Heads up! On Friday, the UN Security Council hit a roadblock: a plan to extend sanctions relief for Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) didn't make the cut. The draft, tabled by China and Russia, fell short with just four votes in favor, nine against, and two abstentionsmeaning old sanctions snap back on Saturday evening.
China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, expressed deep regret 🤝. He stressed that keeping the peace in the Middle East matters to us alljust like we value harmony in our communities from Mumbai's bustling streets to Manila's colorful festivals.
Geng shared three guiding principles:
- Safeguard regional peace and stability 🕊️
- Settle disputes via dialogue, not force 💬
- Uphold the nuclear deal in both letter and spirit 📜
He also called on the U.S. to resume talks without force and urged European nations to ditch pressure tactics in favor of genuine diplomatic efforts. China remains committed to peace and is ready to work with all sides for a political settlement that sticks.
Bottom line? When big powers keep talking, everyone wins. Let's hope the next UN session brings more approvaland keeps global dialogues alive 🌐✨.
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China voices regret over UNSC failure to extend Iran sanctions relief
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