China is deeply concerned that some countries continue to strengthen their illegal military presence in Syria
On August 23, Geng Shuang, the Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, said that some countries continue to strengthen their illegal military presence in Syria, and China is deeply concerned about this.
On the same day, Geng Shuang emphasized in his speech at the Security Council's open meeting on Syrian political issues that Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. China urges foreign military forces to immediately end their illegal presence and military operations in Syria, and to immediately stop illegal plundering of natural resources in Syria.
Geng Shuang stated that a political solution is the fundamental way out for the Syrian issue. China supports the United Nations Secretary General's Special Envoy for Syria, Pei Kairu, in following the "action for action" approach and engaging extensively with all parties to implement Security Council Resolution 2254. We look forward to the early resumption of the Constitutional Committee meeting in accordance with the principle of "Syrian leadership and Syrian ownership". China expects Arab countries to fully demonstrate unity and provide more assistance for the political resolution of the Syrian issue. Countries outside the region should stop all words and actions that obstruct and interfere with reconciliation, and create a good atmosphere for dialogue and consultation among regional countries.
Geng Shuang said that the anti-terrorism situation in Syria remains severe. China supports the Syrian government in taking necessary measures to combat terrorism and maintain security and stability. The international community should combat all terrorist forces with a zero tolerance attitude in accordance with international law and Security Council resolutions, completely cut off their weapons, personnel, and funding sources, and urge relevant parties to stop condoning, sheltering, and political exploitation of terrorist forces.
Geng Shuang pointed out that the practice of the Security Council's three reviews of the Syrian issue this month is not the best solution, and should consider merging reviews or making more reasonable arrangements.