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Dai Bing

lines on the record: 1,200
first: 2020-09-02
most recent: 2023-12-22
sittings or episodes: 198
sources: un-security-council

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“The parties to the conflict should ensure the import, transport and supply of oil and essential commodities and provide access for and facilitate humanitarian relief operations. I am pleased to hear that progress has been made on the issue of the FSO SAFER tanker. I hope that the oil in the tanker will be removed as soon as possible and that the potential threat to the regional ecology will be eliminated as early as possible. The United Nations humanitarian projects in Yemen are life-saving projects that must be sustained. I wish tomorrow’s humanitarian pledging conference success.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“We condemn all attacks targeting civilians and civilian facilities, urge the immediate cessation of cross-border attacks and security threats against the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia and support the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in their efforts to safeguard their national security. The Government and the people of Yemen need the help of the international community, as Under- Secretary-General Griffiths has just told us. Yemen is mired in a multiple humanitarian crisis. The conflict is escalating. The pandemic is raging, and the deteriorating economic situation is making life worse for ordinary people. China supports the Yemeni Government’s efforts to stabilize the currency and build back its economy. We support the efforts of the United Nations to promote a short-, medium- and long-term economic framework in Yemen.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“Last month, the Security Council adopted resolution 2624 (2022), on sanctions against Yemen and the extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 19 of resolution 2140 (2014) (see S/PV.8981). China’s position on the sanctions is consistent. We pay close attention to the impact of the sanctions. We hope that such measures will help to encourage the parties to the conflict to renounce the military option and return to the right track of political negotiations at an early date. The Panel of Experts should carry out its work in strict accordance with its mandate, maintain objectivity and impartiality and provide accurate and unbiased information.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“Having noted that the parties at the meeting emphasized the need for a nationwide ceasefire and the urgency of resuming negotiations, we call on all parties to the conflict to heed the call of the Yemini people from all sectors of society, cease all hostilities, actively cooperate with the mediation efforts of the Special Envoy, adhere to the general direction of a political settlement, set reasonable expectations, show the necessary flexibility and commit to resolving differences through diplomatic means to achieve peace. We hope that the countries that have influence over the situation in Yemen will play a positive and constructive role in that regard.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Under- Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their briefings. I welcome the presence of the representative of Yemen at our meeting. The seven-year conflict has brought irreparable harm to the people of Yemen and caused immeasurable damage to the country. The situation on the battlefield over the past seven years has repeatedly proved that there is no such thing as winner takes all and a military approach cannot achieve the expected goal. A Yemeni-led peace process is the only way forward. Special Envoy Grundberg recently had consultations with the relevant parties on political, security and economic issues. China welcomes that development.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“China does not appreciate the assignment of climate change-related mandates to peacekeeping missions without an in-depth analysis of the impacts of climate change and a clear understanding of climate change as a driver of security risks. We have requested that there be no human resource or budget increase due to that inappropriate mandate. Indeed, regarding the aforementioned issues, several members repeatedly requested and proposed revisions, but the penholder failed to heed and take on board their reasonable suggestions. In view of the penholder’s failure to demonstrate inclusiveness, China had to abstain in the voting. As I said here last week (see S/PV.8987), China will always stand together with the people of South Sudan on its nation-building journey.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8994 (2022) · source
“The international community should support the country in gradually exploring a path of human rights development that is suited to its national conditions, instead of resorting to criticism or pressure, least of all interference in its internal affairs. The Security Council is not the right forum for human rights discussions. The text makes reference to human rights defenders. Internationally, there is no clear, universally accepted definition for that term that has been agreed through intergovernmental negotiations. China opposes that reference. Resolution 2625 (2022) also asks the Mission to assess the effects of climate change on the humanitarian situation — a job that rightfully falls to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs or the country team. It is not something UNMISS should be tasked with.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8994 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has made sustained and enormous efforts in facilitating the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, protection of civilians, delivery of humanitarian relief and advancing nation-building. China applauds the important role UNMISS plays. We support the renewal of the Mission’s mandate and look forward to it playing an even greater role as a positive and constructive contributor to the peace and stability of South Sudan. Throughout the consultation process, the United States pushed for the inclusion of many human rights- related texts, resulting in a very unbalanced resolution. South Sudan is the youngest State Member of the United Nations.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8994 (2022) · source
