![]() ![]() Then what is true democracy? What should be the standards of democracy? President Xi Jinping underscored that democracy is a common value of humanity. Undoubtedly, none of these is true democracy, but fake democracy using democracy as a cover. Some attempt to take one country’s model as the criterion, provoking tension between different political systems and ideologies and creating division and confrontation in the world. They seek to forcibly transplant and impose it onto the whole world. Some regard Western democracy as the only correct answer. There are different approaches and attitudes toward this question. #Humankind civilizations how to#At such a critical historical juncture, how to properly perceive, practice, improve and develop democracy so as to tackle challenges more effectively and promote world peace, stability and prosperity is indeed a “question of the century”, a question that bears on the future of humankind. And we are carrying on their pursuit even today.Īs we meet, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage our societies, and the international landscape is undergoing major changes unseen in a century. Our forefathers’ tireless pursuit of democracy over thousands of years of human history has been aimed to, all in all, find better systems and political structures so that humanity could be free from war, hunger and poverty, live happy lives, and enjoy equity and justice. The theme of today’s Forum, “Democracy for Humanity”, highlights the essence of democracy. Just as plants are unique to the land they grow on, democracy, as a major fruit of human progress, is also rooted and nurtured in the history, culture, ethnic traditions and social environment of the countries concerned. It is the world’s largest blossom, and can only grow in the tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. ![]() I still recall a local flower, rafflesia. Its unique landscape and culture have left me with many fond memories. It gives me great pleasure to join you at the Bali Democracy Forum. Your Excellency Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Friends, ![]()
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