Russia and China urge an immediate end to the war against Iran, and emphasize the negotiated solution.
New York, Irena. The ambassadors of Russia and China at the UN expressed concern about the threats of the US and Israel to renew hostilities against Iran, and emphasized the need to take political and diplomatic measures to establish peace.
On Friday, the UN Security Council held a meeting on the "situation in the Middle East" at the request of Bahrain.
Chinese Ambassador Fu Kong said that the risk of a large-scale conflict breaking out in the region remains high, adding that the recent rhetoric indicating the possibility of renewed hostilities against Iran is particularly worrisome.
According to him, an immediate ceasefire, the end of fighting and the cessation of the illegal use of force and unilateral military operations are a prerequisite for solving the problems facing the region.
All parties must remain committed to a political settlement, he noted, and called on the Security Council to act objectively and impartially, to play its proper role in reducing tensions and promoting peace talks.
The Chinese envoy said that his country is ready to communicate and coordinate with all parties in the region and play a constructive role in helping the region emerge from the shadow of war and achieve lasting peace and stability at an early date.
Anna Abstineva, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, said that the only reliable way to solve the problems is through fair, good faith negotiations that address the roots of the crisis and take into account the interests of all countries in the region. This is especially important now, against the backdrop of the risk of devastating attacks against Iran, she added.
There is no alternative, and there can be no alternative, to a negotiated decision, she said, adding that Russia is ready to provide all the assistance necessary to achieve this goal.