On October 13^th, the Vienna International Institute for Middle East Studies (VIIMES) held an online seminar on "Global Governance in Focus: A Middle Eastern Perspective", joined by over 20 participants including diplomats, former politicians, experts and scholars from various countries. Mr. Yin Haigang, Charge d'affaires of the Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Vienna attended the seminar and delivered a keynote speech.

Mr. Yin explained the five core concepts of the Global Governance Initiative in light of the situation and hot-spot issues in the Middle East, and expressed that China stands ready to work with the international community to implement the initiative, to strive resolutely for justice, peace and development for the people of the Middle East, and to create a brighter future for the whole region. Mr. Yin promotedthe spirit of President Xi Jinping's keynote addressat the Opening Ceremony of the Global Leaders’Meeting on Women, emphasizing that the Meetingwill play an important role in enhancing the protection of women and girls in regions struck by war and the development of the global women’s cause.

Guests to the meeting highly appraised the Global Governance Initiative, applauded China's efforts for peace, stability and development in the Middle East, and looked forward to make joint contributions with China to improve the governance of the region.