Νational reunification is the common core concern of both Beijing and Nicosia, says China’s Ambassador to Cyprus Liu Yantao, and notes that world peace and prosperity may be guaranteed only by respecting international law. In an interview with the Cyprus News Agency, the Ambassador also refers to the right of the Republic of Cyprus to develop its energy resources by pointing to a joint statement the two countries made in 2021, underlining, among others, their respect for maritime rights according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. “China firmly adheres to this principle and calls on relevant parties to resolve differences through peaceful dialogue and consultation, so as to avoid fueling uncertainty and instability in the region” he adds.