Chinese president addresses UN General Assembly
- Source: Xinhua
- [15:46 September 24 2009]
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Chinese President Hu Jintao addresses the 64th United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 23, 2009. The 64th session of the UN General Assembly kicked off its general debate on Wednesday.
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday addressed the UN General Assembly during its general debate to elaborate on China's position on major world and regional issues and met presidents of Russia and South Korea on the sidelines of the UN meetings.
During his speech at the general debate of the 64th session of the UN General Assembly, President Hu put forward a four-point proposal on building a harmonious world, calling on the international community to work together for world peace and development.
Hu said the trend toward peace, development and cooperation has grown stronger than ever in the world. Meanwhile, he noted that the instability and uncertainties in the international landscape pose "severe challenges" to world peace and development.
In the face of unprecedented opportunities and challenges, members of the international community should continue the joint endeavor "to build a harmonious world of enduring peace and common prosperity and contribute to the noble cause of peace and development of mankind," he said.
The Chinese president put forward his four-point view with regard to world peace and development.
First, the international community should view security in a broader perspective and safeguard world peace and stability.
Hu said countries should embrace a new security thinking of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and coordination.
Second, the international community should take a more holistic approach to development and promote common prosperity.
Without the development and equal participation of developing countries,there cannot be common prosperity in the world, nor a more just and equitable international economic order, he added.
Responsible measures should be taken to counter the international financial crisis, firmly oppose protectionism and actively work for an early, comprehensive and balanced outcome of the Doha round negotiations, said Hu.
