UNITED NATIONS, April 10 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Wednesday urged relevant countries to lift unilateral sanctions against Venezuela and called on the international community at large to contribute positively to Venezuela's peace, stability and development.

"(We) hope that relevant countries will promptly lift unilateral sanctions against Venezuela, create normal conditions for its economic and social development, and lend help and support to the country in accordance with the basic principles of UN humanitarian assistance," Ma Zhaoxu, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, told a UN Security Council meeting on situation of Venezuela.

"The peace and stability of Venezuela is in the fundamental interests of the country and its people. It also serves the common interests of all parties. We hope the international community will do things that are truly conducive to the stability, economic development, and improved livelihood in Venezuela."

Under the condition of respect for the sovereignty of Venezuela, the international community should provide constructive assistance to the country and promote a smooth settlement of relevant issues as soon as possible, he said.