Live: Xi Jinping speaks at high-level meeting to celebrate 75 years of the United Nations
Updated 16:38, 21-Sep-2020

The United Nations (UN) holds a high-level meeting to commemorate its 75th founding anniversary. Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the meeting and delivers a speech via a video message.

Founded in 1945 after World War II, the UN currently has 193 member states and plays an important role in maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development and upholding international law.