China lauds IAEA’s Ukraine nuclear safety initiative but calls for political resolution of crisis

CRI: IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said on May 30 that the situation at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is extremely fragile and dangerous. He called on Russia and Ukraine to abide by the IAEA’s five principles and the IAEA experts will monitor that. Do you have any comment? Mao Ning: The continuing Ukraine crisis poses a grim challenge to the safety and security of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities. China takes this seriously and in China’s Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis issued in February this year, we call for keeping nuclear power plants safe and oppose armed attacks against nuclear power plants or other peaceful nuclear facilities. Following the common concerns of all parties, the IAEA Director General put forward a five-principle initiative to ensure the safety of the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and has made active mediation efforts for this. China appreciates Director General Grossi’s effort and support the constructive role he and his organization have played in promoting the safety and security of nuclear facilities. We call on parties concerned to adhere to humanitarianism, be science-based and rational, stay in communication and cooperation, strictly abide by the Convention on Nuclear Safety and other relevant international law, avoid taking any action that might endanger nuclear facilities and do everything possible to avoid any unexpected situation. The ZNPP’s safety and security issue is just part of the Ukraine crisis and its settlement ultimately depends on the prospects of the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis itself. All parties should bear in mind the larger picture of peace and common security, work together to create enabling conditions for resuming talks and properly resolving relevant issues including the safety and security of the nuclear power plant. Countries with important influence should do more to play a responsible and constructive role rather than adding fuel to the fire. China will remain committed to promoting talks for peace and playing a constructive role in seeking a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis. __________________ ShanghaiEye focuses on producing top-quality contents. Nobody knows SHANGHAI better than us. Please subscribe to us ☻☻☻ __________________ For more stories, please click ■ What’s up today in Shanghai, the most updated news of the city ■ Amazing Shanghai, exploring the unknown corners of the city, learning the people, food and stories behind them ■ What Chinese people’s lives are like during the post COVID-19 period ■ Views of foreign scholars on China and its affairs ■ Foreign faces in Shanghai, people living in this city sharing their true feelings ■ Mini-docs showing why China is the country it is today __________________ ☎Leave us messages if you have any suggestions or questions! Thank you!