Statement of H.E. Ambassador Chen Xu at the Special Session of the Human Rights Council on Myanmar
2021-02-13 04:37

(February 12, 2021)

 

Madame President,

 

China’s position on country-specific issues is consistent and known to all. Based on this position, China is not in favor of holding this special session of the Human Rights Council.

 

What is taking place in Myanmar is essentially an internal affairs of the country. What is important now is that the international community, on the premise of respecting Myanmar’s sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity and national unity, should help relevant parties in Myanmar carry out dialogue and reconciliation in line with the will and interests of people in Myanmar and support the mediation efforts of the ASEAN and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar as well as her Office. The Security Council press statement issued recently reflects this spirit. Any action taken by the Human Rights Council should also be conducive to maintaining Myanmar’s political and social stability and resolving the key issues, rather than exacerbate tension and further complicate the situation.

 

As a friendly neighbor, China hopes that all parties in Myanmar will put the will and interests of the people of Myanmar first, properly handle differences through dialogue under the constitutional and legal framework and maintain political and social stability. China is in communication and contacts with relevant parties in Myanmar to facilitate de-escalation of tension and bring the situation back to normal. We also welcome and support the positive contributions made by regional countries and the ASEAN to this end.

 

Thank you, Madame President.