The guided-missile destroyer Tangshan (Hull 122), part of the 48th escort fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, arrived at Port Victoria in Seychelles on Friday, starting a five-day friendly visit to the East African country.
After the vessel docked, visitors boarded the ship in groups to learn about its capabilities and its escort mission in the Gulf of Aden.
During the visit, the fleet will conduct professional exchanges, deck receptions, and other activities.
Selected sub-units will also participate in a parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of Seychelles' Independence, further strengthening strategic mutual trust and traditional friendship between China and Seychelles.
This visit will also contribute to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, according to China's Ministry of National Defense.
Chinese naval destroyer Tangshan arrives in Seychelles for goodwill visit
China's United Nations (UN) envoy on Friday stressed the need to jointly safeguard the outcomes of World War II victory and warned against the resurgence of "neo-militarism" during a General Assembly session commemorating UN Charter Day.
Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, said that commemorating the UN Charter Day is both a review of history and a look to the future.
He said that in today's world of intertwined changes and turmoil, the UN faces crises and challenges, and that all countries must uphold the UN Charter with concrete actions and work together to revitalize, reinvigorate, and strengthen the UN.
Fu also stressed the importance of returning to the founding principles of the UN Charter.
"The UN stands as a pivotal achievement of the World Anti-Fascist War. Its Charter embodies humanity's collective reflection on history, its enduring pursuit of peace, and its aspiration for justice. It is incumbent upon all of us to jointly safeguard the hard-won outcomes of World War II, foster a correct understanding of history, and firmly oppose any erroneous rhetoric or actions that seek to distort the past. We must never allow the tragedies of history to repeat themselves, nor permit 'neo-militarism' to gather strength and pose a real threat," said Fu.
He also urged upholding the spirit of the Charter, noting that the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter, including sovereign equality and peaceful settlement of disputes, have played an irreplaceable role in maintaining overall world peace over the past eight decades.
"The root cause of today's looming war clouds and the resurgence of the law of the jungle is not that the UN Charter is outdated, but that it has not been effectively implemented. The more complex and turbulent the situation, the more necessary it is to uphold the UN-centered international system and abide by the basic norms of international relations based on the Charter," said Fu.
Fu further called for fulfilling the obligations under the UN Charter, stressing that defending the authority and effectiveness of the UN Charter requires not just rhetoric but concrete actions.
"All countries should practice true multilateralism, support the UN in playing a central role in international affairs, and work for a more just and equitable global governance system. Major countries, in particular, should shoulder their responsibilities, take the lead in upholding the rule of law, follow the right path, and set an example for others," said Fu.
China, as the first country to sign the UN Charter, will continue to honor its solemn commitments under the UN Charter with concrete actions and make unremitting efforts to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, Fu said.
Chinese envoy urges return to UN Charter's founding principles, warns against 'neo-militarism'
