Towards sustainable peace, stability and development

 Towards sustainable peace, stability and development

                         In early April, the foreign ministers of China, Saudi Arabia and Iran shook hands in Beijing in what has been described as a historic moment in Riyadh-Tehran relations. The restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries mediated by China is a sign of the possibility that humanity can rise above conflict and achieve reconciliation for the common good. Global Security Initiative by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The landmark development comes nearly a year after the GSI was proposed, with the aim of addressing the root causes of international conflict, and improving global security governance, in a volatile and changing world. It is to encourage joint international efforts to bring more stability and confidence and promote sustainable peace and development in the world.

In the context of reconciliation between Riyadh and Tehran, continuous reconciliation steps are being taken to end the diplomatic deadlock and end the long-standing conflicts in several hot spots in the Middle East, for example, Saudi Arabia. It is considering inviting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to an Arab League summit to be hosted by Riyadh in May. Such a move would "formally end" Syria's isolation in the region. In addition, Qatar and Bahrain recently announced the restoration of formal diplomatic relations. Turkey and Egypt have also pledged to raise their ties to the ambassadorial level.

According to several media and experts, "this wave of reconciliation" is testimony to the indispensable role of dialogue and consultation in promoting peace and stability. War and sanctions are not the primary solutions to conflicts. According to a GSI concept paper released in February, "Only dialogue and consultation are effective in resolving differences. This is why today the world is calling for a negotiated and other peaceful solution to the long-running crisis in Ukraine." The consensus is gradually increasing. During his visit to China in early April, French President Emmanuel Macron told Xi Jinping that France is committed to reviving political dialogue and resolving the crisis through diplomatic means in order to achieve lasting peace in Europe. In March, Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, also stressed in a joint statement that the Ukraine crisis should be resolved through dialogue. To some extent, they are in favor of resolving conflicts through military intervention, but China's approach is in favor of peace and global security.

The world can see that there is no contradiction in China's words and actions regarding peace. In late February, on the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine crisis, China released a document on its position on a political solution to the crisis, which calls for respecting the sovereignty of all countries, abandoning the Cold War mentality, and resuming peace talks. In April, China issued a paper stating its position on the Afghan issue, supporting moderate and wise governance in Afghanistan and peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan. The points listed in the paper Underlining China's peace-building philosophy behind the Global Security Initiative, it also shows that China is really serious about solving these problems. Gives and provides them with economic and developmental opportunities. In light of the implementation of this document, sustainable peace can come to Afghanistan, which will be beneficial to the region and the world.

In addition to its involvement in traditional security matters, China has played an active role in international cooperation in non-traditional security areas, including counter-terrorism, digital governance, and climate change. By providing a diverse range of public products, it has played an important role in addressing various security challenges. For example, China is the second largest financial contributor to UN peacekeeping missions. Over the past six decades, China has sent a total of 30,000 medical teams to 76 countries and regions, providing diagnosis and treatment to 290 million people.

It can be said that China's GSI guarantees real peace and security for the international community. It is a commendable initiative that respects the sovereignty of each country, recognizes the equality between all countries, Avoids external interference and calls for conflict to be resolved through dialogue rather than war. Achieving sustainable world peace is the common desire of the world so that all countries can enjoy a peaceful and stable external environment and their people can lead happy life with a full guarantee of their rights. It is true to say that the GSI can and must become a driving force for the world to forge a new path towards building sustainable peace, stability and development.