BEIJING, (Xinhua): At a recent seminar hosted by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on advancing multilateralism in arms control, injecting fresh impetus for the international arms control process, a ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when responding to a query about the Seminar on Promoting Multilateralism and Advancing Arms Control Diplomacy held in Beijing from March 24 to 27, as well as organized visits to decommissioned nuclear facilities.
Mao added that foreign representatives attending the seminar visited a Chinese nuclear company and also traveled to Chongqing to visit decommissioned nuclear facilities.
“This was an important diplomatic event for China to implement the Global Governance Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, support the UN’s role in arms control, and uphold the international arms control system,” Mao said.
Participants exchanged views on practicing multilateralism in arms control, the review conference of the parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, governance of emerging science and technology, and the rights of developing countries to peaceful use of science and technology, Mao added.
“These discussions effectively enhanced mutual understanding on arms control policies, deepened strategic mutual trust, and provided new impetus for the international arms control process,” Mao said.
