China News Agency, United Nations, August 23. The United Nations Security Council deliberated on the safety of Ukrainian nuclear facilities on the 23rd. Geng Shuang, the deputy permanent representative of China to the United Nations, said at the meeting that the parties concerned should exercise maximum restraint and avoid taking measures that endanger nuclear safety and security. action.
The tragedies of the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear accidents must not be repeated.
Geng Shuang said that the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant was still under shelling recently.
Although the shelling has not yet posed a direct threat to the safety of nuclear power plants, this could change at any time, as IAEA Director General Grossi said.
There is no room for trial and error when it comes to the safety and security of nuclear facilities.
Any accident may lead to a serious nuclear accident, with irreversible consequences for the ecological environment and public health of Ukraine and neighboring countries.
China once again calls on relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint, strictly abide by relevant international laws, earnestly implement the seven pillars proposed by Director General Grossi, avoid actions that endanger nuclear safety and security, and minimize accident risks.
Geng Shuang said that China has always supported the International Atomic Energy Agency in performing its safeguard duties strictly in accordance with its mandate and playing an active role in promoting nuclear safety and security issues.
Under the current circumstances, it is necessary for the International Atomic Energy Agency to go to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant as soon as possible to conduct a field inspection and conduct a professional technical assessment of the safety and security of the nuclear facility.
We have noticed that both Russia and Ukraine have made positive comments on the visit.
It is hoped that all parties concerned will remove political obstacles, strengthen communication and coordination, adhere to the problem-oriented approach, and reach an agreement on the time and details of the visit as soon as possible, so that the IAEA delegation can proceed in time.
Geng Shuang emphasized that in dealing with the safety and security issues of nuclear facilities, we must adhere to scientific rationality, adhere to the spirit of humanity, and adhere to communication and cooperation.
We must not allow the tragedies of Chernobyl and Fukushima to be repeated.
Geng Shuang said that in order to fundamentally eliminate the nuclear safety risk of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, the international community must promote the de-escalation of the situation in a responsible manner, make efforts in diplomatic efforts and political solutions, and guide the parties to return to dialogue and negotiation. An early ceasefire is to be achieved.
China once again calls on all parties concerned to pay attention to each other's legitimate security concerns, build a balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture, and make unremitting efforts for a proper resolution of the Ukraine crisis and lasting peace and stability in the region.
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