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1. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is generally calm. We welcome the smooth holding of the general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina in October and the progress made in security sector reform and the rule of law, as well as the steady economic improvements. We also note, however, that Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to face complex situations and difficulties on its path towards stability and development. China respects the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and all its ethnic communities in their independent choice of paths to development. The future of Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the hands of its peoples.”

   2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

2. “During the consultations, both sides reiterated the importance of carrying out AU peacekeeping operations under the auspices of the United Nations and the African Union and their readiness to strengthen training to build up the African Union capacity in this important field. In the future, China will continue to provide every support within its capacity to the African Union and African countries and will continue its efforts to strengthen the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. China supports the draft presidential statement prepared by Uganda on the theme of today's debate.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

3. “We have also taken note of the fact that the United Nations will view its support to and cooperation with the African Union in the field of peacekeeping operations from a new perspective, as pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report. We look forward to receiving a report from the Secretary-General in this regard China has always given importance and support to having the African Union play a greater role in the field of peace and security in Africa, and has provided support to all AU peacekeeping operations in different forms, through both bilateral and multilateral channels. The second political consultation between the Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs and his AU counterparts was conducted on 24 September in New York as a General Assembly side event.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

4. “We believe that all parties concerned should give positive consideration to the recommendations of the Secretary-General contained in his report with regard to various sources of financing and the criteria for financial support, with a view to putting in place a predictable and sustainable financing mechanism for the African Union's peacekeeping operations. We support institutional capacity-building for the African Union's peacekeeping operations. The United Nations should strengthen its cooperation with the African Union through training and the sharing of knowledge and lessons learned. It should also speed up the implementation of the United Nations-African Union Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

5. “China maintains that the United Nations should help the African Union obtain reliable financial support for its peacekeeping operations. China is pleased to see that the package of logistical support provided by the United Nations has markedly improved the living and working conditions of its peacekeepers, but is concerned about the financial constraints that African Union missions continue to face. We believe that, while the United Nations should continue to provide active support, all countries concerned should honour their commitments of support.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

6. “China supports the creation and development of strategic cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. We are pleased to see that the United Nations Office to the African Union was created on 1 July. China welcomes the continuation of regular communication between the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council and expects such cooperation to continue, so as to use the respective advantages of the two organizations to achieve practical results in the important fields of mediation, conflict prevention and security sector reform. China hopes that the recently launched United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security will be able to carry out its mandate and work hard to promote the strategic partnership between the two organizations.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

7. “The maintenance of peace and security in Africa remains one of the most real and pressing challenges facing the international community. This is also the major reason for which Africa has designated 2010 as the year for peace and security. As the most important regional organization of Africa, the African Union has been playing an increasingly important role in the maintenance of peace and security in Africa and the settlement of conflicts on the continent. China expresses its great appreciation. However, at the same time, the peacekeeping operations of the African Union have become increasingly constrained in terms of funding and capacity-building. They urgently need the support of the international community, including the United Nations.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

8. “The Chinese delegation welcomes you, Sir, to the Security Council to preside over today's debate. We also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his report entitled United Nations support of African Union peacekeeping operations authorized by the Security Council (S/20lO/514) and for his briefing. The Chinese delegation wishes to thank Mr. Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, for his briefing. At present, peace and security in Africa continues develop in a positive direction. However, peace and security continue to be fragile in a number of areas, where flashpoint issues have long eluded resolution. Non-traditional threats to security, such as terrorism, piracy and transnational organized crime, are also on the rise.”

   2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source

9. “China has taken note of the efforts made by the Quartet on the question of the Middle East. However, the Quartet cannot replace the role of the Security Council in promoting the Middle East peace process. The Security Council should assume its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security with regard to the Middle East issue. China supports the two-State solution, with Palestine and Israel living in peace with one another, as well as the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, the principle of land for peace and the Road Map.”

