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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, June 25 (Xinhua) — China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sun Lei on Tuesday stressed the need to advance the political process in Libya.
“Libya has been in a state of political impasse for a long time. Promoting the political process is the key to lasting stability in the country,” the Chinese diplomat said.
He noted that China supports the active efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya Hannah Tetteh to engage with all parties in the country and her mediation activities to overcome political differences.
According to Sun Lei, the Advisory Committee of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) made recommendations last month to facilitate the holding of the national elections. China hopes that UNSMIL will strengthen consultations with all parties on this issue, fully respect the will of the Libyan people, and reach a broad consensus on holding the national elections.
China calls on the international community to continue to support the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned process and make effective use of all kinds of resources and tools to support the early completion of the political transition and the achievement of national unity. China is willing to actively participate in the relevant process, Sun Lei stressed.
He also noted that the security situation in Libya remains fragile. Recent armed clashes in Tripoli have confirmed the fragility of the situation, and ensuring security and stability remains a top priority.
China is a good friend of Libya, firmly supports the Libyan people’s efforts to safeguard their sovereignty and territorial integrity, and is willing to play a constructive role in achieving long-term peace, development and rejuvenation of the country, the Chinese diplomat added. –0–