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Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, confirmed that the Bolivarian government joined the Global Governance initiative introduced by Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. In a message shared via Telegram, Rodríguez noted that President Nicolás Maduro made the declaration, emphasizing that the initiative rests on principles such as sovereign equality among states, the primacy of international law, multilateralism, putting people at the center of policies, and achieving tangible development outcomes.
A government statement further linked this move with China’s broader proposals on global development, global civilization, and global security. The statement framed these efforts as part of building a “Community with a Shared Future for Humanity,” aligning with Venezuela’s Bolivarian diplomacy of peace.
President Maduro also announced his intention to sign the affiliation protocol, expressing his hope that the initiative will help establish a global order defined by peace, harmony, and solidarity among peoples, without threats, coercion, or supremacy.
While the announcement underscores shared principles related to multilateralism and sovereign equality, specifics regarding the concrete implications of this affiliation, such as the depth of bilateral cooperation with China, or potential economic, diplomatic, or technical commitments, remain unclear. As often occurs with initiatives presented in symbolic terms, the practical impact can vary significantly. It will be important to monitor whether this gesture leads to tangible projects or agreements going forward.
* Original text in Spanish. Translated by Large Language Model (LLM) technology.
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Venezuela se suscribe a proyecto de Gobernanza Global propuesto por China – Fuser News
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