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Geng Shuang

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first: 2020-07-09
most recent: 2023-12-30
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“The Security Council and relevant international partners should support the efforts of regional bodies and strive to form synergy. China has repeatedly reiterated that the Sudan issue is highly complex and that a solution can be found only internally. When conducting good offices, the international community should uphold the principle of “Sudan-led and Sudan-owned”. Any external pressure or unilateral sanctions will only increase disagreement and competition and impede diplomatic mediation. Thirdly, China supports the efforts of UNITAMS to achieve its mandate from the Council, overcome the existing difficulties and challenges and continue to contribute to restoring stability and alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the Sudan.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9337 (2023) · source
“As a good friend of the Sudan, China sincerely hopes that the relevant parties will put the interests of the people and the country first and make every effort to ease the tensions and avoid any further escalation. At the same time, the parties should commit to resolving differences through political dialogue, build mutual trust and create conditions for reaching a more durable ceasefire and lasting political arrangements. Secondly, the African Union, the League of Arab States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and other regional organizations and relevant countries have made enormous efforts to promote peace talks. The African Union Peace and Security Council recently adopted the African Union road map for the resolution of the conflict in the Sudan.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9337 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): The ongoing armed conflict in the Sudan has resulted in heavy casualties and a dire humanitarian crisis. The Council has just unanimously adopted resolution 2685 (2023) to renew the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) and agreed on press statement SC/15305, demonstrating the common aspiration of the international community to maintain peace and stability in the Sudan. I wish to reiterate the following points. First, a cessation of hostilities is the top priority. The parties have reached multiple temporary ceasefire agreements, but military clashes continue.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9337 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I again remind the representative of the United States that he must carry out a comprehensive, calm and accurate assessment of the current situation, display political will, demonstrate the necessary flexibility, take genuine action to relaunch dialogue, advocate for a political solution and make every effort to create the right conditions to that end.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“How does that demonstrate the goodwill to resolve the problem? Thirdly, with regard to the Washington Declaration, the United States provides extended deterrence to its allies, especially the planned visit of a strategic nuclear submarine to the peninsula after 42 years, which has seriously reinforced the sense of insecurity of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has also made its position clear on that issue. We all clearly understand that, if the United States continues on the current path, it will inevitably provoke the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea even further and increase tensions on the peninsula.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“In order to effectively and comprehensively resolve the issues on the peninsula, we must focus on the essence of the problem — namely, the peace mechanism is missing, the legitimate security concerns of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have not been resolved, and there is long-standing mistrust between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the United States. Secondly, I also mentioned in my statement that there had been some more promising developments in the past, thanks to a demonstration of political commitment by all sides, commitment to diplomacy and the concrete actions taken. The United States has said that the door of diplomacy remains open, but at the same time it has engaged in conducting military activities on the peninsula and in the surrounding areas.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I understand that you, Madam President, do not want me to make a further statement, but as the representative of the United States has already made a further statement, I must respond. I will try to be brief. First, as I mentioned in my statement earlier, there are reasons for the current situation on the Korean peninsula. It is not as simple as the representative of the United States said: all the mistakes were made by one side, and all the responsibility was attributed to one side.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Such cooperation does nothing but undermine the global non-proliferation regime, stoke an arms race, threaten regional peace and security and adversely affect the denuclearization process of the peninsula and thus must be stopped.