The UN Security Council heard a resolute plea from China’s Sun Lei on February 4, as she rallied the global community to confront terrorism head-on. In her address at the open counter-terrorism meeting, the deputy representative laid out a vision for uncompromising international cooperation.
Sun Lei called for steadfast commitment to equal, all-around, collaborative, and continuous security concepts. Zero tolerance for terrorism, opposition to cherry-picking targets, and rejection of double standards must define the approach, she insisted. ‘Together, we can forge unity and collective power to defend peace,’ she added.
She spotlighted the dangers posed by ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and the Turkestan Islamic Party, which threaten Afghanistan and its neighbors relentlessly. Beijing appeals to Kabul’s interim government for concrete steps to wipe out these entities.
China backs intensified partnerships with SCO members, Central Asia, and Afghanistan to counter border-crossing terror. Economic assistance to foster development in Afghanistan is seen as vital to dismantling terror’s foundations. Ready to act against all terrorism, China seeks allies in this endeavor.
This intervention reflects broader geopolitical tensions, where China’s security priorities intersect with global agendas. As debates intensify, Sun’s words serve as a clarion call for action-oriented diplomacy.