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2008-06-02

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2009-06-18

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1. “We also expect UNAMI to continue to coordinate humanitarian assistance to Iraq, including creating the necessary conditions for the return, resettlement and integration of Iraqi refugees and displaced persons. We also hope that UNAMI will provide greater assistance to the Iraqi people in the area of human rights. We support efforts by the United Nations to continue to expand its presence and activities in Iraq in the light of that country's needs. At the same time, we appeal to the parties concerned to take effective measures to enhance the safety and security of United Nations personnel. China supports Iraq's resumption of its international status. We look forward to the Secretary- General submitting a report pursuant to resolution 1859 (2008).”

   2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source

2. “The international community should acknowledge and continue to encourage and support Iraqi cooperation with countries in the region through multiple regional mechanisms and bilateral initiatives. Under the leadership of Mr. De Mistura, UNAMI has achieved good results through gradual and focused efforts on all fronts to implement its mandate under resolution 1770 (2007). We expect UNAMI to continue to strengthen cooperation with the Iraqi Government, to provide assistance to key elections in Iraq, to make reasonable and feasible recommendations with regard to the political dialogue in Iraq and to push for greater progress in Iraqi national reconciliation.”

   2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source

3. “We hope that the Kurdistan regional Government and the parliamentary elections will proceed smoothly and successfully. Progress in the security and political fields can be fully consolidated only by promoting economic and social reconstruction. We appeal to the international community to effectively honour its pledges of assistance to Iraq and to help Iraq to accelerate its reconstruction and development. We support reviewing the priorities of the International Compact for Iraq in the light of the needs of the current situation. We are pleased to see that Iraq has been improving and strengthening its relations with its neighbours in the region. Iraq's improvement of relations with regional countries is conducive to its stability and reconstruction and is also in the common interest of the neighbouring regions.”

   2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source

4. “Large numbers of refugees and displaced persons need to return to their homes and be resettled, and the rights and interests of women and children must be more effectively secured. The primary responsibility for the future and destiny of Iraq rests with the Iraqi Government and people themselves. For Iraq to have a good future all the political leaders of Iraq must put the national interest above all else and seek reconciliation, consensus and cooperation. We support efforts by the Iraqi Government to take measures conducive to the stability, unity and development of the country, and we hope that the Iraqi Government and the various parties in the country can join in continuing to make good progress in national reconciliation, development of legislation, accelerated reconstruction and the protection of human rights.”

   2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source

5. “The Council of Representatives laid down plans to accelerate its legislative work. The Iraqi Security Forces have been assuming an increasing level of responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in the country. The progress that has been achieved in all areas in Iraq deserves full recognition. At the same time, we must not ignore the fact that Iraq is still confronting multiple challenges in the political, security, reconstruction, human rights and national reconciliation areas. Bombing incidents still frequently occur. The issue of disputed internal boundaries remains unresolved. Economic recovery and reconstruction need greater support from the international community.”

   2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source

6. “Mr. La Yifan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank Your Excellency Mr. Davutoglu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey, for presiding over our meeting today. I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. De Mistura and the representative of Iraq for their briefings. This is the last appearance of Mr. De Mistura in the Security Council in his current capacity as Special Representative of the Secretary-General. I wish to avail myself of this opportunity to express our deep appreciation for the major contribution that he has made to aiding peace and reconstruction in Iraq. I wish to thank him and wish him every success in his future endeavours. Earlier this year, provincial elections were held successfully in Iraq.”

   2009-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6145 (2009) · source

7. “We hope that the parties concerned will remain calm, engage in dialogue in good faith, adhere to peaceful means to solve their disputes and make joint efforts to advance the well-being of the countries and peoples of the region.”

   2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source

8. “Under those circumstances, the Chinese delegation abstained in the voting on the draft resolution. We urge the Group of Friends to assess the situation, show maximum flexibility and a constructive attitude, and conduct further consultations in order to arrive at a compromise plan as soon as possible. China has always maintained that all States should abide by the United Nations Charter and the norms of international law. Our position on the principle of national sovereignty and territorial integrity has been consistent and clear. We have always maintained that safeguarding peace and stability in the South Caucasus and beyond is in the interests of all sides.”

