BEIJING, Jan 3 (APP):: China expresses serious concern over the US’ forcible control of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and their transfer out of the country. The US’ move is in clear violation of international law and the basic norms in international relations and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday
The spokesperson made these comments in response to reports that on January 3, the US sent forces to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and took them out of the country and the governments of multiple countries have voiced opposition.
China calls on the US to ensure the personal safety of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, release them at once, stop toppling the government of Venezuela, and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation, the spokesperson said.
On Saturday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has voiced the deep shock and strong condemnation against the US blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president.
Such acts of the US seriously violate international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty, and threaten peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean region. China firmly opposes it. We call on the US to abide by international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and stop violating other countries’ sovereignty and security, the spokesperson said.