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UN Security Council should consider removing Burundi from agenda: Chinese envoy

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 31 (Xinhua/GNA) – The
Security Council should consider removing the question of Burundi from its
agenda, a Chinese envoy has said.

“The current situation in Burundi
should be viewed objectively and impartially,” said Wu Haitao, China’s
deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.

“The government of Burundi has stated
on many occasions that Burundi no longer poses a threat to regional peace and
security, and therefore should not stay on the Security Council’s agenda. The
council should seriously heed the views of Burundi and make the necessary
adjustments in a timely manner in accordance with the latest developments, so
that it can concentrate its energy on emergency situations that endanger
international peace and security,” Wu said.

The current situation in Burundi is
generally stable, Wu told the Security Council.

Preparations for the 2020 elections in
Burundi have advanced steadily, and progress has been made for the return of
refugees.

The overall security situation has continued
to improve. The government and people of Burundi have made achievements in
peace and development, he said.

Wu asked the international community to respect
the leadership of the Burundian government and people on the issue of
elections.

“As elections fall within the realm of
internal affairs of a country, the international community should fully respect
the choice of the Burundian government and people.”

He asked the international community to
continue to increase humanitarian and socio-economic assistance to Burundi.

He expressed hope that the international
community and international partners will honor their commitments to helping
with the return of refugees in Burundi and with the country’s socio-economic
development.

Relevant international organizations and
agencies should resume economic cooperation with and development aid to
Burundi, he said.

China has always supported Burundi’s peace
process and rebuilding by providing within its capacity assistance in
agriculture, education and infrastructure.

China is willing to continue to contribute
to Burundi’s peace, stability and sustainable development, he said. 

GNA

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