Chinese President Xi Jinping has stated that major countries should lead by example in adhering to international law and the principles outlined in the UN Charter.
Speaking during a meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Beijing on Monday, President Xi emphasized the importance of respecting the development paths chosen by different nations. He urged all countries to commit to international law and uphold the UN Charter’s purposes and principles, with a particular focus on the responsibility of major nations to take the initiative.
“In a world beset with changes and chaos, unilateral and bullying acts are severely undermining the international order,” he remarked.
Xi highlighted that both China and Ireland support multilateralism and strive for international fairness and justice.
He called for increased coordination and collaboration in global affairs to jointly uphold the authority of the United Nations and enhance the fairness and equity of the global governance system.
