In an article published in the Chinese newspaper People’s Daily, Rahmani-Fazli described the recent trilateral meeting between Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia held in Tehran as a symbol of the “practical realization” of the Global Security Initiative.
He said that the world today is grappling with four major and interconnected deficits: a deficit of peace evident through persistent wars and weakened diplomacy; a deficit of development marked by the growing North-South gap, debt crises, disrupted supply chains, and inequitable resource access; a deficit of security fueled by expanding transnational threats—including terrorism and food and cyber insecurity—alongside the securitization of economic and technological ties; and finally, a deficit of governance characterized by feeble international institutions, declining multilateral cooperation, and the dominance of double standards and unilateral coercive actions.
As a result, he added, the current world order has lost legitimacy and effectiveness, the possibility of global consensus has diminished, polarization and tensions have risen, and the cost of international cooperation has grown substantially.
The ambassador emphasized, “In such circumstances, close cooperation among Global South countries and other nations that prioritize mutual respect, independence, and shared development becomes increasingly important. This cooperation can provide a viable model for pragmatic, win-win partnerships—one that emphasizes synergy, convergence, and genuine multilateralism over rivalry and containment.”
He added that Iran and China, as two independent actors from the Global South, have considerable potential to strengthen multilateralism within emerging institutions.
Rahmani-Fazli noted that Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) since 2023 has created a new platform for cooperation in security, regional connectivity, and countering unilateral coercive actions. Additionally, Iran’s accession to BRICS in January 2024 offers a fresh opportunity for active involvement in reforming the global economic governance structure and fostering South-South cooperation, he added.
From a broader perspective, the ambassador pointed out that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become a symbol of new multilateralism over the past decade. Furthermore, the four global initiatives—on global governance, global development, global security, and global civilization—have provided a practical foundation for expanding strategic cooperation among all independent nations and have created opportunities for convergence on key issues, he noted.
Rahmani-Fazli said, “The recent trilateral meeting between Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia in Tehran symbolizes the ‘practical realization’ of the Global Security Initiative. More importantly, South-South cooperation, especially within the framework of the Global Governance Initiative, has opened a new horizon for countries, including Iran, to actively engage in shaping international rules.”
“This cooperation can promote a model of balanced and just governance and demonstrate that building interactions based on trust, respect, and shared interests is the best path toward establishing a fairer and more sustainable global order,” the ambassador added.
No comments:
Post a Comment