The United Nations Secretary-General-designate Antonio Guterres has praised China's role in UN affairs. He made the remarks at a press conference after he was sworn in as the organization's ninth secretary-general. Guterres noted China's commitment in strengthening multilateralism around the world.

"In my recent visit to China it was very clear the commitment of the Chinese President, the Chinese government to multilateralism, to strengthen multilateral institutions around the world," he said.

"And the recent announcements made by China in relation to both the creation of funds, the creation of new bank, the One Belt One Road Initiative all show that China is strongly engaged in creating or helping to create conditions for an effective multilateral approach to global development. 'Leaving no one behind' as it is the objective of the Agenda 2030."