   2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

10. “We call upon the international community to pay continuing attention to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and to provide greater support to its people. China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people to achieve their legitimate national rights. We hope that all factions in Palestine will settle their differences and achieve reconciliation through dialogue and consultation at an early date, so that they can work together for the long-term interests of the nation by achieving independent Statehood, whereby the Palestinian people can enjoy peace and stability. On 13 and 14 October, Mr. Wu Sike, China's Special Envoy on the Middle East issue, visited Israel and Palestine. China is ready to work actively and constructively on the peace process in the Middle East.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

11. “We call upon Israel to immediately and completely freeze the construction of settlements and of the separation wall on occupied Palestinian territory, including the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem. The humanitarian situation in occupied Palestinian territory, and in particular in the Gaza Strip, continues to be grave. That situation should not be allowed to continue. We welcome the recent Israeli easing of restrictions on the access of some assistance in the form of humanitarian goods and commodities to the Gaza Strip. However, it is not enough to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. China calls upon Israel to immediately and completely lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip and to once again allow the people there the space necessary for a normal and dignified existence, life and development.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

12. “China supports the early establishment of an independent State of Palestine living in peace with Israel, arrived at through political negotiations between Palestine and Israel. The direct negotiations that began in early September represent an important opportunity for the peace process in the Middle East. China hopes that the negotiations will continue and will yield substantive progress at an early date. Currently, those negotiations have been brought to a standstill by the issue of settlements. China is profoundly concerned about this. The direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine did not come about easily. China hopes that Israel will be able to see the big picture and extend the freeze on the construction of settlements, so as to create the necessary conditions for the continuation of negotiations.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

13. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General F ernandez- Taranco for his briefing. I have also listened attentively to the statements made by the representatives of Palestine and Israel. Currently, the situation in the Middle East continues to be complicated and volatile. The international community should continue to work to create conditions conducive to resolving tensions between the parties concerned and achieving lasting peace. On the Middle East question and the issue of achieving lasting peace in the region, China has always maintained that differences should be settled through negotiation and dialogue between the parties concerned.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

14. “Efforts to counter terrorism should pay attention to eradicating poverty and social injustices and to properly settling regional conflicts and preventing separatism, radicalism, hatred and intolerance in order to eliminate the breeding grounds for terrorism. If we neglect such integrated efforts and rely merely on military and law enforcement methods, we may end up in a situation that breeds even more terrorism after such measures are adopted. Counter- terrorism efforts should also advocate dialogue and exchange among civilizations, religions and racial and ethnic groups to enhance mutual understanding and tolerance. Counter-terrorism efforts should not emphasize ideological elements. China is opposed to linking terrorism with a particular State, race or religion.”

    2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source

15. “Counter-terrorism efforts should adhere to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and fully respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. Countries throughout the world should strengthen their domestic counter-terrorism legislation, law enforcement and cooperation in the areas of early warning mechanisms, the fight against terrorism, terrorism financing, travel restrictions, border control and intelligence exchange, among others. China supports a larger role for the CTC in helping countries to build their capacity and in providing more counter-terrorism assistance to developing countries. Counter-terrorism efforts should aim to address both the phenomenon and its root causes in an integrated manner. Terrorism has a very complex political, social and economic background.”

    2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source

16. “International cooperation in fighting terrorism should reject double standards; otherwise, such efforts will be off-track, run counter to the original intent to fight terrorism or even give rise to impunity for it. Counter-terrorism efforts should be based on international cooperation with strengthened coordination synergy, and the United Nations and the Security Council should play the central coordinating role. During the past few years, the Security Council has adopted a series of counter-terrorism resolutions and the General Assembly has adopted the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which have provided the necessary guidance for international counter-terrorism cooperation.”

    2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source

17. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Turkey for taking the initiative to organize this debate on counter-terrorism. I would also like to thank Foreign Minister Davutoglu for his presence in presiding over today's meeting. The Chinese delegation would also like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation for the effective work carried out by Turkey as chair of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC). Terrorism is a common threat faced by the entire international community. The Chinese Government has always supported decisive combat against all forms of terrorism. In this regard, counter-terrorism efforts should adhere to one standard. The international community should decisively combat terrorist activities, wherever or whenever they occur.”

