The Secretary-General met today with the Vice Premier of the People’s Republic China, H.E. Madam Liu Yandong, in Beijing, where he attended commemorative events marking the end of Second World War.

Discussing China’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, the Secretary-General expressed appreciation for the Government’s collaboration with UN Women on the forthcoming Global Leaders’ Meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, to take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 27 September 2015. The high-level meeting marks the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

The Secretary-General commended China’s contribution to the UN, and its strong commitment to multilateralism. He called for continued support from China for building momentum ahead of the Paris Climate Change Conference and the implementation of the new sustainable development agenda.