What they say

Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations

"We commend China for its consistent commitment to strengthening the UN and reinforcing multilateralism, including through its various initiatives with the most recent one being the Global Governance Initiative. Pakistan stands ready to work with all partners to advance inclusive, equitable and effective governance, global governance, to ensure that the UN remains fit for present and future challenges."

Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations

"At the outset, I'd like to thank the permanent mission of the People's Republic of China for hosting this important Vision China forum …The timing of this dialogue in the year of the United Nations' 80th anniversary is especially meaningful. China's Global Governance Initiative with its emphasis on sovereign equality, international law and multilateralism and the people-centered approach is a timely contribution to the debate on how to make our institutions more inclusive, just and effective.

"The State of Qatar's view is clear, the UN must remain at the heart of global governance. It is the cornerstone of international peace and security, the guarantor of international law and the central platform for collective action on development, humanitarian response and climate action."