Hanoi [Vietnam], December 22: The United Nations Security Council on December 21 adopted the first resolution on Myanmar in 74 years, demanding an end to violence.
According to Reuters, the United Nations Security Council on December 21 adopted the first resolution on Myanmar in 74 years. The resolution calls for an end to violence and urges the junta to release all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi .
"We sent a clear message to the Myanmar military today - we hope this resolution will be fully implemented," British Ambassador to the United Nations Barbara Woodward said after the vote on the resolution. drafted by the UK.
The parties have long disagreed on how to resolve the Myanmar crisis. China and Russia do not agree to take strong action. Both of these countries, along with India, abstained on December 21. The remaining members of the Security Council voted in favor.
"China still has concerns," Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun told the Security Council after the vote. "There is no quick solution to this problem. Whether it can be resolved properly or not, fundamentally and solely, depends on Myanmar itself," added Mr. Truong.
Zhang said China wants the Security Council to adopt an official statement on Myanmar, not a resolution.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper