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Geng Shuang

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first: 2020-07-09
most recent: 2023-12-30
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“We hope that the countries concerned will bear in mind the overarching goal of regional peace and security and create a sound environment for peace and stability on the peninsula. Secondly, just now, the representative of the United States and other representatives stressed in their statements that the Council’s resolutions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must be fully implemented. China agrees, and that has been our consistent view. At the same time, I must point out that those resolutions also include provisions to alleviate the humanitarian situation on the peninsula and promote the political process, along with other provisions. The implementation of the Council’s resolutions should address all the provisions fairly, rather than focusing solely on sanctions. Experience has shown that sanctions cannot solve everything.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“Some people say that the launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea took place because in May (see S/PV.9030) the Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution (S/2022/431) — that is, they are a result of the Council’s inaction. That argument is totally erroneous and misleading. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s sense of insecurity is increasing. Why? There are reasons. Recently, the United States and other countries have frequently conducted military exercises and carried out cooperation on nuclear submarines with certain countries. It has claimed that it will deploy so-called strategic assets in the region. Such rhetoric and actions are in fact heightening the confrontation and creating risks and tensions. A sound political and security environment is indispensable for a solution to the issues on the peninsula.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I did not intend to speak a lot on this occasion, since we will hold closed consultations following this open briefing. But now that the representative of the United States has made a second statement, I believe I have to speak in response. I will mention three points. First, the recent launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are not issues that should be viewed in isolation. We have always believed that we must view the current situation on the peninsula in a comprehensive way. The recent missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea are closely related to the series of joint military exercises in the region.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“We once again call on all the parties concerned to deal with and resolve the Korean peninsula issue based on the indivisibility of security, follow the dual-track approach and the principle of phased and coordinated actions, remain committed to dialogue and consultation, meet each other halfway and resolve the reasonable concerns of all sides in a balanced manner so as to jointly promote the political settlement of the peninsula issue. In that regard, China remains committed to playing a constructive role.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“China and Russia put forward a draft resolution on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in order to ease the humanitarian situation on the ground, create a climate conducive to mutual trust among all parties and the resumption of dialogue and inject impetus into the political settlement of the Korean peninsula issue. The draft text is still on the table, and we hope that Council members will actively consider it. As a close neighbour of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, China closely follows the situation on the peninsula. As always, China remains committed to maintaining peace and stability, achieving denuclearization on the peninsula and resolving issues through dialogue and consultation. The Global Security Initiative, proposed by China, provides important guidance about the settlement of this issue.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“When the dialogue went well, relative stability prevailed on the peninsula, and when there was an impasse or backtracking, tensions invariably escalated. We call on the United States to take concrete measures, demonstrate its sincerity and effectively address the legitimate and reasonable concerns of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea so as to create conditions for the resumption of dialogue. The Security Council should play a constructive role on the Korean peninsula issue instead of relying solely on strong rhetoric or pressure. The Council’s discussions and deliberations should contribute to a détente rather than fuelling escalation. They should promote the resumption of dialogue instead of widening differences and should forge unity instead of creating divisions.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“The denuclearization measures taken by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea went unacknowledged, and the country’s legitimate and reasonable concerns have not been addressed. As a result, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea-United States dialogue has reached an impasse, and mistrust has become even more entrenched. At the same time, the United States has recently been bolstering its military alliance in the Asia-Pacific region and intensifying the risk of military confrontation. On the nuclear issue, the United States pursues double standards and is engaged in political manoeuvring, poisoning the regional security environment. Against that backdrop, the heightened tensions on the peninsula should not be a surprise. History shows that dialogue and consultation are the only way to resolve the Korean peninsula issue.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“Given the critical state of ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula, all parties should focus on the overarching goal of peace and stability on the peninsula, remain calm, exercise restraint and caution and refrain from taking any action that may exacerbate tensions or lead to a miscalculation, so as to prevent the continuous escalation of the situation. The Korean peninsula issue is complex. The crux of the matter is the confrontation between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The year 2018 witnessed a significant positive development in the situation on the peninsula. The United States regrettably failed to respond to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s positive measures in accordance with the principle of action for action.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I listened to the briefing by Assistant Secretary- General Khiari. We have taken note of the recent launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We have also noted the multiple joint military exercises held by the United States and other countries recently in the region. A brief examination will show that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launch activities took place either before or after those military exercises and did not take place in isolation.”
