Brussels, 22 Mar (Xinhua)-- on 21 March, Special Representative President Xi Jinping, member of the political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Vice Premier of the State Council Zhang Guoqing attended the first nuclear energy summit in Brussels and delivered a speech. Zhang Guoqing first conveyed President Xi Jinping's best wishes to the International Atomic Energy Agency and Belgium for hosting the first nuclear energy summit and wished the summit a complete success. Zhang Guoqing said that nuclear energy has unique advantages in dealing with climate change and ensuring energy security. China has always adhered to the rational, coordinated and progressive concept of nuclear safety put forward by President Xi Jinping, formulated and implemented policies and measures for the active, safe and orderly development of nuclear power, and promoted carbon peak carbon neutralization with practical actions. to make a positive contribution to promoting the green and low-carbon transformation of global energy. China is willing to work with all parties to implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, jointly promote cooperation in nuclear energy technological innovation, promote nuclear safety co-construction, co-governance and sharing, and enhance the resilience and safety of the supply chain of the global nuclear energy industry chain. increase technical support for nuclear energy development in developing countries, so that the fruits of nuclear energy development can benefit more countries To make greater contributions to building a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness, inclusiveness, cleanliness and beauty, and building a community with a shared future for mankind. Heads of state, government or high-level representatives from more than 30 countries, as well as heads of international organizations attended the summit and jointly issued the Joint statement of the Nuclear Energy Summit. During the summit, Zhang Guoqing met with Belgian Prime Minister de Crow and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Grossi respectively to have an in-depth exchange of views on strengthening dialogue and exchanges and enhancing practical cooperation.

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