“That shows that strengthening communication between the Mission and the host country has a positive impact on ensuring the safety of peacekeepers and improving peacekeeping performance. China encourages both parties to continue to strengthen their cooperation and work together to implement the peace agreement.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“China also provided emergency food aid to South Sudan, sending out health expert groups and shipping out vaccines and medical equipment. Together with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Eastern Equatoria state, we have launched a pilot project to build capacities for youth and women engaged in eco-agriculture to help South Sudan fight the pandemic, help its economy to recover and improve its people’s livelihoods. Under the leadership of Special Representative Haysom, UNMISS has done a great deal of work to help implement the revitalized agreement and protect civilians. The level of coordination between the Government of South Sudan and UNMISS has been improved, and the number of violations of the status- of-forces agreement continues to decrease.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“The international community should help South Sudan strengthen its own development capacity and unleash its potential in the agriculture, energy and other sectors so as to achieve peace through development. Unilateral coercive measures have exacerbated the plight of the people of South Sudan, and China urges the countries concerned to lift them as soon as possible. In terms of South Sudan’s nation-building, China has always stood with the people of South Sudan. President Kiir has called on international partners to shift more aid from the humanitarian to development sectors, to which China has responded positively. Guided by the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and our bilateral framework, a number of key projects have been completed, including the Jur River bridge in Wau and the Juba teaching hospital.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“As some challenges have been encountered, the international community should actively provide assistance and create favourable conditions for transitional security arrangements. China has been providing support for the establishment of the unified forces to the best of its capacity. Development is the way to go for nation-building in South Sudan and requires greater investment. As a result of the coronavirus disease and floods, South Sudan’s humanitarian needs remain high, with an estimated 8.9 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. China calls on international partners to increase their humanitarian relief efforts this year. That said, humanitarian relief can treat only the symptoms, not the root causes.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“We applaud the important role of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Uganda and other countries and organizations of the region in achieving peace in South Sudan. Conflict resolution is the common aspiration of the people of South Sudan, and it requires a holistic approach. The recent security situation in South Sudan has been stable overall, but sectarian and intercommunal conflicts occur from time to time. We must carefully analyse the causes of the conflicts and resolve them with a combination of methods, including prevention, mediation, dialogue and development. We must also respond to the early warning signs of conflict and address the settlement process after demobilization. The formation of the necessary unified forces is not a smooth process.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Continued progress has been achieved in the implementation of the revitalized agreement. That momentum must be maintained. South Sudan’s national legislative bodies have been reconstituted and amendments were made to the transitional Constitution. In his New Year’s Day message, President Kiir reaffirmed his commitment to implementing the revitalized agreement. China welcomes that commitment and hopes that all parties in South Sudan will maintain the current positive momentum and work together to advance the implementation of the agreement. We call on political parties that have not yet signed the peace agreement to join the peace process, without delay.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative Nicholas Haysom and Major General Charles Tai Gituai, Interim Chairperson of the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, for their briefings. We also listened carefully to the briefing by Ms. Riya William Yuyada. The youngest Member of the United Nations, South Sudan, is confronted with unique challenges to its nation-building. The international community should demonstrate a greater level of patience with the peace process in South Sudan and provide constructive assistance. Instead of focusing on castigation and pressure, the international community should become a supporter of, participant in and contributor to the peace process.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): China supports the Security Council in extending the mandate of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We voted in favour of resolution 2622 (2022). We hope that the Committee will elaborate plans to advance its work in an orderly manner, including the comprehensive review of the status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). The legitimate concerns of all parties should be accorded equal attention and properly addressed in that process.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8977 (2022) · source