2022-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9146 (2022) · source
“At a time when Europe and the world are facing growing and seemingly insurmountable challenges, this incident is indeed a terrible disaster that we would have preferred not to see. We note that some of the information we are currently receiving indicates that the leaks were no accident, but very likely the result of a deliberate act of sabotage. If that is true, it would constitute an attack on transnational civilian facilities and submarine pipelines, in violation of international law. We also note that all the stakeholders agree that an objective, impartial and professional investigation of the leaks is imperative. As the briefers stressed, the leaks highlight the vulnerability of transnational infrastructure. We stand ready to work with all parties to maintain the security of cross-border infrastructure.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the three briefers for their presentations. We are deeply concerned about the recent multiple leaks and powerful underwater explosions in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, which are the main artery for transporting energy to Europe, providing a vital gas supply to 23 European countries. The physical disruption of the pipelines caused by the leaks has exacerbated energy supply shortages in Europe. Consumers around the world, particularly in developing countries, are likely to suffer from the resulting volatility in energy markets and soaring energy prices. The leaks are still going on, and their impact on the shipping routes and the Baltic Sea ecosystem continues to play out.”
2022-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9144 (2022) · source
“China will continue to provide assistance to Afghanistan within its capabilities through bilateral and multilateral channels, and will deliver concrete, tangible assistance to the Afghan people with the aim of bringing them warmth and hope.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“China looks forward to working with Russia, Pakistan, Iran and other countries of the region to continue fully leveraging the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group, the mechanism of coordination and cooperation among Afghanistan’s neighbours and other platforms in making unique contributions to the maintenance of peace and stability in Afghanistan. We support seeing the United Nations play an important role in the peaceful reconstruction of Afghanistan and hope that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan will actively carry out its mandated activities and form synergies with international and regional efforts.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“In the long run, all parties should help Afghanistan restore its domestic market, integrate into regional cooperation and connectivity, thoroughly eradicate the underlying causes of unrest and embark on a path to lasting peace and development. Countries adjacent to Afghanistan, as well as its other neighbours, have long given active support to the Afghan peace process and made tremendous efforts to that end. This month the leaders’ summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, reached a significant consensus on Afghanistan that emphasizes supporting it in building an independent, neutral, unified, democratic and peaceful country and eliminating terrorism, war and drugs.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“The security, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics and refugee issues facing the country are intertwined and require a comprehensive approach if they are to be fully resolved. We hope the Afghan Taliban will genuinely fulfil its commitments, completely sever ties with all terrorist groups and work with the international community to resolutely combat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement and other terrorist groups so as to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a hub for terrorism again. The interim Afghan Government’s efforts to combat poppy cultivation should be encouraged and the international community should actively support Afghanistan’s efforts to cultivate alternative crops and completely eliminate sources of drugs.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“We expect the Afghan authorities to make greater efforts to that end and to respond to the international community’s concerns. At the same time, safeguarding the rights and interests of Afghan women and girls also means providing them with much-needed humanitarian assistance so that women and children can first have access to basic daily necessities, such as food and clothing. In that context, Afghanistan’s frozen overseas assets should be made use of as quickly as possible to improve Afghan lives and advance economic reconstruction. In the light of recent developments and the Central Bank of Afghanistan’s statement, we call for the frozen assets to be fully returned to the Afghan people as soon as possible so that they can be used effectively to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and the Afghan people’s suffering.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“It is not constructive to keep accusing or pressuring the interim Government or to instrumentalize the issue of travel-ban exemptions as a bargaining chip for negotiations. That only narrows the space for dialogue and deepens confrontation and divergences. We hope that the members involved will reconsider their positions and show flexibility. With winter fast approaching, the humanitarian and economic crises in Afghanistan are bound to worsen. The international community should see its most urgent priority in helping Afghanistan alleviate the humanitarian crisis and stabilize its economy. It should not politicize humanitarian and economic issues, nor should it link humanitarian aid and economic development to other political issues. The right of Afghan women and girls to receive an education and access employment should be guaranteed.