Sri Lanka Welcomes Xi's Call for Rule-Based Global Order

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, has welcomed a series of global initiatives proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping during the SCO Plus meeting held in Tianjin, China.

Minister Herath said he “positively took note” of the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, all of which were introduced by President Xi. 

He emphasized that these frameworks are grounded in key principles such as sovereign equality, rule of law, multilateralism, people-centered development, and action-oriented cooperation.

The SCO Plus meeting brought together leaders and representatives from several countries to discuss regional stability, economic cooperation, and shared development goals. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday (1) proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), calling on countries to work in concert for a more just and equitable global governance system.

Xi highlighted five principles of the GGI -- adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach, and focusing on taking real actions.

While the historical trends of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain unchanged, the Cold War mentality, hegemonism and protectionism continue to haunt the world, Xi said, adding that new threats and challenges have been only increasing, and the world has found itself in a new period of turbulence and transformation.

He said that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers, and beneficiaries in global governance.

He also urged efforts to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.