“China welcomes the progress made by the United Nations on cross- line humanitarian relief operations in north-western Syria, and hopes that the relevant relief operations will fully utilize the role of the Syrian Government. The countries concerned should immediately lift the unilateral sanctions and economic blockade against Syria to create favourable conditions for humanitarian relief and post-war reconstruction in Syria.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“That long-standing issue is a common threat to the countries of origin, the countries concerned and the countries of the region. All parties concerned must work together to resolve it. Thirdly, every effort must be made to improve the economic and humanitarian situations in Syria. The economic crisis has affected all aspects of Syrian society, with food and oil prices soaring. China calls on the international community to increase its assistance to Syria by implementing resolution 2585 (2021) based on Syria’s actual needs and by carrying out large-scale early-recovery and reconstruction projects to safeguard the livelihoods of the Syrian people.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“The work of the Constitutional Committee must remain independent and free from external interference and Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be upheld. Secondly, terrorism in Syria must be eradicated. The counter-terrorism situation in Syria remains grim. In accordance with international law and Security Council resolutions, the international community should adopt unified standards, strengthen counter- terrorism cooperation and resolutely crack down on terrorist forces in Syria to ensure secure conditions for the political process. The recent Islamic State jailbreak reminds the international community that the problem of foreign terrorist fighters in Syria and Iraq is flagrant and has had spillover effects.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Assistant Secretary- General Joyce Msuya for their briefings. China appreciates the efforts made by the United Nations to advance the political process in Syria and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. Today I would like to make the following brief comments. First, we should adhere to the correct direction of political settlement. China firmly supports the Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process, and calls on all parties in Syria to strengthen dialogue, narrow differences and promote substantive progress in the work of the Constitutional Committee. China appreciates the political mediation of Special Envoy Pedersen and hopes that the seventh round of the Constitutional Committee will be held as scheduled in March.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“After the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, China dispatched anti-pandemic expert teams to Iraq and provided multiple batches of anti-pandemic materials and vaccines. China will continue to work with the international community in support of Iraq’s efforts to achieve lasting peace and sustainable development.”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“Over the past 30 years, the situation in Iraq has been characterized by upheaval, and people have endured great hardship. At this new historical starting point, the international community should firmly support Iraq in independently choosing a development path that suits its own national conditions and actively help Iraq rebuild its infrastructure, accelerate economic and social development and improve people’s livelihoods and well-being. China is a sincere friend of the Iraqi people. During the most difficult period in Iraq’s security situation, Chinese enterprises remained in Iraq, providing the necessary guarantee for people’s livelihoods and the economic operations of Iraq.”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“China appreciates Iraq’s efforts to develop good- neighbourly and friendly relations with the countries of the region while welcoming the close cooperation between Iraq and Kuwait on the issue of missing persons and properties and supports the Council’s press statement on the positive progress made in that respect. Two days ago, the Council adopted resolution 2621 (2022) declaring that the United Nations Compensation Commission had completed its mandate and deciding to terminate that mandate. That is a significant milestone in regional peace and post-conflict reconciliation. We sincerely hope that Iraq and Kuwait will take this opportunity to continue to deepen their partnership, actively respond to common challenges and inject positive energy into the stable development of the region.”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“The international community should stand firm in its support for Iraq to eliminate extremist terrorist forces such as the Islamic State and consolidate the hard-won achievements in the area of counter-terrorism. China appreciates Iraq’s recent repatriation of a large number of its own citizens from Al-Hol camp in Syria. We also call on the countries concerned to demonstrate their sense of responsibility, as Iraq has done, and to advance the identification and repatriation of foreign terrorist fighters and their families who are in Iraq as soon as possible. Iraq has repeatedly protested against foreign unilateral military operations in Iraq, and we urge the parties concerned to respect in earnest Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“We view positively the electoral support provided by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in accordance with the Council’s mandate. At the conclusion of the elections in Iraq, we hope that UNAMI will complete the finalization of electoral support as soon as possible and devote more resources and energy to supporting the Iraqi national development priorities. When conducting human rights and humanitarian work, there is a need to follow the mandate strictly, pay attention to communication and coordination with the Iraqi Government and strengthen the screening and verification of information. Iraq continues to face complex security challenges. Since last December, the Security Council has issued two press statements condemning the terrorist attacks in Iraq (SC/14725 and SC/14774).”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing and welcomes the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Mr. Hussein, to today’s meeting. At the end of last year, Iraq successfully concluded the elections to the National Assembly, and the domestic political process entered a new stage. We commend the Iraqi Government and people on their tremendous efforts and sincerely look forward to the Iraqi factions taking this opportunity to further strengthen their unity and build consensus on the way forward for political arrangements through dialogue and concertation under the constitutional and legal framework, thus laying a solid political foundation for the realization of long- term peace, stability and prosperity in the country.”