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“The history of the past 20 years has once again proved that military intervention and external models simply do not work, and that the future of Afghanistan can be decided only by the Afghans themselves, who must take charge of their own destiny. The international community, including the United Nations, should draw lessons from those 20 years and not pay mere lip service to the phrase “Afghan-led and Afghan-owned” but rather bear it in mind and put it into practice. The international community should remain pragmatically engaged with the interim Afghan Government, interact constructively, provide patient guidance, enhance mutual trust and understanding and help the interim Government build inclusive and moderate governance.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Mr. Potzel, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and Ms. Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for their briefings. I also listened carefully to Ms. Koofi’s statement. Afghanistan has been experiencing vicissitudes and hardships for the past two decades. Its efforts to achieve peace and development have gone through twists and turns and have been full of challenges. Ordinary Afghans have suffered tremendously and endured enormous difficulties. With the hasty withdrawal of foreign troops in August last year, the 20-year war came to an end. Afghanistan has entered a new phase of recovery, healing and peaceful reconstruction.”
2022-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9137 (2022) · source
“We hope that the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) will do more to reach out and engage with the civilian population in Haiti, strive through concrete actions to eliminate the misunderstandings that exist among the Haitian people, and win their trust and support. BINUH and other United Nations offices in Haiti cannot work in silos. They should instead strengthen resource-sharing and operational synergy to put the “one United Nations” approach into practice.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“At the same time, I must also point out that neither the United Nations nor any organization or country can go beyond its duties, let alone take sides. We have taken note of Prime Minister Henry’s commitment that the interim Government will create the necessary conditions for elections by the end of the year. We look forward to the Government of Haiti’s submission of a concrete and credible report to the Council in October. The United Nations has been in Haiti to offer help. However, for some time, the clamorous negative public opinion in Haiti with regard to the United Nations is a cause for concern.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“The work of the United Nations in Haiti for over three decades has proved that international assistance can only play a catalytic, promoting and facilitating role, and that the issue of Haiti can only be resolved by the Haitian people themselves. The political stalemate in Haiti has been ongoing for years, and there is a strong desire for the restoration of constitutional order. We hope that all parties in Haiti will have a stronger sense of urgency, actively carry out political consultations and establish national institutions as soon as possible which enjoy the real support of the Haitian people and represent their interests. The United Nations and relevant regional organizations must continue to play an active role in that regard.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“This would help cut off the supply of weapons and ammunitions to gangs without prejudice to the security cooperation between Member States and the Haitian Police Force. We hope that the co-penholders will include this idea in the draft resolution. Resolution 2645 (2022) supports the Haitian authorities in combating illicit financial flows and the trafficking in weapons, and in enhancing management and control of borders and ports. With the situation in Haiti as it is, the Council must support Haiti in giving priority to port management and customs reform. We welcome further increased investment in this regard from the international community — and from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in particular — and support and cooperation from the relevant countries. We hope that the new draft resolution will also address this point.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“We hope that the United States and Mexico, as penholders, will submit a draft resolution as soon as possible and convene consultations so that the Council can make a decision on the issue as scheduled. The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) should submit a list of criminal gangs and their leaders to the Security Council for its consideration when making decisions. Resolution 2645 (2022) also calls on Member States to prohibit the transfer of arms to non-State Haitian actors linked to gangsters. In view of the current situation, it is necessary for the Council to turn this voluntary measure into a mandatory one, explicitly prohibiting the supply of arms to non-State actors associated with gangs in Haiti.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“As Secretary- General Guterres said on 20 September in the general debate (see A/77/PV.4), gangs in Haiti are destroying the very building blocks of society. If that scourge is not eradicated, Haiti will never see peace. The Secretary- General is about to submit a report to the Council on supporting Haiti in its fight against gangs, which we hope will contain feasible and effective options. Resolution 2645 (2022) expresses the Council’s readiness to take appropriate measures that could include assets freezes or travel-ban measures against those engaged in or supporting gang violence. Given the current situation in the country, it is essential that the Council translate that readiness into action.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. I also welcome the Foreign Ministers of Haiti and the Dominican Republic to the meeting and thank the three briefers for their statements. Last week, as the world turned its attention to New York and focused on the General Assembly’s high-level week, the situation in Haiti went from bad to worse. The Haitian Government abruptly abolished fuel subsidies, and gangs seized the chance to stir up trouble, turning civilian protests into large-scale riots. We have seen journalists shot dead, women raped, civilians burnt to death, public facilities and businesses forced to close and World Food Programme warehouses looted and reduced to ashes. Haiti as a whole has been plunged into anarchy, totally out of control.”
