China disapproves of all acts beyond UNSC authorization
April 23rd, 2011 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANIBeijing, Apr 23 (ANI): A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman has said Beijing does not recognize any act that lies beyond the authorization of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Hong Lei was responding to recent reports that indicated Britain would send military officers to Libya.
“China has noticed related reports. The UN Security Council shoulders the prime responsibility of safeguarding international peace and security,” the Xinhua quoted Lei, as saying.
“Parties concerned should act in strict accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions,” Hong added.
Recently, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said the country is sending a group of military officers to Libya to advise rebel forces on how to better protect civilians.
Hague stressed that the officers would not be involved in training or arming the opposition’s fighting forces. (ANI)
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