Chinese president makes five-point proposal for building safer world
- Source: Xinhua
- [23:42 September 24 2009]
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And fifth, to take strong measures to enhance nuclear security and reduce nuclear risks:
"Countries should act in strict observance of all international legal instruments governing nuclear security, take credible steps to ensure the security of their nuclear facilities and materials, and prevent the diversion of nuclear materials with effective means," he said.
The international community should intensify cooperation and combat nuclear terrorism through concerted efforts.
The Chinese leader reiterated his country's firm commitment to a nuclear strategy of self-defense.
"We have adhered to the policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons at any time and under any circumstance, and made the unequivocal commitment that we will unconditionally not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-weapon states or nuclear-weapon-free zones," he said.
Hu also urged the international community to do the following to build a safer world:
-- Foster a peaceful and stable international environment, resolve international disputes through peaceful means, and increase the sense of security for all countries. Promote development, eradicate poverty, and remove the root causes of conflict and instability.
-- Fully respect and accommodate the legitimate and reasonable security concerns of all countries, refrain from pursuing one's own security at the expense of others, and ensure security for all through win-win cooperation.
-- Build state-to-state relations of mutual understanding and mutual trust, resolve differences and dispel misgivings, and conduct dialogues and cooperation on an equal footing.
-- Adhere to multilateralism. Consolidate the collective security system with the United Nations at its core and make the system more just and reasonable so that it can play a robust role in international security cooperation.
Hu was in New York for a series of UN meetings. He was scheduled to attend a financial summit of the Group of 20 in Pittsburgh on Thursday and Friday.
