UNITED NATIONS - In order to address new challenges, coordination between UN peacekeeping operation, peacemaking and peacebuilding efforts needs to be strengthened, Wang Min, deputy permanent representative of the Chinese Mission to the United Nations said here on Wednesday.

Wang made the remarks when he addressed a UN Security Council's open meeting on UN peacekeeping operations.

He pointed out that as important as peacekeeping operations is, it is not panacea. The key to building lasting peace lies in promoting political dialogue and reconciliation process. Furthermore, concerned parties should pay more attention to and tackle the root causes of conflicts, particularly the problem of economic and social development.

Wang also noted that while implementing mandate of protecting civilians, UN peacekeeping operations should strictly abide by Security Council resolutions, stick to principle of neutrality so as to avoid becoming a party of conflict.

China supports the UN's efforts to improve speed and efficiency of peacekeeping operation deployment, make it more targeted and flexible, and to enhance the partnership with host countries and regional organizations, he said.