China News Agency, United Nations, February 27. The United Nations Security Council held a meeting on the 27th and voted to pass Resolution 2623, which was requested by the United States and others to hold an emergency special UN General Assembly on the situation in Ukraine.
Ambassador Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, attended the meeting, abstained from voting in the voting, and made an explanation of China's voting position.
Zhang Jun said that at present, the situation in Ukraine is changing rapidly.
It is imperative that all parties exercise necessary restraint to avoid further deterioration of the situation in Ukraine.
China supports and encourages all diplomatic efforts conducive to a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, and welcomes direct dialogue and negotiation between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible.
At the same time, China supports the EU and Russia to conduct equal dialogues on European security issues, uphold the concept of indivisibility of security, and ultimately form a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism.
Zhang Jun stressed that the UN Security Council should focus on regional peace and stability and the general security of all parties, and play a constructive role in solving the Ukraine issue.
Actions taken by the United Nations should help reduce tensions, facilitate diplomatic solutions, and avoid escalating conflicts.
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