China calls on UN human rights council to reject double standards

China News Agency, Geneva, March 5 (Reporter De Yongjian) The 43rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the fight against terrorism. Liu Hua, the Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, emphasizes that terrorism has no distinction between good and bad and that counter-terrorism should not implement double standards.

Liu Hua said that the current international anti-terrorism situation is complex and severe, and the international community is facing a new wave of terrorist activities, posing a serious threat to international and regional security and stability. The international community should carry out international cooperation and jointly combat terrorism in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and other generally accepted basic principles of international relations.

Liu Hua pointed out that the key to defeating terrorism lies in treating the symptoms and treating the symptoms. We must stand on the present and adopt a zero-tolerance attitude towards terrorism. In addition to doing evil, we must also look at the long-term, promote equal dialogue among civilizations, religions, and ethnic groups, promote economic and social development, properly handle regional conflicts, and eliminate the breeding of violence and extremism soil. At the same time, all parties should actively explore the balance between counter-terrorism and protection of human rights, and effectively prevent the violation of the legitimate rights and interests of citizens and organizations.

Liu Hua emphasized that terrorism has no distinction between good and bad and counter-terrorism should not implement double standards. China is willing to strengthen anti-terrorism exchanges and cooperation with relevant parties in accordance with the principles of mutual respect and equal cooperation to jointly combat terrorist forces and maintain international peace and stability. (Finish)