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Geng Shuang

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first: 2020-07-09
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“We are willing to provide a platform for intra-Afghan dialogue and continue to work closely with all parties through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization-Afghanistan Contact Group and the China- Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral dialogue. We will continue to support UNAMA’s important role in the country and work with the international community to make greater contributions to Afghanistan’s peace, reconciliation, development and prosperity.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“Since 2017, nearly 200 Afghan children with congenital heart disease have received treatment in China and been provided with a full set of post-operative rehabilitation examinations, which received wide acclaim in Afghan society. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, China has provided Afghanistan with several shipments of anti-pandemic supplies and dispatched a medical expert team. We will continue to provide more help to enable the Afghan people, including young people, to finally overcome the virus. China will continue to support, and act as a mediator and facilitator of, the Afghan peace and reconciliation process.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“Just now the Afghan Youth Representative talked about the situation and aspirations of young people in Afghanistan. China attaches great importance to the unique position of young people in Afghanistan, expresses its sympathy for their suffering and calls for them to play a greater role in the country’s peace and reconciliation process and in its economic and social development. China has long supported the development of Afghan young people, helping them to tackle health, education, employment and other issues. In recent years, with the assistance of China, a number of projects were successively launched, such as the Afghanistan Technical Vocational Institute and Kabul University’s integrated teaching complex.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“On 9 December, China, Afghanistan and the five Central Asian countries held a video- teleconference at the level of deputy foreign ministers on trade and connectivity to build a new platform for regional cooperation, which will help to promote regional economic recovery and maintain regional stability and prosperity. China appreciates UNAMA’s initiative to establish a working group with the participation of the Embassies of six neighbouring countries in Afghanistan so as to promote regional cooperation and connectivity. That is in line with China’s thinking. We look forward to concrete results from the working group and are ready to work with all parties concerned to contribute to Afghanistan’s socioeconomic development and the improvement of people’s livelihoods.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“At the recent Geneva Conference on Afghanistan, President Ghani emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and connectivity to the development of Afghanistan. The international community should help the country to implement the Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework for 2021-2025 and resolve a number of difficult issues, such as poverty, refugees and drugs. We should support Afghanistan in participating in regional cooperation and connectivity in order to help the country exploit its geographical advantage, eradicate poverty and achieve stability and prosperity as soon as possible. China has always actively supported Afghanistan’s economic and social development and helped the country to strengthen its connectivity and economic and trade cooperation with countries of the region under the Belt and Road Initiative.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“Given the current security situation, the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan should be orderly and responsible in order to avoid leaving a security vacuum to the detriment of the national interests of Afghanistan and the countries of the region. Just now in her briefing, the Afghan Youth Representative condemned the various criminal acts committed by foreign troops in Afghanistan, which reflected the aspirations of the Afghan people and public opinion. All such crimes should be thoroughly investigated. All perpetrators should be brought to justice. The international community should ensure justice for the Afghan people. Development is the key to resolving all issues. Achieving sustainable peace in Afghanistan will not be possible without economic and social development.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“China supports the renewal of the mandate of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team pursuant to resolutions 1526 (2004) and 2253 (2015), concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities. Currently, the level of violence in Afghanistan remains relentless. According to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1182), the number of violent incidents in October this year was the highest since 2007. The international community should continue to support the Afghan security forces in strengthening capacity-building, combating terrorism, protecting civilians and improving the security situation. China calls on all parties in Afghanistan to respond positively to the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire and immediately stop the hostilities and violence.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“China believes that Afghan’s future arrangements should be broadly representative and inclusive so that all Afghan parties, ethnic groups and religious sects can participate equally and share State power. The international community should fully respect the will of the Afghan people and ensure that the negotiation process is Afghan-led and Afghan-owned. No external force should impose its will on others or seek personal gain. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) has played an important role in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan. China supports the Committee’s continued performance of its duties, as authorized by the Security Council, to help the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“The next stage of negotiations will include substantive discussions with a high level of difficulty. Both sides need to demonstrate more political wisdom and determination, and the international community needs to pay more attention and increase its input. History has repeatedly shown that the Afghan issue can be resolved only through political means, and that the use of force will only plunge the country deeper into war. We hope that the two sides will consolidate the positive momentum, maintain a constructive attitude and persevere in the talks, while striving to achieve results in support of peace. We also hope that they will find an effective political solution to the Afghan issue at an early date.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons and Ambassador Djani for their briefings. I commend the work carried out under their leadership by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). I also listened carefully to the statement of the Afghan Youth Representative. And I welcome the Permanent Representatives of Afghanistan and Iran at today’s meeting. The peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan has entered a period that is critical to its future. China welcomes the first intra-Afghan talks, launched in Doha on 12 September, and congratulates the two parties on reaching an agreement a few days ago on the rules and procedures for the negotiations.”
