Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said Saturday that his country supports China-proposed global initiatives on development, security, and civilization.

Venezuela applauds the efforts of countries that contribute to dialogue, understanding, global peace, and common progress, such as China, he told the General Debate of the UN General Assembly.

"Venezuela supports the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. It is through common efforts, under the spirit of complementarity, solidarity, and cooperation, that we can change the course toward a shared future of prosperity and stability for all of humanity," he said.

A new multipolar and multilateral world of peace and economic prosperity – free from hegemony and anchored in the United Nations Charter – must be based on the values of true multilateralism, international cooperation, and solidarity. In this regard, Venezuela recognizes the contribution of the BRICS group, which Venezuela aspires to join, to the current global geopolitics and the democratization of international relations, he said.

Gil also called for "inclusive multilateralism, the democratization of international relations, and multipolarity" to tackle global challenges, emphasizing that "there is a need to reform the United Nations to make it a democratic institution where all members have a voice."

It is equally necessary to advance the reform of the Security Council to correct historical imbalances and provide greater representation to Africa, he said.

He also called for the reform of the international financial architecture, which serves the interests of a minority of wealthy countries.

The current global leadership crises, including within the United Nations, coupled with the polarization of the world, threaten to solidify a Cold War mentality in international relations, said Gil.

(With input from Xinhua)