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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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“We call on all parties in Somalia to exercise restraint, continue dialogue, show flexibility and find a proper solution to the political deadlock as soon as possible, so that the elections can be held sooner in order to restore political stability in Somalia and create a favourable environment for focusing their efforts on national construction so as to avoid a reversal of earlier gains. Secondly, the security situation in Somalia needs continuous improvement. Somalia will need to rely on itself above all to achieve peace and stability in the country. The international community has already reached consensus on Somalia’s gradual assumption of its security responsibilities, while affirming that the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) remains critical in the current situation.”
2021-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/173 (2021) · source
“First, no efforts should be spared to maintain political stability in Somalia. Despite recent efforts by the parties in Somalia to maintain the momentum for dialogue on the elections, relevant differences have dragged on for a long time without a solution, which not only hinders efforts to rebuild the country but also leads to political instability and even deterioration of the security situation. China is concerned about the recent violent incidents in Mogadishu.”
2021-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/173 (2021) · source
“I wish to thank Mr. Swan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, and Ms. Laranjinha, Managing Director of the European External Action Service, for their briefings, and welcome the Foreign Minister of Somalia to today’s meeting. The current situation in Somalia is at a critical juncture. The parties in Somalia have continued to negotiate regarding the elections, while the international community is actively preparing for the security transition in Somalia. At the same time, the security and humanitarian situation in Somalia remains very fragile. China strongly condemns the recent multiple violent terrorist attacks in Somalia and expresses deep condolences to the victims. I would now like to highlight the following three points.”
2021-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/173 (2021) · source
“China remains committed to an objective and impartial position and will contribute to the early achievement of lasting stability, prosperity and development in Libya.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“Under current circumstances, the arms embargo on Libya must be strictly enforced. At the same time, it is important to prevent any negative impact due to the sanctions in other areas on Libyan civilians and third countries and prevent any damage to the overall national interests of Libya and ensure a normal life for its population while meeting its humanitarian needs. Libya is concerned about losses relating to frozen assets. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya — the sanctions Committee — should speed up its consideration of an appropriate response to Libya’s legitimate concern. With Libya’s peace process at a critical historical juncture, joint international support is required to maintain it and move forward.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, we remain concerned about the sustained threat from terrorism and violent extremism in Libya. Terrorism is the common enemy of humankind. China calls upon the international community to step up coordination and cooperation in a joint effort to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Comprehensive measures, including in the political, economic, judicial and social fields, must be in place so as to thoroughly eradicate the breeding ground for terrorism and extremism. In so doing, a top priority is to prevent the cross-border movement of foreign terrorist fighters and prevent a spillover effect and threat to the security and stability of neighbouring countries and the Sahel region. Fourthly, on the question of sanctions, China’s position has been consistent. Sanctions are only a means, not an end.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“China calls upon all the parties to speedily advance the political process in accordance with the existing road map, properly address some critical issues, including the selection of candidates for the new executive authority so that the general election can be held on December 24 as scheduled. We welcome the work done by the Advisory Committee of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum in forging consensus. We support UNSMIL lending the necessary assistance to the implementation of the road map. In terms of economic development, Libya also faces grave challenges. It is our hope that all parties in Libya will make sustainable development a priority while advancing the political process and striving to improve people’s living conditions and well-being through socioeconomic development.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“Therefore, in the process of establishing such a mechanism, the views of the parties concerned must be fully respected and the objectivity and impartiality of the mechanism ensured. Involvement in ceasefire-monitoring by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya must be based on adequate mandate, resources and security guarantees. Secondly, the recent political dialogue in Libya has registered significant achievements, which must be vigorously consolidated and pushed forward. China welcomes the active participation of the parties concerned in the dialogue and commends Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt and other countries in the region for the major role that they have played.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“First, we are heartened to see a ceasefire achieved in Libya; it should be observed by all. China highly commends all the parties in Libya for bearing national interests in mind and thus reaching a ceasefire agreement, and also for demonstrating determination in observing that ceasefire. The next crucial step is to ensure the full implementation of the agreement and the early withdrawal of all foreign fighters. China has taken note of and is carefully studying the suggestions on a ceasefire- monitoring mechanism contained in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/62). The success of the implementation of the ceasefire will depend on the parties to the conflict.