On March 21, Zhang Guoqing, Special Representative of President Xi Jinping, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the first Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels and delivered a speech.

Zhang Guoqing first conveyed President Xi Jinping's good 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 addressing climate change and ensuring energy security. China has always adhered to the rational, coordinated and progressive nuclear security concept put forward by President Xi Jinping, formulated and implemented policies and measures to actively, safely and orderly develop nuclear power, promoted carbon peak and carbon neutrality with practical actions, and made positive contributions to promoting global energy green and low-carbon transformation. contribution. China is willing to work with all parties to implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, jointly promote cooperation in nuclear energy technology innovation, promote co-construction, co-governance and sharing of nuclear safety, enhance the resilience and security of the global nuclear energy industry chain and supply chain, and increase Technical support for nuclear energy development in developing countries, so that the results of nuclear energy development can benefit more countries, and contribute to building a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness, inclusiveness, clean and beautiful. Make greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.

Heads of state, government or high-level representatives from more than 30 countries and heads of international organizations attended the summit and jointly issued the Nuclear Energy Summit Joint Statement.

During attending the summit, Zhang Guoqing met with Belgian Prime Minister De Cros and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Grosi respectively to exchange in-depth views on strengthening dialogue and exchanges and enhancing practical cooperation.