2022-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9136 (2022) · source
“China welcomes and supports the tripartite joint statement reached by Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan in November 2020 and will continue to support the pursuit of positive progress on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue under the framework of the Minsk Group and with the good offices of Russia. Armenia and Azerbaijan are inseparable neighbours. Maintaining stable bilateral relations and developing forward-looking friendly cooperation is not only in the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples, but also conducive to the peace and stability of the whole region. We hope and believe that both countries possess full political wisdom and are able to resolve problems and differences through dialogue and consultation, restore peace and stability and achieve common security.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“We hope the two sides will continue to interact positively on the border issue. The normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan is inseparable from the proper settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. China acknowledges the historical development of the issue, and its position has been consistent. We support the resolution of problems and differences through political dialogue and hope that all parties will find a proper solution as soon as possible in accordance with universally recognized the international law and norms governing international relations.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his briefing. China is concerned about the recent armed conflicts and casualties in the border areas of Armenia and Azerbaijan. Maintaining regional peace and stability is in the common interests of the two countries. We call on the two countries to exercise restraint, persist in resolving problems and differences through political dialogue and take measures to avoid further escalation of the situation. As confirmed by the briefing we just heard, both sides recently reached a ceasefire agreement. We hope that both parties will abide by that agreement in a common effort to ease the situation. Armenia and Azerbaijan set up a border demarcation commission last May, which recently held a joint meeting.”
2022-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9132 (2022) · source
“Those airports are important cross-line transfer hubs for humanitarian supplies. All attacks on humanitarian infrastructure must cease immediately.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“Such acts are in no way in line with defending and acting strictly in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. Resolution 2642 (2022) was adopted over two months ago. Since then, only one cross-line delivery has been completed in north-western Syria, with no improvement in terms of efficiency or scale. I would like to reiterate that the cross-border relief modality is only a temporary arrangement made under exceptional circumstances. The transition to cross-line relief operations needs to be accelerated, and clear timetable should be set out for the eventual termination of cross- border delivery. The Permanent Representative of Syria twice sent letters to the President of the Council, on 2 and 7 September, condemning the attacks on Damascus and Aleppo airports.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“China supports the Special Envoy’s continued communication with the parties in that regard. At present, Syria still faces a complex security situation. The international community should adopt a unified standard on the basis of international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions to combat all terrorist forces in Syria with a zero-tolerance approach. Any actions that condone, harbour or politically exploit terrorist forces must cease. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria must be respected. In the absence of the consent of the Syrian Government, illegally stationing troops, or even setting up military bases, in Syria constitutes a serious violation of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Deputy Special Envoy Rochdi and Under- Secretary-General Griffiths for their briefings. I also listened very carefully to the statement delivered by Mr. Darwish. A Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process is the only way to resolve the Syrian issue. China welcomes the sustained efforts of the Special Envoy and his team to promote the political process in Syria. We hope that the parties concerned will engage constructively with the United Nations to properly resolve the differences relating to the session of the small body of the Constitutional Committee with a view to holding a meeting at an early date and making substantial progress. Special Envoy Pedersen proposed the step- for-step approach, which is conducive to creating favourable conditions for the political process.”
2022-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9130 (2022) · source
“All the parties concerned should maintain contact and communication, leave room for diplomatic negotiations in order to the create conditions for a political settlement and strive for an early ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities. I would like to stress again that, on the Ukraine issue, China has always believed that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations should be respected, the legitimate security concerns of all countries should be taken seriously and every effort conducive to resolving the crisis peacefully should be supported. We will continue to stand on the side of peace, dialogue and humanity and play a constructive role in the proper resolution of the crisis in Ukraine.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“In China, the chemical weapons left behind by those who invaded Chinese soil in the 1930s and 1940s are still a serious threat to people’s lives and property and to the environment. China has always maintained that dialogue and negotiation are the most realistic and feasible way to resolve the crisis. Only by seeking joint, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security can we achieve long-term stability in Europe and the world. The Ukrainian crisis is proving to us once again, in a brutal way, that pursuing power politics and absolute security, maitaining an obession with military force and creating divisions and confrontation cannot bring about peace and stability, and neither can it bring about reconciliation and tranquility.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“During the hasty withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan, as much as $7 billion in weapons and equipment was discarded at will, fuelling a rampant black-market trade in which weapons are openly sold in broad daylight and easily accessible to anyone, even children. Those weapons will be a long-term obstacle to the rebuilding of lasting peace in Afghanistan and will pose huge risks to the security of the countries of the region. The guns that were left in Somalia by foreign troops in the 1990s have now become easily available to terrorists, who use them to kill people and commit violence, threatening the lives of local civilians, including women and children.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Since the beginning of the crisis in Ukraine, China has always emphasized that the delivery of weapons will not bring about peace. Adding fuel to the fire will only complicate the problem. The harsh reality and humanitarian consequences of the past six months have fully demonstrated that. Equally worrisome is the scenario of a large number of weapons and ammunition falling into the wrong hands, which would bring about endless trouble and create security risks in Ukraine and beyond. We have noticed that the negative effects of that are already starting to show. There have been many lessons learned in that regard.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, on behalf of the Chinese delegation, I would like to express our deep condolences on the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to convey our sincere sympathy to our colleagues in the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom and, through them, to the British Government and people. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her briefing. I also listened carefully to Ms. Trifković’s statement. The Ukrainian crisis, which has lasted for more than six months, has fully demonstrated the tremendous human suffering caused by weapons and ammunition. The fierce fighting in various places continues to rage on, and more weapons and ammunition continue to flow onto the battlefield, giving rise to the worrisome prospect of a protracted, escalating conflict.”
2022-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9127 (2022) · source
“We hope that those supplies, including infant formula, quilts and waterproof tarps, will help more people survive the looming winter. History has proven time and again that diplomatic efforts, negotiation and communication are the only viable way to resolve conflicts and end crises. China once again calls on all the parties concerned to remain engaged, explore the possibility of a political settlement and create conditions for an early cessation of hostilities and the restoration of peace and stability. All sides should abandon their political self-interest and refrain from escalating tensions, creating division or provoking confrontation and should make concrete efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“With that in mind, China has proposed a six-point initiative for preventing a large-scale humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as well as a cooperation initiative on global food security. We encourage Russia and Ukraine to maintain communication and cooperation on humanitarian issues and support the United Nations and international humanitarian agencies in providing assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries on the basis of neutrality, impartiality and non-politicization. We have also been calling for and promoting the return of Ukrainian and Russian food products and fertilizers to the international market. The Chinese Government has provided three batches of humanitarian supplies to Ukraine, a concrete action that brought much-needed aid to Ukrainians caught in the conflict.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“The health and well-being of hundreds of millions of people in Ukraine and the entire region depend on the safety and security of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, and accidents must be avoided. We call on the parties concerned to earnestly implement the seven pillars of nuclear safety and security proposed by Director General Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and refrain from taking any action that could endanger nuclear safety and security. We welcome the IAEA’s on-site inspection of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant last week and commend the continued on-site presence of the Agency’s experts. We encourage the Agency to maintain communication with all parties on the relevant issues. Ukraine’s humanitarian situation has always been dear to our heart.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“The parties concerned should strictly abide by international humanitarian law, protect the legitimate rights and interests of refugees and displaced persons, especially women and children, support the work of international humanitarian agencies, facilitate the evacuation of personnel and provide cooperation for aid operations. China commends Ukraine’s neighbouring countries for providing shelter, humanitarian assistance and social services to millions of refugees. The international community should continue to lend a helping hand to Ukraine and its neighbours, mitigate the pressure on relief capacity, bring hope to more people in need and create the necessary conditions for their voluntary return.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): The unresolved Ukrainian crisis and the deteriorating humanitarian situation have inflicted a heavy toll on ordinary people. It is worrying that the conflict shows no sign of ending even as a long winter approaches. Ukraine and its neighbours are facing additional challenges on an enormous scale. We must therefore step up our actions, make a greater effort to bring about peace and do our utmost to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian situation. As a matter of principle, under no circumstances should civilians and civilian infrastructure be targeted in conflict. The protection of civilians must come first.”