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“I thank Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Stephanie Williams for her briefing and appreciate her tremendous efforts to bring about a political settlement to the question of Libya. I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya, Ambassador Elsonni. With the joint efforts of the international community and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), there is hope on the horizon for the political process in Libya. With the hard-won positive momentum, we hope that the international community and the parties concerned will seize this opportunity to make, as soon as possible, peace and development a reality in Libya and its neighbouring countries. In that context, I wish to touch on the following four points.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“In December last year, President Xi Jinping sent a message to the General Assembly on the annual observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People for the eighth consecutive year, emphasizing China’s firm support for the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights and for efforts towards the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue. China is ready to continue to work with the international community in its unwavering effort to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian question as soon as possible and contribute positively to peace, stability and development in the Middle East.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has sent a team of medical experts to help Palestine in the fight against the pandemic, provided four batches of anti-epidemic material assistance to Palestine and anti-epidemic supplies to UNRWA’s health facilities and delivered health kits to Palestinian refugees in Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria through UNRWA. China is a sincere friend of the Palestinian people and has always been concerned about the Middle East peace process.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“The difficulties faced by the Palestinian people for survival and development cannot be ignored. Under the current situation, we must pay particular attention to the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on Palestine, including promoting the fair distribution of vaccines and helping the Palestinian people to combat the pandemic. China appreciates the fact that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) provides education and medical services to Palestinian refugees and contributes to improving the humanitarian situation in Palestine. The international community should continue to increase political and financial support to UNRWA.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“The parties concerned should resolve the issue of the occupied Palestinian territories in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions and delineate the final border between Palestine and Israel through peaceful negotiations. We call on the parties concerned to adhere to the strategic choice of peace talks, cherish the results of the existing dialogue and refrain from taking actions that would escalate tensions. Israel should stop demolishing Palestinian houses and destroying Palestinian property, prevent violence against civilians and lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip as soon as possible. At the same time, Israel’s right to exist and its reasonable security concerns should also be fully respected and guaranteed. Thirdly, we must adhere to a people-centred approach and improve the humanitarian situation in Palestine.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“They are the basic tenets for resolving the Palestinian issue and should continue to be implemented. The settlements issue is one of the core aspects of final-status negotiations on the question of Palestine and is related to the prospects for the realization of the two- State solution. Resolution 2334 (2016) clearly states that settlement construction in the occupied Palestinian territory violates international law. In the past two weeks, more than 800 settlement housing construction plans were approved and tenders for more than 2,600 units were initiated. China is deeply concerned about the continued advancement and significant expansion of Israeli settlement activities and calls for the cessation of all settlement activities in the occupied territories.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“As a permanent member of the Security Council, China will continue to push for a greater role by the Council in the Middle East peace process. We have taken note of Palestine’s announcement that it will hold a general election this year. China welcomes that announcement and sincerely hopes that the election will be held smoothly so as to enhance intra-Palestinian reconciliation and more effectively safeguard and promote the interests of the Palestinian people. Secondly, we must abide by the international consensus and stop acts that undermine mutual trust. The relevant United Nations resolutions on the Middle East issue, the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the two- State solution are the correct way forward, which has been borne out by history.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“That important initiative deserves the international community’s positive consideration. As the Security Council bears the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, it is duty-bound to seek to resolve the Palestinian question. Under the current circumstances, the Council should listen to the voices of Palestine and the countries of the region, as well as regional organizations, and actively promote the early resumption of dialogue between Palestine and Israel on an equal footing in order to overcome differences and factors of conflict. China will actively participate in and strongly support all efforts that are conducive to the political settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli issue.