New York, United States - September 23, 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday called on the international community to strengthen unity and cooperation in building a peaceful future at the Summit of the Future held at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.

During his address, Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that building a peaceful future requires dialogue, cooperation, and global unity.

As the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Wang is in New York to attend the UN Summit of the Future and the general debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly from September 22 to 28.

More than 130 heads of state and government attended the Summit of the Future, which opened on Sunday.

The Summit adopted a Pact for the Future, as well as its annexes the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, which cover a broad range of themes including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of global governance.

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UN Headquarters, New York City - Sept 23, 2024:
1. Buildings;
UN Headquarters, New York City - Sept 23, 2024
2. Various of Wang Yi, member of Political Bureau of Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, walking to podium;
3. Attendees;
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Yi, member of Political Bureau of Communist Party of China Central Committee; Chinese foreign minister (starting with shot 3):
"Countries of the world need to build a future of peace and tranquility. In this changing and turbulent world, new risks and challenges keep cropping up. No country can stay unaffected. Greater solidarity and cooperation of the international community is not a choice, but a must.";
UN Headquarters, New York City - Sept 23, 2024
5. Various of Wang delivering speech;
UN Headquarters, New York City - Sept 23, 2024
6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Yi, member of Political Bureau of Communist Party of China Central Committee; Chinese foreign minister (partially overlaid with shot 7):
"Countries should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and settle disputes through dialogue, resolve differences through consultation and enhance security through cooperation. Major countries, in particular, should lead by example. They should break geopolitical circles, rise above bloc confrontation, and serve as propellers for world solidarity and anchors for international peace.";
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7. Meeting in progress;
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UN Headquarters, New York City - Sept 23, 2024
8. Various of Wang delivering speech, attendees;
9. Attendees applauding, Wang leaving podium.

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