China should do more in global fight against terrorism, says French ambassador
In the nation's interest to take a more prominent role overseas in combatting the threat of militants, says France's ambassador to Beijing
China should be more involved in the global fight against terrorism as extremist groups and militants are putting more countries security under threat, according to the French ambassador to China.
"We need China to be more involved," said Maurice Gourdault-Montagne.
"China has been hit by terrorism, so China is part of this big struggle against terrorism."
His remarks came after the French Prime Minister Manuel Valls called for closer co-operation with China in dealing with terrorism and the flow of extremists when he visited Beijing two weeks ago.
China has declined to participate in the US-led crackdown on Islamic State in the Middle East, but is offering assistance through the United Nations.
China and France have exchanged views and information about the growing threat of Islamic State, according to Gourdault-Montagne.
It includes information on foreign fighters who have travelled to Islamic State-controlled territories in Syria and Iraq, he said.