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Liu Jieyi .

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“Thirdly, the United Nations should enhance the efficiency of peacekeeping operations, expedite force generation and deployment, optimize logistics capabilities and improve the effectiveness of the use of peacekeeping resources. The United Nations should strengthen the training of peacekeepers and reinforce discipline and monitoring procedures so as to safeguard the image of peacekeeping operations. Fourthly, the United Nations should strengthen coordination and cooperation with regional organizations in peacekeeping, giving full play to the latter's unique advantages so as to form synergies. In the long term, the United Nations should increase support to the African Union and other regional organizations to enhance Africa's own capacity for peacekeeping, so as to help Africans settle African problems in African ways.”
2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source
“First, peacekeeping operations should abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the three principles of peacekeeping. They should respect the sovereignty of the countries concerned and their wishes. They should help the countries concerned, on the basis of their specific needs, in realizing peace and stability and enhance capacity-building in the sphere of peace and security. Secondly, the Security Council should strengthen the macromanagement of peacekeeping operations to ensure that the mandate is practical and feasible, with clear goals, focus and priorities. The Council should be able to adapt the scale and mandate of peace operations in accordance with the developments on the ground and to formulate an exit strategy at the appropriate moment.”
2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the presidency of the United Kingdom for convening this meeting. China strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place in Mali. Terrorism is the common enemy of all humankind. The international community must strengthen coordination and cooperation and fight together against terrorism. China thanks Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing and welcomes his implementation report, submitted on the basis of the recommendations of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (S/2015/682). Peacekeeping operations are an important means for maintaining international peace and security. They should both remain faithful to principles and also progress with the times. In that connection, China wishes to stress the following four points.”
2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source
“The current security situation in Kosovo is generally stable, but complicated and uncertain factors prevail. The parties concerned should effectively protect the legitimate rights of all communities in Kosovo, actively promote national reconciliation, seek to resolve their differences through dialogue, and refrain from taking actions that could complicate or escalate the situation. China appreciates the work done by UNMIK under the leadership of Special Representative Tanin, and supports UNMIK's ongoing efforts to implement its Security Council mandate. We hope that UNMIK, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force will strengthen their coordination and form synergies in order to play a positive and constructive role in seeking an appropriate solution to the Kosovo question.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“Efforts should be made, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and within the framework of the relevant Security Council resolutions, to find an appropriate solution acceptable to all the parties concerned through dialogue and negotiation. China appreciates Serbia's positive efforts to identify a political solution to the question of Kosovo, as well as the fact that the high-level political dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina has produced positive results in the energy and communication spheres. We encourage both sides to pursue their practical and constructive dialogue in search of a lasting solution to the Kosovo question and to maintain peace and stability in the Balkans and Europe as a whole.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tanin for his briefing on the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), and wish him every success at his new post. I welcome the presence of Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and thank him for his statement. China also listened attentively to the statement made by Ms. Vlora Citaku. China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia, and understands the legitimate concerns of Serbia on the question of Kosovo. Resolution 1244 (1999) is an important legal basis for a solution to that issue.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“The Council should ensure the effective implementation of resolutions on counter-terrorism and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, including by taking action to combat terrorist activities that use the Internet to incite and plan terrorist activities and by cutting off their channels of external support, recruitment and ideological propaganda. In that regard, international counter-terrorism efforts should address both the symptoms and the root causes without double standards.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“The Council should strongly support regional organizations in their efforts to properly address regional conflicts. In assuming their responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations, Council members should proceed from an assessment of the overall situation and ensure that the Council's actions are unified and effective, thereby maintaining the unity and authority of the Security Council. Terrorism is the most serious challenge facing the international community. The Security Council should greatly coordinate international counter-terrorism efforts and promote the parties concerned to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation and form a unified front in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and other recognized fundamental principles of international relations.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“The principle of harmony in diversity and the coexistence of differences must be upheld, and efforts must be made to promote dialogue, exchanges and learning from each other among different civilizations, cultures and religions so that dialogue among civilizations can become a bridge for enhancing friendship among countries and maintaining world peace. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security and it is duty-bound to remove the root causes of conflicts. The Security Council should closely cooperate and coordinate with other United Nations agencies to conduct preventive diplomacy and maintain and build peace. Peaceful means and coercive actions must be used comprehensively in order to settle disputes.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Thirdly, to fully implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1) and eradicate poverty and achieve equitable, open, comprehensive and innovative development, the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities in international development cooperation must be upheld. The developed countries should honour their commitments and undertake their obligations in a timely manner and support the developing countries, in particular African countries, in their efforts to achieve development and implement the sustainable development agenda. Fourthly, to respect the diversity of civilizations and promote dialogue and exchanges, we must recall that there is no such thing as inferiority and superiority when it comes to different civilizations, cultures and religions. They must all be respected and treated equally.