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Geng Shuang

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first: 2020-07-09
most recent: 2023-12-30
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“We once again call on the parties concerned to exercise restraint, avoid actions that exacerbate conflict and prevent the confrontation from spiralling out of control, in particular by strictly abiding by international humanitarian law, making every effort to protect civilian facilities and reducing the impact of the conflict on peoples’ lives. The humanitarian situation in Ukraine in the conflict is dire. Severe cold weather will significantly aggravate the plight of the people. The international community should help Ukraine to promptly repair damage to the energy infrastructure, provide winter supplies to the affected population, meet the basic needs of refugees and displaced persons and ensure that all those in need are properly resettled and made to safely survive this winter, with a view to preventing a larger humanitarian crisis.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At present, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to constant attacks on civilian facilities and the steady rise of civilian casualties and displaced persons. This is a very worrying development. There is no winner in this conflict and war, and dialogue and negotiation are the only way forward. The parties concerned should start direct engagement as soon as possible and resume diplomatic negotiations at an early date. The international community should work together to support all efforts to reach a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Ukraine so as to avoid the escalation of the conflict and prevent a nuclear crisis. It should also engage in joint efforts to ensure the stability of the global industrial supply chain and improve the humanitarian situation in the crisis area.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9202 (2022) · source
“Together with members of the Council, China will continue to actively participate in the work of the three Committees, promote international counter-terrorism cooperation, improve the international non-proliferation system and make ongoing contributions to the maintenance of world peace and stability.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Last month, the First Committee of the General Assembly adopted a draft resolution on promoting international cooperation on peaceful uses in the context of international security (A/C.1/77/L.56), which clearly states that the use of science and technology for peaceful purposes and international cooperation are inalienable rights for all countries, and that countries should strike a balance between non-proliferation and peaceful uses. That draft resolution provides an important reference for the work of the 1540 Committee. We hope that, at the next stage, the three Committees and their subsidiary expert bodies will continue to step up efforts n information collection, exchanges and sharing in order to form synergy.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“China believes that the Committee should continue to uphold the leadership role of Member States, support developing countries in strengthening non-proliferation capacity-building, enhance the relevance and effectiveness of assistance programmes, promote communication and cooperation with the relevant agencies and organizations, and improve the transparency of the implementation of the resolution and the work of the Committee.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“China firmly opposes the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, has always fulfilled in good faith its international non-proliferation obligations and is continuously improving its non-proliferation export control mechanism and capacity-building. China is deeply involved in the comprehensive review of that resolution and supports using it as an opportunity to improve and strengthen its implementation mechanism.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The CTC now has a broader mandate, but it should not deviate from its core mandate of combating and preventing terrorism. The CTC should optimize the allocation of resources focused on key issues and direct its efforts and resources towards supporting Africa and developing countries in strengthening capacity- building. The Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate should also provide support to the CTC in those key areas. Thirdly, resolution 1540 (2004) was the first Security Council resolution devoted to non-proliferation and is an important pillar of international non-proliferation efforts.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Committee members should abide by the principle of confidentiality and prevent the leaking of internal information that would interfere with the Committee’s work. Secondly, the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) continues to help Member States implement counter- terrorism resolutions of the Security Council through various means, including country visits, seminars and exchanges and, in the light of global counter-terrorism trends and developments, it is stepping up information exchanges on cyberterrorism and the misuse of emerging technologies in terrorism. India, as Chair of the CTC, hosted a special session in October and adopted the Delhi declaration, thereby giving impetus to Member States efforts to better tackle the new counter-terrorism challenges.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Over the past year, the Committee has carried out its work in accordance with the mandate of resolution 2610 (2021), maintained communication with Member States, strengthened communication with regional and subregional counter- terrorism mechanisms, regularly reviewed its sanctions lists, selected a new Ombudsperson and achieved positive results. The Committee’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team closely tracks terrorist threats and issues reports that provide important references for the Committee’s work and support for global counter-terrorism cooperation, which China commends. China highly values the work of the Committee on listing, exemptions and delisting and believes that such relevant work should be based on solid facts and broad consensus in order to maintain the authority and effectiveness of the sanctions regime.