2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source
“We hope that the representatives of certain countries will watch the video of the meeting to learn about the negative impacts of unilateral coercive measures on the Syrian people and determine whether the so-called humanitarian exemption is as effective as they boast. We hope that they can empathize with the Syrian people instead of turning a blind eye to their suffering. China again calls for the immediate lifting of the unilateral coercive measures against Syria to improve the living conditions of the Syrian people and ameliorate the humanitarian crisis. S/2020/1257 /”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“We have provided Syria with assistance worth approximately $130 million through bilateral and multilateral channels and stand ready to continue to help and support the Syrian people. Last month, China and four other members of the Security Council co-hosted an Arria Formula meeting on unilateral coercive measures. The Secretary General of the Syrian Red Crescent, Mr. Erksoussi, gave a briefing at the meeting. According to S/2020/1257 him, unilateral coercive measures, especially the economic blockade, have severely hindered the resumption of work and production, the provision of medical supplies and humanitarian operations in Syria, resulting in an ever-larger number of people in need of humanitarian assistance, among whom women, children, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups suffer the most.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“For years, Syria has suffered from conflicts and illegal sanctions, compounded by economic and humanitarian crises. Effective actions must be taken to improve the living conditions of the Syrian people. We welcome the fact that the Syrian Government shoulders its responsibilities by actively advancing agricultural reform, promoting trade cooperation and reviving the domestic economy. At the same time, we call on the international community to provide assistance to Syria to support the country in rebuilding infrastructure, while safeguarding people’s livelihoods and fighting the coronavirus disease. China supports the United Nations in continuing humanitarian relief operations through cross-border and cross-line mechanisms, while engaging the participation of the Syrian Government.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“The Syrian Government has the right to defend the country’s sovereignty, in-dependence, unity and territorial integrity. The international community cannot stand idly by while terrorists find chances to wreak havoc. The international community should strengthen cooperation, adopt uniform standards and resolutely combat the scourge, in accordance with international law and Security Council resolutions. As noted by Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, the Syrian people are facing very harsh conditions. In the past two months, the prices of fuel and bread have doubled, the Syrian pound has depreciated, people have lacked fuel to withstand the cold and 49 per cent of households report poor or borderline levels of food consumption, about which we are seriously concerned.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“We hope that the Syrian parties will continue to maintain communication with the Special Envoy and deepen political dialogue on the basis of existing consensus. The international community should create favourable conditions to that end. The work of the Constitutional Committee must remain independent and free from foreign interference. Since March this year, the situation has been generally calm in north- west Syria. We hope the Astana guarantors will strengthen interaction with the United Nations to maintain the ceasefire on the ground. All parties in Syria should actively respect the appeal by the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy for a global ceasefire in order to stabilize the security situation in Syria. The main causes of the current security threat in Syria are foreign occupation and terrorist activities.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Mr. Pedersen, and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings. Consideration by the Security Council of both the political and humanitarian issues in Syria will help us tackle the Syrian issue in a comprehensive manner, while integrating political, security, counter-terrorism, humanitarian and other factors. China welcomes the agreement between the Syrian parties on the time frame and agenda of the fourth and fifth sessions of the Constitutional Committee and is pleased that the fourth session was held smoothly. We look forward to the fifth session, scheduled for January. Those developments are encouraging. China appreciates the unremitting efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen.”
