China News Agency, Geneva, June 14. The 50th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council is being held in Geneva.
On the 14th, Cuba made a joint speech on behalf of nearly 70 countries, pointing out that respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries and non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign countries are the basic norms of international relations, and Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Tibet affairs are China's internal affairs, and oppose the politicization of human rights issues. and double standards, and oppose interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights.
The joint statement stated that all parties should abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, abide by the principles of universality, impartiality, objectivity and non-selectivity, respect the right of the people of all countries to choose their own development paths according to their national conditions, and pay equal attention to various human rights, especially Adequate attention is paid to economic, social and cultural rights and the right to development.
The joint speech pointed out that human society is facing multiple challenges including the new crown pneumonia epidemic. The international community should adhere to multilateralism, strengthen solidarity and cooperation, jointly address global challenges, jointly promote world peace and development, and promote and protect human rights.
In addition, more than 20 countries have supported China in separate speeches, and nearly 100 countries have expressed their understanding and support for China's legitimate position in different ways.
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