Highlights: Address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at conference marking 70th anniversary of Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence on Friday in Beijing.

The following is the highlights of his speech:

-- In the course of the modern history of human society, handling well state-to-state relations, jointly maintaining world peace and tranquility, and promoting development and progress for humanity have always been big topics on the minds of all nations.

-- Over the past 70 years, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have transcended time and space and overcome estrangement, showing robust resilience and everlasting relevance. They have become open, inclusive, and universally applicable basic norms for international relations and fundamental principles of international law. They have made indelible historic contributions to the cause of human progress.

-- The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have set a historic benchmark for international relations and international rule of law.

-- The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have served as the prime guidance for the establishment and development of relations between countries with different social systems.

-- The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have been a powerful rallying force behind the efforts of developing countries to pursue cooperation and self-strength through unity.

-- The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have contributed historic wisdom to the reform and improvement of the international order.