2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source
“We also hope that the Mechanism will work with the countries concerned to properly resolve the relocation of acquitted and released persons. In conclusion, I wish to take this opportunity to thank Viet Nam, Chair of the Council’s Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, and the Office of the Legal Affairs of the United Nations for their efforts in coordinating the Council and the Mechanism.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“Pursuant to Security Council resolutions, the Mechanism is a small, temporary and efficient structure, whose size and function will diminish over time. We hope that the Mechanism will continue to carry out its work in accordance with Council resolutions, in particular to advance and complete all pending cases based on the projected timelines provided in the progress report. In doing so, it is important for the Mechanism to reasonably allocate budgetary resources to guarantee the priority of judicial activities. China hopes that, going forward, the Mechanism will continue to improve its work by implementing the recommendations made by the Council’s Informal Working Group on International Tribunals and the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“China thanks President Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their briefings on the recent work of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Under the leadership of President Agius, the staff of the Mechanism have made every effort to overcome the impacts of the coronavirus disease. Since August, in-court proceedings have resumed and judicial activities have been well conducted. China commends the Mechanism for its efforts. During the reporting period, the Mechanism officially commenced pre-trial proceedings against Mr. Kabuga, one of the main suspects in the Rwandan genocide of 1994. That shows the resolve of the Mechanism to combat impunity and its efforts to advance the proceedings without delay. China commends the efforts of all parties, especially those of the Office of the Prosecutor.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“That approach is not at all constructive, and if it continues, the OPCW’s work is bound to become further politicized over time. China calls on Director-General Arias and the Technical Secretariat to take steps to conduct their work in an impartial, objective and independent manner, promote dialogue and communication among States parties, return to consensus- based decision-making and truly safeguard the authority of the Convention and the long-term interests of the OPCW. The statement by the representative of the Russian Federation includes a number of specific questions. We hope that Mr. Arias will provide a timely response to them.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, all States parties should help to bring the issue of accountability for the use of chemical weapons back within the framework of the CWC and should safeguard the authority and integrity of the Convention. Some nations have weaponized the OPCW in order to undermine and suppress other countries, substituting votes for dialogue, which has led to deep divisions among OPCW States parties. The working methods of the Investigation and Identification Team, which was established by those countries, are opaque, and its reports do not reflect the integrity of the chain of custody, meaning they are highly controversial. Pending a solution to those problems, at the ninety-fourth session of the Executive Council those countries once again pushed for a vote on a draft decision concerning the Syrian chemical-weapons issue.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“Many independent experts have raised doubts about this from a technical standpoint and highlighted contradictions in the reports, to which the OPCW should provide professional, science-based and convincing responses. China opposes jumping to conclusions or even rushing into action at a time when many question marks still remain. Certain members of the Security Council simply refuse to listen to divergent views and are determined to apply pressure and place attribution. They want to label anyone with a view different from their own as undermining the authority of the OPCW. Such conduct is irresponsible, unconstructive and politically motivated.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“We hope that Syria and the Technical Secretariat will resume the relevant deployment and activities when conditions permit, so as to ensure positive progress on the remaining issues. The Permanent Representative of Syria recently wrote to the President of the Security Council to submit detailed information about an Idlib terrorist organization’s attempt to carry out a chemical attack, and we hope that the OPCW will give that matter due attention. Secondly, all parties should approach the issue of chemical weapons in Syria with openness, transparency and inclusiveness, while respecting the facts and the science. In the past few years, the OPCW has released a number of reports on the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“First, all parties should encourage the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to maintain good communication and cooperation with the Syrian Government and take an objective view of Syria’s efforts. The Syrian Government and the OPCW Technical Secretariat recently held their twenty-third round of technical consultations, during which they discussed all outstanding issues concerning Syria’s initial declaration, three of which were closed. Syria once again expressed its readiness to maintain communication and cooperation with the Technical Secretariat. Syria’s constructive attitude and the outcomes of those exchanges should be recognized. China understands that the proposed plan for this dossier has been postponed owing to the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“Before delivering my statement, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome to today’s meeting Ambassador Barbara Woodward, the new Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations. I also thank Mrs. Nakamitsu and Mr. Arias for their briefings. China has always opposed 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 should always be investigated and addressed with impartiality and objectivity, based on facts and guided by the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction (CWC). Regarding the issue of chemical weapons in Syria, I would like to emphasize the following three points.