China called on the United Nations Security Council to make efforts to promote International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation, as terrorism is on the rise which Poses Complex and grave threat to the International Community.
Speaking at a Security Council Meeting, Fu Cong, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, urged the Security Council to prioritize Counter-Terrorism on its Agenda, uphold a Zero-Tolerance Policy Towards Terrorism, oppose Application of double standards and Selective Counter-Terrorism, and promote enhanced International Counter-Terrorism Cooperation.
He also Pointed out that Africa is becoming a New Frontier of International Counter-Terrorism.
The lack of Counter-Terrorism Capacity is a Problem faced by many African Countries, he said, adding that the International Community should Increase its support in terms of funding, Equipment, Intelligence, Human Resources and Logistical Supplies, and the United Nations and its Partners should Strengthen Cooperation with Regional Organizations such as the African Union and support the continent in strengthening its Capacity-Building and Institution-building for Counter-Terrorism.
China will Continue to Work hand in Hand with all parties to combat terrorism in all its forms and contribute to the realization of a World of lasting peace and Universal Security.