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks the Chairs of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism, and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for their briefings and thanks Norway, India and Mexico for their extensive work as Chairs of the three Committees. In the light of the briefings, I would like to make the following points. First, the 1267 Committee is an important counter- terrorism sanctions mechanism of the United Nations and the Security Council.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“In May, the Chinese military held its first symposium on the security situation in the Gulf of Guinea, in which China, the coastal countries and the Interregional Coordination Centre for the Implementation of the Regional Strategy for Maritime Safety and Security in Central and West Africa held in-depth discussions on the theme of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and reached many important consensuses. Going forward, China will continue to carry out counterpart exchanges with coastal countries in the fields of maritime security, policing, military affairs and other fields and promote practical cooperation in detection, early warning, joint cruising, drill and training exercises and equipment assistance in order to play an active role in and make greater contributions to the maintenance of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“The international community should adapt measures to local conditions, increase assistance to coastal countries in port construction, aquaculture and fishing, support the development of the marine economy in the Gulf of Guinea, engage in international cooperation, rationally develop and utilize marine resources, help regional countries achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as soon as possible and completely eliminate the underlying causes that are the breeding ground for piracy. China has always actively participated in international cooperation in combating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. In recent years, Chinese naval convoys have been invited to conduct joint anti-piracy drills with the navies of Nigeria, Cameroon and other countries and have provided anti-piracy material and equipment assistance to coastal countries.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“Those grave socioeconomic development and livelihood issues in some coastal countries are a significant underlying cause of the problem of piracy. Regarding the rich and concentrated energy resources and the great potential for development in the Gulf of Guinea, the key lies in translating the advantages of natural endowments into a driving force for development, job opportunities and well-being in coastal countries. The marine economy in the Gulf of Guinea has great prospects, but development and investment are clearly inadequate.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“Agencies such as the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the International Maritime Organization and INTERPOL should fully leverage their professional advantages, help coastal countries strengthen the building of regional anti-piracy mechanisms, carry out training for maritime security forces and improve joint law enforcement, maritime monitoring and other operational capabilities. Thirdly, we should further clarify the “development first” concept and gradually tackle the root causes of piracy. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/818) shows that 242 million people in the Gulf of Guinea live below the poverty line.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we should further leverage the advantages and the role of United Nations agencies in providing guidance and support in the fight against piracy. In May, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2634 (2022), on combating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, setting out provisions and making arrangements for combating piracy, strengthening anti-piracy legislation, formulating a sound maritime security strategy and deepening international and regional cooperation. The international community should jointly implement that resolution and provide assistance to coastal countries and regional organizations in information-sharing, exchanges of experience, technical assistance and capacity-building.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“Some progress has also been made in regional maritime law enforcement cooperation. Anti-piracy operations involve a country’s internal affairs, such as national sovereignty, domestic legislation and law enforcement for security. On the premise of respecting the sovereignty and leadership of coastal States, the international community should support all the parties concerned in fully implementing the Yaoundé Code of Conduct and support regional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Gulf of Guinea Commission in playing a leading role in enhancing the capacity and efficiency of the fight against piracy. At the same time, it is also necessary to guard against and curb the spread of terrorist forces from the Sahel to the Gulf of Guinea.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“The international community should continue to strengthen coordination and cooperation and take timely and effective measures in order to jointly safeguard the security and stability in the Gulf of Guinea and the region as a whole. I would like to make the following three points. First, we should further strengthen regional cooperation and international coordination and build synergies to safeguard maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. Piracy is cross-sea and cross-border organized crime. It moves about and is hard to locate. Only by strengthening coordination and cooperation can we effectively combat piracy. We are pleased to see that the navies of various countries of the region have increased their input and made positive efforts to prevent and combat piracy.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the briefers for their briefings. The Gulf of Guinea is an important international waterway and energy resource base. The maintenance of security and stability in the Gulf of Guinea is of great significance for regional and global peace and development. Since last year, thanks to the joint efforts of the countries of the region and the international community, the maritime security environment in the Gulf of Guinea has improved, and incidents of piracy have been in visible decline. At the same time, piracy continues to frequent the region and still seriously affects the peace and development of coastal countries and their landlocked neighbours.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“Therefore, objectively speaking, Somalia is not in a position to ease sanctions. We hope that the Somali Government will take measures to effectively enhance its capacity to manage arms and ammunition and prevent weapons exempted by the Council from falling into the hands of terrorist organizations. Given that the relevant contents of resolution 2662 (2022) do not reflect the reality of the country concerned, and the selective approach and double standards on the issue of exemptions to the arms embargo, China was compelled to abstain in the voting on the resolution.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“This will not only undermine the authority and objectives of the Council’s sanctions regimes, but it may also lead to the proliferation of weapons and pose a threat to regional security. The easing of the arms embargo should also go hand in hand with strengthening effective regulation. According to reports submitted by the Secretariat, the Somali Government’s weapon- and ammunition-management capacity is clearly inadequate. The weapons-management depot is chaotic, none of the ammunition depots have been built and the professionalism of the security forces needs to be improved. According to report of the Panel of Experts of the Sanctions Committee, the illegal arms trade and trafficking Somalia are rampant, even to the point of impunity from the authorities for the crime of smuggling.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): China’s position on the issue of sanctions is consistent and clear. We believe that the Security Council should heed the call of African countries, respond positively to their demands and review, adjust or lift sanctions against them in a timely manner. At same time, China has always maintained that exemptions to arms embargoes should maintain uniform criteria. The resolution just adopted (resolution 2662 (2022) provides exemptions to the arms embargo against Somalia’s bilateral partners, which is different from other existing Council sanctions regimes. It is inconsistent with the principle of fairness and non-discrimination, and furthermore it lacks effective regulatory measures for the exempted arms and ammunition.”
2022-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9196 (2022) · source
“Under the framework of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative projects and the Global Development Initiative, China has provided, to the best of its abilities, assistance to the countries of the region. The most recent example is that, as of 1 December, China will grant zero-tariff treatment to 98 per cent of the products of least developed countries such as Burkina Faso. Looking to the future, China will continue to work with the international community to provide sustainable and predictable support and assistance to countries in the Sahel and make greater contributions to attaining lasting peace and sustainable development in the region.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“The European Union and other major donors should continue to increase financial assistance to jointly help countries in the region embark on the path of sustainable development and eliminate the breeding grounds of extremist forces and terrorism. Some countries are concerned about the problem of climate change in the Sahel. It is imperative to tailor the medicine to the symptoms, by helping countries in the region improve through development and their capacity and resilience to cope with climate change and blocking the chain of transmission from climate change to security risks. China is an active supporter of the cause of peace and development in the Sahel.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, development must continue to be prioritized and commitment to addressing the root causes of conflicts must be maintained. The myriad security issues in the Sahel are, in the final analysis, interconnected with development. China welcomes the formal establishment of the Independent High-Level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel and expects the Panel to base itself firmly on a proper handling of the dialectical relationship between security and development, with a view to contributing wisdom to meet regional challenges and making pragmatic and feasible policy recommendations. The international community should, in the light of the needs of regional countries, increase development and humanitarian assistance.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“The Joint Force remains an important force to be reckoned with in the regional counter-terrorism effort. We should support it in continuing its effective role in view of the real difficulties faced by the Joint Force in terms of arms and equipment, logistical supplies and financial resources, among others. The international community, and in particular traditional partners, should continue to provide strong support. