TIL Desk/World/Beijing/ China has once again made it clear that it will continue to block India’s move to put a ban on Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed leader Masood Azhar, citing “disagreements” in the United Nations Committee related to terrorism issues in this particular case.
“We have elaborated on China’s position many times at request. The relevant Security Council resolutions have clear stipulations on the mandate of the 1267 Committee and explicit requirements for the listing criteria of terrorist organizations or individuals,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying told the reporters, during a press conference in Beijing.
“China always maintains that on the listing matter, the 1267 Committee shall uphold the principle of objectivity, impartiality and professionalism and make its decisions by consensus among its members on the basis of solid evidence,” Hua added. In August, China extended by three months a block it had put on the proposal to list Azhar as a global terrorist after obstructing the move in February. The block is due to expire on Thursday.
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