   2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source

9. “Mr. La Yifan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council was unable to adopt a draft resolution on a technical rollover of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia, to the deep regret of the Chinese delegation. In fact, the Council was only six hours 09-37028 away from the deadline. We should have made further efforts. This is not the result we had hoped for. Over the past two weeks, the Group of Friends undertook painstaking consultations on the extension of the United Nations mission and achieved some degree of agreement. The Chinese delegation consistently expected the Group of Friends to reach an agreement to avoid a forced vote. However and unfortunately, the consultations were locked in an impasse. We were unable to reach a consensus on a technical rollover.”

   2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source

10. “At the same time, we also hope that the international community will seize this opportunity to intensify its diplomatic efforts on this matter and maintain and promote dialogue with Iran, so as to achieve an early start to negotiations in the search for a long-term comprehensive and appropriate resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue.”

    2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6142 (2009) · source

11. “The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has also 5 continued its cooperation with Iran on various issues pertaining to Iran's nuclear programme. Rare opportunities exist in connection with restarting negotiations on the matter. China has taken note of the fact that IAEA Director General ElBaradei has submitted his latest report on the Iranian issue. We appreciate the efforts made by the IAEA and its Director General. We hope that Iran will continue its cooperation with the IAEA and resolve outstanding issues at an early date, so as to allay the misgivings of the international community about its nuclear programme.”

    2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6142 (2009) · source

12. “We oppose the proliferation of nuclear weapons and do not want to see a new wave of turbulence in the Middle East. We have always called for resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomatic means and in a peaceful way. China has always believed that resolving that issue through diplomatic means is in the interest of peace and security in the Middle East region. It is also in the common interest of the international community. China is therefore ready to continue to play a constructive role in that regard. The United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, the United States and the Russian Federation are maintaining close contact and cooperation with regard to restarting negotiations on this issue.”

    2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6142 (2009) · source

13. “Mr. La Yifan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would, first of all, like to thank Ambassador Takasu, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), for his briefing on the Committee's work over the past three months. We would also like to express our gratitude to him for the work he has done since taking office as Chairman of the Committee. The Iranian nuclear issue has to do with the effectiveness of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, has a direct bearing on the situation in the Middle East and affects international energy security. It has therefore attracted widespread attention in the international community. China has always supported maintaining the international non-proliferation regime.”

    2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6142 (2009) · source

14. “The United Nations counter-terrorism strategy is among the most important counter-terrorism resolutions of the United Nations. China supports the participation of the three committees, within the scope of their respective mandates, in relevant activities of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) and their facilitation of comprehensive and balanced implementation of the global counter- terrorism strategy. They should make sure that the activities carried out by the Council are complementary and are coordinated with those of the General Assembly so as to uphold the central role of the United Nations in the global counter-terrorism cooperation.”

    2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source

15. “The results produced by the Council have made great contributions to the international counter- terrorist effort. At present, under the grave situation of counter-terrorism worldwide, China considers that the Council's counter-terrorism mechanism should continue to play its due role and to demonstrate to the international community its resolute determination to combat terrorism and to increase the effectiveness of international counter-terrorism cooperation. China has noted that the three committees have made further progress in strengthening their cooperation. We hope they and their experts will continue to consolidate their resources and efficiency. We hope that in their work they will pay more attention to the counter-terrorism requests of developing countries and heed their views in this process.”

    2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source

16. “China attaches great importance to the role of the 1540 Committee and has always actively and constructively participated in its activities. We are ready to continue to support the Committee's work and to play our role in bringing about a comprehensive, balanced implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), solidifying the non-proliferation consensus and advancing the cause of international non-proliferation cooperation. In the past few months, despite unrelenting worldwide efforts in the counter-terrorism field, global terrorist activities have continued unabated. Terrorism has continued to be a serious threat to international peace and security. In our View, the Security Council counter-terrorism mechanism, with the three subsidiary committees as the backbone, is an important component of the United Nations counter-terrorism regime.”