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali should continue to play its role in logistical support. The Security Council should attach importance to the line of thinking set out by Secretary-General Guterres and seriously study providing financial support to the G-5 Sahel Joint Force through the United Nations regular budget or peacekeeping assessments.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“China supports the United Nations-African Union joint assessment of the Sahel and looks forward to pragmatic and feasible recommendations emanating from the relevant assessments to reactivate the overall cooperation in counter-terrorism in the Sahel and in West Africa. Secondly, the counter-terrorism foundation must continue to be strengthened and counter-terrorism capacity-building must continue to be improved. Terrorist forces are running amok in countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso and the Niger, showing a pattern of cross-border linkages and multipoint outbreaks. During the reporting period, the G-5 Sahel Joint Force carried out several counter-terrorism operations, which are instrumental to maintaining regional security and stability.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“The right approach is to seek common ground while putting aside differences and, on the basis of respecting each other’s interests and concerns, find the biggest common denominator through dialogue and consultation. China supports countries in the Sahel in strengthening political solidarity, working hard to remove the obstacles in the way of regional security cooperation and restoring the normal operation of the G-5 Sahel mechanism. Countries in the Sahel and West Africa should pool their resources, increase coordination and curb the spread of terrorist forces to countries along the Gulf of Guinea.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“The international community should take action and actively respond to the Secretary-General’s call to help the regional countries better cope with the current situation. In that context, I would like to make the following three points. First, dialogue and corporation must continue and common security in the region must be firmly safeguarded. The Sahel region is an inseparable security community. Only through shared goodwill and uniting as one can the countries there effectively deal with the threats to their common security. Admittedly, owing to the different national conditions, the countries inevitably may have different views on regional security cooperation.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and the Executive Secretary of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), Mr. Tiaré, for their briefings. I have also listened attentively to Mr. Ramadan’s statement. Recently, in the face of many difficulties, countries in the Sahel have stepped up their diplomatic efforts, enhanced regional coordination and worked together to combat terrorism, which has produced some results. Meanwhile, regional countries are still facing a series of severe challenges in the security, development and humanitarian fields. At a high-level meeting on the Sahel in September, Secretary-General Guterres called for greater measures to tackle the problems plaguing the Sahel.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9194 (2022) · source
“China will continue to support, promote and participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations and make greater contributions to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“The community interactive patrols conducted by the peacekeeping police of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei and UNMISS have achieved positive results, and their relevant experience should be shared. China has always been a supporter of and contributor to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Since 2000, China has sent more than 2,600 peacekeeping police officers to carry out peacekeeping missions. They have travelled to 11 mission areas on four continents, and eight of them have given their precious lives. For the cause of peace throughout the world, China’s peacekeeping police have carried out their missions with a great sense of responsibility in very difficult environments.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“At the end of July, two UNMISS peacekeeping police officers were killed in an attack, which once again sounded the alarm for us. Member States and the Secretariat must adopt practical measures to fully implement resolution 2518 (2020), strengthen early warning and intelligence-sharing, improve risk assessment and emergency response, and provide comprehensive and multi-level security guarantees for peacekeepers. It is imperative to better equip peacekeeping police in a customized manner and improve the security of hardware as much as possible. In carrying out their mission, peacekeeping police should focus on interacting constructively with the local population, debunk misinformation and disinformation in a timely manner, strive to provide better understanding and support, and work to improve software security.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“China welcomes United Nations police’s success in realizing the gender parity target targets for 2025 ahead of schedule and hopes that peacekeeping operations will continue to maintain that positive momentum, provide equal opportunities for female police officers in terms of training, recruitment and promotion, and give full play to the unique advantages that women offer in the protection of vulnerable groups and community communication. China will continue to send more talented personnel, including female peacekeeping police, to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations and will continue to provide professional training for female personnel from police-contributing countries. Thirdly, we should ensure the safety of personnel. Peacekeepers have faced an increased security risk in recent years.