A Chinese envoy on Monday urged the UN Security Council to take a constructive approach in building consensus for peace and advancing dialogue, as the world marked the third anniversary of the full-scale escalation of the Ukraine crisis.
China’s permanent representative to the UN, Fu Cong, emphasized the need for the international community to foster an environment conducive to a political resolution. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, he highlighted the critical stage of the crisis and the importance of promoting peace talks.
Fu stated that the UN and its Security Council should play a pivotal role in encouraging peace initiatives among member states. He stressed that the council’s actions should align with global efforts to facilitate negotiations, as diplomatic dialogue remains the key to resolving conflicts. He noted that the demand for a peaceful settlement is growing, and opportunities for resolution are emerging.
Despite differing positions among the involved parties, Fu asserted that dialogue remains preferable to confrontation, and negotiations should take precedence over conflict. He reiterated China’s support for all peace-driven efforts, including the recent agreement between the U.S. and Russia to initiate peace talks.
China hopes that all stakeholders will engage in peace negotiations at the right time to establish a fair and lasting solution that accommodates mutual concerns. The goal should be to reach a binding agreement that is acceptable to all involved parties, he added.
The envoy urged European nations to take active steps in addressing the root causes of the crisis and work towards a balanced, effective, and sustainable security framework for long-term stability in the region.
China reaffirmed its commitment to contributing constructively to the political resolution of the crisis, considering the concerns of the global community, particularly those from the Global South.
Meanwhile, the Security Council on Monday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution calling for an end to the conflict and urging lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine. The resolution secured 10 votes in favor, with no opposition, while five countries—France, Britain, Denmark, Greece, and Slovenia—abstained.
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