INTERNATIONAL: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday met with Abdulla Shahid, president of the 76th session of the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) and foreign minister of the Maldives, in the city of Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province on Thursday.

China has always been a staunch defender and participant in the cause of the United Nations and has pledged to the U.N. General Assembly President that it will continue to support united nations’ work. During meeting, the two sides have discussed areas of mutual concern, including recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainable development and the climate crisis. They also talked about support for multilateralism and upholding the U.N.’s role in global peace and development.

Abdulla Shahid has hailed China's positive role in addressing global hotspot issues and upholding multilateralism.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the People's Republic of China's lawful seat in the United Nations.