Hu Jintao put forward proposal on building a harmonious world at the UN general debate

Anchor: Chinese President Hu Jintao put forward a four-point proposal on building a harmonious world on Wednesday, calling on the international community to work together for world peace and development. Our reporter Wang Ling has more.

Reporter: In his speech at the general debate of the 64th session of the UN General Assembly, Hu Jintao said the trend towards peace, development and cooperation has grown stronger than ever in the world.

"We should view security in a broader perspective and safeguard world peace and stability. We should take a more holistic approach to development and promote common prosperity. We should pursue cooperation with a more open mind and work for mutual benefit and common progress. We should be more tolerant to one another and live together in harmony."

The Chinese president said deepening economic globalization has linked the development of all countries closely together. He stressed that world prosperity and a more just and equitable international economic order were contingent on "the development and equal participation of developing countries."

"International financial institutions should assign more recourse to help developing countries with poverty alleviation and offer them loans with more and easier approaches. Greater effort should be made to increase the representation and voice of developing countries in reforming the international financial system. Responsible measures should be taken to counter the international financial crisis, firmly oppose protectionism and actively work for an early, comprehensive and balanced outcome of the Doha round negotiations. "

Hu said climate change, food security, energy, resource security and public health were all global challenges from which no country was immune. He called for common progress based on harmony and close cooperation. He also urged greater tolerance in international relations, stressing that mutual learning and tolerance are an inexhaustible source of strength for social progress.

"A more developed China will make a greater contribution to the world and bring more opportunities to the world. China will continue its peaceful development strategy and opening-up policy on the basis of mutual benefits. We will continue to strengthen relations with all countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. China has always been and will continue to be the supporting force of world peace and prosperity."

Hu Jintao arrived in New York on Monday for a series of UN meetings. He is also scheduled to attend a financial summit of the Group of 20 in Pittsburgh on Thursday and Friday.

Wang Ling for CRI news.