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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
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“I thank Special Representative Chambas for his briefing. The situation in the West Africa and the Sahel region is stable on the whole. Countries in the region are actively fighting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and many have overcome the difficulties posed by the pandemic and completed some important political agendas, such as general elections. The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has actively carried out mediation and done a lot work, which China appreciates. At the same time, countries of the region still face many challenges in maintaining peace, stability and development. In connection with the Secretary-General’s report (S/2020/1293) and the situation in the region, I wish to highlight the following.”
2021-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/43 (2021) · source
“Currently, we are witnessing the OPCW face challenges in its work and sharp division and confrontation among the parties. Last month, Director-General Arias indicated that he was in close contact with member States (see S/2020/1202, annex II). We encourage the Director-General and the Technical Secretariat to step up their efforts to help bring States parties back to the tradition of consensus-based decision- making and avoid forcing a vote. We also look forward to Director-General Arias briefing the Security Council at its open meetings and answering the questions of Council members.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“We oppose taking action with undue haste when there is no conclusive evidence and question marks abound with regard to the reports. We hope that the reports of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) are able to establish a complete chain of evidence with no loose ends, failing which the objectivity, neutrality and authority of the OPCW would be called into question. Given that the reports are full of controversy and the parties remain sharply divided, forcing action is not the right thing to do at this point. The Technical Secretariat should encourage in-depth discussions on the questionable points regarding the reports so as to convince each other with science- based analysis and factual information. That is the only way to fully implement resolution 2118 (2013) and preserve the authority of the OPCW.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“The Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has addressed many letters to the President of the Security Council, with detailed information on terrorist organizations planning staged chemical weapon attacks. That information warrants the Council’s full attention. China hopes that follow-up to such information will be provided in the monthly reports and briefings of the Council. I would also like to point out that Syria is a State Member of the United Nations and that the Syrian Government is the legal Government. It is not the so-called regime. That constitutes basic respect for a State Member of the United Nations. Given the crucial importance of the chemical weapons dossier, the issue of accountability must be brought back within the framework of the CWC. Investigations must be based on respect for facts and science.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“We oppose the use of chemical weapons by any country, entity or individual under any circumstances and for any purpose. Allegations of the use of chemical weapons must be investigated and dealt with in an impartial and objective manner on the basis of factual evidence and the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). China notes that Syria has on many occasions expressed its strong willingness to cooperate with the Technical Secretariat and, through consultations, the two parties have closed three outstanding issues related to the initial declaration. Syria’s constructive attitude and the results of the engagement between the two parties deserve our recognition. We encourage them to continue to work to achieve positive progress on the other outstanding issues.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“As this is the first open meeting of the Security Council in 2021, I would like to welcome our five new members — India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway — to the Council. We look forward to all Council members working together to start a new chapter of solidarity and cooperation in 2021 in order to fulfil our important collective responsibility mandated by the Charter of the United Nations. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tunisia on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We pledge our full support for the work of the Tunisian delegation. I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing on the Syrian chemical weapons issue (annex I). China’s position on the issue of chemical weapons has been consistent from the start.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“As always, China will support the work of the Council and the International Court of Justice, work hand in hand with all parties, embrace multilateralism and the international rule of law, promote a new kind of international relations based on mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation and build a community with a shared future for humankind.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“The two organs should perform their respective duties and collaborate with each other under the United Nations Charter to ensure that all countries abide by international law and the basic norms of international relations, reject unilateralism and bullying and oppose unilateral coercive measures in contravention of international law. Seventy-five years ago, China was the first country to sign the Charter of the United Nations. As the largest developing country and a permanent member of the Security Council, China will continue to be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of the international order.