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“The starting point for the draft resolution on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, co-sponsored by China and Russia, is to resolve difficulties in the livelihoods of the people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, demonstrate goodwill and positive signs, create conditions for resuming dialogue and turning the situation around and promote a political solution to the peninsula issue, which we hope all parties will consider positively. Finally, I must point out that, on one hand, the United States calls for denuclearization of the peninsula on the pretext of non-proliferation. On the other hand, it is upgrading its nuclear umbrella, cooperating with some other countries on nuclear submarines and transferring tons of weapons-grade enriched uranium to non-nuclear-weapon States, which is a typical example of double standards.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Some countries have repeatedly indicated that the Security Council must not remain indifferent to the status quo of the peninsula, but should play a constructive role. China shares that view. How can the Security Council play a constructive role? Is it constructive to point a finger at one party and to put all the blame on one party? Obviously, it is not, as that will only exacerbate conflicts and provocations and inject new uncertainties into the already tense situation on the peninsula. The Council’s constructive role should be demonstrated by its efforts to promote de-escalation, mutual trust and unity.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“The current situation on the peninsula is fraught with tension, fragility, complexity and sensitivity. The more that is the case, the more important it is for all parties to maintain calm and restraint, avoid mutual provocation and prevent the situation from escalating or even getting out of control. The more that is the case, the more important it is for all parties to stay committed to diplomatic efforts and achieving a political settlement and strive to address their legitimate concerns through a resumption of meaningful dialogue. The more that is the case, the more important it is for all parties to focus on the big picture and the long term and promote the denuclearization of the peninsula and the establishment of a peace mechanism on the peninsula in a synchronized manner based on a dual-track approach.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Just over a month ago, the United States and the Republic of Korea issued the Washington Declaration, expressing their intention to strengthen extended deterrence and even planning to send strategic nuclear submarines to the peninsula. The United States’ approach represents a disregard for the concerns of other countries and is totally driven by its geopolitical self-interest through which it is bent on exploiting the issue to create tension on the peninsula. Such practices by the United States reflect a Cold War mentality, serve only to provoke bloc confrontation and undermine the strategic security interests of other countries and run counter to the goal of maintaining peace and stability and promoting the denuclearization of the peninsula.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“In contrast, the United States failed to abide by the principle of commitment for commitment and action for action and returned to its old path of sanctions and pressure on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which led to a reversal and deterioration of the situation and a missed opportunity to resolve the issue. In recent years, by incorporating the peninsula into its Indo-Pacific strategy, the United States has continued its military activities and significantly increased its military presence, both on the peninsula and in its surrounding areas, seriously undermining the strategic security interests of the peninsula and its neighbouring countries.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Mutual trust between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the United States has been seriously lacking, and the two sides have repeatedly fallen into a bizarre cycle of dialogue, de-escalation, stalemate, confrontation and escalation of tensions. There were moments of hope on the issue, including the 1994 Agreed Framework, the 19 September joint statement by six parties in 2005 and the 2018 Singapore Declaration. At those times, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea actively engaged in dialogue with the United States and generally complied with the agreements.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At present, the Korean peninsula is experiencing increasing tensions and confrontation, about which China expresses its concern. The situation on the peninsula, as of today, is not without a cause. All parties should look at not only its symptoms, but also the heart of the matter; not only what is happening today, but also what happened yesterday; not only the actions of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, but also the words and actions of all parties. The Korean peninsula issue, as a remnant of the Cold War, has been protracted for decades, and its crux and context are crystal clear. For decades, the peace mechanism has been missing on the peninsula. The legitimate security concerns of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have long remained unresolved.”