2022-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9126 (2022) · source
“We once again call upon all parties to adopt a responsible approach in order to promote the de-escalation of the situation, work to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Ukraine, work together to build regional peace and tranquility and jointly maintain global security and stability.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“Since the outbreak of the crisis in Ukraine, the threat to the safety and security of nuclear power plant posed by armed conflict has kept the world under the looming spectre of a nuclear disaster. In the face of countless lives and the well-being of generations, we cannot afford to take any chances or do nothing. Instead, we must do our best to minimize accidents. The international community should step up diplomatic efforts to promote the early resumption of negotiations between the parties, achieve a ceasefire and stop the fighting as soon as possible and eliminate nuclear- security risks at their source.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“We once again call on the parties concerned to remain committed to humanity, scientific rationality, communication and cooperation; strictly abide by the Convention on Nuclear Safety and other relevant international laws; strictly implement the seven-pillar principles proposed by Director General Grossi; avoid actions that endanger the safety and security of nuclear facilities and refrain from repeatedly testing this dangerous path. We support the long-term presence of Agency experts at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and hope that the resident experts can provide continuous, steady and professional technical support in order to guarantee the safety and security of the nuclear facilities. We also encourage the Agency to maintain its communication with the relevant parties.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“China is pleased with that positive development and recognizes the efforts of Director General Grossi and the staff of both the IAEA and the Secretariat. At the same time, despite the repeated warnings and appeals from the international community, the shelling of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant continues. Even after the IAEA visitors arrived at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, the shelling did not cease. That is truly concerning. The Chornobyl nuclear accident has not faded from our memory, and the effects of the Fukushima nuclear accident have not dissipated to date. The world simply cannot afford yet another nuclear disaster.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank Secretary-General Guterres and Director General Grossi for their briefings. For some time, the safety and security of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant has been nerve-racking for the international community, and it has been the unanimous expectation of all to facilitate an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) field visit to the plant as soon as possible. Thanks to the joint cooperation of Russia and Ukraine, Director General Grossi and his colleagues were able to visit successfully last week, which helps to gain an objective understanding of the operations of, and damage to, the nuclear facilities and to take targeted actions.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“As co-Chair of the Group of Friends of the Safety and Security of United Nations Peacekeepers, China, together with Brazil, Indonesia and Rwanda, co-hosted a meeting on casualty evacuation last month that yielded positive results. China will continue to lead and to work with other parties on various United Nations platforms to promote the issue of the security of peacekeepers and make efforts and contributions to ensure the safety of our Blue Helmets.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, we must ensure peacekeepers’ safety and strive to reduce the security risks of peacekeeping operations. Physical threats and challenges to peacekeepers have been growing for some time. There have been seven serious attacks this year on the missions in Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in the death or injury of dozens of peacekeepers. Member States and the Secretariat should work together to enhance missions’ emergency response and early-warning capabilities, strengthen rescue and medical support systems and properly use new technologies to improve equipment and security. As we speak, China is sending a unit of unmanned aerial vehicles to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, which we believe will help ensure personnel safety and improve peacekeeping performance.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source