International community should foster new security concept, white paper

A white paper issued Thursday said that the international community should foster a new security concept featuring mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and coordination.

To promote a fair, rational, comprehensive and sound development of the international cause of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, the international community should follow the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and other universally recognized norms governing international relations and enhance mutual trust through dialogue and promote common security through cooperation, said the white paper titled China's Endeavors for Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, issued by the Information Office of the State Council.

The right of all countries to equal participation in international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation affairs should be guaranteed and the international process of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation promoted on the basis of no derogation of the security of all countries, paper said.

The issue of non-proliferation should be dealt with by political and diplomatic means within the framework of international law and the existing international legal system on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation should be maintained, further strengthened and improved.

The paper said the legitimate rights and interests of all countries as regards the peaceful use of science and technology should be guaranteed and the role of the UN and other multilateral organizations be brought into full play.

In handling affairs related to international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, said the white paper, the Chinese Government always bases its policy-making on the judgment whether it serves to safeguard national sovereignty and security, whether it serves to maintain global strategic stability and whether it serves to promote security for all and mutual trust among countries.

Source: Xinhua