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Geng Shuang, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke at the Security Council's open meeting on Yemen on August 15.We once again call on the Houthis to respect the navigation rights of merchant ships of all countries in the Red Sea in accordance with international law, stop relevant harassment and maintain the safety of the Red Sea waterways.。

Geng Shuang said that China welcomes the recent agreement between the Yemeni government and the Houthi armed forces on financial and aviation issues. He hopes that all parties concerned will take this as an example, proceed from the interests and well-being of the Yemeni people, adhere to the general direction of political settlement, eliminate interference, and move towards the same goal.Resolve conflicts through dialogue and negotiation and jointly advance the comprehensive political process of "people-led and people-owned"China supports the mediation efforts of UN Special Envoy for Yemen Grundberg and expects all parties, especially those with influence on the situation in Yemen, to play a constructive role in this regard. China calls on relevant parties to exercise restraint and stop actions that escalate tensions.

Geng Shuang said,China calls on the international community to increase humanitarian assistance and speed up the fulfillment of pledged donations to help alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen.China expresses serious concern over the detention of UN personnel and assets in Yemen and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all UN personnel and the return of relevant assets.

Geng Shuang stressed that the situation in Yemen and the Red Sea is closely related to the conflict in Gaza. It has been difficult to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, and the negative spillover effects have exacerbated regional unrest.China urges the early implementation of Security Council Resolutions 2712, 2720, 2728 and 2735, an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and an early de-escalation of tensions in the region, including in Yemen and the Red Sea.China is willing to continue to work with the international community to make efforts for a political solution to the Yemen issue, restore regional peace and stability, and achieve long-term peace and stability in the Middle East.