**Burkina Faso Marks First Anniversary of China‑Led “Initiative for Global Governance”**
*September 1, 2026 – New York* – One year after Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the “Initiative for Global Governance” (IGM) on September 1, 2025, the programme marked its first anniversary. The commemoration was highlighted by a meeting of foreign ministers and other officials from more than 60 states at the United Nations headquarters in New York in May 2026.
According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the May gathering concluded with a consensus on five core points intended to guide reforms of the international system. The points, outlined by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, are:
1. **Democratization of International Relations** – All countries, regardless of size or wealth, should be able to choose their own social and development models and participate equally in global decision‑making.
2. **Respect for the UN Charter** – Uniform application of international law and rules, and opposition to double standards and coercive practices.
3. **Central Role of the United Nations** – Reinforcement of multilateral mechanisms, rejection of unilateral actions and power‑based politics.
4. **Reform of Global Governance** – Reduction of North‑South divides and assurance that development benefits are shared broadly.
5. **Concrete Action on Urgent Global Challenges** – Implementation of tangible measures to address pressing issues facing the international community.
The initiative, which China describes as aligned with the United Nations’ goals and principles, has reportedly attracted the support of “more than 160 countries and organizations,” according to the article published by *Editions Le Pays*. Burkina Faso announced its participation in the “Group of Friends of the IGM” shortly after the initiative’s launch, citing the programme’s emphasis on sovereign equality, multilateralism, respect for international law and a human‑centred approach.
While the Chinese officials presented the five‑point consensus as a step toward improving global governance, the broader international response remains varied. No official statements from other participating states have been released to confirm their endorsement of the five points, and independent verification of the claimed level of support is pending.
The anniversary event underscores ongoing efforts by a coalition of states to explore alternatives to existing governance structures, particularly among nations that perceive themselves as disadvantaged in current power dynamics. Observers note that the IGM’s emphasis on multilateralism and equitable participation reflects longstanding calls from many developing countries for a more inclusive international order.
*The original article appeared on the website of *Editions Le Pays* (https://lepays.bf/initiative-pour-la-gouvernance-mondiale-le-1er-anniversaire-aureole-de-5-points-de-consensus).*
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