BEIJING, Oct. 9 (APP):China has nominated Dr. Song Li as its candidate for the position of director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed the nomination during a press briefing while responding to a question about the upcoming WHO director-general election. Mao highlighted the WHO’s leading and coordinating role in global health governance, emphasizing the importance of …
China nominates Dr. Song Li for WHO Director-General election
BEIJING, Oct. 9 (APP):China has nominated Dr. Song Li as its candidate for the position of director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed the nomination during a press briefing while responding to a question about the upcoming WHO director-general election.
Mao highlighted the WHO’s leading and coordinating role in global health governance, emphasizing the importance of its director-general at a time when the world faces emerging and evolving health challenges.
She said that China’s nomination of Song reflected its willingness to work with all parties to advance the vision of a global community of health for all. She also reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to multilateralism and its continued support for the WHO.
Mao expressed China’s confidence that, if elected, Song would help strengthen the organization’s role in promoting global health and improving the well-being of people worldwide
