(UTV | GENEVA) – China said that it firmly supports Sri Lanka in safeguarding national sovereignty and independence, maintaining social stability and realizing economic recovery in a statement to the 51st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday (12) in Geneva.
Resolution 46/1 of the Human Rights Council is a product of politicization, said the Chinese delegate to the UNHRC adding that “It does not follow the principles of impartiality, objectivity and non-selectivity. It has not been recognized by the countries concerned, and it has not played a positive role in promoting and protecting human rights in Sri Lanka.”
China opposes any country taking advantage of the situation in Sri Lanka to seek self-interest, and urges relevant parties to respect the human rights development path that Sri Lanka has independently chosen according to its national conditions, and abandon the practice of using human rights issues to exert political pressure and interfere in Sri Lanka’s internal affairs.
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended the Government of Sri Lanka for its sincere efforts to promote and protect human rights by maintaining the security and stability restored and ensuring sustainable progress despite many challenges, and for its clear commitment to remain engaged with the UN system including the Human Rights Council.