As soon as he finished speaking, there was a slight disturbance in the audience. The United States Secretary of State sat in the front row, his face gloomy, fingers tapping lightly on the tabletop, clearly very dissatisfied with Victor’s words.

Victor ignored it and continued, "Based on this, Mexico proposes three initiatives. First, a global digital infrastructure co-construction initiative. Mexico will open up core technologies in quantum communication and smart cities, providing low-interest loans and technical support to developing countries, establishing a globally connected digital network. Second, a sustainable development and energy transition partnership, promoting the research and dissemination of new energy technologies to eliminate dependence on traditional fossil fuels and achieve autonomous, controllable energy. Third, a new security challenge response framework, establishing transnational intelligence sharing mechanisms and conducting joint actions against terrorism, drug trafficking, and smuggling, to collectively address non-traditional security threats like the ’Skull and Snake’."

When the name "Skull and Snake" was uttered by Victor, the disturbance in the audience became more pronounced. Many delegates whispered to each other, evidently having heard of this mysterious organization before. Victor raised his hand to signal for quiet, as a video started playing on the large screen behind him. The edited footage showed a drug plantation in Sangar Town, weapon remnants in Congo caves, radioactive materials on a Scottish farm, and violent clashes on the streets of Liverpool, each image more shocking than the last.

"These are all the deeds of ’Skull and Snake’. They traffic drugs, smuggle weapons, and orchestrate terror attacks, creating chaos across the globe," Victor’s voice turned icy. "And behind them are always the shadows of old order vested interests, using them to create chaos, attempting to assert their hegemony. Today, we propose this framework to expose these dark forces."

"I oppose!"

The United States Secretary of State suddenly stood up, interrupting Victor’s speech, his voice laced with anger: "Mexico’s initiatives essentially aim to use technology and finance to intervene in other countries’ internal affairs and establish its own sphere of influence. The so-called new security challenge response framework seeks to bypass the United Nations and establish its own security system, which is a serious disruption to the international order!"

His words were echoed by some European national representatives. The Italian Prime Minister nodded slightly, while Prince Charles of the United Kingdom sat beside him, expressionless, merely sipping a cup of tea as if the debate was none of his concern.

Victor looked at the United States Secretary of State, a cold smile twitching at the corner of his mouth: "Mr. Secretary, before accusing others of interference, perhaps you should take a look at yourselves. The United States establishes military bases around the world, frequently pointing fingers at other countries, even waging war. Isn’t that interference? Mexico’s initiatives involve voluntary cooperation, without any attached conditions, fundamentally different from the United States’ hegemonism."

He gestured to the technical team, and the screen suddenly switched to display a set of data showing that in the past decade, United States aid to developing countries came with political and economic conditions, while Mexico’s proposed aid had no additional conditions and interest rates three points lower than international banks.

"As for bypassing the United Nations," Victor continued, "all of Mexico’s initiatives will be reported to the United Nations. We simply intend to establish a more efficient cooperation mechanism, as the United Nations’ efficiency is well-known."

A low laughter arose from the audience, with many representatives from developing countries nodding in agreement with Victor’s words. The United States Secretary of State’s face grew even darker, intending to speak again but was interrupted by the German Chancellor Schultz.

Schultz stood up, addressing the hall: "Germany believes that Mexico’s initiatives provide new ideas for solving current global problems, particularly in energy transition and digital infrastructure construction, aligning with Germany’s development strategy. Germany is willing to engage in deep negotiations with Mexico on a new energy cooperation agreement."

Germany’s stance was like a stone thrown into a lake, stirring the audience into a ripple of reactions.

The President of France Mitterrand immediately stood up, glancing at the United States Secretary of State, and said slowly: "France is concerned with the European Union’s energy security and digital development. Mexico’s initiatives warrant serious consideration by the European Union. France is willing to participate in the framework’s formulation."

As the core countries of the European Union, Germany and France’s statements directly undercut the United States’ attempts to rally Europe. Seeing the unfavorable trend, the Italian Prime Minister quickly changed his stance, expressing willingness to "cautiously study" Mexico’s proposals. The countries that initially aligned with the United States also fell silent.

Meanwhile, representatives from the African delegation, upon hearing Victor emphasize no conditional aid, collectively stood up. The African Union Chairperson spoke into the microphone: "The African continent suffers from resource shortages and outdated infrastructure. Mexico’s initiatives bring hope to Africa. All African Union member states support Mexico’s three proposed initiatives and are willing to sign a cooperation intention letter."

In an instant, the main conference venue underwent a dramatic change, with the United States shifting from a proactive to a passive position, finding itself isolated. The United States Secretary of State looked around at the representatives, his complexion alternately pale and flushed, finally forced to utter a cold snort and sit back down, silent.

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