Chinese President Hu Jintao meets with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

On the afternoon of July 24, 2009, Chinese President Hu Jintao met with visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

During the meeting, Hu said that under the current complex and volatile international situation, the important role of the United Nations should be bolstered in handling such global challenges as the international financial crisis, achieving sustainable development, dealing with international and regional hotspot issues and safeguarding world peace and security, adding that international multilateral cooperation should be strengthened. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and the largest developing nation, China has always observed the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, supported the efforts and the important role of the UN and its Secretary-General in improving security, development and human rights and supported the UN in carrying out necessary and reasonable reform through democratic consultation to enhance its authority and efficiency, Hu said. "China will continue to join in the UN undertakings and earnestly carry out its responsibilities and duties with a responsible and constructive attitude, and will work with the international community to build a harmonious world featuring lasting peace and common prosperity," Hu said.

Ban Ki-Moon thanked President Hu for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet with him and expressed warm congratulations on the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. He said that China has not only scored enormous achievements in its economic and social progress, but has also played a very important role in global and regional issues. The international community praises China's positive contributions to coping with the global financial crisis, food crisis and climate change, as well as to fulfilling the UN Millennium Development Goals. Ban Ki-Moon thanked for China's support to the UN work and looked forward to further enhancing cooperation with China in all areas.

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Zhang Yesui were present at the meeting.