Beijing, 26 April 2024, (GNP: Chia’s representative to the UN expressed strong concern over Israel’s ongoing aerial attacks in Syria on Thursday.
“Such acts constitute a grave violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. These acts will further push the regional situation to the verge of spiraling out of control,” said Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations (UN).
He informed the Security Council that it’s crucial for all parties to show restraint and avoid actions that can worsen ongoing tensions.
Additionally, he emphasized the importance of major powers outside the region playing a positive role in encouraging the reduction of tensions in the area.
Regarding the situation in Syria, Geng stated that China remains a steadfast advocate for a political resolution.
He emphasized that the international community should persist in promoting a political process led and owned by the Syrian people.
Geng expressed China’s appreciation for UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen’s active involvement with the concerned parties.
He also expressed hope that the Arab League and other relevant regional nations would enhance communication and collaboration with the Syrian government, playing a positive role in advancing a political resolution.
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“We support the Syrian government in taking necessary measures to combat terrorism. We call on the international community toobserve international law and Security Council resolutions, reject double standards, andcombat all terrorism in Syria with zero tolerance,'” said deputy representative Geng.
He highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Syria and urged the international community to step up assistance and ensure that early recovery projects across the country receive sufficient and unrestricted funding.
He also noted that unilateral sanctions and the exploitation of resources have significantly hindered Syria’s progress towards economic recovery, social development, and enhancing the well-being of its people.
He stressed that China urges the relevant countries to promptly stop their unauthorized unilateral actions, emphasizing the need for foreign forces to immediately withdraw their illegal military presence from Syria.