China is concerned about the relevant reports that foreign terrorist fighters based in Syria have recently been integrated into the Syrian national army, and calls for preventing dangerous chemicals and chemical weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang said Thursday.
Geng made the remarks at an open meeting held by the UN Security Council on Syria chemical weapons issue at the UN headquarters in New York city.
"We are concerned about the relevant reports that foreign terrorist fighters based in Syria have recently been integrated into the Syrian national army. We urge the Syrian interim authorities to fulfill their counter-terrorism obligations, take all necessary measures to combat all terrorist organizations and individuals listed by the Security Council, including the ETIM, and prevent dangerous chemicals and chemical weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists," said Geng.
Geng said that China's position on the issue of chemical weapons is consistent. China firmly opposes the use of chemical weapons by any country, organization, or individual, under any circumstance for any purpose, and the use of chemical weapons is not to be tolerated at any time anywhere, he said, adding that China hopes for an early realization of a world free of chemical weapons.
China urges prevention of terrorists obtaining chemical weapons in Syria
China urges prevention of terrorists obtaining chemical weapons in Syria
China urges prevention of terrorists obtaining chemical weapons in Syria
Voting for the second phase of Myanmar's multi-party democratic general election concluded on Sunday afternoon.
Voting began at 06:00 local time on Sunday. At 16:00, an election official at a polling station in Yangon's Latha township announced the closure of the polling station.
Following the closure, election staff at the polling station, in the presence of domestic and international media, candidates, and observers, counted the votes, including advance votes, for seats in the Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House), Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House), and State and Region Hluttaws (State and Region Parliaments).
The second phase of the election was held in 100 townships across 12 of the 14 regions and states. In the Yangon region, it was held in 16 townships, including the townships of Latha, Bahan, Kyimyindaing and Kawhmu.
"We welcome the election, which is expected to bring new changes to the country," said a Yangon resident.
"I hope the parties can lead us and make it a better country, which is why I support the election," said another voter.
Myanmar's multi-party democratic general election is being held in three phases, with the first phase held in 102 townships on Dec 28 last year, and the third phase scheduled for Jan 25 this year in 63 townships.
"The parliament is scheduled to convene in March. Following the conclusion of the session, the new government will officially take office in April. We hope that more foreign investment will flow into Myanmar, enabling the public to enjoy the opportunities generated by the country's economic development more fully," said Zaw Min Tun, leader of the Information Team of Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council.
The Union Election Commission (UEC) said that about 5,000 candidates from 57 political parties are competing in the three phases of the election, adding that it plans to set up over 21,000 polling stations across the country for all three phases of the general election.
The election will produce the elected members of the Union Parliament (Pyithu Hluttaw and Amyotha Hluttaw) and State and Region Parliaments; the new Union Parliament will then elect a new president, who will form a new Union Government.
Voting for 2nd phase of Myanmar's general election concludes