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“The international community should increase cooperation, establish a multilateral mechanism to promote peace with broad participation and form a strong synergy in favour of peace and to foster dialogue. The relevant parties with significant influence on the Palestinian issue should maintain an objective and impartial position. They should act based on the fundamental interests of the Palestinian people and the countries of the region and make efforts to advance the Middle East peace process. China supports the Arab countries’ just position on the Palestinian issue and appreciates and supports the important role played by the League of Arab States and other regional organizations. President Abbas proposed holding an international conference on peace in the Middle East this year.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“The long-cherished aspirations and legitimate demands of the Palestinian people for an independent State cannot be delayed indefinitely. New changes are on the horizon in the current international context and the situation in the Middle East. The international community should take this opportunity to launch new efforts for peace with a greater sense of urgency, push for renewed progress in the Middle East peace process and start afresh. First, we must mobilize diplomatic efforts and form synergies to advance the peace process. Palestine and Israel are long-standing neighbours. They should rebuild mutual trust and find a way to live next to each other and coexist peacefully.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“China welcomes His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Tunisia, to preside over this meeting. We thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland and Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit for their briefings. Today is the first time that Special Coordinator Wennesland participates in a meeting of the Security Council. We extend a special welcome to him as he takes up that important mandate. This is the first time that the Security Council is considering the question of Palestine in 2021, but it is the seventy-fourth year that the Palestinian issue has been on the United Nations agenda. As we have said many times, what is lacking with regard to the Palestinian issue is not ambitious plans but the courage to deliver on promises and the integrity to uphold justice.”
2021-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/91 (2021) · source
“In addition, China joined the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility, actively supports the Group of 20 in promoting international cooperation on vaccines. We will continue to advance the equitable distribution of vaccines and strive to make vaccines an accessible public good that is affordable to people of all countries.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“We launched the largest global emergency humanitarian operation in the history of new China, providing anti-epidemic assistance to more than 150 countries and 10 international organizations and sending 36 medical expert groups to 34 countries in need. As the largest producer of medical supplies, China has provided more than 220 billion masks, 2.3 billion protective suits and 1 billion testing kits to countries around the world. Vaccines are an important tool to fight the pandemic. China already has one vaccine in use with conditional approval and many others in clinical trials at different stages. Despite the huge demand for vaccines within China, we are providing support and assistance within our abilities to other countries, especially developing countries, in various ways. As of now, many countries are using the Chinese vaccines.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“We urge the relevant countries to heed the international call for an immediate lifting of the illegal unilateral sanctions. Unity and cooperation are the most powerful weapons in the fight against the pandemic. Our approach must be based on science and facts. Multilateralism is the most effective path. The politicization of the pandemic will lead only to the ravage of the virus and the further spread of the pandemic and will not provide a solution. China sincerely hopes that the Security Council will make a fresh start in the new year, follow the correct direction in the fight against the pandemic and lead by example by boosting trust in, and providing impetus for, the global fight against the pandemic. The Chinese Government and people through arduous efforts have made significant strategic achievements in combating the pandemic.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“Such countries are the weak link in the global fight against the pandemic. The international community should step up its support to those countries, increase aid delivery and the exchange of experiences and strengthen capacity-building so that vaccines will be accessible and affordable in conflict-affected countries. Meanwhile, those countries should also strive to create conditions for the international community to support the fight against the pandemic. Fourthly, unilateral sanctions should be lifted as soon as possible. Such sanctions violate international law, seriously undermine the capacity of the countries concerned to access the necessary resources to combat the pandemic, endanger the lives and health of innocent civilians and lead to serious humanitarian consequences.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“Secondly, we need to coordinate the prevention and control of the pandemic and the work of the United Nations on the ground. Pandemic mitigation, peacekeeping and humanitarian work all seek to save lives and should be carried out in an integrated manner. We should continue with our diplomatic engagements, dialogue and coordination and maintain the momentum for the political settlement of hotspot issues. It is necessary to stabilize the supply chain, ensure the delivery of humanitarian supplies and better protect the safety and health of United Nations personnel on the ground. The Secretariat, host countries and troop-contributing countries should strengthen communication and develop a feasible plan for vaccinating field personnel as soon as possible. Thirdly, we should increase support for countries in conflict to fight the pandemic.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“Some countries that had previously ceased fighting are once again in turmoil. The year 2021 is critical to the global fight against the pandemic. The Security Council should take this opportunity to expedite the implementation of resolution 2532 (2020), strive to promote a global ceasefire and unite to fight the pandemic. First, we need to step up efforts towards a ceasefire and the cessation of violence. In armed conflicts in the context of the pandemic, no one wins. Given that the virus is a common enemy, all parties to a conflict should unconditionally cease hostilities, leave the smouldering battlefield and mobilize to the front line of the pandemic. The United Nations should seize this opportunity to follow up on the implementation in a timely manner and step up its good offices to create more space for political resolution.