6 March 2025
President,
I congratulate you on assuming the Presidency of the Security Council for this month. I thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher for their briefings. I listened carefully to the statement by the civil society representative. I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Yemen at today’s meeting.
Since mid-January, following the ceasefire in Gaza, the situation in the Red Sea has shown signs of easing. China calls on all parties concerned to continue to exercise restraint, work for further deescalation of the situation, and seize the opportunity to redouble efforts towards a political solution. A political solution is the fundamental way out for the Yemeni issue. All parties in Yemen should demonstrate willingness to work towards the same direction and uphold the Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned principle in seeking a comprehensive solution. China commends the active mediation efforts by Special Envoy Grundberg. The top priority right now is to rebuild trust among parties and create conditions for the resumption of dialogue and communication. All relevant parties in the international community should play a constructive role in this regard and avoid any action that may aggravate confrontation and escalate the situation.
The economic and humanitarian situations in Yemen are worrying. The international community should continue to lend a helping hand, increase, instead of decrease, the provision of humanitarian assistance, and prioritize food security. China is concerned about the continued detention of UN personnel, and urges the Houthis to immediately release all detained UN personnel. We call on all parties in Yemen to respect and fulfill their obligations under international humanitarian law, facilitate humanitarian operations, and ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access, as well as the safety and security of humanitarian workers.
President,
The Yemeni issue and the situation in the Red Sea are closely linked to the regional context. At present, when it comes to whether the ceasefire in Gaza can hold, and whether the transitions among the three phases of the ceasefire can materialize, there are enormous challenges. China supports the efforts of Egypt and other Arab countries to promote the continuous and effective implementation of the ceasefire agreement, advance humanitarian relief, and restore security and stability in Gaza. We call the international community to make concerted efforts to resolve the question of Palestine, restore peace and stability in Yemen and the Red Sea, and achieve long-term peace and stability in the region.
Thank you, President.