China\u2019s UN envoy Fu Cong called for intensified international backing to address crises in Africa\u2019s Great Lakes region during a UN Security Council briefing this week. Highlighting both progress and lingering challenges, Fu emphasized collaboration as key to unlocking lasting peace.
Challenges & Solutions
\u201cThe region faces violent conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, and strained resources,\u201d Fu noted, urging countries to prioritize dialogue over division . He praised recent efforts to combat armed groups and stabilize borders but stressed that ceasefire agreements \u201cmust be honored\u201d to maintain peace momentum.
Humanitarian Concerns
With displaced populations spiking in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Sudan due to conflicts and health crises, Fu pushed developed nations to \u201cclose funding gaps\u201d and deliver promised aid. \u201cRefugees deserve safe returns and sustainable livelihoods,\u201d he added.
Resource Equity & Development
The diplomat also spotlighted resource exploitation as a path to growth . \u201cRegional countries should harness natural wealth to improve lives,\u201d he said, urging tech transfers to boost local economies and reduce conflict triggers.
China reaffirmed its commitment to Africa\u2019s modernization, pledging to collaborate globally for a \u201cprosperous, stable Great Lakes region.\u201d
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