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“China thanks Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General Khare and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings. In July last year, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2532 (2020), supporting the Secretary-General’s global ceasefire initiative and calling for a people-centred approach in combating the coronavirus disease pandemic. The resolution sets out a direction for the maintenance of international peace and security in the context of the pandemic. So far, more than 180 countries have endorsed the global ceasefire initiative, and significant progress has been made on the situations in Libya, the Sudan and other countries. Regrettably, however, even under the impact of the pandemic, some conflicts still continue.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“That is a vivid example of how we can pursue our shared future. Both sides are committed to further consolidating the China-Arab community with a shared future. China will continue to join hands with Arab countries in deepening the Belt and Road cooperation, while supporting each other in national development and rejuvenation, fostering concrete cooperation in combating the pandemic and in other areas, and building a future of peace, security and shared prosperity.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“The international community must support Arab countries in exploring a development path that fits their national conditions, while establishing mutually beneficial and win-win partnerships and achieving socioeconomic progress. The friendship between China and the Arab world is long, deep and solid. Cherishing the role of the Arab League, China supports the Arab response as coordinated by the League to overcome difficulties and challenges and achieve stability and development. Last July, the ninth Ministerial Conference of the China- Arab States Cooperation Forum was successfully held. President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the Conference, noting that, in the face of COVID-19, China and Arab States have stood firmly together and demonstrated great solidarity through mutual support and close cooperation.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“A major root cause of instability in the region lies in underdevelopment, while the ultimate solution lies in sustainable development. Poverty eradication was the theme of the fourteenth sectoral meeting between the United Nations and the Arab League and their specialized agencies. In General Assembly resolution 75/11, adopted at the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly, Member States are asked to help Arab countries with poverty eradication and economic recovery. China fully concurs with those ideas. Economic reconstruction in the relevant countries should be encouraged and supported, and the pandemic should be effectively controlled.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“Such work must be in conformity with the principle of respecting the national sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of States and the norms of the rule of law, good-neighbourliness, justice and impartiality. China opposes the use or threat of use of force in international relations and opposes external interference, power politics and bullying. No country shall create conflicts or turmoil for the sake of selfish geopolitical interests. China looks forward to the United Nations Liaison Office to the League of Arab States playing a positive role in establishing a dialogue platform on regional security. Fourthly, we must eradicate the root causes of conflicts and promote peace through development.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“Parties to conflict must show mutual respect, seek common ground and put aside differences, so as to build mutual understanding and trust. With regard to Libya, the Sudan, Syria and other hotspot issues in the Middle East, the respective Special Envoys and Special Representatives of the Secretary-General can increase communication with the secretariat of the Arab League and brief the Council. Thirdly, we must leverage multilateralism and build a dialogue platform for regional security. The State Councilor and Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, Mr. Wang Yi, has proposed to set up a multilateral dialogue platform for the Gulf region, with a view to upholding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. China stands ready to discuss it with like-minded countries in order to forge a new consensus on regional peace and stability.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“At the same time, we must prevent terrorists from taking advantage of the current situation and from moving within and outside of the Middle East and North Africa. Secondly, we must seek political settlements for hotspot issues through dialogue and consultation. Many issues in the Middle East and North Africa are intertwined, the solutions to which cannot be found overnight. The countries and the peoples of the region are yearning for peace. The international community must therefore stay united, pursue the overarching goal of political settlement, remain committed to dialogue and consultation and manage the situation constructively. The Arab League, with its advantages in terms of geography, history, religion and culture, can play a unique role in conflict prevention, inter alia, through mediation and its good offices.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“With coronavirus disease (COVID-19) still spreading, many countries in the region are facing insufficient capacity and resources in testing, quarantine and medical treatment. As all countries share a common destiny, our top priority is to achieve a ceasefire, stop violence and stay united to combat the pandemic and save lives. The Council adopted a resolution in support of the Secretary-General’s appeal for global ceasefire (resolution 2532 (2020)). It is our hope that United Nations agencies and the relevant Special Envoys and Special Representatives of the Secretary-General will enhance coordination with the Arab League to de-escalate conflicts, protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and advance humanitarian relief efforts.