China demands ceasefire in Libya
March 31st, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANIBeijing, Mar.31 (ANI): Chinese President Hu Jintao has called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya to “give peace a chance” in that region.
The remarks were made during a meeting with French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Hu said the UN resolution on a no-fly zone in Libya was meant to end violence and protect civilians. Any military action that causes a greater humanitarian crisis runs counter to the “original intention” of the resolution, he added.
He reiterated China’s opposition to the use of force, and expressed support for any political move to ease the Libyan crisis.
“History has repeatedly proved that the use of force is no answer to any problem. Instead, it will only make the problem more complicated,” The China Daily quoted Jintao, as saying.
He said the ultimate solution lay in dialogue and other peaceful means. He noted that some countries and regional organizations had put forward “constructive” proposals and suggestions to solve the Libyan crisis, which “deserve a positive response”.
“Let’s give peace a chance. This conforms to the interests of all sides concerned,” Jintao said.
China abstained from the United Nation Security Council vote that authorized the no-fly zone in Libya.
Besides Beijing, other major players on the global stage, including the African Union and Russia, have opposed air strikes in Libya. (ANI)
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