China has called on the international community to intensify its efforts to find a comprehensive and long-term solution to the Libyan crisis. This was stated by Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, at a meeting of the UN Security Council.
According to the Chinese diplomat, Libya has recently made some progress in the political process, while also increasing its revenues from oil and natural gas exports. However, he said that the country continues to face serious problems, including deep political divisions, local security risks, and ongoing macroeconomic pressures.
Fu Cong emphasized that resolving the Libyan issue requires a comprehensive approach that links the political, security, and economic spheres. He described the resumption of sincere dialogue between the various Libyan parties as a key prerequisite for overcoming the current stalemate.
The Chinese ambassador recalled that the UN has recently been actively working to promote further political progress. According to him, Libyan parties should take into account that the continued division of state institutions and repeated postponements of elections are harming the country's long-term development and the interests of its people.
Beijing also expressed concern over recent violent clashes in Libya. Fu Cong called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and end the violence.
According to him, China supports more intensive consultations under the auspices of the UN, whose goal should be to overcome political differences and reach an agreement on issues contained in the political plan. Such a process should create conditions for holding nationwide elections.
"As a good friend of Libya, China is ready to continue working with the international community and contribute more to the political settlement of the Libyan issue and to support long-term peace and stability in Libya," said Fu Cong.
According to the Chinese representative, the UN should maintain its central role in mediating a political solution. At the same time, the involvement of countries outside the region should respect the principle that the future of Libya should be determined primarily by Libyans themselves, taking into account local conditions and the will of the people.
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