A draft resolution on promoting and protecting economic, social and cultural rights within the context of addressing inequalities was adopted unanimously at the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council on Monday.

China submitted the draft resolution on behalf of nearly 70 countries, including Bolivia, Egypt, Pakistan, and South Africa.

Ambassador Chen Xu, China's permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, stated at the session that, as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the UN's founding and the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, China's proposal aims to bridge differences, build consensus, and focus on action-oriented cooperation.

He called for strengthening multilateralism and international cooperation by holding thematic discussions and interactive dialogues within the Human Rights Council. He supported the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in enhancing its work on economic, social, and cultural rights and emphasized the importance of fully utilizing the economic, social, and cultural rights knowledge hub established under a China-tabled resolution to improve technical assistance and capacity-building for countries in need.

Several developing countries expressed support, stating that the resolution reflects the genuine needs of people and effectively addresses the strong calls from developing nations for increased investment in economic, social, and cultural rights. The EU praised the resolution. Following its adoption, many countries and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights extended congratulations to the Chinese mission, acknowledging China's leading role in promoting these rights worldwide.