Photo taken on July 2, 2019 shows remains in the devastated Mosul's old city center in Mosul, Iraq. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
China vows to participate more in Iraq's reconstruction in sectors such as energy and infrastructure, an envoy said.
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy said Wednesday that China will continue to actively participate in Iraq's reconstruction, while stressing that the international community should fulfill its commitment to provide help for Iraq.
"China will continue to actively participate in Iraq's reconstruction in sectors such as energy and infrastructure, and under the framework of the Belt and Road," Wu Haitao, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, told the Security Council meeting on the situation concerning Iraq.
"To the best of its abilities, China will provide assistance to Iraq for its economic and social development, and help Iraq achieve peace, stability and development," said the envoy.
"China supports any and all efforts that help maintain peace and stability in Iraq and combat terrorism, and supports the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in actively continuing its work according to its mandate," he added.
"The international community should honestly fulfill its commitment and continue to provide Iraq with assistance in support of its efforts to explore a development path compatible with its own national conditions," Wu said.
