This letter refers to the news report ‘Xi says China seeks to uphold UN-based world order’ (January 28, 2026). According to the report, Chinese President Xi Jinping told visiting Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo that ‘China is willing to work with Finland to firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core’. I admire President Xi for his forthright and sagacious views.
A UN-centred international order is in the best interests of all nations. It is true that another international order could be discussed and contemplated upon by the world community to replace the present UN-centred one. There is also a distinct possibility that a new international order may be better or vastly better than the present one. However, we should realise a new world order will not come about overnight and might not even be viable. Therefore, let us strive to build, consolidate and improve the order that we already have.
Abbas R Siddiqi
Lahore
