October 25, 2023

Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday called for a comprehensive ceasefire between Palestine and Israel.

"A ceasefire must be achieved without delay. This is the call made by Secretary-General (Antonio) Guterres," and this is the call of the international community, said the envoy at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

"In light of the overwhelming calls of the international community, the council must use clear and unequivocal language to demand an immediate ceasefire," he said.

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