China-Africa action plan lauded

Central role of UN in intl affairs supported

President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that practicing genuine multilateralism and supporting the United Nations' central role in international affairs have been the unchanged principles of China's diplomacy.

When meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Beijing, Xi said that China will continue to actively participate in the UN's work in various areas, and it supports the UN in hosting the Summit of the Future later this month.

He also pledged to promote the reform of the international financial architecture and strengthen artificial intelligence governance to contribute to global peace and development.

Xi said he appreciates the UN's consistent emphasis on Africa, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with the international body to jointly support Africa in achieving peace, stability, development and vitalization.

The president mentioned his 2013 visit to Tanzania, when he put forward the principle of sincerity, real results, amity and good faith for China's Africa policy. China has no selfish interests in pursuing cooperation with Africa, he said.

Xi said his proposal to build a community with a shared future for mankind is aimed at helping people across the world, including those in Africa, live a happy life.

Chinese modernization will bring more opportunities for other countries and inject new momentum into global peace and common development, he added.

Guterres said that China's cooperation with Africa has helped reduce the historical injustices suffered by the continent and has promoted its peace and development.

The UN would like to strengthen coordination with China to resist acts that create division and undermine common progress, and jointly push for global governance that is more just and equitable, he said.