Foreign Ministry: China congratulates Uruguay on assuming the chairmanship of the Group of 77 for 2026.

On January 16, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jia Kun presided over a routine press conference. A reporter asked: Recently, the handover ceremony of the Chairmanship of the "Group of 77 and China" was held at the United Nations headquarters, with Uruguay officially assuming the Chairmanship for 2026. During the handover ceremony, Secretary-General Guterres stated, "The Group of 77 is a solid pillar of multilateralism, and its mission is more urgent than ever before." What is China's comment on this? What expectations does China have for the work of the "Group of 77 and China" in 2026? Guo Jia Kun stated that China congratulates Uruguay on assuming the Chairmanship of the Group of 77 for 2026. The "Group of 77 and China" is an important force in safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and improving the global governance system. It is also a cornerstone of defending multilateralism, playing an irreplaceable role in international affairs. As the largest developing country, China has always been closely connected with the global South, sharing the same fate, and steadfastly stands with the Group of 77 in defending international fairness and justice, as well as the common interests of developing countries. Secretary-General Guterres once again emphasized the important values of multilateralism and unity in cooperation during the handover ceremony, reflecting the common voice of the international community and showing that the unilateral actions of "breaking agreements, withdrawing from agreements, and cutting supplies" are unpopular. Against the backdrop of tumultuous changes in the current international situation and the headwinds facing multilateralism, developing countries need to unite and strengthen themselves, jointly oppose unilateralism and bullying, and safeguard their legitimate development interests. We look forward to the leadership of Uruguay, with the Group of 77 and China, further consolidating consensus on unity and cooperation, practicing true multilateralism, firmly upholding the authority and role of the United Nations, pushing development issues back to the center of the international agenda, and working together to build a community with a shared future for humanity.