Sun Lei, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, spoke at the general debate of the Second Committee of the General Assembly on the 5th, urging the international community to advance the cause of global development. He said that the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is currently seriously lagging behind, the development gap between North and South is widening, development resources are insufficient, and development momentum is declining. The international community needs to show responsibility and inject new momentum into reviving the cause of global development. He put forward four points in this regard. First, it is necessary to anchor the strategic direction, always place development at the center of the international agenda, closely integrate the tasks and goals of the 2030 agenda with the reality of each country, improve medium- to long-term strategies, and maintain policy continuity and stability. To deepen the reform of the United Nations, development agencies should improve quality and efficiency, help countries improve their development plans, and develop long-term and stable implementation, supervision and evaluation mechanisms. Second, it is necessary to respond to people's expectations and increase investment in areas relating to people's welfare, such as poverty alleviation, food and energy security, and environmental protection. Emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, and green energy must insist on putting people first and improving, so that the achievements of scientific and technological innovation can truly benefit the world. China launched the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to support the global South's capacity building and bridge the digital and intelligence divide. The Chinese side welcomes the active participation of all parties to share the smart dividends. Third, we must adhere to pragmatic cooperation and action orientation, rise to the challenge, and resolve the bottlenecks and key issues that constrain global development cooperation. Developed countries should actually implement their development financing and climate finance commitments. Promote substantial progress in the reform of the international financial architecture as soon as possible, and expand the representation and voice of developing countries. It is necessary to restore the normal operation of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism and push WTO rules to keep pace with the times. Fourth, we must carry forward the spirit of working together in the same boat and build a global development partnership of unity, equality, balance and inclusiveness. We must oppose “decoupling and broken chains” and trade protectionism, and promote inclusive economic globalization.

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