China urges equal dialogue to resolve waterway disputes, opposes politicisation
China's UN envoy Fu Cong called for equal dialogue to resolve disputes over key waterways and opposed their politicisation, militarisation or instrumentalisation. He also urged an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and Gulf region.
China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, has called for equal dialogue to resolve disputes over key waterways and opposed their politicisation, militarisation or instrumentalisation. Speaking at a UN Security Council open briefing on the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region on 14 November, Fu said the international community should strengthen solidarity and seek comprehensive solutions through peaceful means.
Fu stressed that the precondition for resolving regional issues is an immediate ceasefire and the cessation of illegal use of force and unilateral military actions. He noted that the smooth flow of international key waterways is closely linked to the peace and stability of surrounding areas, particularly coastal states.
China advocates the exercise of navigation rights granted under international law in good faith, Fu said. He expressed support for all countries to resolve waterway disputes through equal dialogue and consultation, and opposed the politicisation, militarisation or instrumentalisation of key waterways.
The Chinese envoy also warned that the Middle East and the Gulf region should not become an arena for major-power rivalry or geopolitical conflict. He said regional peace and stability require joint efforts from all parties to nurture and protect.
Fu reiterated China's commitment to promoting peace and ending conflicts, advocating the resolution of disputes through political and diplomatic channels. He said Beijing is willing to communicate and coordinate with all parties in the region to play a constructive role in emerging from the shadow of war and achieving lasting peace and security.