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“Last November, during the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly, resolution 75/11, on strengthening United Nations-Arab League cooperation, was adopted by consensus, demonstrating a strong common understanding among Member States on the issue. Under the current circumstances, the international community, including the Security Council and the Arab League, needs cooperation more than ever to address challenges and get through these difficult times. In that regard, I would like to make the following comments and proposals on the cooperation between the Council and the Arab League. First, we must push forward the appeal for a global ceasefire and stabilize the security situation in the Middle East. Protracted conflicts in the Middle East have brought untold sufferings to the region.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“China thanks Tunisia for convening today’s important meeting. China also welcomes His Excellency Foreign Minister Jerandi and thanks him for presiding over this meeting. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Secretary-General Aboul Gheit for their briefings. I welcome the presence of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. China stands for strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, in order to better maintain peace and security at the regional and international levels. Over the decades, the United Nations and the Arab League have adopted multiple documents to scale up cooperation.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“Despite the difficulties brought about by the pandemic, China has been successful in such assistance projects as a vocational training centre and the University of Bamako Kabala Campus project. China has been implementing its commitment of military aid to the AU worth $100 million. Through multilateral and bilateral channels, we have provided military assistance to the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. The China-United Nations Peace and Development Fund has also contributed funds to some of MINUSMA’s cooperation projects. China stands ready to work with the international community to contribute to peace and development in Mali.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“The Secretary-General recently appointed a special coordinator for development in the Sahel, whom we hope will play an active role and work together with relevant United Nations agencies and international partners to promote regional security, humanitarian assistance and development in a coherent manner, provide more financial and technical support to effectively facilitate sustainable development in Mali and the region at large, and eliminate the root causes for instability. For a long time, China has been firm in supporting Mali in its socioeconomic development. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, we have provided Mali with multiple shipments of anti-pandemic supplies and emergency food assistance. We recently dispatched the twenty-seventh medical team to the country.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, the root causes of turbulence must be eradicated. Mali is facing such challenges as political instability and a shortage of food. The coronavirus disease pandemic has made the economic situation in the country even worse, with over 600,000 people unable to return home and over 3 million people in urgent need of food assistance. The Malian transitional Government must shoulder its responsibility, increase input in security development and other areas, restore economic activities and promote sustainable development, with a view to providing basic livelihoods and security guarantees for its population.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“However, terrorist and extremist forces are still rampant in northern and central Mali and have been launching frequent attacks. There shall be no complacency in combating terrorism. China supports the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in assisting the G-5 Sahel Joint Force as mandated, as well as the continued and active participation of the Malian transitional Government in counter-terrorism efforts by the G-5 Sahel. MINUSMA suffered multiple terrorist attacks last year, which China has strongly condemned and for which China has asked for immediate investigation to bring perpetrators to justice. Resolution 2518 (2020) must be fully implemented to beef up security measures for United Nations peacekeeping forces and to protect the safety of peacekeepers.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“At the same time, it is important to honour the commitments made, implement the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in earnest, speed up the reconfiguration and deployment of the armed forces and promote the development zone in the north, to name a few tasks. The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States have played a leading role in defusing the crisis in Mali and promoting the transition process. The United Nations and international partners must strengthen coordination with regional and subregional organizations and work in synergy to jointly maintain peace and stability in Mali. Secondly, it is imperative to continue the counter-terrorism work. The Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) has had some achievements in combating terrorism in the country.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative Annadif for his briefing. Based on that briefing and in connection with the report (S/2020/1281) of the Secretary-General, I wish to emphasize the following. First, the transition process in Mali is in general moving forward smoothly, with good progress made in establishing the transitional Government and the National Transitional Council and implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, among other things. All parties in the country must put the interests of the nation and its people first, seize the opportunity of this crucial stage and forge consensus on institution-building and election preparations, with a view to laying a solid foundation for the general elections next year, as well as development in the long run.”