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“All countries must uphold multilateralism, strengthen international cooperation, fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and resolutely crackdown on all terrorist groups designated by the Security Council, without practicing double standards. China will continue working closely with Council members to promote international cooperation on counter-terrorism.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“The international community should genuinely respect Iraq’s sovereignty and jurisdiction over crimes committed on Iraqi territory and support Iraq in bringing the terrorists to justice in accordance with domestic laws. We welcome Iraq’s legislative efforts to promote the accountability of former Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant terrorists and we hope that these efforts will produce results as soon as possible. The parties concerned and the United Nations should also support Iraq in addressing the issue of foreign terrorist fighters and the Secretariat should closely monitor developments and effectively gather information, while the Member States concerned should shoulder their respective responsibilities. Terrorism is the common enemy of humankind and knows no borders.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“China takes note of the fifth report (see S/2020/1107) submitted by UNITAD and appreciates UNITAD’s active implementation of its mandate, despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease. The support of the Iraqi Government and the trust of the Iraqi people are essential to the work of UNITAD. We hope that UNITAD will maintain its independence and impartiality and fulfil its duties in strict accordance with its mandate. Pursuant to resolution 2379 (2017), Iraq is the main recipient of the collected evidence. Therefore, UNITAD should hand over the evidence to Iraq in a timely and comprehensive manner. The prior consent of Iraq should be obtained before information can be shared with other Member States and the principles of transparency and non-discrimination should be followed.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Adviser Karim Khan for his briefing. Since the new Government was sworn in in May, Iraq has made positive progress in moving forward its domestic political processes, tackling economic and social challenges and developing peaceful and friendly foreign relations, among others. At the same time, terrorism remains a threat to peace and stability in Iraq. The international community should continue to support Iraq to combat terrorism, bring the terrorists to justice and consolidate the hard-won achievements in countering terrorism. The work of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) should be conducive to achieving that goal.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“China strongly urges the United States and the countries concerned to effectively respond to this appeal and lift their UCMs against Syria and other countries immediately. This afternoon, China, the Niger, the Russian Federation, South Africa and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will jointly hold an Arria Formula meeting on unilateral coercive measures. Council members are welcome to attend.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“China supports United Nations cross- border and crossline humanitarian relief work. To that end, the role of the Syrian Government must be fully leveraged. Through bilateral and multilateral channels, we have provided Syria with assistance worth $130 million, and we will continue to do our best to help the Syrian people. Fourthly, unilateral coercive measures against Syria must be lifted. The COVID-19 pandemic in Syria is worrisome. The country is short of resources to combat the pandemic. While the total number of confirmed cases is rising sharply, unilateral coercive measures have severely undermined Syria’s capacity to mobilize resources to combat the pandemic and help its economy recover. On many occasions, Secretary-General Guterres and Special Envoy Pedersen have called for the unilateral sanctions against Syria to be lifted.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“In line with international law and Security Council resolutions, the international community must strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, adopt a unified standard and vigorously combat terrorism in Syria, with a view to creating a sound security environment for the political process in the country. Thirdly, the economic and humanitarian situation in Syria must be improved in a comprehensive way. The Syrian Government has been actively developing the economy, creating job opportunities and promoting reconstruction. Such efforts should be recognized. The international community must scale up its assistance to support Syria in its efforts to rebuild key infrastructure, provide basic living conditions and fight against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Such work will facilitate the return of Syrian refugees.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“China commends Special Envoy Geir Pedersen on his frequent visits to and good offices in the region recently. We also encourage the Astana process and the relevant countries to play an active role. Secondly, terrorism in Syria must be eradicated. Terrorists in Idlib have launched numerous attacks recently, kidnapping, detaining and even executing civilians, journalists, health workers and humanitarian workers. Such acts have seriously undermined the overall calm situation in the north-western part of the country and posed a threat to the security and stability in Syria and the Middle East at large, causing concern in the region and the international community. By no means can ceasefire arrangements be interpreted as a laissez-faire attitude towards terrorism.