    2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source

17. “We also encourage Member States to provide, in a timely manner, all the necessary information to the CTC and CTED so as to make the Committee's work more reflective of the real needs of Member States. In the most recent period, the 1540 Committee has carried out a series of activities in areas such as formulating its programme of work, considering implementation reports from Member States and outreach and international assistance. It has played an important role in bringing about comprehensive and effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). China expresses its appreciation in this regard. In the next period, in accordance with resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1810 (2008), the Committee should comprehensively and in a fair and balanced manner continue to promote the achievement of the various goals listed in its programme of work.”

    2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source

18. “The CTC, with the assistance of the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), has endeavoured to improve its working methods, based on efficiency and consistency in its work, and has achieved visible results in areas such as Preliminary Implementation Assessment (PIA) consideration, visits to countries and technical assistance. China expresses its appreciation in this regard. At present, one important task facing the CTC is that of carrying out a new round of PIA consideration. That work is of great significance in terms of promoting implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). We hope that the CTC, in the process of PIA consideration, will strengthen its dialogue with Member States and help them overcome difficulties in implementing that resolution.”

    2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source

19. “That review is helpful in making the sanctions regime more effective and fair, so as to help alleviate the concern that some countries have with regard to the Committee's procedural aspects. In order to uphold the authority and status of the Committee, it is necessary to have the support of each and every Member State. We encourage all the Member States to provide the Committee with information that is as detailed as possible so as to help with the review. In addition, in order to make the sanctions regime more targeted, we support the Committee's continued improvement of its listing and delisting procedures so as to make the sanctions list a truly live document.”

    2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source

20. “Mr. La Yifan (China) (spoke in Chinese): We wish to thank Ambassador Mayr-Harting, Ambassador Lacroix and Ambassador Urbina for their briefings on, respectively, the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) (the 1267 Committee), the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) (the 1540 Committee). We express our appreciation to them and their teams for their effective work. Under the chairmanship of Ambassador Mayr- Harting, the 1267 Committee has updated its guidelines in accordance with the relevant provision of resolution 1822 (2008). At present, the review of all the information on the sanctions list is being carried out in an orderly fashion.”

    2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128 (2009) · source

21. “It should be pointed out that, in the final analysis, the peace process in Nepal should be led by the people of Nepal. We believe that, with the support of the international community, Nepal will be able to re- embark on the path towards peace and development.”

    2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source

22. “We expect and believe that the Government and the people of Nepal have the ability and wisdom to continue their efforts, through dialogue and consultation, to resolve all the legacy issues that continue to impede the peace process and that, on the basis of the plans that are in place, they will achieve lasting peace, stability and development. The entire staff of UNMIN is fully dedicated and has been making positive contributions to the peace process in Nepal; it has our appreciation. We encourage UNMIN to continue to properly monitor arms and armies in accordance with the mandate of the Security Council and to cooperate actively with the Special Committee with a View to completing, at an early date, the integration and resettlement of the UCPN-M combatants.”

    2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source

23. “The demobilization of disqualified soldiers is under way, and the Government of Nepal has promised to complete that task by 15 July. We view this important progress positively, and we appreciate the tireless efforts of the political parties and the people of Nepal to that end. We take note of the latest developments in Nepal. We hope that the parties concerned will keep the overall situation in mind, handle their differences appropriately and make a joint effort to safeguard the peace process in Nepal.”

    2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source

24. “Mr. La Yifan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation is pleased to see you, Sir, holding the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. We also wish to thank Ambassador Heller for his outstanding leadership as President of the Security Council during the month of April. I wish to thank Ms. Karin Landgren, Representative of the Secretary-General in Nepal and head of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), for her briefing. I thank her and UNMIN for their hard work. The Constituent Assembly of Nepal has begun its work and will be able to complete the drafting of the constitution by May 2010. The integration and rehabilitation of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) combatants has been moving forward steadily.”

