A senior Chinese diplomat, Dai Bing, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, reiterated China’s appeal for the withdrawal of foreign armed forces and mercenaries from Libya during a Security Council briefing on Wednesday.
According to CGTN news, Dai emphasised that the political transition in Libya is crucial for the country’s long-term peace and stability.
He urged the international community to support African-led solutions and called for dialogue to resolve Libya’s political impasse. Dai also stressed the importance of respecting Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and urged all Libyan parties to prioritize national interests, comply with the ceasefire agreement, and focus on humanitarian challenges.
In his address, Dai noted that Libya’s fragile security situation remains a concern and called for stronger international assistance in counter-terrorism and border security. He also highlighted the need for international efforts to assist Libya in managing its oil resources and resolving issues related to frozen assets abroad, with the goal of improving the welfare of the Libyan people.
China reaffirmed its support for the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and called on the Security Council to take effective steps to address Libya’s concerns, particularly regarding frozen assets. Dai emphasized that the smooth withdrawal of external forces would be a key step towards stabilizing the country and achieving lasting peace.
