A Chinese envoy on Friday called for forging broader consensus for the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
Speaking at a UN Security Council emergency meeting, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, said the Ukraine crisis is currently at a critical stage and urged all parties to make greater efforts and work towards the same direction. Geng noted that the conflicting parties should prioritize humanitarianism and civilian protection, abide by international humanitarian law, and avoid attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure.
"In the past seven days, the Security Council has discussed the Ukraine issue three times. While time and effort are spent on these meetings, greater focus should be placed on mediation and advancing peace talks. China will continue to follow the 'four principles' put forth by President Xi Jinping, actively working for peace and pushing for talks. Together with the international community, China is committed to playing a positive and constructive role in achieving a political solution to the Ukraine crisis," said Geng.
He further emphasized that the international community, especially the major stakeholders, should actively promote a ceasefire, advance peace talks, and thereby foster a positive atmosphere, create favorable conditions, and provide necessary assistance to achieve a political resolution.
Last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the four principles aimed at preventing the Ukraine crisis from spiraling out of control and restoring peace at an early date.
According to Xi, all parties should prioritize upholding peace and stability and refrain from seeking selfish gains; cool down the situation and avoid adding fuel to the fire; create conditions for the restoration of peace and refrain from further exacerbating tensions; as well as reduce the negative impact on the global economy and refrain from undermining the stability of international industrial and supply chains.
Chinese envoy calls for forging broader consensus for political settlement of Ukraine crisis
Chinese envoy calls for forging broader consensus for political settlement of Ukraine crisis
Chinese envoy calls for forging broader consensus for political settlement of Ukraine crisis