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“In our view, the international community must coordinate its efforts in the political, economic, security and other sectors and take a holistic approach to promoting peace, stability and development in Syria. First, the political settlement must be adhered to. China remains committed to a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process. The future of Syria must be determined by its people independently. We call upon all parties in Syria to narrow their differences through dialogue and consultations, advance the substantive work of the Constitutional Committee and hold the next round of talks when conditions permit. The work of the Constitutional Committee must be independent and free of external interference. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria must be safeguarded.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“I thank the Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Ms. Matar, and Acting Assistant-Secretary-General Rajasingham for their briefings. I would also like to mourn the sad passing of Mr. Al-Muallem, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Syria, and to express my sincere condolences to his family. Mr. Al-Muallem was a seasoned statesman in Syria and made a positive contribution to the relations between China and Syria. The Syrian crisis has lasted almost 10 years. Its early settlement is the shared aspiration of the Syrian people and serves the common interests of the countries in the region as well as the international community at large.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“China will continue to work with the international community to contribute to achieving lasting peace, prosperity and development in Iraq.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“The international community should encourage Iraq to explore a development path suited to its national conditions, help it fight the pandemic, rebuild key infrastructure, achieve economic diversification, strengthen capacity-building, protect vulnerable groups, such as women and children, and promote peace through development. As always, China firmly supports Iraq in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and stability and is helping with Iraq’s economic and social development through practical cooperation, exemplified by the Belt and Road Initiative. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we lost no time in dispatching medical experts and donating medical supplies to Iraq to combat the epidemic.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“We encourage Iraq and Kuwait to further deepen cooperation pertaining to missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and the national archives. Thirdly, with regard to taking a people-centred approach to promoting sustainable economic and social development, the important tasks for Iraq are to S/2020/1144 deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, speed up national reconstruction and improve the economic and humanitarian situation. The new Iraqi Government has responded positively to people’s demands by prioritizing economic reform, improving people’s livelihoods, addressing the pandemic and combating corruption, which we appreciate.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“China commends Iraqi efforts to develop friendly and mutually beneficial relations with countries in the region. We hope that all parties concerned will respond to the Secretary-General’s appeal and resolve their differences through such peaceful means as dialogue and consultations so as to continuously enhance mutual trust and avoid the escalation of tensions. Any military actions on Iraqi territory must be subject to the consent of the Iraqi Government, and Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity should be fully respected. We have taken note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1089) on the implementation of resolution 2107 (2013). We welcome the progress made both in the search for missing Kuwaiti nationals and in terms of Iraqi compensation.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“It is hoped that the two sides will strengthen dialogue and cooperation and inject new momentum into consolidating national unity and accelerating integrated development. Secondly, with regard to safeguarding the hard-won peace and stability, according to the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1099), terrorist remnants have launched numerous attacks in Iraq, causing civilian casualties. The international community should continue to support the Iraqi side in carrying out counter-terrorism operations, combating terrorism, dealing with the issue of foreign terrorist fighters, bringing terrorists to justice in accordance with domestic laws and preventing the return and spread of terrorist forces and activities. Peace and development cannot be achieved in Iraq in the absence of a stable neighbourhood.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“First, with regard to supporting Iraq in advancing autonomously its domestic political processes, Iraq has set a goal of holding early elections in 2021, which is an important political agenda in Iraq. We are pleased with the steady progress of elections preparations and the entry into force of the new electoral law. We hope that the elections will be held without incident, thereby realizing the vision of the Iraqi people. The international community should create a favourable environment for this purpose, fully heed the views of Iraq and respect its ownership when providing assistance. China welcomes the interim arrangement reached between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government on resource and revenue sharing and the agreement on the situation in Sinjar.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“China thanks Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing and welcomes the Permanent Representative of Iraq at today’s meeting. Since the new Iraqi Government took office, it has achieved positive results in promoting political transition, preparing for early elections, meeting economic and social challenges and developing peaceful and friendly foreign relations. At the same time, it should be noted that the persistent turbulence in the region, the rampage unleashed by terrorist remnants and the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have combined to raise severe challenges to the stability and development of Iraq. In connection with relevant reports of the Secretary-General and the briefing by the Special Representative, I wish to state the following.”