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“It is imperative to make constructive use of the communication channels, such as the light coordination mechanism, and strengthen training cooperation on different aspects so that every peacekeeping police officer can apply a full skill set in doing their work. The Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment System is being expanded to all peacekeeping missions. It is our hope that the parties concerned will be guided by the results of the evaluation and target their work to address weaknesses. Gender equality in is an important link in capacity- building for peacekeeping police.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“China welcomes the establishment of the United Nations inter-agency task force on policing and expects the task force to fully tap the comparative advantages of various agencies, effectively implement their core mandates of peacekeeping operations and respond to the reasonable needs of host countries in a timely manner. Secondly, we should strengthen capacity-building. The capacity-building of peacekeeping police is an important part of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative of the Secretary-General and a shared task for the Secretariat, host countries, police-contributing countries and capital-contributing countries. We must be guided by the implementation of the Strategic Guidance Framework for International Policing and the United Nations Police Training Architecture Programme.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“They have unique advantages in terms of maintaining community security, combating violent crime and capacity- building. Peacekeeping operations should make full use of the advantages afforded by peacekeeping police and serve the overall goal of maintaining peace and stability and resolving hotspot issues. UNMISS has done a great deal of work and played an important role in working with local police to combat crime, conduct various kinds of patrols, ensure the safety of civilians and provide training to South Sudanese law enforcement and judicial institutions. Those important and useful practices merit being summarized. In order to better implement its mandate, peacekeeping police should closely coordinate with United Nations agencies in their work.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to pay the highest tribute to all peacekeeping police officers and their families. Currently, the international security situation is complex and evolving. Regional hotspot issues are emerging one after the next. United Nations peacekeeping operations are facing a series of new situations, new tasks and new challenges. The Security Council and the international community should think deeply, build consensus, advance peacekeeping policing in the right direction, focus on key mandates and better meet the expectations of people in conflict areas. I would like to make the following three points. First, we should use our advantages to the fullest. Peacekeeping police are an important part of the United Nations peace and security architecture.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and the Police Commissioners of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for their briefings. I also listened closely to the statement made by Ms. Birikorang. Peacekeeping police are the guardians of international peace and have made great sacrifices for the sake of and important contributions to the maintenance of security in conflict areas. As we speak, almost 10,000 peacekeeping police officers from 129 countries are staffing posts in 18 mission areas to provide a security umbrella for vulnerable groups and people in conflict areas.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“China adheres to true multilateralism, resolutely safeguards an international system with the United Nations at its core and takes an active part in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Together with the rest of the world, China stands ready to make a greater contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“October saw the triumphant conclusion of the twentieth National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing. His Excellency Mr. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China, solemnly declared in his report that China has always been committed to its foreign policy goals of upholding world peace and promoting common development. China is dedicated to promoting a human community with a shared future. Guided by the principles of sincerity, real results, affinity and good faith, and with a commitment to the greater good and shared interests, China endeavours to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with other developing countries, including African countries. China firmly supports and assists developing countries in accelerating development.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“We have provided military assistance to the African Union and relevant African countries to enhance Africa’s capacity to fight terrorism and maintain stability, so as to achieve the Silencing the Guns in Africa initiative as soon as possible. We calibrate China-Africa development cooperation by focusing on what our African partners really need. We have been working with African countries to implement Belt and Road projects with high-quality deliverables. Through the China-United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund, we are implementing a great variety of projects in Africa, making a positive contribution to eliminating the root causes of conflicts, enhancing the resilience of the countries concerned and achieving lasting peace.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“China, together with other Council members, will actively participate in the follow-up discussions and play our part in further improving peacekeeping operations to better meet the needs of the countries concerned. China is an active participant in, and an important contributor to, United Nations peacekeeping operations. At present, nearly 2,000 Chinese peacekeeping soldiers are on duty in Africa, serving with firm resolve and diligent dedication to maintain peace and security and promote development and progress in Africa. China is a strong advocate for, and an active practitioner of, cooperation with Africa.