Wang Yi: Any attempt to suppress the legitimate development rights of developing countries is doomed to failure
On September 26, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation with Niger’s Foreign Minister Hassumi during the general debate of the UN General Assembly.
Wang Yi said that Niger is a good friend, good brother and important cooperative partner of China in Africa. China appreciates Nepal for pursuing a friendly policy towards China and supporting China’s legitimate position on issues involving China’s core interests, which demonstrates the high level of mutual trust between the two sides. The two countries have united and assisted each other in the fight against the epidemic, and together they have overcome difficulties, and major cooperation projects have progressed smoothly. China is willing to work with Nepal to plan the next phase of practical cooperation between the two sides and promote the continuous development of bilateral relations.
Wang Yi said that every country has the right to achieve its own development through hard work. The mass revitalization of developing countries is the most distinctive feature of the current era, and it is also an important symbol of the overall progress of human society. Any attempt to suppress the development of developing countries, no matter what despicable methods are adopted, is doomed to failure. China is willing to work with Nepal to support each other on the international and regional stages, jointly safeguard the basic norms of international relations and international fairness and justice, and safeguard the legitimate development rights of developing countries.
Wang Yi said that development is the master key to solving all problems, and China is willing to share experience in governance with Niger and other developing countries. Nepal is welcome to join the “Global Development Initiative” proposed by President Xi Jinping and the “Support for Africa’s Development Partnership Initiative” jointly initiated by China and Africa, and synergies with the African Union’s “Agenda 2063”, to solve challenges through development and help African countries become stronger , Green and healthy development, and accelerate the realization of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Khasumi said that Nepal and China have been friendly for a long time and the two countries firmly support each other. The people of Niger cherish friendly feelings towards China and the Chinese people, and sincerely thank China for sending money in the need for Niger’s development. China’s development conforms to the general trend of the development and progress of human society. China’s success is a blessing for all mankind. It also provides reference and inspiration for developing countries and will promote the continuous advancement of African countries. Nepal is willing to expand cooperation with China in various fields and create a model of Africa-China friendship. The “Global Development Initiative” proposed by President Xi Jinping meets the development needs of African countries. The Nigerian side fully agrees and firmly supports it, and is willing to work with China to jointly safeguard the inalienable right of development and the legitimate right of developing countries to independently choose their development path.
The two sides agreed to work together to deepen China-Africa cooperation, promote the success of the new session of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum to be held in Senegal, and consolidate and demonstrate China-Africa unity. The two sides also exchanged views on issues such as the regional security situation.