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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — China's permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Wednesday warned against military adventures against Iran, calling on all parties to abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and oppose interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
The current situation in Iran has attracted widespread attention, Fu Cong said at the UN Security Council's open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. He added that as the threat of war looms, tensions in the Middle East are rising.
"The use of force cannot solve problems. Any military adventures will only push the region into the abyss of unpredictability," the diplomat said.
"We hope that the United States and other parties involved will heed the call of the international community and regional countries, make efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East, and avoid escalating tensions and adding fuel to the fire," Fu Cong said.
Iran is an independent sovereign state, and its affairs should be decided independently by the Iranian people themselves, the Chinese envoy said, noting that China hopes for stability in Iran and supports it in ensuring its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
“We call on all parties to abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, oppose interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and reject the threat or use of force in international relations,” Fu Cong emphasized.
According to the Chinese diplomat, the Middle East belongs to the peoples of the region. It is not an arena for rivalry between major powers and should not become a victim of geopolitical confrontation between countries outside its borders.
China is ready to work with the international community to respect the choices of the peoples of the region, take seriously the legitimate concerns of countries in the region, and jointly play a constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, said China's Permanent Representative to the UN.
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