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“The International Court of Justice should faithfully perform its duties pursuant to the United Nations Charter, strictly abide by the principle of State consent, ensure the equal and uniform application of international law and oppose double standards and exceptionalism. Fourthly, we must strengthen the interaction between the Council and the International Court of Justice and work together to make international relations more democratic and rules-based. The Council should respect and support the independent work of the International Court of Justice. The Court should use international law to help maintain international peace and security.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“The international community should support the Council in resolving regional hotspot issues, responding to security threats and promoting multilateral security cooperation, in accordance with the United Nations Charter, through political means and constructive dialogue. Thirdly, we must remain committed to the peaceful settlement of international disputes and fully leverage the important role of the International Court of Justice. In recent years, the numbers of cases submitted and the advisory opinions issued by the Court of Justice has continued to increase, which is a testament to the international community’s growing trust in the International Court of Justice.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“We must uphold the cardinal principles of international law and the basic norms governing international relations, such as sovereign equality, non- interference in internal affairs, the peaceful settlement of disputes and non-use of force, advocate multilateralism, implement the international rule of law and preserve the centrality of the United Nations in global governance. Secondly, we must safeguard the international collective security mechanism, with the Security Council at its core, and steadfastly defend the mission and authority of the Council. In fulfilling the mandate to maintain international peace and security, the Council represents the will of all States Members of the United Nations.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“Strengthening the cooperation between the Security Council and the International Court of Justice under the Charter is conducive to maintaining the United Nations-centred international system and the international order underpinned by international law. China wishes to make the following points. First, it is imperative to defend the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and firmly safeguard the central role of the United Nations in international affairs.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“China thanks President Yusuf for his briefing on behalf of the International Court of Justice. This year coincides with the seventy-fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Charter of the United Nations and the centenary of the Statute of the Permanent Court of International Justice. It is timely and highly relevant for us to discuss how to strengthen the cooperation between the Security Council and the International Court of Justice. The 75 years of the United Nations has seen the rapid development of multilateralism and the continued advancement of the international rule of law. As principal organs of the United Nations, the Security Council and the International Court of Justice have made important contributions to maintaining international peace and security and promoting global equity and justice.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“Lastly, China appreciates the fact that the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has worked to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus disease, while actively protecting civilians and providing technical support to the Government of South Sudan. It is hoped that UNMISS will give priority to the implementation of the mandate of the Revitalized Agreement, strengthen communication with the Government and resolve the restrictions that it has had to deal with in performing its duties. We are willing to work with the international community to play a constructive role in ensuring peace, stability and economic development in South Sudan and in fighting the pandemic there.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, the sanctions on South Sudan must be lifted as soon as possible. The coronavirus disease pandemic is having a fairly negative impact there, and sanctions have worsened the situation. The African Union Peace and Security Council recently met to once again call for the lifting of sanctions on South Sudan. China calls on the international community to respond to the African Union initiative and lift the sanctions as soon as possible. This will help encourage all the parties to continue to participate actively in the political process and maintain the current good momentum. We hope that the midterm review of the arms embargo will change its working methods and achieve substantial progress.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“Economic difficulties have increased. More than 6 million people need humanitarian assistance and more than 3 million cannot return to their homes. International partners and financial institutions should increase emergency assistance to help South Sudan meet its urgent needs and the basic needs of its people. At the same time, they must find ways to help South Sudan rebuild its economy, achieve sustainable development and truly eliminate the root causes of conflict. China has been providing anti-pandemic supplies and emergency food aid to South Sudan since the start of the pandemic. The Chinese medical team has remained at its posts in South Sudan and is helping the people. China will continue to support South Sudan’s fight against the epidemic and provide support to the degree that it is capable.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“It is hoped that all parties will continue to proceed with a view to fostering the overall and long-term interests of the country and its people, strengthening mutual trust, properly handling differences, resolving issues such as the appointment of a Governor of Upper Nile as soon as possible and assuming the main responsibility for implementing the Revitalized Agreement. The international community should fully respect South Sudan’s leadership in promoting the political process, support the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in playing a greater role, and provide targeted assistance and support. Secondly, we must give major attention to humanitarian crises. South Sudan is facing multiple challenges, including the novel coronavirus disease, floods and fluctuations in international commodity prices.