    2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source

18. “Two decades of war and strife in Somalia have seriously undermined the cause of peace in Africa. As an urgent matter, the international community must take early, effective action to gradually resolve the question of Somalia. In that respect, the Security Council should demonstrate a stronger sense of responsibility and purpose. The African Union has designated 2010 the Year of Peace and Security in Africa. African countries are working tirelessly to resolve all the hot spot issues in Africa, and they maintain the fervent hope that the international community, especially the United Nations, will play a major role in finding a solution for Somalia. Here, I reiterate that in the interests of peace in Africa, China is ready to make its own contribution 10-5364] to finding a solution in Somalia.”

    2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source

19. “At present, the Somali security forces and AMISOM. are facing serious funding gaps. China therefore calls on the international community to actively provide that assistance. China supports the deployment of United Nations peacekeeping operations in Somalia when the conditions are ripe. The recent Istanbul Conference on Somalia demonstrated the greater understanding of the international community of the severity of the Somali issue. The African Union's contributions and tireless efforts to find a solution to the problem are indeed commendable. We call on the United Nations to further mobilize resources through various channels and to provide further practical assistance to AMISOM. It is our hope that countries will honour their commitments to assisting Somalia in a timely manner.”

    2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source

20. “We hope that the TFG will duly resolve its internal problems and work to strengthen its role as a pole of attraction to the various political forces in Somalia. We sincerely hope that the various political factions in Somalia will place the interests of their country and their people above all other considerations and join the political reconciliation and negotiation processes. We call on all relevant parties, including the countries of the region, to respect Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and to support the TFG in order to facilitate early, substantive progress in the political reconciliation in Somalia. We condemn the attacks launched against the TFG, the Somali people and AMISOM. We welcome the contributions of the Somali security forces and AMISOM. to improving the security situation in Somalia.”

    2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source

21. “In addition, international cooperation to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia has continued to progress. However, the security situation in Somalia has yet to show any visible sign of improvement. The humanitarian crisis has intensified and piracy has continued unabated. The question of Somalia remains a serious challenge to peace and security in the Horn of Africa and to the world at large. Resolving internal political differences and establishing an effective central Government are the important pre-conditions for the international community's ability to play an effective role. As noted in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/447), the TFG is undergoing a very tense period. This situation must be quickly corrected. China supports the Djibouti 10-5364] peace agreement.”

    2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source

22. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's public debate to discuss the matter of Somalia. I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Mahiga, for his briefing. I would like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kenya and the Permanent Representative of Somalia for their presence and for their statements. In recent times, the international community has continued to work towards a solution in Somalia. The Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) has resolutely fought against attacks launched by armed opposition forces. Efforts to equip and train the Somali security forces are proceeding apace. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has been strengthened.”

    2010-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6386 (2010) · source

23. “Donor countries, international organizations and non-governmental organizations should play a bigger role and pool their human and financial resources to improve the social and economic situation in Somalia. Thirdly, a regional strategy to resolve the Somalia piracy issue should be formulated. In order to eradicate the problem, development and the peace process should be promoted. That will require the cooperation of countries of the region and of the international community. That effort is already under way. The coastal States surrounding the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean have already begun to cooperate. We support the development of that regional cooperation. We also support arms embargoes, the freezing of assets and other measures to sever the supply of weapons and funds to Somali piracy.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

24. “Not long ago, the African Union decided to strengthen its peacekeeping force in Somalia. That is conducive to the stabilization of Somalia. The United Nations should continue to provide support in that regard, as well as to explore the possibility of deploying a United Nations force. Secondly, Somalia's economic and social development should be accelerated. The stagnant economy and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Somalia are very important causes of the rampant piracy, with the majority of young people being unemployed and millions of people struggling to survive. If all these economic and social issues persist in Somalia, the problem of piracy cannot be eradicated.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

25. “In that context, China welcomes the report of the Secretary- General and would join others in further studying the legal framework. The use of measures such as escorting vessels, arrests by military forces and the judicial prosecution of pirates can only ease the problem. In order to resolve the problem definitively, an integrated solution should be adopted. China believes that the international community should make efforts in a number of areas, first of all promotion of the Somali peace process. The endless internal conflict and lack of governance in Somalia are fundamental causes of the phenomenon. The international community should promote dialogue among the parties in Somalia to stabilize the situation and establish effective Government control in order to forestall the occurrence of this phenomenon.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

