China welcomes efforts by Sudan, Chad to improve bilateral ties
4/12/2008 16:21
China yesterday welcomed the efforts made by Sudan and Chad to improve
their bilateral relations.
Minister Counselor of China's UN mission La Yifan
told a Security Council meeting that China followed closely the security and
humanitarian situation in the two African countries.
Armed conflicts in the
region resulted in deteriorating humanitarian situations, which are common in
many hot-spot areas, he said.
Only by bringing about a peaceful environment
can a humanitarian crisis be resolved in a fundamental way, he noted.
The
humanitarian situation in the border areas between Sudan and Chad is in every
way linked to their bilateral relations, La said.
With improved relations,
the tension in the border areas between the two countries can be eased, he
said.
To date, Sudan and Chad have completed the process of normalization of
ties and have dispatched ambassadors reciprocally. The two sides also planned to
conduct joint patrols along the borders.
"We hope this will help improve the
humanitarian situation in the border areas," he said.
Xinhua
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