China will play an important role in global affairs in the coming decades, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said, as he called on the Asian economic giant for a sustained dialogue and peaceful engagement to attain mutual benefits.
In
his virtual participation to the Communist Party of China and World Political
Parties Summit Tuesday, President Duterte said China has realized its dream of
progress and prosperity for its people adding, however, that great power entails
immense responsibility.
“There
won’t be any turning back. China has risen and will play an important role in
global affairs for decades to come,” the President said.
“The
world faces tremendous challenges – from COVID-19 to climate change and various
security threats. While we see difficulties, we also glean many opportunities
for greater cooperation and solidarity.”
The
Filipino leader extended his gratitude to the Chinese government for its timely
assistance to the Philippines to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and restart its
economy.
To
further build mutual trust and confidence, the President said the two nations
must sustain their constructive dialogue and peaceful engagement.
“This
is crucial as the bilateral relations between our two countries expand and
deepen. We count on China as a friend and partner for peace and development,”
he stressed.
“We
trust in the collective wisdom of the great Chinese nation — that China will
use its newfound strength in defense of what is good and just for all
humanity.”
Nations
exist in one global village and therefore their destinies are inextricably
linked with each other, President Duterte said. Therefore, peace and prosperity
must be shared and enjoyed by all, he added.
The
Philippine president also congratulated the Communist Party of the People’s
Republic of China on its Centennial Founding Anniversary.
Through
the Communist Party of China’s visionary leadership, the Asian behemoth made an
extraordinary rise to prosperity, lifting over 800 million Chinese out of
extreme poverty and driving global growth in the process.
This
unique achievement was made possible by the collective and dedicated efforts of
the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC, according to President
Duterte.
The
Communist Party of China and World Political Parties Summit is an important
multilateral diplomatic event organized as the CPC marks its centenary.
The
summit aims to strengthen exchanges between the CPC and political parties from
other countries and mutual learning in governance, enable joint responses to
challenges like the current pandemic, as well as enhance the capability of
improving people’s well-being.
It
also seeks to advance world peace and development, and promote the creation of
a community with shared future for mankind.
The
summit has for its theme “For the People’s Wellbeing: The Responsibility of
Political Parties.” PND