2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source
“China will, as always, support the work of the Mission and hopes that the Mission will make a greater contribution to comprehensive peace, stability and development in the country.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“MINUSCA should continue to listen fully to the opinions of the country, align its work with the needs and priorities of the country and rebuild trust with the Government and all sectors of society to form synergy. No one wants to see security incidents involving peacekeepers in the Central African Republic. MINUSCA and the Government of the Central African Republic have been actively engaging in communication and coordination recently to jointly safeguard the status-of-forces agreement, which has achieved good results. We hope that the two sides will work in the same direction and enhance the safety of peacekeepers. In conclusion, I thank Mr. Ndiaye for his last briefing to the Council as Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“The humanitarian situation is not positive, with 3.1 million people in need of humanitarian. assistance. The international community, especially the major Powers, should provide financial assistance in a timely manner to help overcome difficulties. At the same time, it is necessary to help the country restore its economy, improve people’s livelihoods and turn its advantages in natural resources into development advantages to lay a solid foundation for peace through sustainable development. In November 2021, Foreign Minister Baipo Temon, in her letter to the President of the Council, laid out important views and suggestions concerning MINUSCA’s mandate and performance. Respecting the views of the countries concerned is a prerequisite for peacekeeping operations to carry out their work with positive results.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“The Government of the Central African Republic and countries of the region have repeatedly stressed that the arms embargo is the main obstacle to the enhancement of the security capabilities of the Central African Republic and have therefore called for lifting it as soon as possible. China urges the Security Council to help fulfil their aspiration by lifting the arms embargo at an early date and providing support for the Government of the Central African Government to address security challenges and safeguard national stability. The improvement of the security situation in the Central African Republic has brought about the recovery of economic development to some extent, but the country continues to face multiple challenges, such as financial constraints and the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“In the final analysis, the achievement of lasting peace in the Central African Republic depends on the strength of the country. According to the needs of the Government of the Central African Republic, the international community should help the country’s armed forces improve their security capabilities, counter threats posed by armed groups and respect the right of the Government to independently conduct security cooperation with other countries. In carrying out its duties, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) should focus on helping the Central African Republic expand State authority, strengthen the deployment of security forces and promote security sector reform.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“China supports the mediation efforts by regional and subregional organizations, appreciates the leading roles played by countries such as Angola, the Congo and Rwanda. We hope that the ICGLR will enhance communication with the Government of the Central African Republic in the implementation of the road map and strive to form synergies based on the reality on the ground and its needs. Since President Touadera announced the ceasefire on 15 October 2021, the security situation has generally improved thanks to the great efforts made by the Government of the Central African Republic and relevant parties. The recent political turmoil in some African countries has repeatedly demonstrated that safeguarding their territorial integrity and protecting their own citizens are the basic requirements underpinning sovereign countries.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“China welcomes the fact that the Government of the Central African Republic has taken a series of measures in maintaining political stability, improving the security situation, resuming economic development and conducting exchanges with other countries. The republican dialogue is about to begin, and preparations for local elections are under way. China welcomes those developments. We expect that all parties in the Central African Republic will actively participate in the dialogue, bridge differences, enhance mutual trust and inject new impetus into realizing a comprehensive ceasefire and accelerating the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora of the Central African Republic, Ms. Baipo Temon, at our meeting today. I also thank Mr. Ndiaye, Special Representative of the Secretary General, Mr. Matondo, Special Representative of the African Union, and Mr. Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), for their briefings. With regard to the report of the Secretary- General (S/2022/119), I would like to make the following comments. Currently, the situation in the Central African Republic is generally improving.”
2022-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8971 (2022) · source
“China supports the countries of the region and regional organizations in playing a greater role in promoting dialogue among the Haitian people. We welcome the fact that countries concerned are assisting Haiti in building police and judicial capacity and combating drug and arms trafficking and illicit financial flows. We also believe that countries of the region should step up their efforts in those areas. China stands ready to work with the members of the Security Council and the parties concerned to explore the best way to provide practical, effective and sustainable support for Haiti, so that Haiti can embark upon the road of independent development at the earliest.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“Looking into the future, BINUH and the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti should play a coordinating role to improve communication among the Economic and Social Council, UNICEF, the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank, among others, so as to forge synergies. China supports the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission in playing a greater role in the situation in Haiti. The Security Council could invite the Peacebuilding Commission to provide advice on the situation in Haiti. Haiti is a member of the Latin American and Caribbean family. Countries of the region and regional organizations are the most knowledgeable about Haiti’s national context and are in a prime position to play a constructive role.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“Last October, the Security Council adopted resolution 2600 (2021), on the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), requesting the Secretary-General to submit an assessment report on the BINUH mandate to the Security Council within six months. That provides an important opportunity for us to review and reflect on the work of the Office, update its mandate, based on the changes on the ground and improve our assistance to the Haitian people. Innovative ways should be explored to help Haiti overcome systemic and structural obstacles to peace and development, so that the Haitian people will not miss out on peace and development once more. Over the years, the United Nations system has provided Haiti with a considerable amount of development assistance, but it has not had the desired effect.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“We take note of the international event for the financing of the reconstruction of Haiti’s southern peninsula held recently, and we hope that the international community will continue to provide humanitarian and economic assistance to Haiti. At the same time, we should also note that Haiti has not yet established an effective economic governance system, resulting in the loss of massive tax revenues, including customs duties, which greatly limits the Government’s ability to provide basic public services. Haiti must overcome the institutional barriers to economic governance, which is a prerequisite for sustainable development.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“It is essential to improve the professional capabilities of the police to protect the safety of the people and effectively combat gang activities. It is also crucial to cut off the channel for gangs to illegally obtain weapons and funds and the profit chain between the political forces and gangsters. Alleviating the humanitarian crisis and stabilizing the economic situation are urgent tasks facing Haiti. More than 40 per cent of Haitians are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Some 4.4 million people face food insecurity due to the impact of the earthquake last August and 19,000 people have been displaced by violence.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“It is ultimately up to the Haitian people to resolve the issues facing the country. Without a competent Government that is widely recognized by its people, nothing else can be achieved. All parties in Haiti should start an inclusive dialogue as soon as possible, reach an agreement on political arrangements for the transitional period and find a realistic and feasible electoral plan and timetable. Gang violence remains the primary challenge to the security situation in Haiti. We note with concern that, over the past four months, kidnappings for ransom have surged by 180 per cent year on year and intentional homicides are up by 17 per cent year on year. Solving gang violence requires treating both the symptoms and the root causes.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative La Lime for her briefing. Over the past four months, the crisis in Haiti has continued to simmer. The internal political division has further intensified. The constitutional referendum and the presidential election are a long way off. Gang violence remains rampant. The reform of the judicial system has been slow, and economic difficulties and the fiscal deficit have deteriorated, causing the widespread concern of the international community and countries of the region. China calls on Haitian political leaders with a heightened sense of urgency to earnestly assume the responsibility of governing the country so that its people can enjoy a decent and stable life at an early date. A stable political structure is a prerequisite for the resolution of the Haitian issue.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“China will continue to firmly support the countries of the region in exploring development paths that cater to their national realities, support the proper handling of ethnic, religious and border disputes in the African way and support efforts to build a united, stable and harmonious environment for development in the Horn of Africa. China is confident that Somalia and other countries of the region will be able to take the destiny of their countries and the region into their own hands through their own hard work and that enduring peace, order and stability shall prevail in the Horn of Africa.