Greater solidarity stressed
Danilo Turk, former president of Slovenia, said these global initiatives — particularly the GGI — are invaluable in helping define a path for the world to maintain stability and prosperity.Turk, who is also president of the World Leadership Alliance, noted that challenges such as climate change require universally accepted frameworks and institutions.Despite obstacles, including what he described as limited enthusiasm for multilateralism shown by the current United States administration, Turk said there is "no solution without global cooperation, and no single country can lead the world", underscoring the significance of China's articulation of a long-term vision.Maria Fernanda Espinosa, president of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly and former foreign minister of Ecuador, said that while countries may differ on solutions, they share common objectives, including peace, poverty reduction, food security, education, health and climate resilience.Espinosa said the four China-proposed initiatives — especially the GGI — recognize the urgency of collective responsibility. She described the GGI as "a cross-cutting initiative", noting that today's challenges require respect for international law, predictability and agreed rules.In a world marked by changes and turbulence, she said the initiatives serve as "a call for countries to join forces", particularly the Global South nations, to build more horizontal partnerships and deepen cooperation."The threats facing today's world require greater solidarity and more cooperation, not less," Espinosa added.Wolfgang Kubin, a German Sinologist known for his extensive research on Chinese culture, said the teachings of Confucius found in The Great Learning remain highly relevant to contemporary debates on global governance."If the world is to change for the better, we must first unite and begin by changing ourselves, rather than demanding that others change the world for us," Kubin said.Yet many governments and voices that describe themselves as "progressive" have become accustomed to criticizing China without self-reflection, he said, calling it a habit that undermines the trust essential for cooperation.The urgency of rebuilding trust is underscored by today's global realities. Speaking at the 23rd Lanting Forum on Oct 27 in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang said that more than 50 conflicts are currently ongoing worldwide, and over 100 million people have been displaced.The GGI sends "a strong message that countries must come together to meet challenges and build consensus, forging a force of solidarity and cooperation to overcome division and confrontation", Wang said.Kubin echoed this view from a cultural and philosophical perspective. "What we need is trust — humanity needs trust. Governments need more trust," he said, adding that without trust, "life simply cannot function".
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