Chinese envoy pledges greater contributions to UN peacekeeping

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Xinhuanet
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Chen Zhuo
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2020-05-30 17:43:25

UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Friday pledged that his country will make greater contributions to UN peacekeeping, on the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.

"China will continue taking concrete actions to honor its commitment to multilateralism and world peace, and contribute even more to UN peacekeeping," said Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, in a video message.

"This year marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. China highly values the role played by the organization. We are a strong supporter and an active participant of UN peacekeeping," he said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a series of important proposals and solemn commitments at the UN Peacekeeping Summit in 2015. Those commitments have been implemented. Now, China is the second-largest financial contributor and a major troop contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. China is also one of the champions on the safety and security of peacekeepers in UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' Action for Peacekeeping initiative, said Zhang.

Some 2,500 peacekeepers from China are currently serving in nine mission areas. Eighteen Chinese peacekeepers have made the ultimate sacrifice for peace, he noted.

Zhang extended his deepest respect for and thanks to all UN peacekeepers, and paid tribute to the more than 3,900 peacekeepers who gave their lives for the cause of peace since 1948.

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers falls on May 29.

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