Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, following a formal ceremony to receive the credentials of 18 newly appointed ambassadors to China. The event marked an important moment in China’s diplomatic calendar, as President Xi officially welcomed the envoys and set out Beijing’s vision for international cooperation in the coming years. In his remarks, he highlighted China’s commitment to Chinese-style modernisation, stronger global solidarity, and mutually beneficial development, reinforcing themes that sit at the core of China’s current foreign policy approach.
The ambassadors presenting their credentials represented a broad cross-section of regions and political systems:
They included Selcuk Unal of Türkiye, Wolf Dietrich Heim of Austria, Peter Wilson of the United Kingdom, Ahmad T. A. Berwari of Iraq, and Koula Sophianou of Cyprus.Also attending were Gaetan Siew Hew Sam (Mauritius), Milan Lajciak (Slovakia), Kojo Bonsu (Ghana), Tonata Itenge-Emvula (Namibia), and Ro Jae Hun of the Republic of Korea.The remaining envoys included Anibal Cabral (Uruguay), Krystyna Marty Lang (Switzerland), Jawad Awad (Palestine), Carlos Vasquez (Peru), Milad Raad (Lebanon), Mamina Cyprien Sylvestre (Republic of the Congo), Mapaballo Lydia Mile (Lesotho), and Zaw Win Myint (Myanmar).
Addressing the envoys, Xi welcomed them to assume their new posts in China, and asked them to convey his best wishes to the leaders and peoples of their respective countries. He encouraged the ambassadors to travel widely across the country, gain a full and in-depth understanding of the real and multifaceted China, and actively contribute to the deepening of friendship and cooperation between China and their countries.
Xi Jinping Highlights China’s Modernisation Drive and Global Opportunities Under the 15th Five-Year Plan:
President Xi Jinping said China is pressing ahead with confidence and resolve on its path towards Chinese-style modernisation, marking a new stage in the country’s development.
He noted that the 14th Five-Year Plan has been completed successfully, with China’s economic output reaching major milestones. According to Xi, scientific and technological innovation has delivered a strong pipeline of results, environmental conditions have continued to improve with clearer waters and greener landscapes, and people’s living standards have seen tangible, everyday improvements.
Looking ahead, Xi said the proposed 15th Five-Year Plan will serve as the blueprint for China’s economic and social development over the next five years, creating expanding opportunities not only for China but for the wider world. He stressed that China will continue to open up at a higher level, using high-quality development to bring greater stability and fresh momentum to the global economy, while promoting shared growth and common prosperity among nations.