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Li Baodong

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2010-03-18

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2013-07-17

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1. “Under the terms of this resolution, the deployment of this Intervention Brigade does not constitute any precedent, nor does it affect the continued adherence of the United Nations to the peacekeeping principles.”

   2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source

2. “They have been widely supported by the vast majority of developing countries and therefore should continue to be adhered to. At the same time, we have always supported the efforts made by African countries and regional organizations to maintain regional peace and security. We therefore attach great importance to the request by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the relevant regional organizations in Africa for the deployment of the Intervention Brigade and the adjustment of the mandate of MONUSCO. In View of what I have just mentioned, China agrees on an exceptional basis to the deployment of an Intervention Brigade within MONUSCO.”

   2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source

3. “We hope that the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) will continue to strengthen its efforts in communicating and coordinating with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and strictly abide by its mandate, as conferred by the Council, so as to make a greater contribution to the long-term peace and security of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. China believes that the three peacekeeping principles of the United Nations, including the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force, except in self-defence and in defence of the mandate, provide an important guarantee for the success of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

   2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source

4. “We strongly support the efforts made by the Government ofthe Democratic Republic ofthe Congo in maintaining national sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability, and we commend the United Nations, the African Union and the relevant regional organizations for their positive role in addressing the problems in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We hope that the parties concerned will, as called for in resolution 2098 (2013), take effective measures to implement the Framework for Peace, Security and Cooperation for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.”

   2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source

5. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Chinese delegation voted in favour of resolution 2098 (2013), which the Council just adopted. China is seriously concerned about the worsening security and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is deeply worried about the serious consequences that it has for regional peace and security.”

   2013-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6943 (2013) · source

6. “We hope that UNMIK, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo Force, the Kosovo and the other international presences will strengthen their coordination in order to ensure that they play a positive and constructive role in settling the relevant issues. China is very concerned about illegal trafficking in human organs in Kosovo. Any activities contravening international law or international humanitarian standards should be met with zero tolerance. The United Nations should play its part in a comprehensive and independent investigation of such cases.”

   2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source

7. “We hope that both parties will remain committed to promoting constructive dialogue, try to reach agreement on issues in the relevant areas, and seek a lasting solution to the question of Kosovo that will help maintain peace and stability in the Balkans and in Europe generally. At present, the security situation in Kosovo is generally stable, but in the north tensions remain, and we are very worried about the situation. The parties concerned should adopt a prudent attitude, stick to dialogue to settle their differences and refrain from any action that might worsen the situation. China appreciates the work done by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) under the Special Representative, and supports its continuing efforts to implement the Council's mandate.”

   2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source

8. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing. I welcome the presence of the Prime Minister of Serbia, Mr. Dacie; I have also listened carefully to Mr. Thaci's statement. China has always maintained that Serbia's sovereignty and territorial integrity should be fully respected. Resolution 1244 (1999) is an important legal foundation for addressing the question of Kosovo. That task should be carried out within the framework of the relevant resolutions and through dialogue and negotiation between the parties concerned so as to reach a mutually acceptable solution. China welcomes the many rounds of high-level political dialogue that have been held recently between Belgrade and Pristina and that have made good progress.”

   2013-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6939 (2013) · source

9. “During the transition period, Afghanistan's national institution-building and its capacity for self- governance will continue to increase. China hopes that UNAMA will continue to engage in full consultations with the Afghan Government on the implementation of its Security Council mandate. China has always been committed to good neighbourly relations with Afghanistan. It attaches importance to, and takes an active part in, the peace and reconstruction process of that country. We will continue to provide assistance to Afghanistan to the best of our abilities and play a constructive role for the early realization of peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.”

