China called on the international community to adopt a fair, balanced, and prudent approach on Bosnia and Herzegovina(BiH) issue and to create favorable conditions for all the communities in the country to resolve disputes, said a Chinese representative to the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday.
Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, made a speech at a Security Council meeting on BiH, saying that the recent escalation of ethnic tensions and political divisions in the country is deeply concerning. The current tension does not serve the interests of any party in BiH, nor is it conducive to peace and stability in the country and the region as a whole.
China calls on all communities in the country to exercise calm and restraint, respond positively to the calls made in the press statement by the Council in March, and resolve differences through a sincere, open, and constructive dialogue, said Geng. If the confrontation is allowed to intensify, leading to the deterioration and escalation of the regional situation, it will ultimately harm the interests of all communities in the country and its entire population, he noted.
The Chinese envoy further urged the international community to adopt a fair, balanced, and prudent attitude in creating favorable conditions for all ethnic groups in BiH to resolve their differences, and refrain from interfering in its internal affairs and taking sides or even imposing unilateral sanctions.
"China’s position on the issue of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is consistent and clear. We respect its state sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and the independent choice of its people for the future of the country. As a sovereign state, BiH’s internal affairs should be ultimately managed by its people independently. The three ethnic groups in the country should aim to promote its national development and the well-being of its people, stay committed to constructive dialogue, and work together to maintain political and social stability of the country," Geng said.
He also stated that China supports all efforts that are conducive to maintaining peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. China will continue to work towards developing friendly relations with all ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina and play a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and regional tranquility, said Geng.
China calls for fair, balanced, prudent approach on BiH issue
China is willing to provide humanitarian assistance to Cambodia to help resettle displaced people in border areas, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday in Yuxi, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting with Prak Sokhonn, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Following the signing of a joint statement agreeing to a ceasefire, the Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers are leading delegations meeting in Yunnan from Dec. 28 to 29 at Wang's invitation.
China has been closely following the tense situation on the Cambodia-Thailand border and remains committed to facilitating peace through talks, Wang said, adding that China congratulates both sides on reaching a ceasefire agreement.
The ceasefire marks the beginning of peacebuilding, Wang said, calling on the two sides to proceed in a phased and measured approach to promote a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, restore normal interactions, rebuild mutual trust, achieve turnaround in bilateral relations, and uphold peace and stability in the region.
He said that both countries can make good use of this face-to-face opportunity for diplomatic and military representatives to engage in dialogue and communication in a flexible manner, enhance mutual understanding, and build mutual trust. He also expressed hope that all sides would jointly send a message of peace from Yunnan, reach a consensus on peace, and demonstrate prospects for peace.
China supports ASEAN in playing its due role and stands ready to provide assistance to the ASEAN observation mission in monitoring the ceasefire, Wang said.
He added that China also hopes Cambodia will continue to enhance protection for Chinese citizens and projects in the country.
Cambodia highly values China's positive role in mediating the conflict, said Prak Sokhonn, citing the informal tea gathering among the foreign ministers of Cambodia, China and Thailand in Anning, Yunnan Province, as well as shuttle diplomacy conducted by China's special envoy.
Thanks to the joint efforts of China and other parties, Cambodia and Thailand were able to convene a meeting of the Joint Boundary Commission, and their militaries signed a ceasefire agreement, he said.
Sokhonn said Cambodia is ready to work with Thailand to fully implement the ceasefire agreement, make full use of existing dialogue mechanisms, and steadily build mutual trust between the two countries and their armed forces.
These steps, he noted, are vital to restoring bilateral exchanges, normalizing relations, and resolving the boundary issue at an early date.
Cambodia hopes for the early arrival of peace and expects the trilateral meeting to help rebuild lasting stability, he said.
The two sides also exchanged views on China-Cambodia relations, agreeing that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, positive progress has been made in building an all-weather Cambodia-China community with a shared future in the new era.
The Cambodian side expressed gratitude for China's support and assistance to its development, describing China as its most reliable and trusted partner. It reaffirmed its adherence to the one-China principle, its opposition to Taiwan secessionism, and its support for China's reunification cause.
China will deliver humanitarian aid to Cambodia for displaced people along border: Chinese FM