    2009-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6119 (2009) · source

25. “It is our hope that, through our common efforts, the situation of children in armed conflict can be effectively improved and that all children can look towards a better tomorrow.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

26. “We also welcome greater contributions from non-governmental organizations. China is concerned about the long-term effect of armed conflict on children and deems it necessary to take long-term measures to help children affected by armed conflict to reintegrate into society and resume normal lives. In post-conflict reconstruction, the international community should make the return of children to homes, schools and society a priority and provide adequate financial guarantees for that purpose. China attaches great importance to the protection of the rights and interests of children. Having ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, it has become a State party to the Protocol. We call on countries that have not yet done so to join and ratify the Protocol.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

27. “We hope that the Working Group will strengthen cooperation with the Governments of the countries concerned, address the relevant issues through consultations and submit practical and viable recommendations to the Security Council. The Working Group is heavily burdened with a huge workload. We therefore hope that it will set clear priorities and improve its efficiency. Efforts by the Security Council alone are far from sufficient to address the question of children and armed conflict. We welcome a more important role for regional organizations in dealing with this question. In addition, we encourage international institutions such as UNICEF and the World Bank to play a greater role in helping the countries concerned to prevent the involvement of children in armed conflict.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

28. “Thirdly, the Security Council should continue to work to improve the monitoring and reporting mechanism and the work of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. The monitoring and reporting mechanism has now been established in all the countries listed in the annexes to the Secretary- General's report (S/2009/158). Since the main task of that mechanism is to collect information, it is necessary, in its operation, to enhance communication and cooperation with the Governments of the countries concerned. The Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict has done a great deal of work since its inception, which is a source of satisfaction to us.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

29. “Secondly, in protecting children in armed conflict, it is necessary to respect the Governments of the countries concerned and encourage them to play a major role. Resolution 1612 (2005) stresses that the Government of the country concerned bears the primary responsibility for protecting its own children. In carrying out their work in protecting children, parties concerned should cooperate fully with the Governments of the countries concerned in a joint effort to keep children from the harm of armed conflict. The Security Council and its Working Group should maintain frequent communication with the Governments of the countries concerned, acknowledge and support the positive measures they have adopted and continuously strengthen mutual trust with them.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

30. “Therefore, an integrated approach and a joint response are needed from the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Human Rights Council, the Economic and Social Council and other relevant entities. As far as the Security Council is concerned, it should work from the perspective of conflict settlement to protect children from the harm of armed conflict by focusing on conflict prevention and the elimination of the root causes of armed conflict. In recent years, the escalation of tension in some conflict areas has subjected local children to severe hardship, whereas positive progress in peace processes in other areas has brought hope for the future of local children. That shows that the Security Council should concentrate more on conflicts themselves and focus its efforts on conflict prevention.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

31. “The Security Council has defined six grave violations against children by parties to armed conflict: the recruitment and use of children in violation of international law, the killing and maiming of children, rape and other grave sexual violence, abductions, attacks on schools and hospitals, and the denial of humanitarian access to children. All six violations against children should be accorded equal attention by the Security Council. We support the various endeavours of the United Nations, including the Security Council, to promote the protection of children in armed conflict. In that regard, I would like to stress the following points. First, it is the common task of all the relevant organs of the United Nations to protect children in armed conflict and to ensure that they return to normal lives in the aftermath of conflict.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

32. “Mr. La Yifan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to welcome you to New York, Madam President, to preside over this open debate on the issue of children and armed conflict. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Deputy Secretary-General Migiro, Special Representative Coomaraswamy, Under-Secretary-General Le Roy and Executive Director Veneman of UNICEF for their briefings. I should also like to thank former victim and child soldier Grace Akallo for her moving statement.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

33. “China always stands for the settlement of disputes through peaceful dialogue, and we support a greater role for the United Nations and regional organizations such as the African Union in providing mediation and good offices for dispute and conflict settlement. We will continue to work with all others in making energetic efforts towards that end.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

34. “It is necessary both to engage in shuttle diplomacy and to employ the Secretary-General's good offices in order to make best use of the Organization's advantages in resources to cultivate local mediation capacities. Strengthening the mediation capacity of the United Nations is a strategic undertaking which should be provided with adequate resources. At the same time, the United Nations should also pay attention to cooperating with the mediation efforts of its partners and should actively provide them with political, human and logistical support when necessary. The purpose of strengthening the mediation and dispute settlement capacity of the United Nations is not to take on all the disputes of the world. We take note of the unique and important role of relevant regional organizations in settling disputes in their respective regions.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

