China argues against selective approaches, double standards in fighting terr...

UNITED NATIONS, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The international community must firmly reject selective approaches and double standards in the fight against terrorism, and eliminate the breeding ground for terrorism by reducing conflicts and poverty and respecting the diversity of civilizations, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Wednesday.

Speaking at the briefing of the report of the UN secretary-general on the activities of the UN system in implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, Fu said that over the past two decades since its adoption, the strategy has played a pivotal role in preventing and combating terrorism, strengthening counter-terrorism capacity-building of UN member states, and enhancing international counter-terrorism cooperation.

China "supports the United Nations in continuing to play its central, coordinating role," he said.

The ambassador noted that at present, terrorism is increasingly intertwined with armed conflict, transnational organized crime, social inequality, and the misuse of emerging technologies. "These interlocking challenges have cast a long shadow over international peace and security."

Fu urged the Afghan government to take concrete measures so that the country will not once again become a hub for terrorist organizations.

He also called on the Syrian transitional government to resolutely combat all Security Council-listed terrorist organizations and prevent terrorists from using Syrian territories to threaten other countries' security.

In light of the incessant terrorist attacks carried out by the Balochistan Liberation Army and its Majeed Brigade in Pakistan, the Security Council should promptly place them on the 1267 Sanctions List, Fu said, calling on the international community to deepen cooperation with African countries and regional organizations such as the African Union, to help bolster the counter-terrorism capacity of the continent.

Noting that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the ambassador said that internationally, China has actively conducted bilateral and multilateral cooperation and supported relevant projects in Africa and Central Asia through the China-UN Peace and Development Fund.

"China stands ready to engage constructively in the ninth review of the Strategy, and work with all parties to make greater contributions to a world of lasting peace and universal security," he said.