Chinese envoy urges UNSC to focus on Nord Stream probe

On Friday, Chinese envoy urges UNSC to focus on Nord Stream probe, ensuring it doesn’t lose momentum and calling for an end to double standards.

Two years ago, the explosions occurred in the Baltic Sea, severely affecting global energy supplies, marine ecosystems, and maritime safety, stated Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, during a Security Council briefing on the issue.

Over the past two years, the global community has closely monitored the investigation’s progress, with the Security Council holding multiple discussions. Many members have repeatedly called for “objective, impartial, and professional investigations” to uncover the facts swiftly and hold those responsible accountable, Geng added.

“Unfortunately, no definitive conclusion has been reached yet,” he remarked.

“After two years, Sweden and Denmark have both ended their investigations, but the information provided has been sparse and lacking in detail,” the ambassador noted. Additionally, Germany’s national investigation has not yielded a clear conclusion so far.

He pointed out that the public is left to rely on media reports and speculate. “Was there a hidden motive behind the initial resistance to an international investigation? Has evidence been concealed or destroyed over the past two years? When will the trust and patience given to the investigation be rewarded with the truth?” Geng questioned.

Geng emphasized that China supports Russia’s draft presidential statement on the Nord Stream explosions and appreciates the adjustments Russia made based on council members’ feedback.

Calling the draft factual, reflective of all parties’ concerns, and “balanced in its content,” he expressed hope that all parties would engage in further consultations to reach consensus on the draft as soon as possible, sending a clear signal to the international community.

Geng also urged Germany to officially announce the progress and results of its investigation and encouraged the countries involved to cooperate and communicate with Russia, the primary stakeholder in the Nord Stream incident, while avoiding politicizing the inquiry.

He concluded by urging the council to remain focused on the issue, prevent it from being neglected, and eliminate double standards.