China: Security Council resolution on Gaza is binding

At the daily press conference held in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Cien pointed out that the attacks in Gaza have caused a major humanitarian crisis, noting that UNSC Resolution 2728 calls for an immediate ceasefire and the removal of obstacles to humanitarian aid, reflecting the expectations of the broad international community.

Responding to the AA correspondent's question regarding the comment of the US Permanent Representative to the UN, who abstained from voting for the resolution, that "the resolution is not binding", Spokesperson Lin said, "Security Council resolutions are binding. We call on the parties to comply with the obligations stipulated by the Charter of the United Nations and to take the necessary steps."

"We expect the country with serious influence (the United States) to play a positive role on the party concerned (Israel) and support the implementation of the resolution with all means and means at its disposal," Lin said, without mentioning the US and Israel.

On 25 March, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza during Ramadan.

In the 15-member UNSC, 14 members voted "yes" to the draft resolution prepared by non-permanent members Algeria, Ecuador, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Switzerland, while the USA abstained.

US Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Linda Thomas-Greenfield, in her speech after the vote, stated that the resolution was "non-binding", which led to controversy.

According to Article 25 of the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions are considered binding.