China has announced plans to hold a high-level meeting at the United Nations Security Council during its presidency of the council in May, emphasizing the need to defend multilateralism, strengthen the authority of the UN, and address growing global instability.
The announcement came after Chinese state broadcaster CCTV asked about China’s objectives for organizing the meeting and the message Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hopes to deliver through the event.
Responding to the question, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the world is currently experiencing “accelerating transformations unseen in a century,” alongside growing turbulence, geopolitical tensions, wars, and conflicts across multiple regions.
According to Guo Jiakun, the international system centered around the United Nations is facing unprecedented pressure and challenges. Against this backdrop, China, serving as the rotating president of the UN Security Council for May, proposed convening a high-level meeting focused on preserving the relevance and authority of the UN Charter in modern global affairs.
The spokesperson stated that the meeting will focus on several major issues that are attracting widespread attention from the international community. These include the importance of the UN Charter in today’s changing geopolitical environment, the need to observe and practice the purposes and principles of the charter, and ways to improve the authority and effectiveness of both the United Nations and the Security Council.
China confirmed that the meeting will be chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and will be open to all UN member states. Foreign ministers and senior representatives from multiple countries have already confirmed their participation.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is also expected to brief the meeting, highlighting the significance of the event within the broader international diplomatic framework.
Guo Jiakun said China hopes the meeting will help countries renew their commitment to the goals and principles established in the UN Charter following World War II. Beijing also wants member states to reaffirm their support for multilateralism at a time when global divisions and strategic rivalries are intensifying.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry further emphasized that countries should work together more closely to revitalize the role and status of the United Nations while building greater international cooperation for reforming and improving global governance systems.
China has increasingly positioned itself as a defender of multilateral institutions and international cooperation in recent years, particularly as geopolitical tensions between major powers continue to rise over issues such as regional conflicts, economic fragmentation, and security disputes.
The upcoming Security Council meeting is expected to provide a platform for discussions on how the UN system can adapt to modern global challenges while maintaining international stability and cooperation.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on statements made by the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun and publicly available diplomatic remarks. Developments may evolve as further official updates emerge.