   2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

10. “The parties concerned should effectively implement their assistance commitments and, in accordance with the priorities set forth in the Afghan National Development Strategy, support Afghanistan in enhancing its capacity to achieve economic and social development by itself. China supports Afghanistan in enhancing cooperation with other regional States on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit. China supports the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in continuing to play a central role in coordinating international assistance for Afghan peace and reconstruction. China welcomes resolution 2096 (2013), adopted by the Security Council today, on the extension of the Mission's mandate. China is in favour of providing adequate resources to the Mission to implement its mandate.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

11. “All parties should comply with international humanitarian law and other relevant international law and fulfil their responsibility to protect civilians. The transfer of responsibility for security to the Afghan National Security Forces has entered the fourth stage. The parties concerned in transferring security responsibility to the Afghan Government should take a responsible approach and proceed in an orderly manner and attend to enhancing the capacity-building of the Afghan army and police. Fourthly, there is a need for increased assistance and continued support for the Kabul process.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

12. “Secondly, China supports the peace and reconciliation process led by the Afghan Government. We hope that the Government will listen carefully to the views of the people and the various political factions, expand the basis of reconciliation and achieve greater progress. We support the High Peace Council in continuing to play a positive role in promoting national reconciliation, and we welcome the assistance provided by Pakistan and other regional States. Thirdly, peace and stability represent the basis for national reconciliation and economic development in Afghanistan. The security situation of the country still remains fragile, and China is concerned by the large number of civilian casualties. Any act causing innocent civilian casualties is unacceptable.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

13. “A stable and prosperous Afghanistan where all ethnic groups live together in harmony requires long-term efforts on the part of the Afghan Government and people, as well as sustained support and assistance by the international community. I wish to stress the following four points. First, the 2014 presidential and provincial elections represent an important milestone in the Afghan political process. China welcomes the efforts made and the progress achieved by various parties in Afghanistan in preparing for the 2014 elections. We hope that the Afghan people will continue to pursue dialogue and consultations as a way to appropriately address their differences and ensure the success ofthe elections, so as to lay down a sound foundation for the transformation of the country.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

14. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate on Afghanistan. I also wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Tanin, for his statement. Thanks to the efforts of the Afghan Government and people, the overall transition of Afghanistan in recent years has proceeded smoothly, and remarkable progress has been achieved in peace and reconstruction. Afghanistan has taken important steps towards the full realization of the ultimate goal of an Afghanistan governed by Afghans. Currently, the situation in Afghanistan is at a critical juncture of its transition.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

15. “We sincerely hope that all of the parties concerned will strive to find a just, peaceful and appropriate solution to the question of Syria based on the final communique of the Geneva meeting of the Action Group on Syria (S/2012/522, annex) and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

16. “China is gravely concerned about the continuing tension in Syria. A political settlement is the only feasible solution to the Syrian issue and reflects the common understanding of the international community as a whole. The current urgent task requires intensifying political mediation efforts and urging all Syrian parties to cease fire and halt the violence with a view to launching a Syrian-led political process as soon as possible. China applauds all efforts aimed at promoting a political solution. China supports the just and fair mediation efforts of the Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States on the Syrian crisis, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

17. “China supports the establishment of a sovereign, independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the pre-1967 borders. Achieving independent statehood is the legitimate right of the Palestinian people and constitutes the foundation and principles of the peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel as two States. The granting of observer State status to Palestine by the General Assembly represented one more step towards the establishment of an independent Palestinian State. China has always promoted the peace talks in its own way, and has made efforts to advance the Middle East peace process. China would like to work with the parties concerned, together with the international community, and to continue to play a constructive role in achieving comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East region.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

18. “China appeals to the Quartet to take substantive action with a view to restarting the peace talks. China also urges all of the parties concerned to demonstrate the necessary political will. In that context, China supports the efforts of the League of Arab States and favours a greater role for the Security Council in settling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is China's continued view that all of the parties concerned should settle their disputes through political dialogue based on the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the road map for peace in the Middle East, so that Israel and Palestine can eventually live side by side in peace as two States.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

