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China calls for more international economic support to South Sudan
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 19, 2018 (BSS/Xinhua) – Chinese Permanent
Representative to the United Nations Ma Zhaoxu on Friday called on the
international community to provide more humanitarian assistance and economic
support to South Sudan.
As the country trapped in long-term conflicts, the social and economic
development of South Sudan is very backward, basic living needs are not met,
said the Chinese diplomat, at a Security Council meeting on South Sudan.
The conflicts have also caused a large number of people displaced. The
peace and stability of South Sudan will be affected If these issues cannot be
solved in time, said Ambassador Ma.
He urged the international community to increase the economic support to
the country, especially in the fields of agriculture, energy, infrastructure,
education and health care.
Ma said it is necessary to fully respect South Sudan’s dominance in
handling domestic affairs and encourage the government of South Sudan to play
its own initiative. The international community should provide assistance
according to th needs of the country and people and avoid imposing solutions.
Ma also underlined the important role of women in the reconstruction,
saying that China supports women of South Sudan to play significant role in
the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the
Conflict in South Sudan, and supports the government to fully protect the
rights of women and children, he added.
In order to help South Sudan improve its medical standards, especially to
improve women’s medical conditions, the Juba Teaching Hospital and Rumbek
Women’s Hospital were built, said Ma, adding that China will, as always,
support and constructively participate in the peace process in South Sudan
and play a constructive role in achieving lasting peace and sustainable
development in South Sudan.
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