2023-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9336 (2023) · source
“Moreover, the country with significant influence should play a responsible and constructive role rather than adding fuel to the fire. China will continue to work to promote peace talks and play a constructive role in advancing a political settlement of the crisis in Ukraine.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“We call upon the parties concerned to adhere to the spirit of humanity, science, common sense, com- munication and cooperation; strictly abide by the Con- vention on Nuclear Safety and other relevant interna- tional law; avoid any action that endangers nuclear facilities and make every effort to avoid any accident. The issue of safety and security at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant is only one aspect of the crisis in Ukraine, and its resolution ultimately depends on the prospects for a political settlement to the crisis in Ukraine. All parties should focus on the overall picture of peace and common security and meet each other halfway, so as to create favourable conditions for the resumption of dialogue and an appropriate solution of the related issues, including the safety and security of nuclear power plants.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“Off-site power supplies have been interrupted several times, related facilities have been damaged on several occasions and the military risks in the area have continued unabated. China is deeply concerned about that. The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has focused on the common concerns of all parties and put forward a safe initiative for the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, which includes the five principles, and is actively exercising his good offices in that regard. China appreciates the Director General’s efforts and supports him and the IAEA in playing a constructive role in promoting the safety and security of nuclear facilities.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“The ongoing crisis in Ukraine poses a grave challenge to the safety and security of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities. China has repeatedly stated its position in previous Security Council deliberations, and on 24 February, China’s position on the political settlement of the crisis in Ukraine was issued, which specifically calls for keeping nuclear power plants safe and opposes armed attacks against nuclear power plants or other peaceful nuclear facilities. It is disconcerting that, despite repeated warnings and appeals from the international community, including China, military operations have continued to take place at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and the surrounding area.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome you, Mr. President, as you preside over the important meeting this afternoon. I congratulate Switzerland on its successful completion of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I thank Director General Grossi for his briefing. At present, the crisis in Ukraine continues to drag on and the situation remains serious. China has always been on the side of peace and dialogue and insists on promoting peace talks and a political settlement. We look forward to and support the resumption of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible. That requires the joint efforts of the international community and, more importantly, the parties concerned to create conditions to that end by starting with themselves and accumulating mutual trust.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“The Secretariat should make comprehensive and detailed reports to the Security Council on the specific difficulties for cross-line aid operations and should propose solutions. Israel must immediately cease attacks on all civilian facilities in Syria, including its airports. Energy supplies are bottlenecks that constrain humanitarian relief and economic recovery in Syria and should be advanced as a priority for early recovery. Explosive remnants of war continue to cause civilian casualties in Syria and should be incorporated into the early-recovery process as soon as possible. Illegal unilateral sanctions are a severe obstacle to Syria’s economic recovery and livelihood improvements and should be lifted immediately, unconditionally and fully.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“China has consistently supported the solidarity and revitalization of Arab countries, while actively endorsing Syria’s return to the League of Arab States and engaging the parties concerned through its own channels. Countries outside the region should fully respect the will of the States of the region and their peoples, refrain from obstructing the process of dialogue and reconciliation among countries in the Middle East and strive to create conditions that are conducive to a political settlement of the Syrian issue. China welcomes the Syrian Government’s extension of the use of border crossings at Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai one more time. At the same time, we call on the party in control of north-western Syria to stop obstructing the cross-line aid operations.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Deputy Director Mudawi for their briefings. I also listened carefully to the statement by the representative of civil society. Syria was recently readmitted to the League of Arab States, marking its first reunion with the Arab family in 12 years. That not only gives a fresh impetus for the Arab countries to gain strength through solidarity but also provides a new opportunity for a political settlement of the Syrian issue. As a sincere friend of the Arab world, China welcomes and commends that development. We hope that all the parties can take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen dialogue and actively support the work of Special Envoy Pedersen to advance the political process in Syria so that it can make progress as soon as possible.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9333 (2023) · source
