STORY: Solomon Islands PM calls for adopting China's partnership model
DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023
LENGTH: 00:02:27
LOCATION: UNITED NATIONS
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. wide of UNGA Hall
2. wide of Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare walking to the rostrum
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
4. various of delegates
5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
6. wide of Sogavare speaking

STORYLINE:

Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Manasseh Sogavare on Friday called for adopting China's transformative partnership model, including several initiatives China has proposed.

Sogavare made these remarks in his speech to the General Debate of the UN General Assembly.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
"We acknowledge and value South-South cooperation because it is less restrictive, more responsive, and is aligned to our national needs. We applaud the People's Republic of China for their initiative in accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through their Belt and Road Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilisation Initiative."

These transformative initiatives carry significant importance in promoting, implementing and achieving the 2030 Agenda, and should be adopted by all partners, he said.

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
"These initiatives carry significant importance in promoting, implementing and achieving the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals. We call on all partners to adopt this transformative partnership model. If we are to rebuild trust and reignite solidarity, then let us start by changing how we engage and reforming our international financial architecture."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from the United Nations.
(XHTV)