China believes that
"now is the time to de-escalate"
in Burma and that
"it is time for dialogue,"
Chinese Ambassador to the UN Zhang Jun said on Wednesday after the approval. by the Security Council of a declaration condemning for the first time the military junta.
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"The time has come for diplomacy"
, he also underlined in a statement, affirming that
"China had participated in the negotiations"
organized for six days by the United Kingdom within the Security Council for this statement
"in a constructive manner"
.
“It is important that Council members speak with one voice.
We hope that the Council's message will be such as to improve the situation in Burma, ”
insisted the Chinese diplomat.
"The international community should create an enabling environment for the parties concerned in Burma to settle disputes within the constitutional and legal framework
,
"
Zhang Jun also argued.
"To this end, we support the diplomatic and mediation efforts of ASEAN
(the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
and the special envoy of the secretary general"
of the UN, the Swiss Christine Schraner Burgener, said the diplomat.
“China's policy of friendship with Burma is for all the people of Burma.
China is ready to engage and communicate with the parties concerned, and to play a constructive role in alleviating the current situation
,
”
the Chinese ambassador said.
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In its statement, the Security Council
“strongly
condemned
violence against peaceful protesters, including women, youth, and children”
in Burma.
He also expressed
"deep concern at the restrictions imposed on medical personnel, civil society, union members, journalists and media professionals"
and called for
"the immediate release of all those arbitrarily detained"
.