Beijing: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday pledged to deepen international cooperation for a brighter future with people of all countries.
Wang made the remarks when delivering a video speech at the opening ceremony of the Forum on Cooperation among Friendship Cities for Common Development of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
At the opening ceremony, Wang said that hosting a successful Beijing Winter Olympic Games is a solemn commitment China made to the international society.
He believes that the Winter Olympics will become a platform for friendship and cooperation between Chinese people and people of all countries.
Wang thanked the great support from international society, especially from friendship cities during the preparation period. As the time for the sports event is approaching, Wang said that China is ready to work with the international society to implement the Olympic spirit of “mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.”
We are ready to deepen further the unity and cooperation among people of all countries, inject more confidence and impetus to the world, and work jointly for a brighter future, Wang said.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday said the Beijing Winter Olympic Games would advance cooperation and bring hope to the mankind.
It hopes that all countries abide by the commitment of the Olympic spirit, the ministry’s spokesperson Wang Wenbin said.
Wang made the remarks in response to a question about reports of U.S. plans to organize military training operations with its allies in neighboring areas to China during the Games.
The spokesperson said the Beijing Winter Olympic Games is a major sporting event. He called on all countries to stay united under the Olympic motto of “faster, higher, stronger – together” and work jointly to advance peace and understanding.
According to Wang, staying committed to the Olympic spirit is the responsibility, duty and common aspiration of the international community, he assured that China is confident that, with the support of all parties and the guidance of the Olympic spirit, it will present a successful event to the whole world.
Courtesy : CGTN
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