19. “We are also seriously concerned about Israel's suspension of tax revenue transfers to Palestine. Nevertheless, the problem of settlement activities remains the main obstacle to the resumption of the peace talks. Israel, as the more powerful party to the conflict, should take the initiative to cease its settlement activities in occupied Palestinian territories, release detainees and ease the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip, in order to eliminate the obstacles and create conditions favourable to the restart of the peace talks. The international community should base its actions on the ultimate goal of achieving peace and stability in the Middle East, address the question of Israel and Palestine with greater urgency and promote the peace talks more vigorously.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

20. “The continued deadlock in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks is in the interest of neither side and will not lead to lasting peace in the Middle East. It also contravenes the common aspiration of the international community. The status quo is untenable. The Middle East peace process must be restarted as soon as possible, in order to achieve the vision of the two-State solution. China welcomes any and all initiatives aimed at restarting the Israeli-Palestinian talks. We hope that the two sides will advance in parallel by adopting practical measures to foster a favourable environment aimed at resuming the talks and making progress at an early date. China has consistently rejected Israel's settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem and the West Bank.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

21. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General to the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority, for his briefing. I also welcome Mr. Malki, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Palestine, to today's meeting. I have listened carefully to the statements made by Foreign Minister Malki and the Permanent Representative of Israel. The question of Palestine has always been at the centre of the Middle East issue. Dialogue and negotiation remain the ultimate solution to the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. However, Israeli-Palestinian talks have been stalled since 2010. China is gravely concerned about that situation.”

    2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906 (2013) · source

22. “As for economic and social recovery and development, the United Nations should surely mobilize the contributions that can be made by the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other international partners. Last but not least, China endorses the draft resolution to be adopted at today's meeting (S/2013/27). We thank Pakistan for the work it has done in the drafting of and consultations on the draft resolution.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

23. “Peacekeeping operations must formulate exit strategies and road maps so as to achieve smooth transitions from peacekeeping to comprehensive peacebuilding. Thirdly, peacebuilding is an arduous long-term task and cannot be accomplished by peacekeeping operations alone. The Security Council, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Secretariat should strengthen their internal coordination and should complement each other. While carrying out the peacekeeping and peacebuilding function, peacekeeping operations should also strengthen their internal coordination. With regard to the promotion of political processes and national reconciliation, it is important to bring into full play the advantages of the countries in the region and regional organizations.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

24. “Peacebuilding functions and mandates in some peacekeeping operations must be accompanied by the provision of the necessary human and financial resources. Secondly, when carrying out peacebuilding mandates, peacekeeping operations should also follow the principles guiding United Nations peacekeeping operations, particularly, the principle of the consent of the host country. National institution-rebuilding, national reconciliation, security sector reform, elections and economic development all have a bearing on the independence and sovereignty of the host country. Peacebuilding mandates must be based on the full consideration and respect for the will of the host country and should be aligned with the host country's own national development strategy and priority areas.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

25. “First, peacekeeping and peacebuilding are closely related. When formulating the mandate of a peacekeeping operation, priority attention must be given to the urgent need to consolidate and maintain peace. Meanwhile, it is important to have a long-term vision and to consider the reality on the ground so as to mandate the peacekeeping operation to undertake early-stage peacebuilding functions. Early involvement by peacekeeping operations in national reconciliation, security sector reform, national institution-rebuilding and economic and social development are conducive to a good start in peacebuilding and for a solid foundation for long-term peace and stability. Successful experiences by some peacekeeping operations in the area of quick-impact projects can be shared with others.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

26. “The Security Council is now granting to some integrated peacekeeping operations the function of early-stage peacebuilding, which is an important feature in the development of United Nations peacekeeping operations. In recent years, in some post-conflict countries and regions, due to poor results in national reconciliation, security sector reform, economic recovery and rebuilding and other peacebuilding areas, the situation on the ground has experienced ups and downs and even regression into complications and turbulence. Properly addressing the relations between peacebuilding and peacekeeping is therefore very important. On the subject of how to ensure a smooth transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding and how to effectively bring into full play the multidimensional peacekeeping operations, I would like to make three comments.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

27. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Pakistan for its initiative in holding today's open debate on peacekeeping operations. China welcomes the presence of Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani in the Council and thanks him for presiding over today's meeting. I also wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. Peacekeeping operations are an important means for the United Nations to maintain international peace and security. In the past six decades, they have played an irreplaceable role. To address the changing situation on the ground, the philosophy and practice of peacekeeping operations have been on the path of continuous reform and improvement. The mandates of peacekeeping operations are becoming increasingly diversified.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

28. “The relevant agencies within the United Nations system should have a clear division of labour and work together more effectively. The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission may have a greater role to play in helping post-conflict countries in their peacebuilding activities. China has been a strong supporter ofpeacebuilding efforts in post-conflict countries and is ready to play its due role in helping those countries in achieving durable peace and sustainable development. The Chinese delegation supports the draft presidential statement that will be adopted at the end of today's meeting and wishes to thank the Permanent Mission of Morocco to the United Nations for their efforts in that regard.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

29. “In that connection, China commends the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund for the active role it has played and supports its efforts to improve its work in enhancing the evaluation of the projects that it has carried out and in enhancing the efficiency of the utilization of resources. Fourthly, it is important to strengthen coordination and cooperation in post-conflict peacebuilding. The United Nations should continue to play a leadership role in post-conflict peacebuilding efforts and should seek to establish a stable relationship, or coordination, with the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other international partners. At the same time, it is important to bring into play the unique advantages of regional organizations, including the African Union, and subregional organizations in that respect.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

30. “Thirdly, post-conflict peacebuilding should enjoy adequate and guaranteed resources. The international community's swift and timely support in the form of assistance is important in terms of achieving peacebuilding objectives. The United Nations should continue to pay attention to the financing requirements of reconstruction programmes in the countries concerned. The Organization should also urge the international community to continue to provide assistance to peacebuilding activities within those countries and to work together to broaden the channels for financing.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

31. “Secondly, it is important to tackle, as a matter of priority, the root causes of conflict in post-conflict peacebuilding, especially those related to economic and social development. In post-conflict countries and regions, economic reconstruction should be the constant and overarching theme. Efforts to strengthen economic security and development should be carried out in parallel. Justice and the rule of law are important in their own right; however, development merits the primary attention. Only by achieving economic reconstruction and recovery and only when people can enjoy the peace dividend will there be an overall situation that enables the promotion of political reconciliation, the stabilization of security and the establishment ofa political basis for the peace process.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

32. “First, it is imperative to respect the ownership of the countries concerned in post-conflict peacebuilding. Post-conflict countries bear the primary responsibility for their own peacebuilding. In assisting with peacebuilding efforts, the United Nations and the relevant agencies should strengthen partnerships with the countries concerned, respect the priorities set by those countries, and help them draw up their integrated peacebuilding strategy based on their own conditions. In the implementation of peacebuilding strategies, it is important to emphasize capacity-building and personnel training in those countries, fully utilizing their existing human resources and expertise, and to enhance their level of governance.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

33. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Morocco for the initiative of holding today's open debate to discuss post-conflict peacebuilding. I would also like to express my appreciation to Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and Ambassador Momen, the Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), for their respective statements. Post-conflict peacebuilding plays an effective role in eliminating the root causes of conflict. It has an important bearing on achieving endurable peace and sustainable development. Over the years, the United Nations has been an active partner in post-conflict peacebuilding in the countries where it has chosen to work, where it has accumulated rich experiences and achieved remarkable results. However, the organizations involved also face a number of challenges. Here I want to emphasize four points.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

34. “China has consistently provided assistance, within its capacities, to the countries of the region. In the past year, China has provided emergency food assistance to many countries of the region and strengthened cooperation efforts with the African Union and countries of the region in the fight against terrorism. China is ready to continue to play its role in order to find an early and comprehensive solution to the current crisis in the Sahel.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

