UN hosts anniversary concert with Lang Lang

The UN's China chief Alain Noudehou said that music as a universal language is a "truly fitting way to reflect on our commitment to peace and development." Noudehou said music and the UN share a common function of "bringing people together and creating solidarity."

Alain Noudehou, Country Resident Coordinator of UN System in China meets the press on  June  14, 2015. [Photo by Chen Boyuan / China.org.cn]

 

The year also marks the 70th anniversary of the victory of anti-Fascist war, to remember and honor the sacrifice people made in strive for peace during the World War II, said Noudehou, noting that the UN was created to make sure there would not be "any wars like that."

While 2015 marks the UN's 70th anniversary, it is also a pivotal year for international cooperation. A series of global dialogues will be held to produce milestone agreements including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which are going to be accomplished this year.

This upcoming September, Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to pay his first visit to the UN General Assembly after assuming his present office. There, Xi will meet with other state leaders to assess how well the MDGs were achieved. "China has done tremendously in achieving the MDGs, and the progress made in China has helped the world globally achieve the MDGs," said Noudehou.

After 36 years of collaboration with China, the UN System in China includes 24 UN funds, programs and specialized agencies operating in China. While China benefits from the UN in poverty reduction, environmental protection and its engagement in international development cooperation, China has also become an increasingly active contributor to the UN in various areas.