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Representative Shearer, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, and Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy for their briefings. With regard to the Secretary- General’s report (S/2020/1180), I would like to discuss the following points. First, we must continue to advance the political process. South Sudan is actively engaging in political dialogue and seeking to consolidate the ceasefire, and has made positive progress on issues such as promoting the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and reorganizing the Transitional Legislative Assembly.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“Regarding issues involving the Sudan, the legitimate and reasonable demands of the Sudanese Government and the African Union should be taken seriously, and the sovereignty of the Sudan and the opinions of the Sudanese Government should be fully respected.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“We hope that all parties will work together to realize the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding in the Sudan. China notes that the Prosecutor and other officials of the International Criminal Court have been unilaterally sanctioned. Many countries, including many members of the Security Council today, have condemned that. China has always opposed unilateral sanctions that are inconsistent with international law. At the same time, it hopes that the International Criminal Court will strictly follow the principle of complementary jurisdiction in its work, truly respect national judicial sovereignty and avoid interference in the internal affairs of other countries.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“I listened carefully to the briefing given by Prosecutor Bensouda, and I welcome Ambassador Siddig, Permanent Representative of the Sudan, to this meeting. The Sudan’s peace process and political transition have made important progress. China welcomes the formal signing of the Juba Peace Agreement between the Sudanese transitional Government and the relevant parties, which is a crucial step in the Sudan’s transition process and an important opportunity for the country to achieve comprehensive and lasting peace. China encourages the signatories to earnestly fulfil their commitments and promote the full implementation of the Agreement and calls on the parties that have not signed it to join the peace process as soon as possible.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“UNOCA should facilitate good-neighbourly relations and deepen economic integration in the region, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development should be integrated into regional and national development strategies. We hope that UNOCA will strengthen communication and coordination with other relevant United Nations agencies, subregional organizations in Africa and the African Union, leverage respective advantages and form synergies with a view to promoting regional stability and prosperity.”
2020-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1188 (2020) · source
“The issue of South-West and North-West Cameroon is part of the country’s internal affairs by the nature of the issue. We believe that the Government of Cameroon is able to handle it properly and maintain national stability.The Government of the Central African Republic is faced with the arduous task of security capacity-building. China continues to call on the Security Council to lift the arms embargo on the Central African Republic at an early date. Fourthly, we must continue to support the regional integration process in Central Africa. ECCAS has actively promoted institutional reform, established the ECCAS Commission and launched the regional peace and security architecture, thereby taking solid steps towards regional integration.”
2020-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1188 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we must continue to support countries in the region in maintaining peace independently. The situation in Central Africa is generally stable, thanks to the concerted efforts of the countries of the region. However, Boko Haram and the Lord’s Resistance Army are still active in the region, and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is rampant. The international community must take action to support regional countries in combating terrorism and organized crime. In doing so, it is imperative to always respect the sovereignty and national ownership of countries in the region. With many elections to be held this year and next year, UNOCA may provide, upon the request of the countries concerned, technical and material assistance for their elections.”
2020-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1188 (2020) · source
“The international community has the responsibility to help countries in the region maintain macroeconomic stability, expand employment opportunities and ensure a secure and smooth industrial and supply chain. China has actively implemented the Debt Service Suspension Initiative of the Group of 20 (G-20) and is the country that has fulfilled the largest amount in that regard among G-20 members. Through concrete efforts, we have helped Cameroon, the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and other countries in the region overcome difficulties. It is China’s hope that UNOCA will urge developed countries and multilateral financial institutions to accelerate their actions and honour their commitments as soon as possible to genuinely reduce the debt burden of the region.”
2020-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1188 (2020) · source
“The United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) should support regional countries in strengthening joint prevention and control, and promote cooperation in information-sharing, testing methods and clinical treatment. China has provided countries in the region with multiple shipments of anti-pandemic supplies and has dispatched medical experts to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Congo, Sao Tome and Principe and Angola. We remain committed to providing further assistance in that regard. Secondly, we must continue to support the economic recovery and development of countries in the region, which have been severely affected by the pandemic and are facing an increasing risk of an economic downturn.”
