On the afternoon of 18th September, President Jiang
answered a phone call from British Prime Minister Tony
Blair.
Mr. Blair said that, during the
terrorist attacks on Washington and New York on 11
September, many British citizens lost their lives. Under the
current situation, it is of utmost necessity for the leaders
of Britain and China to directly exchange views with each
other. Mr. Blair went on to explain Britain's position on
the incident.
President Jiang said that,
during the serious attacks on the United States, there are
many British casualties. Some Chinese citizens were also
killed, injured or are still missing. All of them are
victims of terrorism. We strongly condemn this horrific act
of terrorism. In the fight against terrorism, the Chinese
people stand with the American people, the British people
and the international community.
President
Jiang believed that terrorism is a major threat to world
peace and stability. It has become a great evil to the whole
international community. The Chinese Government resolutely
opposes all sorts of terrorism. International cooperation is
of vital necessity and urgency in the fight against
terrorism. President Jiang pointed out that the attack on
terrorism should have valid evidence and specific targets,
and avoid by all means harming innocent civilians. The
actions should be based on the purposes and principles of
the UN Charter and the recognized norms of international
laws, and the role of the UN Security Council should be
brought into play. All actions should be conducive to the
long-term interests of safeguarding world peace and
development.
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