26. “China supports the actions carried out to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, in accordance with international law and the Council's resolutions. At present, naval operations by the countries concerned aimed at combating piracy and protecting navigation are playing a positive role in ensuring the safety of international navigation. At the same time, the issue of how to prosecute pirates who have been apprehended has come to the fore. China supports strengthening international cooperation on prosecuting the Somali pirates within the framework of existing international law and appreciates the work of the countries concerned, in particular the coastal States. China also calls upon the international community to provide the necessary support to the coastal States to enhance their legal capacity.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

27. “Although recently pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia have continued, threatening the safety of international navigation, their success rate has started to decline, reflecting the initial success of international counter-piracy cooperation. At the same time, however, the root causes of piracy off the coast of Somalia have not been eradicated. The pirates remain and have started to change their behaviour through more elaborate organization and more treacherous methods of attack. They have expanded their operations into the Indian Ocean. This shows that the task of combating piracy remains arduous and calls for further comprehensive efforts by the international community in order to eradicate both the phenomenon and its root causes.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

28. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for convening this very important meeting. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/394) on options concerning the prosecution and imprisonment of persons responsible for acts of piracy off the coast of Somalia. We also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Under-Secretary-General Patricia O'Brien for their briefings on issues relating to piracy off the coast of Somalia and on the report of the Secretary-General. We also welcome the presence of Mr. Elmi Ahmed Duale, Permanent Representative of Somalia, and thank him for his statement.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

29. “We hope that the parties concerned will continue to respect the mandate of UNMIK and maintain their support for and cooperation with the Mission in a joint effort to find a proper settlement to the Kosovo issue.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

30. “The advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice does not pose an obstacle to efforts by the two sides to resolve this issue through negotiations. China hopes that the relevant actors will continue to urge the two sides to resume dialogue and consultation and seek a mutually acceptable resolution. Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) remains the legal foundation for the settlement of the Kosovo issue. We appreciate the positive role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNMIK in maintaining stability in Kosovo and support the Mission in its ongoing efforts to fulfil its mandates pursuant to relevant Council resolutions and in vigorously promoting constructive dialogue among the parties concerned.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

31. “All along, China has maintained that respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity is a fundamental principle of the contemporary system of international law and is the basis of the international legal order. We respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and support the efforts that the Government and the people of Serbia have made in that regard. We have always considered that the best way to resolve the Kosovo issue is for the two sides to engage in negotiations within the framework of the relevant Security Council resolutions and seek a mutually acceptable solution. In no way does unilateral action contribute to a settlement of the issue, but can only complicate the situation.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

32. “That incident shows yet again that an early and appropriate settlement of the Kosovo issue would be conducive to peace and stability in the Balkan region and in Europe at large. We call upon all parties concerned, the United Nations and the other countries in the region to work together to ensure stability in Kosovo, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of all ethnic groups in the region, in particular those of Serbs and other ethnic minorities, and make a genuine effort to facilitate the reintegration of ethnic minorities and preserve religious and cultural heritage. We have noted the advisory opinion delivered by the International Court of Justice regarding Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

33. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2010/401). I also thank Mr. Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. I welcome the presence of His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia. I listened attentively to the statement made by Mr. Hyseni. The overall situation in Kosovo is calm at present. But the security situation remains complicated and fragile. In particular, there are many uncertainties in the north. Once again we condemn the terrorist violence in northern Mitrovica that took place in early July.”

    2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source

34. “We hope that all Palestinian parties will work in their long-term national interest and stay united in their efforts to establish an independent State of Palestine and ensure a bright future of peace and steady development. China supports the early establishment of an independent State of Palestine through the two-State solution on the basis of relevant United Nations resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, the principle of land for peace and the Road Map, so that Palestine and Israel can live side by side in peace as two States. We will continue to make greater efforts to this end alongside the international community.”