2020-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1188 (2020) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Africa, Mr. Fall, for his briefing, based on which, together with the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1154), I would like to make the following comments. First, we must continue to support the efforts by countries in the region to prioritize the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, countries in Central Africa have adopted strict measures and implemented the COVID-19 regional response strategy, coordinated by Central Africa, of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), which has alleviated the pandemic. Nonetheless, the pandemic continues to spread throughout the world, and the momentum of regional cooperation must be maintained.”
2020-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1188 (2020) · source
“We have taken note that the advance team for UNITAMS is formulating a comprehensive strategic framework for UNITAMS and other United Nations agencies on the ground. We hope that those entities can work closely together to increase efficiency and avoid stepping on each other’s toes.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“They have every reason to be happy that UNAMID will have completed its mission so successfully. China looks forward to the handover and orderly transition from UNAMID to UNITAMS. China calls on the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Representative for the Sudan as soon as possible. UNITAMS should fully take into account the views of the Sudanese Government when performing its duties, act in strict accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council, focus on supporting the core tasks of the Sudan’s political transition process and avoid interfering in the Sudan’s internal affairs. At the same time, it should actively respond to requests of the Sudanese Government, assist the country in promoting sustainable development and mobilize the international community to increase assistance.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“We will continue to do what we can to help the country achieve sustainable development. Thirdly, an orderly transition from the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) to the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) must be ensured. Over the past 13 years of its deployment, UNAMID has played an important role in promoting the peace process, maintaining stability in Darfur and supporting the reconstruction of that region. It has been an example of the United Nations and the African Union successfully cooperating to solve African problems, and we should draw upon that experience going forward. As the UNAMID mandate ends on 31 December, we S/2020/1183 should remember all its staff members, who have contributed to the improvement of the situation in Darfur over the past 13 years.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“China supports the Sudanese Government’s economic and financial reforms, welcomes the adoption of the debt-relief package by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank and calls on the international community to prioritize the easing of the country’s debt burden, increase investment in and humanitarian assistance to Sudan and support its socioeconomic development and capacity-building for governance. We also call on the countries concerned to genuinely lift their unilateral coercive measures against the Sudan without delay. As the situation in the Sudan and Darfur gradually improves, the Council should promptly review the sanctions imposed on the Sudan and work out a road map for lifting them. China has provided the Sudan with many shipments of supplies for combating the pandemic and sent medical teams to the country.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“China supports the United Nations in adjusting the disbursement of the multi-donor trust fund to scale up funding for peacebuilding purposes. Secondly, addressing socioeconomic challenges should be prioritized. The Sudan is faced with a dire economic situation, a lack of fuel and other basic commodities and a record level of inflation. The pandemic and the floods have exacerbated the current difficulties, with more than a fifth of the population facing food shortages and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“China welcomes the signing of the Juba Agreement for Peace in the Sudan between the transitional Government of the Sudan and the other parties and commends South Sudan’s important contribution to that end. This has been a key step forward in the transition process and an important opportunity for the Sudan to achieve comprehensive and lasting peace. China encourages the signatories to the agreement to fulfil their commitments in earnest and to push for the full implementation of the peace agreement and calls on the parties that have not yet signed the agreement to join the peace process as soon as possible. China looks forward to all parties working together to achieve the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding in the Sudan.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“I thank Under-Secretaries-General DiCarlo, Lacroix and Khare for their briefings. I would like to welcome Ambassador Barbara Woodward, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, to her new position and to this meeting. The past three months have seen important progress in the Sudanese peace process and political transition and the positive momentum maintained in the range of reforms undertaken by the Government. On the other hand, economic difficulties, the coronavirus disease and widespread floods continue to pose serious challenges to the country’s governance and its people’s lives. The international community should pay more attention and do more to help the Sudan move towards peace and development. In that context, I would like to underscore the following three points. First, the peace agreement should be fully implemented.”
