China's envoy to the United Nations (UN) on Thursday expressed support for enhanced cooperation between the UN and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) according to the UN Charter to promote peace in the Middle East.
Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, said that the GCC is the most vibrant regional organization in the Middle East at a UN Security Council meeting focusing on cooperation between the UN and the GCC in maintaining international peace and security.
Amid the complex and volatile international and regional situations, Fu emphasized that the UN should enhance dialogue and cooperation with the GCC, jointly practicing true multilateralism and maintaining an international order based on international law.
He stressed that military force cannot bring peace, and a political solution is the fundamental way out. China supports the construction of a collective security framework in the Gulf, resolving differences through dialogue and consultation to achieve lasting friendly ties between neighbors, Fu said.
The Chinese envoy called for the international community to respect the strategic autonomy of GCC countries, oppose external interference in others' internal affairs, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in areas like climate change and economic integration.
"The current conflict originated from the U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran, which clearly violate the principles and purposes of the UN Charter and the fundamental norms governing international relations. The key to avoiding further escalation lies in the U.S and Israel halting military actions. At the same time, the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of GCC countries should be fully respected. China does not agree with Iran's attacks on GCC countries and condemns all indiscriminate attacks against innocent civilians and non-military targets. The safety of shipping lanes should not be disrupted," Fu said.
He also noted that China and Pakistan had recently put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East, calling for a cessation of hostilities, the start of peace talks as soon as possible, ensuring the security of non-military targets, safeguarding the security of shipping lanes, and upholding the primacy of the UN Charter.
China supports UN-GCC cooperation for peace in Middle East
China supports UN-GCC cooperation for peace in Middle East
