China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, has called for urgent action to improve the lives of the Afghan people.

The UN Security Council met on Monday to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, including its recent cross-border tensions with Pakistan and the rights of women and girls.

On the recent escalation of conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Fu expressed deep concern and sorrow over the casualties on both sides, urging both parties to remain calm and exercise restraint, achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible and resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiation.