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A Chinese envoy has called for efforts to advance the political process in Mali.

Dai Bing, charge d’affaires at the Chinese Permanent Mission to the United Nations said there has been progress in political transition, peace process and the fight against terrorism in Mali.

Dai said it is as a result of joint efforts by the Malian authorities, regional organisations and the international community.

Now it is important to consolidate the current momentum and continuously inject impetus toward the ultimate goal of achieving durable peace and development, Dai told the Security Council.

He said regarding the political process, multiple measures are required on different tracks.

The envoy said Malian authorities have drawn up a roadmap for the transition, set up electoral institutions, started constitutional work and carried out political consultations, which are visible progress.

He added that China hopes that the parties in Mali will build on this and carry forward political reform to create favorable conditions for the transition.

On anti-terrorism, Dai said efforts are needed to ramp up the fight to maintain stability.

The parties in Mali have recently held a high-level decision-making meeting to promote the implementation of the peace agreement and the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration process.

The government has been fully engaged in fighting terrorism and unveiled a comprehensive stability strategy for the central region of the country, which should be acknowledged, he said.

China attaches great importance to Mali’s legitimate concerns in terms of national sovereignty, security and development, and supports the Malian people in independently choosing a development path that fits their country’s condition, Dai said.

Together with the international community, China is ready to make great contributions to Mali’s effort to maintain national unity and promote peace and development, said the envoy. (Xinhua/NAN)

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