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“At the same time, we should recognize the role of development in improving the humanitarian and security situation and help Somalia overcome its governance challenges, improve its development capacities in order to become self-reliant, create jobs and growth and eliminate the root causes of conflict. Somalia is an important country in the Horn of Africa and its peace and stability is pivotal for regional dynamics. In order to help the countries of the region, including Somalia, to meet the triple challenge of security, development and governance, China has put forward an initiative of peaceful development in the Horn of Africa.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“The worst droughts in 30 years have caused crop failure, killed livestock and sent prices soaring, with 70 per cent of the population living below the poverty line and nearly half of the population in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs recently announced a $1.5 billion humanitarian response plan for 2022. China calls on the international community to increase funding and provide emergency humanitarian supplies to the Somali people, including food, water and coronavirus disease vaccines.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“China calls on the major contributors to keep up sustainable and predictable funding for AMISOM in order to avoid funding gaps that might affect the Mission’s counter- terrorism operations. The future of Somalia must be owned by Somalians. As Somalia’s security sector transition moves into a new phase, it is incumbent upon the international community to scale up its support for Somalia and help it develop the capacity needed to keep the country secure as soon as possible. At the same time, we should firmly support Somalia in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity by combating separatist acts. Somalia currently faces a dire humanitarian crisis.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“So far this year, dozens of people have been killed in Al-Shabaab’s violent terrorist attacks. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has long been making great sacrifices to secure and stabilize Somalia. China would like to pay tribute to all the peacekeepers. Somalia and the African Union (AU) have reached an agreement on the reconfiguration of AMISOM. We look forward to an engagement between the United Nations Secretariat and the Somali Government, the AU, major donors and other parties so as to present a realistic and actionable report on the size and composition of the reconfigured AMISOM and the logistical support for the Mission in support of the implementation of the transition plan. The Council can refer to such a report when contemplating future decisions.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“The parties finally settled their differences through dialogue and consultation, marking an important step towards the implementation of the 17 September 2020 and 27 May 2021 agreements. We encourage the Somali parties to continue to put the greater good of the country first, exercise restraint, overcome their differences and move forward with the elections as agreed, so as to create enabling conditions for national reconstruction. After 30 years of war, Somalia is facing a multitude of severe challenges. The international community should respect the Somali-led and Somali-owned approach, show the necessary patience and provide constructive assistance to the Somali elections and State-building instead of exerting excessive pressure at every turn. The security situation in Somalia remains volatile.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, James Swan; the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia, Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira; and the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, Olof Skoog, for their briefings. I welcome the presence of Ambassador Osman, Permanent Representative of Somalia, at this meeting. Recently the Somali parties have been moving forward with the electoral process, against all odds. The National Consultative Council, at its meeting in early January, decided to enhance the electoral process and expedite its progress.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source
“At the end of this month, the sanctions measures against Yemen and the mandate of the Yemen Sanctions Committee’s Panel of Experts will expire. China will earnestly participate in the consultations on the draft resolution on the extension. We hope that the draft resolution will focus on the key issues of the conflict in Yemen and take into account the reasonable views of all parties.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“At the same time, the crisis in Yemen continues to worsen, and the international community should provide assistance to Yemen in a more effective and sustainable manner. The United Nations recently launched an economic framework for Yemen to implement a phased approach to short-, medium- and long-term relief. China supports that action. We hope that the international community, including donor countries, will strengthen coordination with the United Nations system, increase support for Yemen and sustain the humanitarian projects in Yemen. China has been actively participating in the work of the Yemen Sanctions Committee and supports the Committee, including the Panel of Experts, in performing its duties in accordance with its mandate and playing its due role in promoting peace and stability in Yemen.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source