Wilfredo Hernández Maya, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, was among the members of the diplomatic corps in London who extended greetings in the opening rally of our 2025 second annual conference, held on Saturday, September 27.
Gathered in Bolívar Hall, he noted that, “your presence in this space, which bears the name of our Liberator, Simón Bolívar, is deeply meaningful: it unites the memory of the struggles for independence with today’s commitment to building a fairer, more supportive and multipolar world.”
“Today, through its clear international leadership, China offers us pathways of progress, cooperation and development in a world where traditional hegemonic powers seek to impose their will on our peoples through violence, imperialism, and a supremacist and racist vision.”
We are pleased to publish Comrade Wilfredo’s speech below.
Dear friends,
On behalf of Ambassador Félix Plasencia González and the Bolivarian Government of Venezuela, I extend to you all a fraternal word of welcome to our Bolívar Hall, which today is honoured to open its doors once again to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, together with Friends of Socialist China, as well as representatives of solidarity movements and the diplomatic corps of brotherly nations present here.
Allow me to begin by expressing our sincere gratitude to Friends of Socialist China for choosing Bolívar Hall once more as the venue for this important gathering. Your presence in this space, which bears the name of our Liberator, Simón Bolívar, is deeply meaningful: it unites the memory of the struggles for independence with today’s commitment to building a fairer, more supportive and multipolar world.
We also wish to give special thanks to the friendly embassies and solidarity movements whose steadfast commitment accompanies us in the defence of sovereignty, the self-determination of peoples and respect for international law. Your support and friendship stand as testimony that our causes are shared, and that international cooperation founded on mutual respect is not only possible but essential.
Dear comrades,
In this year, when we mark both the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism, we must remember the millions of men and women who gave their lives in the struggle against imperialist barbarism. That achievement was more than a military triumph: it represented the affirmation of the dignity of all humanity and the birth of a new hope. The brave Chinese people rose from the ruins and, through sacrifice, wrote one of the most glorious chapters in world history.
Venezuela recognises in that epic struggle the spiritual strength that continues to inspire the Chinese Revolution, today a beacon of sovereignty and social justice for its people and for the world. The People’s Republic of China, with its renewed and robust global leadership, now puts forward proposals of great meaning and potential for humanity, such as the Global Governance Initiative presented by President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, held in Tianjin this year.
This new international project complements the three initiatives previously advanced by China: the Global Development Initiative, the Global Civilisation Initiative and the Global Security Initiative. Together, they point towards building a Community of Shared Future for Mankind, in full harmony with Venezuela’s Bolivarian Diplomacy of Peace and with our vision of a balanced world order, based on the sovereign equality of States, respect for international law, genuine multilateralism, and a focus on the wellbeing of peoples.
Brothers and sisters,
It is a source of pride for me to highlight that this year also marks two years since the establishment of the All-Weather and All-Round Strategic Partnership between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the People’s Republic of China. Over these two years, China and Venezuela have strengthened an exemplary alliance founded on mutual trust, unwavering respect for sovereignty and a shared vision of a fairer and multipolar world. The bonds of brotherhood between our nations have shown resilience in the face of global challenges, demonstrating that joint projects rooted in sincere cooperation and complementarity generate significant tangible benefits.
In this context, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its steadfast commitment to working alongside the People’s Republic of China to advance towards an ever deeper bilateral relationship, expanding contacts among communities, governments, political parties, parliaments, academic institutions and businesses.
Venezuela also extends its gratitude to the Government and people of China for their valuable and unconditional support in the face of constant aggression by hegemonic powers, which, seeking to avoid the inevitable decline of their global dominance, pursue an aggressive multidimensional war against nations that refuse to submit to their dictates.
In our country, the clear messages of support and solidarity from Beijing are received with open arms, particularly in relation to Venezuela’s efforts to preserve peace and security in our Caribbean region, and especially in response to the recent hostile and illegal actions of the United States government, which threaten the peace, security and stability of our entire region.
President Nicolás Maduro’s commitment is clear: we must continue to strengthen regional unity in the face of external threats and persist in the genuine fight against drug trafficking, organised crime and all the scourges that afflict our societies, calling for regional cooperation within the framework of international law.
Dear comrades,
It is in this context – when, as a nation and as a region, we face multiple and complex challenges such as unilateralism and interventionism – that China has consolidated itself as a true friend and a beacon of light for sovereign peoples and governments that still struggle for full independence.
Today, through its clear international leadership, China offers us pathways of progress, cooperation and development in a world where traditional hegemonic powers seek to impose their will on our peoples through violence, imperialism, and a supremacist and racist vision.
Therefore, on this 76th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, the people and Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reiterate their profound gratitude and fraternity with the people and Government of China. At the same time, we reaffirm that our doors remain wide open for the deepening of all mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Venezuela, as well as with the whole of Latin America, in every possible sphere – broadening it beyond our strategic political and energy partnership towards the development of all areas of exchange and investment. In doing so, we aim to contribute to the wellbeing of our peoples, the development of both nations, and the creation of collective strengths to build a more just, inclusive, peaceful and equitable multipolar world.
Thank you very much.
