Marking the International Day of Peace, China and the United Nations have urged youths across the world to make greater contributions to the cause of peace and development.
Leaders made the remarks at a celebratory conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Da Min has the details.
Speaking to hundreds of youths attending the conference, Vice President of the All-China Youth Federation Lu Yongzheng says the world is facing a variety of security threats, such as terrorism and regional armed conflicts.
He calls on young people of different countries to join hands and rise to these challenges.
"To safeguard world peace, we must strengthen unity among people across the globe. Youths in particular should use their fresh wisdom and passion to reduce misunderstanding and increase mutual trust across borders. I hope today's young people can make contributions to world peace that will make the times really proud."
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon also issued a similar call in a message read by Renata Lok Dessallien, UN Resident Coordinator in China, at the conference.
"I say to all young people in China and throughout the world: join us. Help us to find global solutions to the global problems of injustice and imp
