The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favor of the resolution with two against - China and Russia - and two abstentions from Pakistan and Colombia.
In his explanation of China's vote on the draft resolution, China's UN envoy Fu Cong said that "the draft resolution, should it have been adopted, would send an extremely wrong message and have very serious consequences.”
Under the current circumstances, this draft resolution should clearly identify the root causes of this conflict, seek appropriate solutions to address the root causes and ensure the safety and security of shipping lanes, and strive to promote dialogue and achieve peace, the Chinese envoy noted.
Fu also underscored that the Security Council's actions should be aimed at de-escalating the situation and must not provide the legal veneer for unauthorized military operations. He said China and Russia have jointly submitted a draft Security Council resolution.
The text of that draft resolution is objective and fair, aiming at easing tensions, calling for dialogue and negotiations, and upholding navigational rights and freedoms, he said, expressing hope that it will receive the support of Security Council members.