2020-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1183 (2020) · source
“China has also donated remote-learning equipment to poorer and remote areas of the country to help more young people access education. We are ready to work alongside the international community to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo in its quest for peace, stability, prosperity and development.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“China appreciates this and looks forward to its implementation. Fourthly, due regard should be given to the humanitarian crisis, which has been compounded by the coronavirus disease pandemic and the Ebola virus. The humanitarian situation in the country is becoming increasingly fragile, with more than 5 million people displaced and more than 20 million facing food insecurity. The international community should increase its humanitarian assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in order to help improve the situation for the Congolese people. China was among the first countries to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo fight the pandemic, donating dozens of batches of anti-pandemic supplies and pairing up Chinese hospitals with their local counterparts.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“The legal exploitation and use of natural resources can provide people with more job opportunities and better livelihoods, which offers a key to breaking the vicious circle of conflict. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes being developed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo envisage more job and training opportunities for ex-combatants in order to facilitate their integration into the community. Kasai and Tanganyika will largely transition into the peacebuilding phase, where the relevant development agencies should focus on improving the local generating capacity and consolidate the foundation for durable peace. The new Great Lakes Regional Strategic Framework just unveiled by the Secretary-General provides an innovative approach to conflict resolution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“It calls on MONUSCO to coordinate and cooperate with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations country team and international financial institutions to ensure an orderly, responsible and sustainable implementation of the drawdown strategy, there by averting the creation of a security vacuum. Any plan for the reform of MONUSCO and its Force Intervention Brigade should be adequately communicated to the troop- and police-contributing countries and be carried out at a steady pace. Thirdly, there is a need for an integrated approach that addresses the root causes of conflict. The years of instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been essentially due to the failure to turn its resource advantages into a development strength, resulting in violence and conflict.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and its Force Intervention Brigade are playing an indispensable role in stabilizing the situation. The contribution made by troop- and police-contributing countries is truly commendable. China supports the renewal of MONUSCO’s mandate for one year. We welcome the engagement of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the elaboration of the joint strategy on the phased, progressive drawdown of MONUSCO and agree that the Mission’s drawdown and exit should be predicated on the security situation in the country and the response capacity of the security institutions. China supports the region-specific arrangements made, taking into account the evolving situation and the conflict dynamics in various provinces.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“We call on all parties in the country to respect the constitutional spirit, prioritize the interests of the country and the people, properly address their differences through dialogue and consultation, and spare no effort to preserve the hard-won political stability and unity. The Democratic Republic of the Congo must not relapse into crisis. The international community should respect the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and make a positive contribution to its political stability. Secondly, we need to improve the security situation. The past three months have witnessed an exacerbation of armed conflicts and intercommunal violence in North and South Kivu, causing heavy civilian casualties, which is very worrying.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“Mr. Dai Bing (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zerrougui for her briefing. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is largely stable, but the eastern part of the country remains turbulent, the humanitarian situation is worrisome, and national governance is facing many challenges. I should like to emphasize the following four points. First and foremost, there is a need to maintain political stability. China has been following closely the recent developments in the internal relations of the governing coalition of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“China has always firmly supported Somalia’s efforts to safeguard its national sovereignty, dignity and territorial integrity. We support Somalia in embarking upon the road to peace, stability and development at an early date. Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease pandemic, China has provided Somalia with a quantity of emergency supplies to tackle the pandemic and help the country overcome the difficulties being faced by its people. China will work with the international community to contribute to Somalia’s economic and social reconstruction by engaging in concrete cooperation projects.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“The international community should help Somalia to implement its national development plan in order to help Somalia develop its economy, improve people’s livelihoods, release resource endowments and labour potential, eliminate the root causes of violent conflicts and humanitarian crises and provide strong support for independent development and sustainable peace in Somalia. China welcomes the signing of a sustainable development cooperation framework between the United Nations and the Somali Government with a view to comprehensively advancing the humanitarian, development and peace processes. We call on the international community to continue to increase its levels of investment in order to close the humanitarian aid gap.