A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called on Sudan and South Sudan to engage in dialogue and cooperation for a political settlement of the Abyei-related issues.
Speaking at a United Nations Security Council meeting, Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, expressed the hope that the conflict in the area will end as soon as possible.
The Chinese envoy also called on Sudan and South Sudan to continue dialogue and cooperation for the relaunching of the political process so as to lay a foundation for the final settlement of the issues.
"We call on all parties to boost their assistance to Abyei, particularly in the development and construction of sectors involving farming and animal husbandry, medical and health services, education and training, infrastructure, and disaster prevention and mitigation, so as to effectively improve the economic and living conditions in the Abyei area, thus laying a sound foundation for easing tensions and promoting long-term peace and stability," said Dai.
Abyei, a territory contested by Sudan and South Sudan, covers an area of about 10,000 square kilometers and is rich in oil resources, making it strategically important.
In 2011, the UN Security Council established the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) to monitor the Abyei border.
China calls for political settlement of Abyei-related issues between Sudan, South Sudan
China calls for political settlement of Abyei-related issues between Sudan, South Sudan
China calls for political settlement of Abyei-related issues between Sudan, South Sudan
The current economic performance indicates that China's GDP is expected to grow by around five percent this year, reinforcing its role as a key engine of global economic growth, said an official of the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs.
The comments came after the annual, tone-setting Central Economic Work Conference, which was held in Beijing from Dec 11 to 12, where the key economic tasks for 2025 were laid out.
The new quality productive forces have developed steadily, with significant advancements in scientific and technological innovation, particularly in areas such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and quantum technology. The intelligent and digital transformation of traditional industries has progressed continuously, while the pace of green and low-carbon transformation has notably accelerated, the official said.
Reform and opening-up efforts have continued to deepen, with major initiatives such as raising the retirement age and establishing a unified national market advancing at an accelerated pace. The high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative has been steadily promoted, yielding positive outcomes in terms of high-level opening-up.
Risks in key areas have been mitigated in an orderly and effective manner. A series of measures have been implemented to stabilize the real estate market, resulting in consecutive year-on-year and month-on-month increases in commercial housing sales in October and November. Efforts to address local government debt have been proactive, while risks in small and medium-sized local financial institutions have been steadily alleviated through reforms. The country has made solid efforts to ensure people's wellbeing, with stable employment and the sustained consolidation of poverty alleviation achievements.
China's 2024 economic growth expected to reach about 5 pct: official