    2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source

35. “We welcome the fact that Israel has recently eased its restrictions on the flow of some humanitarian aid and commercial goods to Gaza, and we call on Israel to put a complete end to its blockade of Gaza and let the people of Gaza resume their normal, dignified existence and livelihood and regain their space for development. The Israeli attack of 31 May against a flotilla transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza was unfortunate. Such incidents must not recur. We support fair, impartial, credible and transparent investigations conforming to the spirit of the United Nations Charter and based on the principles established in the presidential statement of 1 June (S/PRST/2010/9). As always, China supports Palestine in its just cause of establishing an independent State.”

    2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source

36. “Not only has this complicated the situation, but it will also hurt the negotiation process. We urge Israel to completely cease all settlement and wall construction in the occupied Palestinian territory, including the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, and the Gaza Strip in particular, remains grim. Israel's blockade has inflicted great suffering on more than 1 million residents of Gaza, whose rights to life and development have been gravely violated. This state of affairs is unacceptable and must not be sustained. We call on the international community to continue to follow these developments closely and to provide greater assistance to the people of Gaza.”

    2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source

37. “We welcome the launching of proximity talks between Palestine and Israel, and we urge both sides to build up their faith in peaceful negotiations and to solve the issues of security, borders, settlements, refugees and the status of Jerusalem in a comprehensive, just and sustainable manner. At this stage, the international community should make greater effort to push for a new momentum for negotiations so as to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process. The parties concerned must demonstrate political will, enhance mutual trust, make courageous compromises and avoid any action that could undermine mutual trust, obstruct the negotiations or prejudge the outcome of the negotiations. We oppose Israel's recent approval of the construction of new housing in East Jerusalem and its demolition of Palestinian structures.”

    2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source

38. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing. I also listened attentively to the statements of the observer of Palestine and the representative of Israel. The current situation in the Middle East remains complex and volatile. The early end to tension and confrontation and the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East are the shared wish of the international community. China maintains, as always, that political negotiations are the only way to solve the Middle East question. We support negotiations between Palestine and Israel so that they can live side by side in peace as two States.”

    2010-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6363 (2010) · source

39. “I thank Nigeria for its preparation of today's presidential statement. China supported the Council's endorsement of that statement in order to demonstrate to the international community the Council's political will in its support for preventive diplomacy.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source

40. “The prevention and resolution of conflicts should follow a multi-pronged approach with political, security, economic and social dimensions. The Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission should enhance their exchanges and cooperation, complement one another's advantages, yielding synergy. In recent years, the Secretary-General and his representatives have been actively engaged in resolving regional conflicts, and they have achieved fruitful results. In future, the Security Council should continue to support the Secretary-General in his active role. China has always maintained that disputes should be settled peacefully, through dialogue and negotiation. We support a greater role for the United Nations and the AU and other regional organizations in preventive diplomacy.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source

41. “Regional and subregional organizations have unique advantages in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. In recent years, the African Union (AU) and African subregional organizations have been actively engaged in mediation efforts addressing hot-spot issues in Africa, and they have achieved positive results. The Security Council should establish or deepen strategic partnerships with the AU and should fully motivate the AU and other regional and subregional organizations in the sphere of preventive diplomacy. It should encourage them to play their front-line role and should create an enabling environment and conditions for them. At the same time, the Council should provide more assistance to them and should help them with capacity-building. Fourthly, we must strengthen coordination and form synergies.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source

42. “Crisis management alone is not enough in conflict prevention: there must also be a commitment to helping the countries concerned to develop their economies, extricate themselves from poverty, achieve sustainable development and eradicate the economic and social root causes of conflict. Thirdly, we must respect the views of the parties concerned and must give full scope to the comparative advantages offered by regional and subregional organizations. The key to the success of good offices, mediation and other means of preventive diplomacy is adequate political will among the parties concerned. The United Nations must enhance communication with the parties concerned, secure their cooperation and lay a solid foundation for preventive diplomacy.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source

