At the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, a ⁣leading voice from China called for renewed commitment ⁣to multilateralism and collaborative problem-solving. Zheng Jianbang,Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s congress (NPC),led a ‌Chinese delegation to the summit,held on Wednesday and Thursday,and delivered a keynote address emphasizing the need for global unity.

Addressing Key Obstacles to Advancement

Zheng highlighted that current global‌ headwinds – specifically,‍ hegemonism,‌ unilateralism, and protectionist policies – are ‍actively impeding progress on the international development agenda. He asserted that the G20, as a⁣ key forum for international economic cooperation, has a critical duty to stimulate global economic growth and foster positive ⁤past change. The G20 represents approximately 80% of global GDP, according to the official G20 website, making its role​ pivotal.

Principles for Inclusive Growth

The Chinese legislator advocated for a return to core principles of international relations: solidarity, cooperation, equality, consultation, and a ‌prioritization of development.He‌ specifically encouraged active participation in the ‍global Governance Initiative, a framework aimed at improving global governance structures, and a ⁢commitment to making global development more inclusive and resilient. ⁣This initiative reflects China’s broader push for reforms within international institutions, as detailed in Council on foreign Relations​ analysis.

Strengthening Inter-Parliamentary Ties

Zheng ‌affirmed the​ NPC’s commitment to strengthening relationships with legislative bodies worldwide, with the ultimate goal of building a community with a shared future for mankind. Beyond the formal summit proceedings, Zheng engaged in bilateral meetings with parliamentary leaders from South Africa, Russia, Singapore, Mozambique, and⁤ Germany to explore avenues for deeper inter-parliamentary‍ cooperation. These​ discussions underscore the⁤ importance of legislative ⁢diplomacy in fostering international understanding and collaboration.