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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UN, January 15 /Xinhua/ — UN Security Council resolutions should not be misinterpreted or abused, and Yemen's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity must be fully respected, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Sun Lei, said on Wednesday.
As a reminder, the Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution extending the requirement for monthly reports on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, with 13 votes in favor. China and Russia abstained.
The basis for the UN Secretary-General's reporting on attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea is Security Council Resolution 2722, which was adopted in January 2024. Unfortunately, following the adoption of this document, some countries took military action against Yemen, which seriously undermined the peace process and increased security risks in the Red Sea, Sun Lei stated.
"We reiterate that Security Council resolutions must not be misinterpreted or abused, the UN Charter must be strictly observed, and Yemen's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity must be fully respected," he said, commenting on China's decision to abstain.
The situation in Yemen and the Red Sea is closely linked to the conflict in the Gaza Strip, the diplomat emphasized. China calls for the full implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, the establishment of a truly lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and the swift realization of the "two states for two peoples" principle in order to facilitate an early, comprehensive, just, and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue and create conditions for the restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East, Sun Lei stated.
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