BEIJING, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Group of Friends of Global Governance is open to all UN member states and welcomes the participation of all countries sharing the same vision, said Chinese foreign minister spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday.

Guo made the remarks after China's Permanent Mission to the UN announced on Tuesday the inauguration of the Group of Friends of Global Governance at the platform of the UN.

Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Governance Initiative during the SCO Tianjin Summit, charting the course for the reform of the global governance system and providing invaluable stability and certainty for the turbulent world, Guo told a regular press briefing, adding that the initiative received extensive recognition and positive response from the international community.

Guo said that China initiated the Group of Friends of Global Governance to bring parties together for closer exchanges and cooperation on major issues on global governance, and draw on collective wisdom and mobilize joint efforts for reforming and improving global governance.

He further pointed out that participating countries highly recognized and supported the Global Governance Initiative, commended China's leading role in global governance, warmly congratulated on the inauguration of the group, and expressed hopes that the group will provide new impetus for upholding multilateralism and reforming and improving the global governance system.

Guo said that after the meeting, the 43 founding members of the group issued a joint statement, stressing they will jointly uphold the legacy won by the World War II, reinforce the role of the UN, address global challenges and respond to the yearning of the peoples.

"Global governance is a matter for all. It bears on the vital interests of every country and calls for everyone to participate, engage in decision-making and share the fruits," said Guo, adding that the group is open to all UN member states and welcomes the participation of all countries sharing the same vision.

"We also support the group to enhance exchanges and cooperation with various countries, the UN Secretariat and relevant international organizations, build a more just and equitable global governance system, and make new contribution to world peace and development," said the spokesperson. Enditem