China calls on Haitian parties to advance political process

A Chinese envoy on Thursday called on the Haitian authorities and various parties and factions to advance the political process in the country. 

The political, security and humanitarian crises in Haiti continue to worsen and are eroding the foundations of the state and society, said Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations.

Efforts must be made to continue to advance the political process, he told the Security Council.

The international community and regional countries have repeatedly called for ending the political stalemate. The Caribbean Community and the UN Integrated Office in Haiti have worked tirelessly to that end. However, without a legitimate, effective, and accountable government, it is difficult for any external effort to fundamentally reverse the impasse, he said.