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Peacekeeping operations can assist humanitarian agencies in alleviating the plight of the affected population by providing security guarantees for humanitarian relief work. They can work with UNICEF and other agencies to help the parties to a conflict implement child-protection action plans and enhance the capacity of the countries concerned to protect children. They can also work with UN-Women and others to assist the countries concerned advance the women and peace and security agenda in line with the realities on the ground. In August, the Security Council adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2022/6, drafted by China, which requested the Secretary-General to submit a report by 31August 2023 to assess the performance of peacekeeping operations and make recommendations on how to adjust their mandates in line with the changing dynamics.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“In recent years, the security situation in Africa has undergone profound changes as the continent is more aware of the drivers of conflict and African countries have more diversified needs for peacekeeping operations. China supports peacekeeping operations in Africa in acting within the parameters of their existing mandates and resources and, at the request of the countries concerned, fully leveraging their respective strengths within an approach anchored in the nexus between peace and security, while stepping up coordination and cooperation with other United Nations agencies on the ground. That will create synergies and better meet the needs of the African countries concerned.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Quick-impact projects implemented by some peacekeeping operations on the ground have also played an important role in improving local livelihoods. The United Nations should draw on those experiences and, in the light of the differing circumstances of each mission, extend any good practice in a positive and prudent manner. In addition, peacekeeping operations should prioritize local recruitment and the procurement of locally sourced supplies to help improve local employment and increase local revenues. Thirdly, we should strengthen coordination across United Nations agencies and provide tailored assistance to the countries concerned in response to the challenges.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“In the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, the Deputy Head of Mission is double-hatted as Resident Coordinator. That can help facilitate United Nations agencies integraing their work on security and development to better assist the countries concerned achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The trust fund for peace and security in Mali administered by MINUSMA has implemented a number of projects across the infrastructure, health and energy sectors, meeting the pressing needs of many people in northern and central Mali.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Peacekeeping operations should also provide training and technical support to police and other law enforcement agencies to continuously improve their ability to protect the safety of citizens and maintain law and order. Secondly, we should further integrate peacebuilding efforts and make a positive contribution to the development of the countries concerned. Development is the cornerstone of peace and security. The international community should assist African countries in their efforts to develop their economies and improve people’s livelihoods so as to build a solid foundation for peace. Some peacekeeping missions, within their mandates and in the peacebuilding framework, have provided assistance to the countries concerned in the area of peacebuilding, building up a number of successful experiences.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“No matter how wide-raging the mandates of peacekeeping operations are becoming to adapt to the changing circumstances on the ground, resolving conflicts and achieving peace should be the primary and most fundamental mandate. Peacekeeping operations should strengthen their good offices and mediation, actively cooperate with the United Nations and regional organizations and actively push for the political resolution of hotspot issues. Peacekeeping operations should support the countries concerned in their efforts at disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and in promoting social reconciliation and tolerance and consolidating the basis for sustained peace.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Since the 1990s, the Security Council has deployed a series of peacekeeping missions, with extensive mandates in Africa, based on its understanding of the drivers of conflict and the changing needs of the countries concerned, thereby playing an important role in addressing the root causes of conflict, enhancing the resilience of the countries concerned and achieving lasting peace. China supports the continuous development of United Nations peacekeeping operations and will make further efforts to that end. Allow me to make three observations. First, we must focus on the core mandate of peacekeeping operations, that is, resolving hotspot issues to create peaceful space for resilience-building in the countries concerned.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): China commends Ghana’s initiative to hold this high- level meeting and welcomes your presence in New York, Madam Minister, to preside over it. I thank Secretary- General Guterres for his statement. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee, Commissioner Adeoye, Ms. Robinson and Ms. Landgren for their briefings. Peacekeeping is an important means for the United Nations to maintain international peace and security, and has evolved and progressed over the decades in response to changing circumstances.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source