China calls for comprehensive strategy to address challenges in Sahel (2)

Further calling for enhanced coordination among the international community, the Chinese ambassador stressed that any effort to solve problems in the Sahel should fully respect the ownership of the regional countries and organizations.

"In providing assistance to the Sahel, the international community should respect the sovereignty and independence of the regional countries, and make full use of the existing initiatives and proposals of countries in the region and regional groups," Li said.

As for the crisis in Mali, Li urged the international community, on the basis of respecting the sovereignty of the country, to take fast and effective actions to help Mali deal with its multiple threats including separatism, terrorism and extremism.

"We support the transitional government of Mali in promoting political process, restoring constitutional order quickly in order to safeguard the unity and territorial integrity of its country," Li said, adding that China is willing to continue to contribute to full settlement of the problems in the Sahel region at an early date.

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