President, 

I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. I welcome the presence of the Secretary of State of Poland at today's meeting. 

China always maintains that all countries should conduct international relations in accordance with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. We have taken note of the recent statements and responses from Poland, Russia, and Belarus, among others, in relation to the drone incident. We call on all parties to exercise calm and restraint, properly settle disputes through dialogue and consultation, avoid misunderstanding and misjudgment, and prevent any possible expansion or escalation of the situation. In the current context, any misunderstanding or misjudgment will deepen the trust deficit. Any confrontational rhetoric may spark an escalation. And any military clash could trigger broader instability. 

President, 

This drone incident is a spillover of the Ukraine crisis. In the recent past, we witnessed some positive momentum of dialogue and negotiations, yet significant gaps remain in the positions and claims of the parties concerned across a range of critical issues. The road to restoring peace is still long and arduous. At the same time, the situation on the battlefield remains extremely grave. The profound suffering of ordinary people is deeply distressing. 

What the international community needs most at present is goodwill rather than hostility, meeting each other halfway rather than military confrontation, and deescalation rather than further escalation. China calls on all parties to adhere to the three principles, namely, no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of the conflict, and no provocation by any party, and act without delay to promote deescalation. We urge the parties concerned to demonstrate political will, sustain the momentum for peace talks, continue building consensus, and strive to reach a peace agreement as soon as possible. We also call on the international community and regional countries to foster a positive atmosphere, create favorable conditions, and provide necessary assistance to this end. 

President, 

China's position on the Ukraine issue has been objective, impartial, and consistent. We are committed to promoting peace talks and seeking a political solution guided by the four shoulds proposed by President Xi Jinping. China has been working tirelessly for peace and making every effort to promote dialogue. We have stayed engaged with the parties concerned, sent Special Envoy for shuttle diplomacy, and initiated the Group of Friends for Peace at the UN to consolidate consensus for peace and advance peace efforts. China will continue to work with the international community to play a constructive role in promoting an early political settlement of the crisis. 

Thank you, President.