Original title: Chinese representative calls for stabilizing the security situation in eastern Congo
Xinhua news agency, United Nations, December 6 (reporter Shang Xuqian) - Dai Bing, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, made a statement during the Security Council's consideration of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) issue on the 6th, calling for comprehensive means to stabilize the security situation in the Eastern part of the DRC.
Dai Bing said that the security situation in eastern Congo (DRC) has deteriorated and armed violence is very active. The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has imposed martial law in the eastern region and taken joint military action with Uganda to resolutely crack down on the violent activities of armed groups, showing its firm will and determination to maintain stability. It is hoped that the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will maintain coordination and cooperation with the country's armed forces and continue to protect civilians through joint operations and other measures.
He stressed that military means alone could not completely solve the problem in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. To break the vicious circle of violent conflict, we must start with the root causes of the conflict, carry out regional cooperation, rationally develop and utilize natural resources, promote the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, and provide more employment opportunities and means of livelihood for the local people.
Dai Bing pointed out that the humanitarian situation in Congo (Jin) is very severe, and COVID-19, meningitis, Ebola and other diseases are raging. The total coverage rate of the new crown vaccine is only 0.1%. New refugee flows have emerged in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. The international community, especially international financial institutions, should honor their aid commitments and increase investment to help meet current challenges. (end)