35. “When dealing with impunity, it is necessary to take into full consideration the overall interests of peace and stability. Strengthening the mediation and dispute settlement capacity of the United Nations requires full use of the advantages of cooperative partnership on the basis of mobilizing all relevant mechanisms of the United Nations. In its mediation efforts the United Nations should rely on the strength of its moral force and its neutrality and should work in all dimensions and at multiple levels. In this connection, it is necessary to take advantage of both the expertise of the Mediation Support Unit and the convenience offered by field agencies such as peacekeeping missions.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

36. “The mediator should try to make the parties concerned realize that there is no such thing as a winner-takes-all solution and that it is only through flexibility and compromise that they can achieve reconciliation and a win-win outcome. Strengthening the mediation and dispute settlement capacity of the United Nations requires addressing the question of impunity on the basis of building durable peace. Ending impunity and ensuring fairness and justice are prerequisites for upholding the good and punishing the evil. Peace can be secure only when it is based on fairness and justice. In that respect, the State concerned should play the leading role. At the same time, it is hard to truly put an end to impunity without a peaceful and stable environment.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

37. “Neutrality and impartiality are the bases of mediation, and the designation of an appropriate mediator is the key to the success of mediation. Mediation should be an inclusive process in which the mediator hears the views of all sides, has an accurate understanding of differing views and accommodates various concerns in a balanced manner. Mediation should also be a progressive process in which the mediator should have full understanding of the background of the issue, effectively coordinate relations among all parties, maintain patience and confidence, keep strict confidentiality and a low profile, focus on facilitation and avoid assuming the responsibilities of the parties. Mediation should result in a win-win situation.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

38. “The United Nations should therefore try to obtain the cooperation of the parties concerned and keep the channels of communication open so as to lay a sound foundation for mediation. On the other hand, mediation is a protracted process with inevitable setbacks and fluctuations. The international community should speak with one voice when the United Nations is engaged in mediation to support the Organization's efforts and maintain its input after a peace agreement is reached so that the results of mediation can be further consolidated. Strengthening the United Nations mediation and dispute settlement capacity requires it to facilitate mutual understanding and accommodation between the parties concerned while maintaining neutrality and impartiality.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

39. “We appreciate the positive role played by the United Nations in settling hotspot issues in relevant areas, and expect the Organization to further enhance its mediation capacity and improve its mediation expertise so as to play a bigger role in the peaceful settlement of disputes. Strengthening the United Nations mediation and dispute settlement capacity requires full respect for the will of the parties concerned. The parties to a dispute are stakeholders in the settlement of the conflict, and only when they display full political will can United Nations mediation produce results. If the parties concerned explicitly reject United Nations mediation, the Organization will have neither the possibility nor the grounds to become involved.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

40. “Experience has demonstrated time and again that if we are unable to take reasonable and legitimate action at an early stage in a crisis to seek a peaceful settlement via mediation, we will have to spend considerably more time and energy after a crisis breaks out coping with the consequences of its expansion. Therefore, the peaceful settlement of disputes is an investment in the future of mankind and will certainly reap abundant peace dividends. 09-30825 The peaceful settlement of disputes is one of the fundamental principles of the United Nations, and the Charter has provided theoretical guidance and bases for action in mediation and dispute settlement. As the most authoritative and representative international organization in the world, the United Nations has every reason to play a central role in mediation and dispute settlement.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

41. “Mr. La Yifan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this important open debate. We should also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing. In today's world, the nature of conflicts and disputes is undergoing profound changes. Traditional inter-State conflicts are evolving into hybrids of inter- State/intra-State conflicts, and the causes of disputes are becoming increasingly complex and involve various factors such as history, territory, religion and tribe.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

42. “At present, we have more 2,100 peacekeeping personnel working in 11 operational areas. We are ready to continue to provide our support to peacekeeping operations and we are ready to work with all parties in order to contribute to peace and human progress.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

43. “In 2008, 70 per cent of peacekeeping contributions were spent in Africa. But even with those figures, we cannot fully satisfy Africa's needs. The Security Council must assume its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. At the same time, we must encourage the African Union to play a more active role and strengthen strategic cooperation between the two organizations. We welcome the report submitted by the African Union-United Nations high-level panel, and we are ready to discuss its recommendations. We have always played an active role in United Nations peacekeeping operations, and we shall continue to make our contribution. To date, we have sent 20,000 military, police and civilian personnel to 22 peacekeeping operations.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

