The Western Community decided to cancel some sanctions measures such as Mali and Burkina Faso. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded

On July 8, 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference

Xinhua News Agency: Recently, the Economic Community of West African countries held a summit, saying that Mali and Bokina Faso set a 24 -month transition timetable, which decided to cancel some sanctions measures for economic and finance of the two countries. At the same time, whileContinue to suspend the qualifications of members of the Western Communist Decisions, and call on the international community to provide humanitarian support to the two countries.What is China's comment?

Zhao Lijian: China has noticed the relevant decision of the 61st summit of the Economic Community of West Africa.We welcomed and appreciated the political transitional time and other issues such as the Western Community and the Burkina Faso on the political transition time arrangement and other issues.China has always advocated that Africans solve African issues in Africa, support relevant countries and regional organizations to maintain friendly communication and negotiation on political transition issues, and are committed to maintaining and promoting peace and stability in West Africa region.We hope that the international community will provide humanitarian support for regional countries.China will continue to play an active role for this.

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