Xinhua stated that during the presentation of the draft resolution, Jia Guide, China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, noted that creating accessible environments offers important guarantees for equal participation of all groups in social life.

Jia affirmed that such conditions enable people to fully enjoy their human rights and participate in society on an equitable and convenient basis.

The resolution seeks to foster accessibility and environments adapted to the needs of people of all ages within the context of an aging population.

The text also addresses the opportunities and challenges arising from emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).

The diplomat noted that the draft calls on all countries to prioritize innovation, inclusion, openness, equity, safety, and protection in the development and use of emerging digital technologies.

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