Pakistan, on behalf of 65 countries, delivered a joint statement against interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights at the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council. The joint statement reiterates support for China's implementation of "one country, two systems" in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Global Times reported.

The joint statement stressed that respect for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states and non-interference in internal affairs of sovereign states represent basic norms governing international relations. It emphasises that the 65 countries oppose politicization of human rights and double standards. They also oppose unfounded allegations against China out of political motivation and based on disinformation, and interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights.

In addition, six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) issued a joint letter supporting China's position. More than 20 countries expressed their support to China in their national statements. All together, nearly 100 countries expressed their understanding and support for China's legitimate position, the report said.

Also on Friday, Chen Xu, permanent representative of China to the UN Office at Geneva, stressed at the session that the trick of taking human rights as a political tool should be jointly opposed and rejected by the international community.

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