Chinese envoy to the United Nations Fu Cong on Wednesday urged the United States to play a constructive role in achieving a ceasefire and easing humanitarian crisis in Gaza Strip.
Fu, China's permanent representative to the UN, made the remarks at a UN General Assembly plenary session over the U.S.' veto of Palestinian bid for full UN membership.
The 15-member Security Council on April 18 voted on a draft resolution that recommends to the 193-member UN General Assembly that "the State of Palestine be admitted to membership of the United Nations".
The draft resolution received 12 votes in favor, two abstentions, and one vote against. A council resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, Britain, France, Russia or China to pass. The United States used its veto power after the draft secured 12 votes in favor.
He pointed out that the establishment of an independent state has been the long-cherished wish of the Palestinian people for generations, and formally joining the UN is a key step in this historical process. However, the U.S.' veto ruthlessly crushed the decades-long dreams of the Palestinian people, and China is profoundly disappointed with the U.S. decision.
"The United States has repeatedly abused its veto power out of its own interests and geopolitical calculations. It failed to fulfill its responsibilities as a responsible major country. We hope that the U.S. will truly take an objective and fair stance, join the international community in taking just actions to quell the conflict in Gaza and play a constructive role in alleviate the humanitarian disaster," said Fu.
He reiterated the call for Israel to cease all military actions at once, abandon its offensive plan targeting Rafah, and promptly open all land border crossings to facilitate the entry of humanitarian supplies and ensure the transportation and distribution of supplies by United Nations humanitarian agencies. Meanwhile, China supports the Security Council's reconsideration of Palestine's application for full UN membership as early as possible, and expresses the hope that certain countries will not continue to create obstacles in this regard.
Chinese envoy urges US to play constructive role in easing Gaza crisis
Chinese envoy urges US to play constructive role in easing Gaza crisis
Chinese envoy urges US to play constructive role in easing Gaza crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a restrictive meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday at Zhongnanhai in Beijing, during which they had in-depth exchanges on strategic issues of common concern.
The world is undergoing changes unseen in a century and entering a new period of turbulence and transformation, Xi noted, adding that in the face of the ever-evolving world landscape with volatility and turmoil, China has maintained its strategic resolve.
He said that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese people have overcome various difficulties and challenges, and are striving to promote high-quality development and Chinese modernization.
China is willing to work with Russia and other countries to enhance solidarity and cooperation, steer global governance in the right direction, jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, and promote world peace and common development, Xi said.
Noting that China's development is unstoppable and that no force can contain China's growth and progress, Putin said that Russia is willing to improve cooperation with China and other Global South countries to promote international fairness and justice, and to work toward a more equal and multipolar world.
The two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis.
Xi elaborated on China's consistent position and efforts to promote the political settlement of the Ukraine issue, stressing that to deal with any major issue, it is necessary to address both the symptoms and the root causes, and to plan for the present as well as for the long term.
He said the core of the Global Security Initiative is advocating the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and the fundamental solution to the Ukraine issue is to promote the establishment of a new balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture.
Xi said China supports the convening of an international peace conference recognized by Russia and Ukraine at an appropriate time with equal participation and fair discussion of all options, so as to push for an early political settlement of the Ukraine issue, and China stands ready to continue to play a constructive role in this regard.
Putin introduced the relevant views and positions of Russia, saying that Russia appreciates China's objective, just and balanced position on the Ukraine issue and welcomes China to continue to play an important and constructive role in the political settlement of the issue. Russia is committed to resolving the Ukraine issue through political negotiations and is willing to demonstrate sincerity and maintain close communication with China in this regard, he said.
Xi said that over the years, they have had many meetings and every exchange has been candid, in-depth and fruitful.
Xi said he is ready to stay in close contact with President Putin and work together to steer the development of China-Russia relations in the right direction, guide the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era to achieve steady and lasting progress, bring more benefits to the two peoples, and contribute to world security and stability.
Putin thanked Xi for his warm hospitality, saying that he is willing to maintain close communication with Xi, implement the important consensus reached between them, and ensure the full development of the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era.
Xi holds restrictive meeting with Putin at Zhongnanhai
Xi holds restrictive meeting with Putin at Zhongnanhai
Xi holds restrictive meeting with Putin at Zhongnanhai
