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Belarus, Venezuela decry politicization of human rights against China
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Overview of the United Nations Human Rights Council is seen in Geneva, Switzerland June 6, 2017. /Reuters

Overview of the United Nations Human Rights Council is seen in Geneva, Switzerland June 6, 2017. /Reuters

Belarus and Venezuela have voiced strong opposition to interference in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights, China Media Group reported on Saturday.

Non-interference in internal affairs of sovereign states represents basic norms governing international relations, both countries' envoys to the United Nations told a CMG reporter. 

Belarus and Venezuela are among the 65 nations that have signed a joint statement to support China's position. The statement, which calls for respect for China's sovereignty, was delivered Friday by Pakistan at the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. 

Venezuela strongly condemns the U.S., Britain, Canada and the European Union for weaponizing human rights against China, Venezuelan Ambassador Hector Constant Rosales said, adding that his country supports the application of One Country, Two Systems in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

"Human rights and freedom in the city are more secure after the Hong Kong National Security Law came into force," he said. 

Issues related to Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Xizang are China's domestic affairs that external forces have no business to intervene in, he added. 

Belarusian Ambassador Yuri Ambrazevich said he believes China has adopted appropriate measures that have brought peace and tranquility to Hong Kong.

"The city has witnessed a huge change, with society flourishing and order being restored," he added.

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