On September 30, 2026, Ambassador Jia Guide, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, met with Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Ambassador Jia noted that the global humanitarian situation remains challenging. As the world’s largest humanitarian network, the IFRC plays an important role in emergency response and in strengthening the capacity of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. He said that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the international humanitarian cause and is committed to building a community with a shared future for humanity. China stands ready to deepen cooperation with the IFRC and make further contributions to addressing global humanitarian challenges.

President Forbes expressed appreciation for the contributions of the Chinese government and the Red Cross Society of China to the international humanitarian cause, as well as for their longstanding support for the IFRC. She said that the IFRC looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China in areas including artificial intelligence, climate change, public health and capacity-building, and to working together to address humanitarian challenges worldwide.