China hopes UN response helpful to Penisula peace
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-07-06 19:36
China on Thursday expressed the hope that the response of the United Nations
to the missile tests by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) should
be helpful to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
"We think the Security Council should make a necessary response and the
response should help maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in
the Northeast Asian region," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu.
The UN Security Council met Wednesday for an emergency meeting to discuss the
missile tests by the DPRK, which reportedly launched seven missiles on Wednesday
morning.
"China participated in the consultations in a responsible way," said Jiang.
China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Wang Guangya told
reporters before the meeting what action the Security Council would take depends
on the consultations of all council members.
Jiang reiterated China's deep concern over the tension caused by the missile
tests, hoping the parties concerned to keep calm and exercise restraint and
avoid action that could further intensify and complicate the situation.
"China is in close contact and consultations with parties concerned," said
Jiang.
China has been playing a constructive role in easing the situation on the
Korean Peninsula and maintaining peace and stability in the region, said Jiang,
adding that China will continue to push forward the negotiation process of the
six-party talks.
"Facts prove that dialogue and consultation are effective ways to solve
problems," said Jiang, noting that China will strive to ease tension through
diplomatic efforts.
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