On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Global Governance Initiative （GGI）launched by President Xi Jinping, the Group of Friends of Global Governance Vienna Chapter issued a Joint Statement on 7 September, 2026. Member countries reaffirmed their firm support for the Initiative, and commended its remarkable progress, sending a strong message from the Vienna multilateral platforms in upholding multilateralism and fostering a more just and equitable global governance system.

Centered on implementing the five core concepts of the GGI, the statement calls on all parties to firmly uphold the international system with the UN at its core, safeguard the international rule of law, adhere to the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, strengthen solidarity and cooperation, jointly address global challenges, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Vienna hosts one of the four headquarters of the UN. Launched officially in April 2026 at the initiative of China, the Group of Friends of Global Governance Vienna Chapter received an enthusiastic responses cross a wide spectrum of UN Member States. It has become an important mechanism for consolidating consensus among all parties at the Vienna multilateral platforms and for advancing the in-depth practice of the GGI.