2020-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1144 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, the purpose of today’s joint briefing is to review the work of the three Committees, discuss how to enhance communication and coordination among them so as to better implement relevant Security Council resolutions and promote international counter-terrorism cooperation. The statement made by the representative of the United Kingdom did not match those made by the representatives of the majority of countries on the issue and was inconsistent with the atmosphere of today’s meeting. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that China rejects terrorism in all its forms and, as always, will actively participate in and promote international counter- terrorism cooperation and make its relevant contributions.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1143 (2020) · source
“The statement made by the delegation of the United Kingdom fully exposes its double standards on counter-terrorism, which are neither responsible nor constructive. I would like to remind the representative of the United Kingdom of three facts. First Xinjiang province enjoys political stability, economic growth and social harmony, and its people are safe and at peace. Not a single act of terrorism has occurred in the province for quite some time. The human rights situation of people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang continues to improve. Secondly, during the deliberations on 6 October on issues related to the Third Committee of the General Assembly at its seventy-fifth session, the representatives of approximately 50 countries opposed the attacks on China by a certain country and supported China’s measures in Xinjiang.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1143 (2020) · source
“We hope that the three Committees and their respective expert bodies will strengthen coordination, complement each other, continue to improve their work and pay greater attention to the views of member States in order to contribute more significantly to promoting international counter-terrorism cooperation and improving the international non-proliferation system. Second statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, Geng Shuang [Original: Chinese] It is late now, and I apologize for requesting the floor to make a further statement. In his statement, the representative of the United Kingdom made a baseless attack against China for the counter-terrorism and deradicalization measures it has taken in Xinjiang. I must respond.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1143 (2020) · source
“China hopes that, after the pandemic is brought under control, the three Committees will resume full normal operations as soon as possible and continue to strengthen information-sharing, coordination and cooperation through joint meetings and joint visits so as to form even greater synergies. China firmly rejects terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, as well as the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. We will continue to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions and support the work of the 1267 Committee, the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the 1540 Committee.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1143 (2020) · source
“The novel coronavirus disease pandemic has brought about challenges for international non-proliferation efforts and hampered the work of the Committee. We hope that the Committee will remain steadfast in performing its duties to ensure that next year’s comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004) is open, transparent and inclusive. That would guarantee the participation of developing countries, take into account the international obligations and national contexts of each country and promote the lasting and effective implementation of the resolution. Over the past year, the three Committees have strengthened communication and coordination and achieved positive results, which is precisely what the Security Council aims to achieve by holding joint briefings.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1143 (2020) · source
“China supports the Committee in continuing to abide by the mandate of Security Council resolutions, while comprehensively advancing the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), strengthening international non-proliferation cooperation and capacity-building and focusing on meeting the international assistance needs of developing countries. Last month, China adopted an export control law and a biosafety law. In October last year, China and the 1540 Committee jointly organized the third Non-Proliferation Points of Contact Training Course in the Asia-Pacific Region. China has taken concrete actions to continuously improve its own non-proliferation and export control regime. We have contributed to strengthening the capacity- building of countries in the Asia-Pacific region.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1143 (2020) · source
“China hopes that the CTC will continue to strengthen dialogue with Member States, analyse the impact of COVID-19 on the counter-terrorism efforts of Member States, especially developing countries, and prevent terrorist organizations from profiting from the pandemic. China supports the Committee’s cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations to jointly tackle new challenges associated with the Internet and new technologies by terrorist organizations to instigate, plan, fund and implement terrorist attacks. The 1540 Committee is an important part of the international non-proliferation mechanism.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1143 (2020) · source
“We hope that, with regard to such issues as listing, exemptions and delisting, the Committee will strictly abide by the relevant Security Council resolutions as well as the guidelines for the conduct of its work, and uphold the principles of objectivity, impartiality and professionalism, based on solid evidence and broad consensus, so as to safeguard the authority and effectiveness of the sanctions regime. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) is mandated by the relevant Security Council resolutions to track new terrorism threats and trends and provide technical assistance to the relevant countries. The Committee plays an active role in the international fight against terrorism.”
2020-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1143 (2020) · source