44. “On the ground, we must select the best possible Special Representatives and Force Commanders. Coordination between Headquarters and the field must be strengthened. Reform must ensure full participation by all parties concerned. The reform process will involve the Security Council, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries. We must benefit from what all those stakeholders have to offer and strengthen synergy and cooperation. Reform should also take into account the views of the various parties and should be in keeping with our long-term interests. Reform also has to pay particular attention to Africa, a continent that has special peacekeeping needs. At present, 75 per cent of peacekeeping personnel are deployed in Africa.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

45. “We must also devote greater attention to preventive diplomacy and to post-conflict reconstruction in order to ease the pressure being placed upon peacekeeping and its financing. Reform ought also to improve our capacity in terms of contributions of contingents, including in the areas of logistics, management and command. We encourage more countries to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations. The United Nations and the international community should also help countries in training their personnel. We must enhance our logistical support capacity, and we encourage the Secretariat to explore effective means for logistical support. We encourage countries with the means to provide assistance to do so. We must strengthen our management capacity; Headquarters needs able personnel and must act in a transparent manner.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

46. “It is a fact that both theory and practice are constantly changing, and we should explore new theories and approaches, in the light of those three principles. Reform should ensure sufficient resources for United Nations peacekeeping operations. Contributions by United Nations Members are the main source of funding for peacekeeping operations; we must continue to pay our contributions in full and on time. That is crucial in order to ensure that operations are properly carried out and can respond to the greater demand for peacekeeping. We favour seeking new means of financing and new approaches to mandates. Review and monitoring will help enhance the effectiveness of operations and to effect savings given our limited resources.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

47. “At present, world crises relating to finance, food and energy have exacerbated the difficulties faced by many developing countries, especially those where peace is fragile and where there is a need for greater investment by the international community. But there is increasing demand for United Nations peacekeeping operations. They are becoming larger and more complex and require increased human and management resources. We must effect reform from the ground up. In my view, we must adhere to the three principles of peacekeeping: the so-called Hammarskjold principles. Indeed, we have seen that these three pillars - consent of the country concerned, non-use of force except in self-defence, and neutrality - remain valid and provide a solid foundation for the success of peacekeeping operations. They also provide common ground for reform.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

48. “These 60 years of history encompass the tireless efforts that we the peoples of the United Nations have made for peace and security, and they demonstrate the firm determination of we the peoples of the United Nations to ensure that equity and justice prevail. Over the past 60 years, worldwide, we have deployed 63 peacekeeping operations, with the participation 120 countries, at a cost of some $54 billion and 2,500 lives. Today, some 110,000 peacekeeping personnel are deployed in 18 operations. United Nations peacekeeping has become an important means of defending world peace and strengthening collective security. United Nations peacekeeping operations have experienced moments of glory, but also setbacks and challenges.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

49. “Mr. La Yifan (China) (spoke in Chinese): We join other colleagues in wishing every success to Ambassador Butagira of Uganda. I would like at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate. My thanks go also to Under-Secretaries-General Alain Le Roy and Susana Malcorra and Special Representative Hedi Annabi for their briefings. I pay special tribute to all those who have given their lives for United Nations peacekeeping. Last November, the General Assembly unanimously adopted its resolution 63/16, to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of United Nations peacekeeping.”

    2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source

50. “We also encourage the High Representative to continue to conduct extensive consultations with all sides as mandated by the Dayton Peace Agreement, with the aim of helping the various ethnic groups to take constructive measures and make headway in areas of constitutional reform, economic development and law and order. We are ready to continue to support the High Representative's work and we are also pleased to see the positive role played by the European Union in maintaining Bosnia and Herzegovina's stability, economic growth and associated development within the framework of the Dayton Peace Agreement. We are also prepared, together with the international community, to support and assist Bosnia and Herzegovina in its efforts to realize lasting peace, stability and a sustainable development.”

    2008-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6033 (2008) · source