UN envoy: Multilateralism crucial

China's UN ambassador stressed on Wednesday that a recommitment to multilateralism is essential in confronting the various challenges arising in a changing world.

The Security Council is entrusted with the primary responsibility of maintaining peace, and its members fully understand the responsibilities that they shoulder, said Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations.

"The world is changing, and the Security Council should adapt to the new changes and work even harder in fulfilling our responsibilities. In this regard, the recommitment to multilateralism is more important than ever," Zhang said.