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US, Chinese presidents discuss new type of bilateral ties
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday held talks with US President Barack Obama, underscoring commitment to building a new type of major-country relations between the world’s two largest economies.
“China would like to work with the United States to implement the principle of no conflict, no confrontation, mutual respect, cooperation and common prosperity and make new type of major-country relations between the two countries to produce more benefits to people in the two countries and the world,” Xi said. “I will make joint efforts with President Obama.”
Their talks took place at the Great Hall of the People in downtown Beijing, following a red-carpet ceremony to welcome Obama Wednesday morning, as per reported.
Obama arrived in Beijing Monday to attend the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting and pay a state visit to China at Xi’s invitation.
Obama congratulated Xi and the people of China for “hosting a successful APEC summit” and expressed his gratitude for Xi’s “outstanding hospitality in the state visit”.
Saying this year marked the 35th anniversary of the establishment of China-US relations, Xi said bilateral relations now stand at a new starting point.
“Facing the current complicated and changing international situation, China and the United States should and will be able to cooperate in more areas,” Xi said.
Obama said the trade ties and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries have surged over the past 35 years.
“We have shown that when we cooperate, United States and China can make important contributions to security and prosperity in the region and around the world,” Obama said.
Xi reviewed his meeting with Obama at the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, California, in June 2013, where they reached a consensus on building a new type of China-US relations.
The two countries have since then made “positive progress” in bilateral coordination and cooperation in various areas, Xi said, citing the facts that, last year, bilateral trade volume soared to $520 billion, outstanding amount of two-way investment stood at $100 billion and more than four million trips were made between the two nations.
China and the US worked together in tackling climate change, combating the Ebola epidemic and fighting terrorism, Xi said.
Facts have proved a new type of major-country relations between China and the US served the fundamental interests of the two peoples and helps maintain peace, stability and prosperity in Asia and Pacific and the world, Xi said.
Obama said Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning that he and Xi discussed “our priorities and our vision for the US-China relationship.”
“I believe our two nations have enormous stake in each other’s success,” Obama said, adding the US welcomed a peaceful, prosperous and stable China.
Obama said he and Xi “engage in a honest and constructive dialogue around those differences and ensure we can manage them in a peaceful and effective way.”
Obama said his discussion with Xi would help ensure bilateral relationship “continue to deliver results” for China, for the US and for the world.
On Tuesday evening, the two heads of state held a meeting at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in downtown Beijing after the APEC meeting.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.