March 5, 2024

The Chinese ambassador in Geneva expounded on Monday China's perspectives on advancing and safeguarding human rights, stressing that peace and development are crucial pillars for promoting and protecting human rights.

Chen Xu, permanent representative of China to the United Nations Office in Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, stated that safeguarding human rights for everyone is a shared duty of the global community at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Noting frequent crises, conflicts and escalating regional unrest in the world, he said it's an urgent priority to secure a ceasefire and create conditions for delivering humanitarian aid and restoring peace in Gaza, where the conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis and severe civilian casualties.

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