Chinese envoy asks for efforts to eliminate hunger through development

UNITED NATIONS, March 23 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Friday called for efforts to eliminate hunger through development and the resolution of military conflicts.

Development is essential for solving various global issues, Wu Haitao, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said at a debate of the Security Council on hunger and conflict.

The UN system should push for the realization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and take as its priority the elimination of poverty and hunger, he said, adding that the UN should continue to increase investment to help with development in developing countries.

The United Nations, its Security Council and the international community as a whole should have a sense of urgency in the pollical settlement of conflicts, he said.

Wu asked for efforts to help carry forward peace processes and national reconciliation in countries concerned to create conditions for common development.

Wu said China has always insisted on the peaceful settlement of conflicts through dialogue and consultations, and at the same time helps other developing countries eliminate poverty and hunger.

In 2017, China provided urgent food assistance to 38 countries and four international organizations, and donated generously to international organizations such as the World Food Program, according to the Chinese diplomat.

China is willing to work with the international community to further contribute to lasting peace and common prosperity in the world, he said. Enditem