“No country should use Security Council sanctions as a political tool for exerting diplomatic pressure or coercion or to undermine the sovereignty and security of other countries. China has repeatedly stressed that the penholders should maintain objectivity and impartiality, listen to the legitimate concerns and appeals of the countries concerned and maintain the unity and cooperation of the Council as much as possible. Some penholders have recently disregarded the views of the countries under consideration and have placed their national positions above the collective opinion and engaged in double standards and political manipulation. The frequency of such events deserves the Council’s attention and vigilance.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“It should carefully calibrate their intensity and scope and stay committed to creating conditions that are conducive to a political settlement. The organization of elections, financial management and the exploitation of natural resources are issues that should be decided by the Government and the people of South Sudan. However, the resolution we just voted on includes the so-called obstruction of free and fair elections in the listing criteria and interferes in South Sudan’s affairs on issues such as finance, anti-corruption and resource management. The international community should take an objective view of the difficulties and challenges that South Sudan is facing in improving its national governance and show it the necessary patience and encouragement.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“Instead of lifting any of the sanctions, the penholder included more items on the embargo list in the early draft of the resolution, added criteria for listing, made accusations and put pressure on the South Sudanese authorities. That is unacceptable. During the consultations, the three African members of the Security Council (A3) proposed coming up with a list of exemptions from the arms embargo, which could have been a compromise solution to bridge the divide. However, the penholder stubbornly insisted on its own national position and put the draft resolution to a vote directly without fully discussing the A3’s proposal. China rejects that approach, which is not at all constructive and undermines the Council’s unity. China has always believed that the Security Council should handle the issue of sanctions prudently and responsibly.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“The sanctions have a bearing on South Sudan’s long-term peace and stability and its peoples’ welfare, and the desire to see them lifted is shared by the countries of the region. Both the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, at its meeting in November of last year, and the African Union Peace and Security Council, at its meeting in February, issued communiqués calling for lifting the unreasonable arms embargo and other sanctions on South Sudan. Regrettably, the penholder of resolution 2683 (2023) ignored the many positive developments that South Sudan has registered on the sanctions benchmarks and disregarded the just calls of the countries concerned and the international community.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): China abstained in the voting on resolution 2683 (2023) on South Sudan, which was just adopted. I would like to make the following explanation. For some time the sanctions imposed by the Security Council have seriously hampered South Sudan’s implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and its efforts to enhance its security capabilities, develop economic and trade ties and conduct humanitarian operations, and have been the subject of much controversy. As a result, China’s attitude to maintaining the Council’s sanctions against South Sudan has been one of caution, and we have repeatedly abstained in the voting on the resolutions extending them.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source
“The country that has major influence on the parties concerned should make concrete efforts to advance the Middle East peace process and should not unjustifiably prevent the Security Council from arriving at a minimum consensus on the Palestine-Israeli issue. China will continue to firmly support the Palestinian people in their just cause to restore their legitimate national rights and the establishment of a fully sovereign and independent State of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. We will join hands with the international community and contribute positively to the early achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian question and the realization of the harmonious coexistence and common development of the Arab and Jewish peoples.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“Upholding the historical status quo of religious holy sites, halting the expansion of settlements and respecting international humanitarian law are key requirements for preventing the repeated escalations of tensions between Palestine and Israel. The parties concerned are duty-bound to implement them and should not use them as bargaining chips. The international community shoulders the responsibility of ensuring their implementation and should not remain indifferent. Meeting those three requirements is also a fundamental step towards reviving the two-State solution. The international community should not merely pay lip service to supporting the two-State solution or use supporting direct Palestinian-Israeli negotiations as an excuse for shirking its own responsibilities.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“We urge Israel to immediately halt those actions and stop encroaching upon the land and resources of the Palestinian people. Thirdly, international humanitarian law must be observed. Since the beginning of the year, more than 100 Palestinians, including children, have lost their lives in clashes. Israel has also suffered civilian casualties. All parties concerned should stop all forms of violence against civilians and targeting schools, hospitals and other civilian infrastructure. The plight of Palestinian refugees should be alleviated, and the economic and livelihood needs of Palestine should be met. Israel should lift the blockade on Gaza as soon as possible. The unhindered flow of people and reconstruction supplies in and out of Gaza should be maintained.