Chinese Foreign Minister: "Backlash Against Globalization, Multilateralism Is the Only Choice"

G20 Special Foreign Ministers' Video Conference Emphasizes
Vaccines Should Be Used as Global Public Goods Upon Development

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Wang Yi, China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister in charge of diplomacy, once again emphasized multilateralism.

According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 4th, State Councilor Wang Yi expressed this position by attending the G20 Special Foreign Ministers' Video Conference held the day before, ahead of the upcoming G20 summit scheduled for November.

State Councilor Wang Yi evaluated, "Currently, the world is experiencing major changes not seen in over 100 years, and with the global spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), unilateralism and protectionism are emerging, causing globalization to face headwinds."

He stated, "Faced with new challenges, multilateralism is the only choice," and added, "We must uphold the international order based on international law and strengthen the international system centered on the United Nations."

Marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, he stressed the core role of multilateralism and the UN, while also calling for the building of a community with a shared future for mankind in the post-COVID-19 era.

He said, "Globally, the COVID-19 situation remains serious," and "The recovery of the world economy is urgent, making the movement of goods and people imperative." He continued, "Countries should gradually expand human exchanges, establish cooperative systems, and mutually recognize each other's COVID-19 test results," and argued, "We should connect industrial and supply chains and consider duty-free treatment for essential medical supplies."

To this end, he jointly proposed the 'Initiative for Facilitating Cross-Border Movement of People and Goods.'

State Councilor Wang Yi urged member countries to strengthen cooperation in preparation for the G20 summit, promising, "China plans to implement President Xi Jinping's commitment to make vaccines a global public good once developed."

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