Chinese envoy stresses needs of post-conflict countries in int'l peace building

A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Tuesday said that international peace-building efforts should be based on the specific needs of post-conflict countries.

At present, regional conflicts have strong spillover effects and traditional and non-traditional security threats are intertwined. Some post-conflict countries face risks to relapse into war again, said Liu Jieyi, China's permanent representative to the UN, while addressing a Security Council meeting Tuesday.

Therefore, finding ways to improve peace-building, consolidate past achievements and achieve lasting peace are important tasks facing the United Nations, he said.

The envoy noted that post-conflict countries have different needs, and even in the same country, peace-building needs and priorities may vary from one stage to another.

He suggested in designing peace-building plans, it is necessary to give consideration to local conditions and views of the host country.

The envoy also noted during the implementation of peace-building plans, efforts should also be made to conduct timely assessments before timely adjustments can be made to the pre-set plans.

Liu stressed the importance that peace-building efforts should be led and driven by host countries. The international community should respect the sovereignty and leadership of the post-conflict countries and give full play to the initiatives of these countries.