Xi stresses placing development at center of intl agenda

President Xi Jinping hosted the High-level Dialogue on Global Development in virtual format in Beijing on Friday. Here are some highlights from his speech.

Xi underscores role of continuous development

Xi said that only through continuous development can the people's dream for a better life and social stability be realized.

Xi stresses placing development at center of intl agenda

Xi called for implementing the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and building a political consensus that development is valued by all people and cooperation is jointly pursued by all countries.