China stands for a new security concept of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and

cooperation in tackling security issues and promoting world peace, said Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing on September 27.

Speaking at the general debate of the 59th UN General Assembly session, the Chinese minister said this new concept calls on nations to transcend their differences in ideology and social system, respect each other's security interests, promote greater democracy in international relations and seek peaceful solutions to disputes through dialogue.

Peace is the precondition for human development and prosperity.

"Without a peaceful and stable international environment, development is out of the question for any country. A chaotic world benefits no one," he said.

Having experienced the scourge of two world wars, mankind would not tolerate any more war or bloodshed and it is the fervent aspiration of all peoples to live and develop in a secure and stable environment.

He noted that terrorism is the common enemy of the whole world, and said China stands firmly opposed to terrorism, in all forms and manifestations.

"To forestall and fight terrorism, we must intensify international cooperation and address both the causes and symptoms of the threat. Only when the root cause of terrorism is eradicated can the peoples live in peace and tranquility again," he added.

On the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, he said nonproliferation efforts require participation of all members of the international community. "It is likewise important to discard unilateralism and double standards and give full credit and full

play to the role of the UN," he said.

He pledged China's active participation in multilateral nonproliferation efforts and its commitment to the international regime of arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation treaties.

China holds that multilateral arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation processes be steadily promoted so as to further improve the international nonproliferation regime, he said.

On the situation in Iraq, he noted there is still a long way to go before peace and reconstruction can be realized in Iraq and said China supports an important role of the UN in Iraq's political process, so as to ensure the smooth process of the election in that country.

The minister reiterated China's appeal to Palestine and Israel to resume dialogue as soon as possible and to start implementing the Middle East Roadmap plan faithfully.

He also pledged China's willingness to help resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and talks in the interest of peace and stability on the Peninsula.

The Chinese minister arrived in New York on Sunday for the general debate of the 59th UN General Assembly session.

Source: Xinhua