UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy Affairs: Global governance initiatives help implement UN goals

China News Service, Xiongan, Hebei, October 24 (Reporters Zhou Xin and Zeng Yue) The 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) was held in Xiongan New District, Hebei from the 23rd to the 25th. On the 24th, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Policy Affairs Ryder spoke at the General Assembly and accepted media interviews. He said that the world is facing tremendous changes, and the global governance initiatives proposed by China can help the United Nations implement relevant goals.

Ryder said that the current world is facing multiple challenges, whether it is development issues or security issues, the root cause lies in governance, and a suitable governance system needs to be established.

He admitted that the United Nations also needs to change with the changes in the world. "We adhere to our principles and abide by the United Nations Charter, but the way we deal with issues needs to keep pace with the times. New issues continue to emerge, and we must adjust ourselves to deal with these challenges." In Ryder's view, the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong'an) is conducting such discussions in an open and positive manner.

"The global governance initiative proposed by China emphasizes sovereign equality and fair participation, and also attaches great importance to the representation and voice of the global South. This initiative can help us implement the goals of the United Nations." Ryder emphasized that China plays a vital role in global governance. As one of the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, China firmly upholds the international system with the United Nations as its core and the international order based on international law.

In his speech, he pointed out that strengthening international cooperation, avoiding conflicts and achieving peace is one of the key tasks of the United Nations. "We call on all parties to attach great importance to peace and sustainable development and their relationship with human rights, which are all mentioned in global governance initiatives."

Ryder said that the Global Governance Initiative attaches great importance to addressing both the symptoms and root causes of conflicts, taking into account both short-term responses and long-term considerations in conflict governance, which is crucial to the prevention and mediation of conflicts.