaking humanitarian disasters. People of all countries call for a more equal, secure, prosperous, and sustainable world, and they look to the United Nations to play a key role to that end. As reflected in the unanimous call of world leaders during the general debate of this session of the GA, whether we can unite and act effectively now will not only determine the safety and well-being of the present generation, but will also have a profound impact on the generations to come. 

Through arduous efforts, the Summit of the Future adopted the Pact for the Future, sending a clear political signal for strengthening unity and cooperation to improve global governance and pointing the direction of our efforts to meet global challenges. These results are hard-won. We must maintain the positive momentum of the Summit, promote the implementation of the outcomes with greater determination and courage, and work together for our common future. 

Accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the purpose and mission of the Summit of the Future. The Pact for the Future puts the development agenda at its center and reaffirms the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities across all areas of development. We call on developed countries to use the implementation of the Pact as an opportunity to effectively shoulder their historical responsibilities such as development assistance and climate financing, take concrete actions, and provide financing support to truly help developing countries overcome practical difficulties 

The Pact for the Future clarifies the direction of the reform of international financial architecture, which is one of the most important outcomes of the Summit. Member States should build on this and continue to forge consensus and synergy to enhance steadily the role of the UN in global economic governance. Concrete steps should be taken to reform the multilateral financial institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank. The representation, voice, and decision-making power of the Global South should be broadly enhanced, and more sufficient, timely, effective, and sustainable financing support should be provided to developing countries. 

The global governance of emerging technologies has attracted much attention from all sides. It does not serve the common interests of mankind if the governance of the related fields is monopolized by a small circle or small bloc. The Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact as its annex have sent a clear political signal on the governance of AI. We must uphold and maintain the leading role of the UN in international AI governance and use a comprehensive, balanced, fair, and for-all approach to promote the development of universally recognized international rules and standards and the establishment of a governance mechanism in which all countries can participate and benefit equally, so as to bridge the digital divide between the North and the South and serve the well-being of all mankind. 

We find many initiatives in the Pact for the Future regarding the maintenance of international peace and cooperation. At present, there must not be any delay in maintaining peace in the Middle East. The question of Palestine is the biggest wound to human conscience. The conflict in Gaza is still dragging on, causing more civilian casualties with each passing day. The fighting has spread to Lebanon now, and a full-scale war sweeping the Middle East is on the verge of breaking out. We call for the effective respect of the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of all countries, oppose all acts that violate basic norms governing international relations, and condemn all violent attacks against civilians. To prevent the situation from further escalating or even spiraling out of control, all parties must exercise restraint and avoid inflammatory remarks and provocative actions. Might must not take the place of justice. Palestine’s long-held aspiration to establish an independent state should not be shunned anymore, and the historical injustice suffered by the Palestinian people should not be ignored any longer. There must not be any delay in reaching a comprehensive ceasefire, and the fundamental way out lies in the two-State solution. 

It is still difficult to see an end to the Ukraine crisis. All parties should put peace and people first and truly commit to promoting dialogue for peace and pushing for a political solution to the crisis. The top priority is to commit to no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of fighting, and no provocation by any party. During this session of the GA, China, Brazil, and other Global South countries have jointly launched the group of friends for peace. Its very purpose is to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, build consensus for a political settlement of the crisis, and contribute to a prospect of peace. 

Faced with geopolitical conflicts occurring one after another, the international community expects more and better from the Security Council. Reasonable reform of the Security Council is necessary. The key is to ensure the right direction, to truly enhance the representation and voice of the vast developing countries, including African countries, and allow more small- and medium-sized countries with independent foreign policies to participate in the decision-making of the Security Council. The Security Council must not be allowed to become a club of the rich and the big, much less an arena for geopolitical confrontation and bloc politics. We must maintain the Intergovernmental Negotiations of the GA as the main channel for the Security Council reform, advance relevant discussions based on consensus, and ensure that all countries can participate in and benefit from the process. 

President, 

The Pact for the Future is not an end, but rather a starting point. Its follow-up implementation requires the joint participation of all parties and the strengthening of unity and cooperation under the banner of the United Nations. The more complex the situation and the more prominent the challenges, the more we must uphold the authority of the UN and leverage its central role, China has always been a resolute advocate of multilateralism and a firm defender of the role of the UN. We are ready to work with all parties to support the UN to be more active and effective, transform the political commitments of the Pact for the Future into concrete actions, jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, and embrace a brighter future for all. 

Thank you.