Dai Bing, the Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, made a statement at the open meeting of the Security Council on the Central African Republic on the 21st, calling on the international community to increase its support for the country. Dai Bing said that the Central African Republic is in a critical period of transition from peacekeeping to peace-building, and the international community should increase its support to help the Central African Republic achieve long-term peace and stability. First, fully implement the peace agreement. The Government of the Central African Republic held a ceremony for the disarmament of four armed groups at the end of last year, which is an important step in the peace process. China calls on other armed groups to participate in the political dialogue and the disarmament process as soon as possible. The local elections held during the year are of great significance to the consolidation of the peace process. The international community should provide support to ensure the smooth holding of the elections. Constitutional reform and other issues are internal affairs of the Central African Republic. The international community should respect the sovereignty and leadership of the country and support the country in taking a development path that is in line with its national conditions. Second, curb the threat of armed groups. China supports the Government of the Central African Republic in safeguarding national security in accordance with the law and calls on relevant parties to cease fire and stop violence. The international community should focus on supporting the Central African Republic in implementing its national defense policy, establishing a professional, efficient and strong security sector, and responding to new security threats such as improvised explosive devices. Security Council sanctions still have an impact on the security capacity of the Central African Republic and should be completely lifted. Third, support the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSTAH) to play a greater role. China supports MINUSTAH to make more efforts in dealing with the threat of armed groups, promoting the peace process and organizing local elections. Fourth, support the development and reconstruction of the Central African Republic. At present, the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic is very serious. Food security, energy shortage and other problems are prominent. Half of the country's population needs humanitarian assistance. The international community should increase humanitarian assistance. Major donors should resume unconditional assistance as soon as possible. China is willing to continue to work with the international community to provide more support for peace, stability and economic and social development of the Central African Republic. (Xinhua News Agency)