43. “We must therefore strengthen the concept of prevention and put it into practice. Secondly, we must adopt comprehensive strategies in the light of local conditions. The Security Council must study the root causes of disputes and conflicts of different natures and forms. It must come to objective and accurate judgements concerning disputes and offer appropriate proposals and procedures. Here, the Council must strengthen its coordination with other United Nations entities and work to resolve crises through good offices, mediation and other means. For post-conflict countries, priority attention should continue to be focused on preventing the recurrence of conflict.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source

44. “First, we must strengthen the concept of prevention and give priority attention to early prevention. Experience has repeatedly shown that remediation yields only limited results compared to prevention. If we cannot take rational and legitimate action in the early stages of a crisis and seek to settle disputes peacefully through mediation and other means, then we will have to spend several times more time and energy to remedy the situation once a crisis has erupted. In recent years, United Nations peacekeeping operations have been overstretched, and the gap between supply and demand has widened. If we can do a good job at conflict prevention, we will be able not only to save resources and increase the efficiency of peacekeeping, but also to save people from the scourge of war.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source

45. “For many years, the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations and Member States have been engaged in preventive diplomacy in many forms and have made significant contributions to easing tensions, resolving hot-spot issues and restoring regional peace and stability. In today's world, the nature of conflicts and disputes is undergoing profound change. Traditional conflicts between States are evolving towards a blend of inter- and intra-State conflict. Some regions in Africa have witnessed frequent conflicts; these remain a threat to the peace and stability of Africa and hamper the continent's development. This new situation poses new challenges and requires that we move with the times, intensify our input and invigorate preventive diplomacy so as to make a greater contribution to international peace and security.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source

46. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to begin by thanking Nigeria for its initiative to convene this open debate. I also welcome your presence, Foreign Minister Ajumogobia of Nigeria, to preside over today's meeting. My thanks go also to Deputy Secretary-General Migiro and to Ms. Cliffe of the World Bank for their presentations. The peaceful settlement of disputes is a basic principle of the United Nations and a major responsibility of the Security Council. Preventive diplomacy is an important means for the settlement of disputes. The Charter of the United Nations offers philosophical guidance and a basis for action in diplomatic efforts to prevent crises and conflicts.”

    2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360 (2010) · source

47. “It is obvious that the best way to solve the Kosovo problem is to reach a settlement acceptable to both parties through their negotiations. Unilateral actions will not only be unhelpful in solving the problem but will instead complicate the situation, negatively impacting the peace and stability of the region. Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) remains the legal basis for solving the Kosovo problem, and thus it should be honoured. We support the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in its continued implementation of its mandate in accordance with resolution 1244 (1999). It is our hope that UNMIK will give its attention to the causes of this incident and take corresponding measures to address the situation. The parties concerned should continue to support UNMIK in the conduct of its work.”

    2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source

48. “It is our hope that the parties concerned will make concerted efforts to ensure the stabilization of the situation on the ground and the safeguarding of the legitimate interests of all ethnic communities. The parties concerned should at once initiate an investigation into this incident and bring the perpetrators to justice in order to avoid any repetition of such incidents. The situation in Kosovo remains delicate and complex, and it has a bearing on the peace and stability of the Balkans and of Europe as a whole. The Chinese position on the issue of Kosovo has been consistent and clear-cut. We respect and support the maintenance of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and support the Government and people of Serbia in their endeavour to achieve the goals of long-lasting peace, stability and prosperity.”

    2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source

49. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to begin by thanking you, Madam President, for convening today's meeting. I would also like to welcome His Excellency President Boris Tadie of Serbia to today's meeting, as well as to thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. I have also listened carefully to the statements by Mr. Hyseni and Mr. De Kermabon. Last Friday there was a mass incident of explosions in North Mitrovica that resulted in human causalities. We condemn such an act of terrorist Violence and would like to express our profound sympathy with and condolences to the families of the Victims.”

    2010-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6353 (2010) · source

50. “The Chinese Government will continue to act in a responsible manner to actively promote the peace process in the Sudan and to make its own contributions to peace in Africa.”

    2010-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6338 (2010) · source