He further proposed jointly establishing a governance pattern to protect women's rights and interests and writing a new chapter in promoting global women's cooperation.

China will set up a center dedicated to promoting global women's capacity-building, through which it will work with relevant countries and international organizations to cultivate more outstanding female professionals, Xi announced.

Participants from various countries and international organizations welcomed the measures and proposals put forward by China, saying that the meeting comes at a pivotal moment and is expected to serve as a new turning point for advancing gender equality and women's empowerment worldwide.

Icelandic President Halla Tomasdottir lauded China's achievements in lifting millions out of poverty and advancing gender equality and green energy, saying they demonstrate that "change is possible".

In a world marked by uncertainty, conflict and accelerating climate breakdown, Tomasdottir said it is necessary to draw strength from the legacy of the Beijing World Conference on Women. "Gender balance is not a luxury, but the foundation for peace, the driver of innovation and the key to a livable world," she said.