The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has said China is willing to work cordially with Nigeria to jointly implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, proposed by President Xi Jinping.
Yuqing made this known in her speech titled “From the Implementation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to Building a Community with a shared future for mankind” which marked the 70th anniversary of the five principles of peaceful coexistence over the weekend.
The Consul General said that the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing in September would outline the future of building a community with a shared future for China and Africa.
Speaking further, Yuqing stated that over the past 70 years, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have transcended time and space and overcome estrangement that had shown robust resilience and everlasting relevance.
“They have become open, inclusive, and universally applicable basic norms for international relations and fundamental principles of international law. They have made indelible historic contributions to the cause of human progress”, said Yuqing.
“The implementation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence is an ongoing process. So is the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
“China stands ready to work with all countries, including Nigeria, through greater unity, cooperation, communication and understanding to meet global challenges and build a beautiful world together”, said the Consul General.
She added, “We need to cement the foundation of friendship and cooperation with mutual respect. China is the largest developing country in the world, and Nigeria is Africa’s leading economy and most populous country. Both countries need to find their place and play their role in the multipolar system.
” We need to promote a wave of development and prosperity with opening up and cooperation. China advocates and promotes a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, enabling the people of China and Nigeria to share in the fruits of development together.
“Nigeria has become China’s largest engineering contracting market in Africa, the third-largest trading partner, and a major destination for Chinese investment.
“We need to open up new vistas for human civilization with inclusiveness and mutual learning. Both China and Nigeria are nations with long histories and splendid civilizations. The Chinese Film Festivals are successfully held annually in Nigeria.
“Since the beginning of this year, the Chinese Consulate-General in Lagos has initiated the Lagos Forum series of academic activities, deepening academic exchanges and strengthening mutual understanding and trust between Chinese and Nigerian scholars.
“We need to steer the future of global governance with fairness and justice. China and Nigeria need to strengthen coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs and jointly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order underpinned by international law”.
