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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, July 16 (Xinhua) — Yemen's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity must be respected, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang said on Tuesday after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
“China is deeply concerned about this development,” he said, referring to the recent escalation of tensions in the Red Sea in connection with a new round of fighting between Israel and the Houthis in Yemen.
“We call on the Houthis to respect the navigation rights of commercial vessels of all countries in the Red Sea in accordance with international law, to stop attacks on commercial vessels and to ensure the security of the Red Sea waterways,” he stressed.
"All parties concerned should exercise calm and restraint and refrain from actions that could further escalate tensions," Geng Shuang said, adding that the tensions in the Red Sea are an important manifestation of the conflict spilling over from the Gaza Strip.
A settlement of the problems in the Red Sea and Yemen cannot be achieved without easing tensions and de-escalating the overall situation in the region, the diplomat said.
The international community must act immediately to achieve an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and fully restore humanitarian access, he said.
On Tuesday, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2787 by 12 votes in favor, with no votes against and three abstentions (Algeria, China and Russia). The resolution extends until January 15, 2026, the requirement set out in Resolution 2722 for the UN Secretary-General to report monthly to the Security Council on Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea.
Since the adoption of Resolution 2722 in January 2024, some countries have taken military action against Yemen, seriously undermining the Yemeni peace process and escalating tensions in the Red Sea, the negative consequences of which continue to this day, Geng Shuang said.
Resolution 2722 condemns Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea, demands an immediate end to all such attacks and “takes note of the right of Member States, in accordance with international law, to protect their vessels from attacks, including those that undermine the rights and freedom of navigation.” –0–
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