JOINT STATEMENT OF PROPOSALS OF THE
CPC AND WORLD POLITICAL PARTIES SUMMIT
We, the 10,000-plus delegates representing more than 500
political parties and organisations from over 160 countries, attended on
6 July 2021 the CPC and World Political Parties Summit hosted by the
Communist Party of China (CPC) via video link. Focusing on the theme of
“For the People’s Wellbeing: The Responsibility of Political Parties”,
we had in-depth exchange of views at the Summit. As a result, the Summit
has been brought to a successful conclusion with broad consensus.
We note that the world today is undergoing complex and
profound changes, as the trend of economic globalisation continues to
surge ahead, science and technology develop at an amazing speed, and
interactions among civilisations become increasingly frequent. The
pursuit of wellbeing of people of all countries is getting closely
intertwined as never before, coupled with both historic opportunities
and risks and challenges. The onslaught of COVID-19 has once again
taught us that humanity lives in one and the same global village which
is evolving into an inter-linked community with a shared future. The
difficulties and challenges confronting humanity can only be resolved
through solidarity and cooperation. Political parties, as the
fountainhead of national policies and proponent of people’s interests,
play an important role in the political life of countries. Under the new
historic circumstances, it is the shared responsibility and common
objective for political parties to ensure the wellbeing of their own
people in a true sense and enable the attainment of wellbeing of all
people towards the harmonious vision of prosperity for all.
I. We propose that political parties of all countries be
committed to building consensus on values. Efforts must be devoted to
promoting values shared by all mankind, i.e., peace, development,
fairness, justice, democracy and freedom. The historical trend towards
greater democracy in international relations must be followed and
multilateralism must be upheld so that relations are based on common
ground, mutual respect and mutual learning. The principle of mutual
respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation must be adhered to as
a guidance to interactions between and among countries. A common,
comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable approach to security must be
pursued. There must be concerted efforts to build an open, inclusive,
clean and beautiful world that enjoys lasting peace, universal security
and common prosperity. Hence the international community will move
forward in the endeavour to build a shared future and stronger political
strength will gather for human development and progress.
II. We propose that political parties of all countries be
committed to promoting common development. Proactive measures must be
taken to implement the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development, to dovetail development strategies, coordinate
macroeconomic policies, and strengthen global cooperation on
technological innovation, and to promote the sharing of knowledge and
technologies. The multilateral trading system with the World Trade
Organisation playing a central role must be safeguarded to promote
liberalisation and facilitation of trade and investment. Infrastructural
and industrial cooperation must be deepened to ensure the stability and
smooth functioning of industrial chains, supply chains and financing
environment, toward higher level of inter-connectivity. Hence economic
globalisation will become more open, inclusive, balanced and beneficial
for all and global development will be fairer, more efficient and
coordinated.
III. We propose that political parties of all countries be
committed to building our Mother Earth into a hospitable homeland.
Political parties must take the realisation of “intergenerational
equity” as the aim and mission in achieving the vision of harmony
between man and Nature. The principles of prioritising resource
conservation, and environmental protection, and letting nature restore
itself must be observed. Green, low-carbon, circular and sustainable
ways of life and production must be pursued to create an eco-system
where all elements coexist in harmony. Active support must be provided
to developing countries in the form of, among others, capital,
technology and capacity building so that combined strength can be built
up to address climate change, marine pollution, biological conservation
and other global environmental issues. Hence a global environmental
governance system featuring fairness, equity and win-win cooperation
will take shape together with a human-Nature community of lives with a
shared future.
IV. We propose that political parties of all countries be
committed to safeguarding people’s life and health. The philosophy of
putting the people and their lives first must be applied by placing
people’s life and health on top of the development agenda and ensuring
full consideration of health factors in policy making. With the
objective of life-cycle health services for all, people’s growing need
for safe, effective, convenient and affordable health services must be
satisfied. Science and cooperation must be identified as the reliable
means to defeat the virus and extricate ourselves from diseases.
Politicisation of the pandemic and stigmatisation of the virus must be
opposed. Developing countries with vulnerable public health systems must
get necessary assistance to enhance their response capacity. Hence, the
global governance system of public health will get improved together
with progress in building a community of health for all.
V. We propose that political parties of all countries be
committed to facilitating exchanges and mutual learning among
civilisations. The principles of equality, respect, openness and
inclusiveness must be observed to rise above differences among
civilisations and ideologies for the protection of diversity of world
civilisations. All civilisations must and can find their rightful place
in humanity’s intellectual treasure-house. Inter-civilisational
dialogues and exchanges must be promoted through intensive
people-to-people interactions and cooperation in the fields of
education, science and technology, culture and art, sports, tourism and
among think tanks. Interactions among various social groups of all
countries must be encouraged to enhance better understanding and
appreciation among various civilisations and to draw insight and
inspiration. Hence, different civilisations will co-exist in harmony
together with innovative development of individual civilisations.
VI. We propose that political parties of all countries be
committed to improving the wellbeing of their own people. Issues of
immediate concern to the people must be responded to effectively by
promoting the establishment of institutions and the rule of law in the
society, improving social policies and public services, and promoting
judicial justice and equality in income distribution. Redoubled efforts
must be taken to combat corruption, enhance international
anti-corruption cooperation and promote the building of clean and
competent governments. Various measures must be adopted to improve
conditions for the development of the poor, including fiscal and
financial policies, education and training and industry-specific
support. Hence, poverty alleviation will become more self-driven,
well-targeted and results-oriented. In the meantime, greater attention
and input must be devoted to international cooperation on poverty
alleviation. More emphasis and support must be directed towards poverty
reduction and alleviation in all countries, particularly developing
countries.
VII. We propose that political parties of all countries be
committed to raising their level of governance. Adequate attention must
be paid to address challenges for party-building brought about by the
wave of digitisation and IT application by enhancing experience sharing
and cooperation on governance and constantly exploring effective ways to
improve party-building under the new circumstances. The efficacy of
social governance must be uplifted to ensure holistic and coordinated
performance thereof. Hence, the governance ability from participation,
deliberation and delivery perspectives for the wellbeing of the people
will improve. A greater contribution will be made to the resolution of
development conundrums facing mankind.
VIII. We propose that political parties of all countries be
committed to devising better rules for global governance. The philosophy
of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits must
be upheld. Joint efforts are needed to safeguard the UN-centred
international system, preserve the international order underpinned by
international law, and to uphold the basic norms governing international
relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. The
status and role of international law in the global governance system
must be elevated. International rules must be effectively observed and
practiced so that the rule of law is exercised in the international
domain. Joint efforts must be devoted to exploring the establishment of
policy and institution systems that are tailored to the new
technological revolution and industrial transformation so that
technological innovations can be accessible to, shared and utilised by
more countries and their people. Hence, the reform process for the
global governance system will become more equitable, open, transparent
and inclusive and the sovereignty and people's interests of all
countries will be fully guaranteed.
We wish to thank the Communist Party of China for what it
has done to make this Summit possible. We undertake to further
strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the CPC and contribute our
wisdom and strength to enhancing mutual understanding and common
development among people of all countrie