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“China notes that the Somali Government is taking a leading role in updating the transition plan and promoting security sector reform. AMISOM is also formulating a phased reconfiguration plan to prepare for the transfer of security responsibilities to Somalia. The international community should help Somalia to strengthen its capacity-building and continue to provide continuous and stable funding guarantees for AMISOM so that it can continue to carry out its duties. Thirdly, it is important to increase the levels of investment in development and humanitarian aid. Somalia is deeply scarred by wars, its economic development is lagging and it faces long-term humanitarian challenges. Development is an important basis for solving all problems, and that is also the aspiration of the Somali Government and people.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“Secondly, it is essential to maintain security and stability in Somalia. There are frequent violent and terrorist activities in Somalia, and the security environment is worrisome. China appreciates the significant efforts being made by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to stabilize the situation. The Security Council has a mandate to carry out an independent assessment of AMISOM, and it is essential that we take into account the views of the African Union and AMISOM. We hope that the United Nations and the African Union can make proper arrangements to ensure that the outcomes of the assessment fully reflect the concerns of all parties and provide a comprehensive and objective basis for the Security Council to take subsequent actions.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“First, it is important that progress be made on the political track. China welcomes the consensus reached on the election model by the leaders of the Somali Federal Government and federal member states. We encourage all parties to implement the relevant decisions in earnest and to hold the elections as scheduled. China calls on all parties in Somalia to put the interests of the country and its people first, maintain the momentum of dialogue, enhance mutual political trust, establish federal mechanisms and actively promote national priorities, including the constitutional review. The international community should provide technical and logistical support for the elections on the basis of Somali-led and Somali-owned solutions, with a view to helping the Somali Government improve its national governance capabilities.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“We welcome the Prime Minister of Somalia to this meeting. We wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. James Swan, and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, Mr. Francisco Madeira, for their briefings. Since the Security Council’s deliberations on Somalia in August (see S/PV.8755), important progress has been made regarding the peaceful reconstruction of Somalia. The new Prime Minister and his Cabinet have taken office, the preparations for elections have been carried out in an orderly manner and continuous updates have been made to the transition plan. At the same time, the security and humanitarian situation remains fragile, and there is a long way to go to achieve peace and stability in the country. I would like to emphasize the following three points.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1136 (2020) · source
“We will continue to help the countries in the region combat the disease, including by facilitating early access to vaccines for African countries. We will continue to support local socioeconomic development and the improvement of people’s livelihoods and strive to maintain our results-based cooperation in spite of the pandemic. Peace, stability and development in the Sahel region are crucial to the long-term stability of the African continent. Despite the many difficulties and challenges, we are convinced that opportunities always outnumber challenges and solutions always outnumber difficulties. China is ready to continue working with the international community towards the long-term peace, stability, prosperity and development of the Sahel region.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source
“The humanitarian situation in the Sahel region is deeply troubling, with 31.4 million people in need of humanitarian aid and 5 million unable to return to their homes. The international community should provide tailored assistance to regional countries to address food security and other issues and ensure that the basic needs of the people are met. The coronavirus disease pandemic in the Sahel has eased somewhat, thanks to the strict prevention and control measures adopted by countries in the region. However, the risk of a resurgence of the epidemic still exists. China has sent multiple shipments of supplies to counter the epidemic to countries in the region and is taking the initiative to share its experience in that regard.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source
“China is actively implementing initiatives amounting to ¥300 million in assistance to the G-5 Joint Force for security and counter-terrorism operations. We encourage international partners to continue to leverage their respective strengths and strengthen their coordination in support of the counter-terrorism operations and capacity-building of the countries in the region. The presidential statement on counter-terrorism in Africa (S/PRST/2020/5) adopted by the Security Council in March must be effectively implemented. We hope that the Security Council will give priority to the needs of the G-5 Sahel and give more sustainable and predictable financial support to the Joint Force. Thirdly, the humanitarian crisis must be high on the international agenda.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1126 (2020) · source