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“In that regard, I would like to stress three points. First, the historical status quo of religious holy sites in Jerusalem must be respected and upheld. On 21 May, a senior Israeli security official entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for a second time this year and reignited tensions. With regard to the issue of religious holy sites, Israel must stop its provocations, guarantee Muslim worshippers their right to worship, uphold the peace and tranquillity of religious holy sites and respect the custodianship of Jordan. Secondly, the illegal expansion of settlements on the occupied territories must stop. Settlement activities violate international law and resolution 2334 (2016). Since the beginning of the year, Israel has continued to advance unilateral measures on approving returns, building new settlements and legalizing settlements.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland and Ms. Hary for their briefings. This month, the occupied Palestinian territories, in particular the Gaza Strip, once again saw tensions. On 10 May, the Security Council held emergency consultations at the request of the United Arab Emirates, France and China. Through the mediation efforts of Egypt and other relevant countries, the parties concerned finally reached a ceasefire. However, it must be noted that the tensions and conflict between Palestine and Israel have reoccurred repeatedly over the past few years, and they have therefore fully shown that the long-stalled peace process and piecemeal crisis management are unsustainable and that there is no alternative to a comprehensive and just solution.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“We welcome the fact that six African leaders plan to visit Russia and Ukraine soon to promote a ceasefire and an end to the war. As President Xi Jinping has made clear, any effort that leads to the peaceful resolution of the crisis should be supported. We call on the international community to forge synergies to promote peace talks and collectively play a constructive role in promoting a political settlement of the crisis in Ukraine.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“In the current circumstances, all the parties should work to promote a political settlement in good faith and with the greatest possible sense of urgency to create the conditions that will enable a return to negotiations, an agreement on a ceasefire and an end to the war. China has always stood on the side of peace and dialogue on the Ukraine issue, and we have continued to actively promote peace talks. We are neither an instigator of nor a party to the Ukraine crisis, much less a provider of weapons to any party to the conflict. The Chinese Government recently sent Li Hui, its Special Representative on Eurasian Affairs, to Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Russia to engage with all parties on finding a political solution to the crisis.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“If diverted to terrorist and armed groups, those weapons are likely to cause new turmoil in a wider geographical area and claim more innocent victims. Thirdly, the constant feeding of weapons to the battlefield will pose serious challenges to post-war reconstruction. The painful lessons in Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia, among other countries, have repeatedly taught us that weapons and explosive remnants of war pose security risks and add to the burdens of post- war reconstruction. There can be no military solution to the Ukraine crisis. Dialogue and negotiation are essential to restoring peace.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs for his briefing. The Security Council has considered the issue of weapons supplies to Ukraine many times before, and China has comprehensively expounded its position on many occasions. Today I will stress only three points. First, the constant feeding of weapons to the battlefield will lead only to the escalation and spread of the war and cause more civilian casualties and displacement, making it harder to start peace negotiations and make the hope of a ceasefire and a cessation of the war even more elusive. Secondly, the constant feeding of weapons to the battlefield will bring about a huge risk of proliferation.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“Meanwhile, given the steady improvement of the situation and the growing capacity of the Iraqi Government, it is our hope that there be carried out an independent strategic review of UNAMI that fully complies with the views of the Iraqi Government and accurately take the pulse of the situation on the ground, systematically assess the work of UNAMI and come up with recommendations on how to streamline and optimize the Mission’s mandate and rationalize the allocation of resources so that it can better carry out its work and play its role on the basis of local dynamics and the needs of the Iraqi people.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We appreciate this effort and hope that the international community will, on the basis of respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, continue to provide constructive assistance to the country. Secretary-General Guterres visited Iraq in March this year and had extensive and in-depth exchanges with all parties in the country, demonstrating the unwavering support of the United Nations for the Iraqi people. China welcomes this and supports the continued assistance to the Iraqi people provided by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We hope that the federal Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government will keep stepping up dialogue and consultation on outstanding issues in pursuit of sustainable solutions. For some period of time, the remnants of Da’esh have continued to make waves in Iraq. The international community should remain steadfast in its support for Iraq’s counter-terrorism efforts. Thanks to its strategic location and ethnic and religious diversity, Iraq is uniquely positioned in regional cooperation and has recently made considerable efforts to improve relations with countries in the region, enhance solidarity and cooperation and jointly respond to challenges.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative Jeanine Hennis- Plasschaert for her briefing and thank Ms. Latif for her briefing. We welcome the Permanent Representative of Iraq to today’s meeting, During the reporting period, the Iraqi Government has carried out active and effective governance, taking practical measures to fight corruption, create jobs and ensure governance and public services, thereby achieving positive results, which China commends. We support all Iraqi factions that are strengthening solidarity and cooperation, making continued efforts to improve people’s livelihoods and well-being and maintaining peace stability.