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Russia and China indicate support for Mideast resolution
United Nations, Aug 5, 2006 Russia and China said Saturday that the new UN resolution on the Middle East war drawn up by France and the United States would have to be accepted by Israel and Lebanon to achieve any success. But the two key permanent members of the UN Security Council indicated general support for the text agreed after days of intense talks by France and the United States. "This is a brand new draft, so the two sides (Israel and Lebanon) will need to have another look at it and hopefully when the resolution comes to vote, the two sides will be comfortable with it," said Russia's UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin. Churkin said he had raised the reaction of Israel and Lebanon during a UN Security Council meeting Saturday when the text was presented. "The co-sponsors explained once again why this resolution should be accepted by the two parties and I very much hope that eventually there will an outcome where the two parties will be able to support this resolution," he added. "I think nobody is completely happy with a number of elements in this resolution but this is the case in almost every situation of this sort," he added. "I think it is very important that there is a call for a full cessation of hostilities. If the parties abide by this call then hopefully the bloodshed will stop and we will move onto the political process." "We have all had our difficulties, the thing is finally we are moving to a situation where a ceasefire can be declared very quickly in this crisis and we can move to a lasting solution," said Churkin. China's acting ambassador Liu Zhenmin called the text "a good basis" which had been sent back to Beijing for a final verdict. But he emphasized: "We need to ensure that the parties can agree to the resolution." Liu said no objections were raised to the text in the council meeting. "We still need consultations with the capitals and we need consultations amongst ourselves within the council," said Liu. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links China News from SinoDaily.com
Typhoon Prapiroon kills at least 55 in China
Beijing, Aug 6, 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon killed at least 55 and left 17 others missing after crashing ashore in southern China, state media reported Saturday, as flash floods and torrential rains continue to plague the region. |
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