Any action taken by the United Nations Security Council must genuinely respect Sudan's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong said on Monday.
On the day, the United Nations Security Council failed to pass a resolution aimed at enhancing protection for Sudanese civilians and achieving a ceasefire, as Russia exercised its veto power. The draft, co-sponsored by the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone, received 14 votes in favor, but was blocked by Russia's veto.
China voted in favor of the resolution to support efforts to protect Sudanese civilians and achieve a ceasefire to de-escalate the tensions.
Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since mid-April 2023. The deadly conflict has resulted in over 24,850 deaths and the displacement of more than 14 million people, according to estimates by international organizations
Following the vote, the Chinese envoy expressed deep concern over the ongoing Sudanese conflict, which has now lasted more than 19 months, resulting in escalating civilian casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Fu also noted that the constructive proposals put forward by some members of the Security Council during consultations were not fully incorporated, nor were the legitimate concerns of relevant parties adequately addressed.
He expressed China's regret over the Security Council's inability to deliver a unified stance on Sudan.
The Chinese envoy urged all parties in the Sudan conflict to prioritize the well-being of the nation and its citizens by halting hostilities and adhering to commitments outlined in the Jeddah Declaration, which includes providing protection for civilians.
He further called for enhanced coordination between the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Sudan and the regional organizations such as the African Union to advance mediation efforts.
"It is essential to emphasize that any action taken by the Security Council must genuinely respect Sudan's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Decisions must involve full consultation with the Sudanese government and relevant parties. Imposing external solutions will only complicate the situation, hindering ceasefire efforts and the goal of civilian protection," Fu said.
Any UN Security Council action must respect Sudan's sovereignty: Chinese envoy
Any UN Security Council action must respect Sudan's sovereignty: Chinese envoy
Any UN Security Council action must respect Sudan's sovereignty: Chinese envoy
Any UN Security Council action must respect Sudan's sovereignty: Chinese envoy
Foreign officials have hailed China's efforts and leading role in promoting global green transition and international environment cooperation at the ongoing 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) , or COP29. COP29 kicked off in Azerbaijan's capital city of Baku on Nov 11 and will run until Nov 22 . This year's climate conference aims at seeking a new climate change funding goal to replace the existing collective target of mobilizing and providing 100 billion U.S. dollars annually by developed countries in support of developing countries.
The conference also focuses on such topics as global carbon trading market, as well as global energy transition from fossil fuels.
"Azerbaijan has made significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the cooperation with Chinese partners has developed rapidly. I firmly believe that cooperation with Chinese companies will continue, and we will witness the introduction of numerous new technologies in Azerbaijan. Investors working in Azerbaijan will also be eager to collaborate with Chinese companies," said Javid Abdullayev, director of the Renewable Energy Agency under the Azerbaijani Ministry of Energy.
"I think China has been very impressive in the way they have been able to scale up the renewable energies, solar, wind, some hydro power, [like the one] in the Three Gorges Dam. I think the electric vehicle industry in China has taken off in an unbelievable way. I think you are beginning to be the leader in battery technology, in some of the fast charging technologies, even in the recycling of battery technologies," said Peter Bakker, president and CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
"We have now a very robust cooperation between Nigeria and China. Recently we were invited to Beijing, where we had a discussion on the area of solar panel. In Nigeria, we are also looking and trying to tap from China in doing our green industrialization. But the most important that we are looking at is the issue [of] clean energy," said Nigerian Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal.
"We think China is a major player. We do see that your actions are actually greater than you promote. South-South cooperation and partnership will be very important for us for technology and capacity building. As you know, the costs of transitioning away from a fossil-fuel-dependent economy is very expensive. Antigua and Barbuda needs access to affordable technologies, including renewable energy based technologies like solar panels," said Antigua and Barbuda's Climate Change Ambassador Ruleta Camacho-Thomas.
"China is the champion in the cause, is leading the world. They have done [not only] the biggest investment like I've said, but also [is] supporting us in technical assistance, in technology transfer, capacity building, but also the police and regulatory frameworks, but also increasing awareness," said Brian Isabirye, commissioner for Renewable Energy of Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development.
Foreign officials hail China's efforts, leading role in global green transition