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“There have been positive signs for regional peace and stability and new and favourable conditions for improving the situation in Yemen are emerging. China has consistently been a promoter of security and stability in the Middle East, a partner in development and prosperity and a facilitator of unity and self-reliance. We are ready to work with the international community to actively support the efforts of the countries of the region to strengthen solidarity and cooperation and engage in dialogue and consultation. We will continue to work to achieve peace and tranquillity in the region as soon as possible.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“The international community should increase its humanitarian and development investment in Yemen to halt the continuing deterioration on the humanitarian front. The humanitarian operations of the United Nations in Yemen should be fully funded and the unreasonable restrictions on such operations lifted immediately. The replacement vessel for the FSO SAFER tanker is about to arrive at the port of Al-Hudaydah. China hopes that the crude-oil transfer operation will proceed as planned, and that budgeted funds will be raised and made available soon. The political settlement of the situation in Yemen cannot be considered apart from the regional dynamics. We are pleased to be seeing a tidal wave of reconciliation and hearing a clarion call for solidarity among countries in the Middle East.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“China will continue to support his work. Relatively speaking, the security situation in Yemen has eased recently. However, sporadic exchanges of fire have still occurred in Taiz and other places, causing civilian casualties, and China is concerned about that. We urge all parties in Yemen to put the interests of the people first by staying on course to political solutions, abandoning military means and actively cooperating with the Special Envoy so that a comprehensive ceasefire can be achieved and a favourable environment created for the political process as early as possible. Yemen has one of the worst humanitarian situations of any country on the Council’s agenda. The recent stampede in Sana’a was heartbreaking.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“Mr. Geng Shuang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Envoy Grundberg and all the briefers for their updates. I also welcome the presence of the representative of Yemen at today’s meeting. For some time now, the relevant parties have been in close communication on the efforts to achieve a political settlement of the situation in Yemen and have continued to strive to end the suffering of the Yemeni people, which China appreciates. They should maintain the current momentum, step up dialogue and consultations, set reasonable expectations and demonstrate flexibility, as appropriate, so as to arrive at mutually acceptable solutions to the outstanding issues as soon as possible. Special Envoy Grundberg recently visited Aden and Sana’a as well as other countries in the region in an effort to promote the political process.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“It is our consistent position that Armenia and Azerbaijan should, in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, solve the issue between them peacefully through diplomatic means, namely dialogue and negotiations, and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“The Government of China will send a special representative on Eurasian affairs to visit Ukraine and other countries and continue to contribute to an early cessation of hostilities and a restoration of peace. There are no simple solutions to complex problems. The Ukraine crisis is the culmination of security tensions accumulated over a long time in Europe, and a final settlement of the crisis can be achieved only on the basis of cooperative security, common security and sustainable security. I hope that all the parties will reflect deeply on their joint efforts and work together for long-term peace and stability in Europe through dialogue and consultations. Today Mr. Osmani and many Council members mentioned the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan. China’s position on that issue has not changed.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“Given the recent rising tensions on the battlefield, all parties should remain calm, exercise restraint, refrain from any actions that might further escalate tensions and confrontation and bring together the conditions conducive to a political settlement of the crisis. The international community should persist on the course of peace talks as the right way forward and help parties to the conflict to open the door to a political settlement of the crisis as soon as possible. We encourage the OSCE to leverage its strengths and create the conditions and environment necessary to support of the resumption of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“We always hold that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be protected, the purposes and principles of the Charter should be adhered to, the legitimate security concerns of all the parties should be taken seriously, and all efforts conducive to a peaceful resolution of the crisis should be supported. President Xi Jinping has recently engaged intensively with the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Europe and developing countries, explaining China’s position and propositions in depth and playing a constructive role in promoting peace talks. Conflicts and wars have no winners. Dialogue and negotiations are the only way out.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source
“Together with the international community, the OSCE should adhere to genuine multilateralism and uphold the international system, with the United Nations at its core, the international order, based on international law, and the basic norms governing international relations, in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter. It should jointly promote the democratization of international relations and the rule of law at the international level and work to achieve sustainable security in Europe. China’s position on the situation in Ukraine remains consistent and clear.”
2023-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9316 (2023) · source