2021-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/47 (2021) · source
“Responding actively to the Group of Twenty’s Debt Service Suspension Initiative, China has given concrete support to countries such as Cape Verde, the Gambia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Togo in overcoming the difficulties. China will continue to firmly support countries of the region in accelerating economic recovery by, among other things, establishing a fast track for personnel exchanges with countries in need, so as to help countries of the region stabilize their economies, ensure employment and improve people’s livelihoods.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“The international community has the responsibility to help countries of the region maintain macroeconomic stability, keep the industrial and supply chains safe and unfettered, increasingly take more practical steps on official development assistance, debt relief and technology transfer and support countries of the region in achieving independent and sustainable development. China has always supported the development and revitalization of the region. Since last year, in the face of difficulties posed by the pandemic, we have ensured the smooth construction or completion of a number of major projects, such as hydropower plants, roads, bridges, stadiums and so forth.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“Fourthly, we should continue to support countries of the region in promoting development and prosperity. In recent years, West African countries have promoted the process of integration in general, and regional economic integration in particular, and actively participated in the construction of a free trade zone on the African continent. Their development potential has been continuously unlocked. At the same time, the negative impact of the pandemic on economic and social development has become ever-more obvious.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“The international community and UNOWAS should continue to support countries of the region in improving their counter-terrorism and stability-building capacity and consolidate every link in the counter-terrorism front through material assistance and personnel training. At the same time, poverty and underdevelopment remain sources of instability. Comprehensive measures should be taken to help countries of the region to improve governance capacity, alleviate and eliminate poverty, provide basic security and safety for the people and eliminate breeding grounds for terrorism. It is hoped that UNOWAS will strengthen communication and coordination with other United Nations agencies, ECOWAS and the African Union to play to each other’s strengths and form synergy in promoting regional peace and stability.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“The international community, while respectful of the sovereignty of the countries concerned and the will of the local people, should encourage the African Union, ECOWAS and other regional and subregional organizations to play a greater role, support Africa in finding African solutions to African problems and deliver positive energy for lasting peace and stability across the region. Thirdly, we should continue to help countries of the region to eliminate the root causes of conflict. The West Africa and Sahel region faces security challenges exemplified by Boko Haram and other terrorist organizations, pirates in the Gulf of Guinea and intercommunal conflicts. We hereby express our condolences to the Niger for the lives lost in the most recent terrorist attacks.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Ghana and the Niger have completed general elections, and Guinea-Bissau has settled the general election-related dispute. From this new starting point onwards, the relevant parties should work together to promote national development and durable peace and stability, in the long-term interests of both the countries and the region. While Mali has started the transition process, the Gambia, Benin, Chad and Cape Verde will hold general elections this year. All parties should resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation, so as to create a favourable environment for holding elections peacefully.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“We will continue to firmly support countries of the region in fighting the pandemic, provide medical materials to countries in need, exchange experience in diagnosis and treatment, promote cooperation among Chinese hospitals and their African counterparts and strive to make vaccines accessible and affordable. Aided by China, the construction of the African Centre for Disease Control officially started a few days ago. While ensuring that the Centre is well built, we will help Africa improve its public health system and emergency response capability and help African people prevail over the pandemic at an early date. Secondly, we should continue to consolidate overall political stability.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“First, we should continue to support countries of the region in building up lines of defence against the pandemic. At present, amid the dire global pandemic situation, there have been some relapses in the region. For this reason, there cannot be any letting up in the anti-COVID efforts. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and UNOWAS should unite countries in the region, strengthen joint prevention and control and carry out cooperation in relation to information-sharing, detection methods and clinical treatment. China has provided batches of anti-pandemic materials to countries of the region and sent groups of medical experts to Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea and the Gambia.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source