2023-05-18 02:42:00
NEW YORK, May 17 (Xinhua) — Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations on Wednesday called for efforts to reach a comprehensive ceasefire to create an enabling environment for the political process in Yemen. .
For quite some time, relevant parties have maintained close communication on the political settlement of the Yemen issue and strived to end the suffering of the Yemeni people. They should maintain the current momentum, step up dialogue and consultation, set reasonable expectations and be flexible so as to reach mutually acceptable solutions for outstanding issues as soon as possible, Geng said.
“We urge all parties in Yemen to put the interests of the people first, adhere to a political solution, abandon military means and actively cooperate with the UN special envoy to achieve an early ceasefire. global fire and thereby create an enabling environment for the political process,” he told the UN Security Council.
The security situation in Yemen has recently improved. However, sporadic exchanges of fire continued to take place in Taiz and other places, resulting in civilian casualties. China expresses concern over this, he said.
The international community should increase humanitarian and development investments in Yemen to halt the deterioration of the humanitarian situation. United Nations humanitarian operations in Yemen should be fully funded and unreasonable restrictions on humanitarian operations should be lifted immediately, Geng said.
The political settlement of the Yemeni issue is certainly inseparable from the regional dynamic, he added.
There have been positive signs for regional peace and stability in the Middle East, and new favorable conditions are emerging for the improvement of the situation in Yemen, noted the Chinese diplomat.
China has always been a promoter of security and stability, a partner for development and prosperity, and a facilitator of unity and betterment in the Middle East. China stands ready to work with the international community to actively support regional countries’ efforts to enhance unity and cooperation and engage in dialogue and consultation for peace and tranquility in the region. he asserted. END
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