A Chinese envoy on Monday called for advancing an inclusive political transition in Syria, firmly combating terrorism, and ramping up humanitarian and development aid. Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, made the statement at a UN Security Council open meeting on the Syrian issue at the UN headquarters in New York City.
In his remarks, Fu put forward a three-point proposal regarding the current situation. First, ensuring inclusiveness is the fundamental principle of political transition. Second, safeguarding security is an important prerequisite for national reconstruction. Third, improving people's livelihoods must be an urgent priority.
Fu pointed out that the current security situation in Syria remains fragile, with terrorist forces continuing to carry out attacks. The Chinese envoy also stressed that the Syrian transitional government should take more resolute and effective measures to relentlessly combat all Security Council-listed terrorist organizations, including the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement. All parties must proactively reject double standards in counter-terrorism and avoid selective counter-terrorism.
Meanwhile, Syria has endured years of war and turmoil, and faces daunting challenges in food security, refugee resettlement, and economic development. Recent floods in Syrian provinces of Raqqa and Deir al-Zour have severely impacted people's livelihoods, said Fu.
He emphasized that China calls on the international community to increase humanitarian and development assistance to Syria. "The Golan Heights are internationally recognized as occupied Syrian territory. Israel's military operations in the separation zone have no basis in international law. Israel should immediately end all military operations inside Syrian territory and withdraw from the occupied Syrian territory as soon as possible," he said.
Chinese envoy calls for advancing inclusive political transition, reconstruction in Syria
