Chinese envoy urges all parties to provide constructive support to Syria, Israel to stop military operations in the country

A Chinese envoy to the UN on Wednesday called on all parties to provide constructive support and assistance and refrain from exploiting the Syrian situation for self-interest and urged Israel to stop its military operations against Syria and withdraw immediately from Syrian territory.

At a UN Security Council briefing on Wednesday US time, Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the UN, noted that for more than 10 years, Syria has endured immense hardship, with its political process marked by constant fluctuations and its people mired in conflicts and suffering.

The prolonged turmoil in Syria has provided space for the proliferation of terrorism. Following the changes in Syria’s situation, foreign terrorist fighters have exploited the chaos to gain strength, which not only poses a direct threat to Syria’s own security, but also severely undermines regional peace and stability. They must be eradicated completely, Fu said.

The Syrian transitional government has repeatedly stated that Syria will not pose a threat to any country. The Chinese envoy urged the Syrian transitional government to translate this commitment into concrete actions, earnestly fulfill its counter-terrorism obligations, take resolute and strong measures to combat all terrorist organizations listed by the Council, including the ETIM, and earn the trust of the international community through tangible actions, the Chinese envoy said.

Fu also noted that in adjusting its sanctions related to Syria, this Council should fully consider Syria’s counter-terrorism and security situation and the complex implications that such adjustments may entail. It should comprehensively consider Syria’s long-term interests and present needs, properly address the legitimate concerns of all parties involved, and make decisions prudently based on thorough deliberations, he said.

Noting that the humanitarian crisis is an urgent challenge for Syria, Fu said that the UN should further strengthen its coordinating role to mobilize all parties to increase and speed up the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Syria.

“Syria is an important country in the Middle East, and developments in its situation bear on regional peace and stability. All parties should continue to provide constructive support and assistance and refrain from exploiting the situation for self-interest. We call on Israel to stop its military operations against Syria and withdraw immediately from Syrian territory,” the Chinese envoy said.

China will continue to work with the international community to help Syria achieve security, stability, and development at an early date and to embark on a development path that fits its own national conditions, Fu said.

Global Times