Abuluoha village, China's last village without a road, is connected
to the outside world with its new road in Butuo county, Sichuan province
as seen in June, 2020. [Photo/XINHUA]
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated
China on its success in eliminating extreme poverty in rural areas, and
he said the notable accomplishment is a significant contribution to
realizing a better and more prosperous world as envisioned by the UN
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In a letter to President Xi Jinping made public on Tuesday, Guterres
extended his sincere congratulations to Xi and the Chinese government on
the country's successful efforts in the fight against absolute poverty.
"I commend you for your vision and leadership," he wrote.
The UN chief added that at a time of great suffering brought about by
the COVID-19 pandemic, this extraordinary result is a reason for hope
and inspiration for the entire community of nations.
"It shows the importance of political commitment at all levels of
government and policy stability to improve the conditions of the poorest
and most vulnerable. It also underscores the opportunity of development
models that are innovation-driven, green, open and which work to
deliver for all," Guterres wrote.
"We must all continue to work tirelessly to ensure inclusive
development for all and to bridge income and social inequality
everywhere, while meeting our goals under the Paris Agreement on Climate
Change."
Guterres said he is confident that China will continue to make
progress in its efforts to leave no one behind under continued
commitment to inclusive development.
The letter came after Xi announced last month that China had won the battle against extreme poverty in rural areas nationwide.
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