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Association of nations in small groups to lead the world to confrontation — China’s Xi

He called on the global community to adhere to the principle of true multilateralism in international relations

BEIJING, May 18. /TASS/. Creation of small groups of countries on the international arena instead of development of multilateral diplomacy will lead the world to a split and confrontation, Chinese leader Xi Jinping opined Wednesday, according to the Foreign Ministry of China.

"In the modern world, fates of all countries are tightly bound. Participation in ‘small circles’ on the international arena will only push the world to a split and confrontation," Xi Jinping said in his address, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of establishment of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).

He called on the global community to adhere to the principle of true multilateralism in international relations, which implies that decisions should be made collectively.

"We must adhere to a true dialogue without confrontation, dismantle walls instead of building them, unite instead of severing ties, adhere to inclusiveness, not exclusiveness," Xi Jinping added.