Chinese envoy slams US, Israeli strikes on Iran, calls for upholding UN Charter
The UN Charter laid the foundation for the modern international order and established the basic norms of contemporary international relations, but at present, the cause of international peace has been severely challenged - the military strikes launched by the US and Israel against Iran violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and the US withdrawal from treaties and divestment have severely impacted multilateralism, Chinese envoy to the UN office at Geneva Chen Xu said on Monday.
Speaking at a side event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter hosted by the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter during the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Chen said China advocates practicing true multilateralism, adhering to resolving differences through dialogue and consultation, upholding peace to promote development and human rights, and supporting the United Nations in steadily advancing reforms.
The Group of Friends for Defending the UN Charter is an advocate for supporting multilateralism, upholding fairness and justice, and opposing unilateral sanctions. China is willing to work with members of the Group and the international community, continue to uphold the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence - mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence - firmly safeguard the role of the United Nations, make positive contributions to maintaining world peace, promoting common development, and realizing human rights for all, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, Chen noted.
The meeting was chaired by Alexander Yánez Deleuze, the permanent representative of Venezuela to Geneva. Permanent representatives or senior diplomats from countries such as Iran, Cuba, and Russia delivered speeches on current international situations, human rights, security and other topics. More than 40 countries including Belarus, Eritrea, Honduras, and Panama sent representatives to attend the meeting.