Wang Yi tells UN multilateralism must be protected in swipe at US policies

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi used a press conference at the United Nations to strongly criticize what he described as the disregard for the UN Charter and basic international relations. Speaking on Tuesday, Wang emphasized the critical need to safeguard multilateralism and the UN Charter amidst significant global instability, without directly naming the United States or its president.

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As we have seen for the recent period of time, the purposes of the UN Charter have been disregarded, the basic norms of international relations have been undermined, and world peace and security are in great jeopardy.

"As we have seen for the recent period of time, the purposes of the UN Charter have been disregarded, the basic norms of international relations have been undermined, and world peace and security are in great jeopardy," Wang stated. He urged the UN Security Council to step forward and shoulder its responsibilities during this "critical juncture."

China, which held the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in May, used its platform to articulate its vision for the world order. Wang was in New York to support his nation's leadership role in the top UN body. The foreign minister also conveyed China's hope that the United States and Iran could "meet each other halfway" to restore peace in the Middle East.

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At this critical juncture, we believe that the Security Council must step forward, and the Security Council must shoulder its responsibilities.

It remained unclear whether Wang would engage in bilateral meetings with US officials, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his visit. The State Department offered no comment on Rubio's schedule, who was expected to return to his duties after attending NATO meetings in Sweden and Quad meetings in India.

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