Chinese envoy calls on int'l community to help CAR improve security, boost development
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UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Thursday called on the international community to help the Central African Republic (CAR) improve the security situation in the country and boost economic development.
The situation in the CAR is at a critical juncture after the conclusion of general elections. The country has entered a new stage of development but faces many challenges, said Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations.
The Constitutional Court has just announced the final results of the elections. China congratulates President Faustin-Archange Touadera on his re-election. China believes that, with the help of the international community, the people and government of the CAR will make greater strides on the road to national development, he told the Security Council.
China calls on all parties concerned to put the interests of their country and people first, respect the final decision of the Constitutional Court, abide by the peace agreement, renounce violence, and resolve disputes peacefully within the national legal framework, he said.
Zhang called for efforts to support the CAR in improving its security capabilities.
The country is facing a daunting task in safeguarding national sovereignty and security and protecting its people. The international community should vigorously support the CAR government in building its security forces so that they can assume the primary responsibility of maintaining stability and managing borders as soon as possible, he said.
He called on the international community to step up assistance and development cooperation with the CAR.
The active participation of its people in general elections reflects their aspiration for national development and happy and stable life. The international community should increase assistance to the CAR and support its efforts in the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic, the restoration of the economy, and the improvement of people's livelihoods, so that infrastructure development can be further advanced after the security situation is stabilized, said Zhang. Enditem
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