China looks forward to jointly creating shining « South moment » in global governance: FM

China looks forward to jointly creating shining « South moment » in global governance: FM

China looks forward to continuing to promote unity and cooperation among developing countries to augment the strength of the Global South and to jointly create a shining « South moment » in global governance, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.

Independence is the distinct quality of the Global South and seeking strength through unity is its tradition, Wang said at a press conference in Beijing, adding that the Global South is no longer the « silent majority, » but a key force for reforming the international order and a source of hope as the world undergoes profound changes unseen in a century.

« China was, is and will be a steadfast member of the Global South. We go through thick and thin and head toward a shared future together with countries of the South, and we are always a crucial force for the development and prosperity of the Global South, » Wang said.

This year will be a year of harvest for Global South cooperation and a new starting point for unity among Asian, African and Latin American countries, he said.

He also said that a stronger BRICS means a growing force for peace and increasing international support for justice. ■