Foreign news16:25, 2023-08-15
A spokesman for the Chinese delegation to the United Nations (UN) said on Monday that China opposes plans of a UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting on human rights violations in North Korea. Because it will be more vulnerable to clashes and enmity.
The report said the United States, Albania and Japan had called for the meeting. It is scheduled to take place this Thursday (Aug. 17) and will be the UNSC’s first official public meeting on the issue since 2017.
A spokesman for the Chinese delegation to the UN said: “China sees no benefit in holding such a meeting. and will continue to oppose it,” adding that The function of the council is “Maintaining international peace and security not human rights.”
In addition, the spokesman added, “Human Rights Council Meeting in North Korea. is beyond the authority of the council which made the issue of human rights into politics. And it will only increase clashes and antagonism.”
On Monday, the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had Call for increased missile production to help upgrade military capabilities and prepare for battle As South Korea and the US prepare for annual military drills
It is not clear whether China will vote at Thursday’s meeting. to disrupt UNSC meetings on rights abuses But a senior US official said They are confident that they have the minimum of nine votes required to proceed, with a veto or objection not applicable in this case.
North Korea denies allegations of human rights violations. and blamed the sanctions for the dire humanitarian situation. Since 2006, North Korea has faced UN sanctions on its missile and nuclear programs. But there are exceptions to assistance.
By InfoQuest News Agency (15 Aug. 23)
Tags: UN, UNSC, UN Security Council, China, United Nations, human rights, North Korea
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2023-08-15 09:37:28
