China voiced yesterday its grave concern that UN Security Council Resolution 1860 on the fighting in Gaza has not been implemented2 or respected by the parties involved.
"The UN Security Council Resolution 1860 represents the common will and demand of the international community on the current situation in Gaza, and should be respected and implemented," Foreign Ministry3 spokeswoman Jiang Yu told a regular briefing in Beijing.
After days of diplomatic wrestling, the Security Council adopted last Thursday the resolution calling for an immediate4 ceasefire in Gaza leading to the full withdrawal5 of Israeli forces.
The 15-nation council approved the resolution with 14 voting in favor. The United States abstained6.
"Israel and relevant parties in Palestine should substantially implement1 Resolution 1860 and cease fire immediately. Israel should withdraw its military forces from Gaza and mitigate7 the humanitarian8 crisis there as soon as possible," Jiang said.
She said since the outbreak of the conflict, China has played a constructive9 role in mediation10. Chinese leaders exchanged views with relevant sides and promoted the Security Council to adopt the resolution.
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has discussed the issue by phone with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his counterparts in the US, Iran and Egypt. Chinese special envoy11 to the Mideast Sun Bigan went to the region and held talks with Gheit and secretary-general of the League of Arab States. Sun is also scheduled to visit Palestine and Israel.
Jiang added that China will continue to support the mediation efforts and is considering more humanitarian aid.
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