联合国驻华系统庆祝联合国日暨中华人民共和国恢复联合国合法席位50周年
2021年10月22日，联合国驻华系统在北京举行纪念仪式，庆祝联合国日暨中华人民共和国恢复联合国合法席位50周年这一历史性里程碑。
每年的10月24日是联合国日，为1945年《联合国宪章》生效的周年纪念日。一年一度的联合国日为强化工作、重申《联合国宪章》的宗旨和原则提供契机。自成立以来，联合国一直遵循《联合国宪章》的宗旨和原则。
联合国秘书长安东尼奥·古特雷斯在联合国日全球视频致辞中表示，“七十六年前，世界正走出灾难性冲突的阴影，联合国的创建寄托了对未来的希望。如今，联合国的男女工作人员在全球各地为推进这个希望而工作。”
今年，联合国驻华系统与“为你读诗”合作，策划了题为“月出：诗歌-音乐-秋和之咏”的独特纪念活动。活动以文艺和诗歌表演为特色，传递希望和理解的信息，为世界建设一个更可持续、和平和公正的未来而努力。
联合国驻华协调员常启德表示：“今天，我们欢庆联合国日，回顾中国恢复联合国合法席位50周年这一历史性里程碑。重新构想、再次振作、继续努力为中国和世界人民建设持久和平与繁荣正当其时。”
中国国家国际发展合作署署长罗照辉等贵宾发表讲话，联合国驻华协调员及柬埔寨、爱尔兰、黎巴嫩和俄罗斯驻华大使们朗诵诗歌。
“中国的国际发展合作下一步将注重抗疫和公共卫生、经济复苏、民生改善领域合作，注重与联合国驻华系统之间的协调合作。”罗照辉署长表示。
来自联合国机构、政府、外交界、国际组织、基金会、私营部门和媒体的120余位与会者参加了本次活动及在北京联合国大楼花园里举行的招待会。
在活动的社交媒体角，与会者还观看了支持联合国全球倡议活动“#即刻行动”的照片和视频，该活动强调气候行动的重要性及个人能够为一个更加绿色、更可持续的地球做出的贡献。
Press Release: The UN in China celebrates UN Day and the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of China’s lawful seat in the UN
22 October 2021, the United Nations in China celebrated UN Day and the historic milestone of the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People’s Republic of China in the UN at a ceremony in Beijing.
UN Day, on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the day in 1945 when the UN Charter entered into force. UN Day, celebrated every year, offers the opportunity to amplify the working agenda, and reaffirm the purposes and principles of the UN Charter that have guided the Organization since its founding.
“Seventy-six years ago, the United Nations was created as a vehicle of hope for a world emerging from the shadow of catastrophic conflict. Today, the women and men of the UN carry this hope forward around the globe.”, said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a global video message shared at the occasion.
For this year’s celebration, the UN in China, in collaboration with The Poem for You, curated a unique program, entitled “Moonrise: An Autumn of Poetry, Music, and Harmony”, featuring cultural and poetry performances to share a message of hope and understanding for a world striving to build a more sustainable, peaceful, and just future.
“Today as we celebrate UN Day and reflect on the historic milestone of the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of China’s lawful seat in the UN, it is time to reimagine, reinvigorate, and renew our hard work in building lasting peace and prosperity for the people of China and the world.”, said UN Resident Coordinator Siddharth Chatterjee.
The program featured remarks from distinguished guests, including Luo Zhaohui, Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, and poetry readings from the UN Resident Coordinator and the Ambassadors of Cambodia, Ireland, Lebanon, and Russia.
“The new focus of China’s international development cooperation is firstly on cooperation in anti-COVID-19 pandemic measures and public health, secondly on economic recovery, thirdly on improving people’s wellbeing, and fourthly on cooperation and coordination with UN agencies in China.”,said Chairman Luo Zhaohui.
Over 120 attendees from UN agencies, the government, diplomatic community, international organizations, foundations, private sector, and media joined the event, which included a reception held in the gardens of the UN Compound in Beijing.
At a social media corner for the event, attendees also viewed photos and videos in support of the global UN campaign, #ActNow, highlighting the importance of climate action and how individuals can contribute to a greener, more sustainable planet.
