China’s deputy UN envoy Geng Shuang called for a counter-terrorism focus in resolving Syria’s chemical weapons crisis during a UN Security Council meeting Friday. 🔍 With terrorist groups like the East Turkistan Islamic Movement operating in Syria, he warned that ‘dangerous chemicals could fall into the wrong hands’ without verified destruction processes.
Why It Matters
Geng linked Syria’s political stability to chemical weapons safety, urging Syrian interim authorities to ‘bridge internal divides’ through dialogue. He also criticized Israel’s military strikes in Syria as violations of international law that ‘complicate peace efforts’. 🚨
Diplomatic Push
China praised recent cooperation between Syria and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons but stressed ‘verifiable measures’ are essential. 🌐 ‘Restoring peace requires global teamwork,’ Geng emphasized, aligning with Beijing’s broader push for multilateral solutions.
