Dai Bing, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations has urged the international community to be more patient with the political process in South Sudan.
The Chinese envoy in particular, urged the international community to respect South Sudan’s sovereignty and ownership, and avoid external pressure and interference.
Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing, Dai noted that South Sudan, the youngest country in the world, has continued to promote the implementation of the revitalized agreement, steadily advanced the constitution-making electoral processes.
He added that the country has taken substantive steps in the legislative work in such areas as national security, fiscal administration and finance.
“These progresses deserve our recognition,” he said.
Dai said China encourages all parties to continue to act in line with the revitalized agreement and its extension roadmap, accelerate the work in key areas, and create favorable conditions for the political transition.
He said that China has always attached great importance to the difficulties faced by South Sudan, and actively provided assistance within its capacity.
“China stands ready to continue to work with the international community and provide constructive support for the peace and development in South Sudan,” Dai added.
He also called on the International Monetary Fund and other international financial institutions to continue to increase their financial support to South Sudan.
Dai said South Sudan has repeatedly stressed that the arms embargo imposed on it has had a serious negative impact on the maintenance of national security.
He added that regional countries have also repeatedly called for the lifting of unjustified sanctions against South Sudan.