35. “We support the efforts of the Malian transitional authorities to promote a political process and to quickly and fully restore constitutional order and maintain national unity and territorial integrity. China has actively supported the initiatives of African countries and regional organizations to strengthen cooperation and maintaining peace and stability on the continent. The Council should pay close attention to the call and proposal of Mali, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States concerning the deployment of an international force to Mali. The Chinese Government attaches great importance to the situation in the Sahel and has been working actively and through various means to support the efforts of countries of the region to achieve stability and development.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

36. “Fourthly, given the complex and diverse nature of the challenges facing the Sahel region, it is important that the international community adopt a coordinated approach. The primary focus for the Council should be on threats to peace and stability in the Sahel. In addition, various United Nations agencies should work together in responding to the current crisis, based on a clear division of labour. China hopes to see synergies generated between the good offices of the United Nations and countries and organizations of the region, and supports the work of Special Envoy Prodi to that end. At present, a solution to the Mali question brooks no delay. The international community must take swift and effective action to assist Mali, in full respect for its sovereignty, in dealing with the separatist, terroristic and extremist threats.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

37. “The priority for the time being is to tackle the current food crisis in the Sahel and to resolve the funding gap in the humanitarian assistance, to be provided by the United Nations. Thirdly, any effort to resolve the crisis in the Sahel must be based on full respect for the ownership of the countries and organizations of the region. The countries of the region, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States ave been working actively to address the various economic, security and humanitarian crises in the region. The international community, in its efforts to assist in the process, should fully respect the sovereignty and independence of the countries of the region in order to fully include the initiatives and plans development by regional countries and regional organizations.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

38. “We hope that, as urged by the Security Council, the Secretary-General will broadly seek the views ofthe countries ofthe region and regional and subregional organizations in order to develop an integrated United Nations strategy as soon as possible, with clearly defined objectives and practical measures. Secondly, the key to long-term peace and stability in the Sahel lies in resolving the fundamental problems underpinning the current situation, which arose in response to a complex series of factors, including lack of development and poverty. The international community, especially the donors and the international financial institutions, should enhance their funding and technical assistance to the countries of the region, addressing economic and social development as a priority.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

39. “Peace, stability and development in the Sahel region have a direct bearing on the long-term peace and stability of the African continent. At present, the Sahel is facing a severe food crisis, and conflict in Libya and Mali have further exacerbated the humanitarian situation and added to the already heavy economic and social burdens of the countries of the region. Arms trafficking, transnational organized crime, and terrorist and extremist activities represent severe challenges to regional stability. With a view to addressing the various challenges facing the region, I would like to make the following four points. First, an integrated strategy is important for dealing with the current situation. The various problems of the Sahel region are interlinked and mutually reinforcing, and therefore require an integrated approach.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

40. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Morocco for the initiative of holding today's ministerial meeting to discuss the situation in the Sahel region. I am pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over today's meeting. I thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon; Mr. Romano Prodi, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahel; and Mr. Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for their respective briefings, and Mr. Charles Koffi Diby for his statement. I welcome the presence of high-ranking representatives of regional and subregional organizations. The Sahel region holds an important strategic position. It runs across the African continent from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Horn of Africa in the east.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

41. “We hope that the international presence through UNMIK, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force will strengthen coordination and play an active and constructive role in facilitating solutions to the outstanding questions. China is deeply concerned by the illegal smuggling of human organs in Kosovo. Any violation of the standards of international law and international humanitarian law is unacceptable, and the perpetrators must be held accountable. The Council should play the role that is expected of it and ensure the full and complete investigation of the cases in question.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

42. “It is up to the parties concerned to find an acceptable solution through dialogue and negotiations. China welcomes the high-level direct talks between Belgrade and Pristina, and hopes that both parties will bear in mind the overarching interest of lasting peace in the region and the well-being of their peoples as they continue making progress in the process of dialogue in order to preserve peace and stability in the Balkans and in Europe as a whole. China welcomes the mediation efforts of the Secretary-General aimed at resolving the question of Kosovo. We commend the work carried out by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and support its ongoing efforts to implement the Council's mandate.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

43. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I am grateful for the statements made by Special Representative Zarif and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Ivan Mrkie. I also listened carefully to the statement by Mr. Hoxhaj. The situation in Kosovo remains calm, but it is a calm shadowed by sensitivity and fragility. In particular, we are concerned about the fact that ethnic relations in the north remain tense. The parties involved must adopt a prudent approach, stick to dialogue to resolve their differences, and avoid taking actions that might further complicate or escalate the situation. China has always called for full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia. The question of Kosovo must be dealt with within the framework of resolution 1244 (1999).”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

44. “We believe that the ICC should respect the judicial traditions and requirements of the various realities existing in different countries and regions, including their choice of the timing and modality of seeking to enforce justice. China supports the national efforts of countries to build capacities and to exercise jurisdiction in matters of grave international crimes. China supports all efforts to establish a just and peaceful world. Therefore, we need not only to eliminate impunity but also to establish political processes, facilitate national reconciliation, promote economic and social development and eradicate the root causes of conflicts.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

45. “It must not be reduced to a tool available to certain countries in pursuing their individual goals and interests. Since the Charter entrusts the Security Council with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, we hope that the ICC will exercise caution in carrying out its functions and avoid impeding the work of the Security Council by seeking political settlements to international and regional conflicts. Thirdly, States bear the primary responsibility to punish international crimes, eliminate impunity and achieve justice. The ICC can supplement but not replace national jurisdiction.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

46. “China believes that justice cannot be pursued at the expense of peaceful processes, nor should it impede the process of national reconciliation. Secondly, the Charter of the United Nations and its purposes and principles constitute the backbone of the rule of law at the international level. The promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security must be guided by the purposes of the Charter and the fundamental principles of respect for national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of States. The ICC, as an integral part of the international system of the rule of law, must abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter and play a positive role in maintaining international peace and security.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

47. “Mr. Li Baodong (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, Mr. Harold Caballeros, for presiding over today's meeting. I thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Judge Sang-Hyun Song, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the representative of the Prosecutor, Mr. Phakiso Mochochoko, for their statements. I would like to make the following points on the question of the achievement of peace and justice. First, peace and justice are two fundamental values of human society. Without justice there cannot be sustainable peace, and without peace there can be no justice to speak of. Peace and justice reinforce and complement each other. However, if handled improperly the two may clash.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

48. “We hope that it will prepare a comprehensive and viable strategic plan to help Somalia achieve stability and development and put that plan into effect as soon as possible.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

49. “We hope that Somali parties will soon prepare economic and social reconstruction plans so as to let the Somali people see the prospect of national peace and development. We call on the United Nations and the entire donor community to deliver what has been committed and to raise more funds, in cash or in kind, to help Somalia achieve economic and social development. Fourthly, a new strategy in which the international community can help Somalia must be prepared. We support the Secretary-General's strategic review of the continued United Nations presence in Somalia beyond 2012 to 2016. We hope the United Nations will play an active coordinating role and take fully into account the views of the African Union and IGAD, on the basis of respecting Somalia's sovereignty.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source

50. “We urge different factions in Somalia to renounce violence and to join the peace process as soon as possible. Secondly, the security situation must be further consolidated. We support Somalia's efforts to expedite the building of the security sector and to assume full responsibility for protecting sovereignty and national civility. We appreciate AMISOM's effective work, and we support its continuing to play an important role in stability in Somalia. In the light of the real need, the international community, especially the United Nations, should strengthen logistical support for AMISOM. and the Somalia security forces. Thirdly, they most start economic and social reconstruction. Poverty and underdevelopment are the root causes of the 20 years of turbulence in Somalia.”

    2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source