Sun Lei, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke at the Security Council's public meeting on the Iraq issue on the 2nd, calling on the international community to support Iraq in fighting terrorism. Sun Lei said that the security situation in Iraq is still grim, and terrorist groups such as the “Islamic State” continue to be active. The international community should firmly support Iraq in strengthening anti-terrorism capacity building, taking strong measures to eliminate the remnants of terrorism, consolidate its hard-won anti-terrorism achievements, and maintain national security and stability. Strengthening unity and reconciliation among the various factions in Iraq conforms to the fundamental interests of the Iraqi people. China supports the development of good-neighbourly and friendly partnerships between Iraq and countries in the region, and continues to play an important role in promoting regional unity and maintaining regional stability. Iraq's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity should be respected and preserved.

Sun Lei, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke at the Security Council's public meeting on the Iraq issue on the 2nd, calling on the international community to support Iraq in fighting terrorism. Sun Lei said that the security situation in Iraq is still grim, and terrorist groups such as the “Islamic State” continue to be active. The international community should firmly support Iraq in strengthening anti-terrorism capacity building, taking strong measures to eliminate the remnants of terrorism, consolidate its hard-won anti-terrorism achievements, and maintain national security and stability. Strengthening unity and reconciliation among the various factions in Iraq conforms to the fundamental interests of the Iraqi people. China supports the development of good-neighbourly and friendly partnerships between Iraq and countries in the region, and continues to play an important role in promoting regional unity and maintaining regional stability. Iraq's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity should be respected and preserved.