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Support must be given to the countries concerned and regional organizations in their efforts to seek peaceful settlements to disputes through dialogue, negotiations, mediation and good offices. Secondly, to work towards establishing a more just and rational new international political and economic order and to establish a mutual, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable concept of security in international relations, a win-win for all philosophy must be promoted. In the pursuit of national interests, the reasonable concerns of other countries must be addressed. International cooperation must be advocated for properly addressing global challenges. International affairs must be dealt with through negotiations among all countries.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Establishing a new type of international relationship centred around win-win cooperation and building a community of common destiny for humankind is a fundamental guarantee for promoting peace and development and eliminating the root causes of conflicts around the world. The international community should make joint efforts in that regard. First, in order to firmly uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, all countries must be treated equally and their sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. There should be no intervention in the internal affairs of other countries and the rights of other countries to independently choose their social systems and development paths should be respected. It is important to peacefully settle disputes through dialogue and negotiation.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Peace and development are the theme of our times and the common aspiration of all the peoples. The United Nations, as the most universal, representative and authoritative international Organization, is an important platform for member States to seek peace, development and cooperation. The present world is far from peaceful. Regional conflicts are spreading and the root causes have yet to be eliminated. Violations of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations take place from time to time. The imbalance in international development is striking. Developing countries, African countries in particular, are deeply affected by poverty and underdevelopment. The path to achieving lasting peace and common prosperity is long.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks the delegation of the United Kingdom for its initiative to convene today's open debate. I also welcome Ms. Greening, Secretary of State for International Development of the United Kingdom, presiding over the meeting. I also wish to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Ambassador Skoog and Ms. Bouchamaoui for their briefings. China extends its sympathy and condolences to France and other countries over the recent terrorist attacks. China condemns these attacks, including the downing of the Russian aircraft in the Sinai, in the strongest terms. I offer my condolences and sympathy to the Government and the people of France, Russia and other countrires and to the bereaved families and the wounded.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“We call upon donors to make pledges at the Syria humanitarian assistance response plan, so as to alleviate financial shortfalls. China has been helping to ease the situation in Syria, and we have provided over Â¥230 million in aid to the Syrian people and to refugees outside Syria. Not long ago, China decided to provide Â¥100 million to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. We will continue to do all we can to provide help, based on developments and the actual needs on the ground.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“Secondly, China calls upon the various parties to the conflict in Syria, based on international humanitarian law, to fully implement the relevant Security Council resolutions, cease attacks, protect infrastructure, medical facilities and personnel and honour, in their actions, their obligations to protect civilians. To that end, countries that have influence on the various parties in Syria should do more. Thirdly, China supports the international community, based on the principle of shared responsibility, in its efforts to scale up its support for Syria and neighbouring countries, based on the specific needs of the countries concerned, so as to ensure that aid reaches the people who need it and that it is put to effective use.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“China wishes to emphasize the following three points. First, China hopes that the United Nations, guided by the principles governing humanitarian assistance, will strengthen its cooperation and engagement with the Syrian Government and, based on the consent of the country concerned, scale up its assistance efforts. We call upon the various parties in Syria to put the future of the country and of the people first and to actively cooperate with the United Nations and other humanitarian actors, on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“The international community must join hands, based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and other generally recognized basic norms of international relations, to further strengthen cooperation in counter terrorism. We must pay particular attention to addressing both the symptoms and the root causes, and there must be no double standards. The leading role of the United Nations must be brought into full play so as to form a united front on counter terrorism. China, too, has been a victim of terrorism. Combating the East Turkestan terrorist forces, headed by the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, must also become an important component of the international fight against terrorism. Actively carrying out humanitarian assistance activities is crucial to easing the situation for the Syrian people.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“The International Syria Support Group was officially established, and the political settlement has entered a new phase. The key in the next phase is to ensure its implementation. The parties concerned should divide labour among themselves and coordinate efforts to initiate the process of political transition, under the auspices of the United Nations, and maintain the hard-won momentum. Terrorism has become the most serious and pressing security challenge faced by the international community, which must attach great importance to the impact terrorism has on the situation in Syria and on the region. The Security Council has adopted a host of resolutions on counter terrorism and on combating ISIS and other terrorist forces and has reached broad- based consensus.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“The Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) and other terrorist organizations are running rampant, bringing deep suffering to the Syrian people. The international community should continue its work in a coordinated manner in all three areas, namely, the political process, counter-terrorism and easing the humanitarian situation, so as to find a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Syrian crisis. Political settlement is the way to resolve the crisis. There are key opportunities for a political solution at the moment. Two meetings in Vienna, at the foreign minister level, were successfully convened recently. The participants at the meetings achieved important consensus on a comprehensive ceasefire and on initiating a political process to set up a Syrian transition authority and hold general elections.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks the United Kingdom for its initiative to convene today's meeting and welcomes Justine Greening, Secretary of State for International Development, to preside over today's meeting. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General O'Brien and the two Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, Ms. Bangura and Ms. Zerrougui, for their briefings. China extends its condolences to France for the series of terrorist attacks that took place in Paris and condemns, in the strongest terms, those barbaric acts of terror. We wish to extend our deep condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families of the victims and those injured. Over the past five years, the armed conflict among the various Syrian parties has become ever more violent.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“The international community should respect and support the choices made by the Government and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for their own State, and make a commitment to promoting the country's national unity and achievement of economic and social sustainable development, as well as lasting peace and stability. China welcomes the adoption of resolution 2247 (2015), extending the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) Operation Althea. We hope that EUFOR will continue to cooperate closely with Bosnia and Herzegovina and play a constructive role in maintaining the peace and security of the country. China is ready to work with the rest of the international community to continue to make a real contribution to the realization of lasting peace, stability and development in the country.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“The international community should seize this opportunity to encourage the various ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue to consolidate their achievements in nation-building and to comprehensively implement the Dayton Peace Agreement so as to achieve greater progress in nation-building, allowing all ethnic groups to enjoy the peace dividend. China welcomes the efforts of the High Representative Inzko in advancing the Bosnian political process. We hope that he will act in accordance with his mandate and continue to play a positive role in promoting the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. China has always respected the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and believes that it should independently choose its own development path and foreign policy.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank High Representative Inzko for his briefing. Bosnia and Herzegovina has maintained stability and achieved positive progress in economic development and the rule oflaw, which China welcomes. Bosnia and Herzegovina is an important Balkan country. Maintaining peace and stability, promoting economic and social development and ensuring the harmonious coexistence of all ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina are in the common interests of the countries of the region and the entire international community. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“China is ready to take that opportunity to work with all the countries of Africa, including Somalia, to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation in such key areas as industrialization, modernization of agriculture, health care, personnel and cultural exchanges, peace and security. We are ready to join hands with Africa to make the summit a historic gathering for enhancing solidarity and cooperation between China and Africa.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“In December, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation will hold a summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, that will be the second summit of the Forum and the first to be held on the African continent. Since the inception ofthe Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, 15 years ago, through the efforts of both sides, pragmatic cooperation between China and Africa has grown by leaps and bounds and brought tangible benefits to the peoples of Africa and China. The theme of the Forum's upcoming summit is "China and Africa Joining Hands for Win-Win Cooperation and Common Development".”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“Within the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China has trained a large number of personnel to rebuild the State in Somalia. Despite the terrorist attack on the Chinese Embassy in Somalia last July, which caused huge losses in human life and property, China's presence and ongoing activities in Somalia have remained steadfast, fully demonstrating the unswerving support of the Chinese Government for the peace process and State-rebuilding in Somalia. China is prepared to work with the international community to play a constructive role in the speedy revitalization of Somalia. China and Africa, as part ofa community ofcommon destiny and interests, have been through thick and thin together.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“Thirdly, with respect to speeding up economic and social development in Somalia, only through development can the root causes of conflict be removed and people's fundamental interests and rights safeguarded. Somalia is rich in natural resources, with great potential for development. The international community should strengthen its input into the infrastructure and agricultural sectors of Somalia in order to enhance its capacities for sustainable development. In so doing, the international community should remain in close consultation with the Federal Government of Somalia and respect its opinions. China has been a firm supporter of the peace process in Somalia. China has long supported Somalia and AMISOM. within its abilities.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“Secondly, with a view to fully consolidating security and stability in Somalia, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army have worked closely together since the beginning of the year and achieved good results in combating terrorism. China highly appreciates the contribution of the African Union and the countries of the region to the maintenance of security and stability in Somalia, and welcomes today's adoption of resolution 2245 (2015), establishing the United Nations Support Office in Somalia. We hope that the resolution will be fully implemented so as to provide sustained and stable logistical support to AMISOM. and the Somali National Army.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“First, in order to steadily advance the peace process in Somalia, China calls upon the international community to follow the principle of Somali leadership and ownership, actively help the Federal Government of Somalia to improve its governance capability, speed up institution-building at the local level and promote social reconciliation. We hope that all parties in Somalia will proceed from their overarching interest in the future of the nation and its people, and that they will settle their differences appropriately through dialogue and consultations so as tojointly maintain the country's peace and stability.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“The Federal Government of Somalia, with the support of the international community, is fully implementing Vision 2016, actively promoting the federalization of the country and striving to promote social reconciliation, speed up development and improve people's livelihood. China welcomes such efforts. Meanwhile, the security and humanitarian situation in Somalia remains fragile, and peaceful rebuilding will be a long journey. The international community should continue to support Somalia and help the Somali people emerge from the shadow of conflict as soon as possible so as to achieve lasting peace and sustainable development. I wish to emphasize the following three points.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates the initiative of the United Kingdom in convening today's meeting. We wish to thank Secretary of State Hammond for presiding over today's meeting and welcome the presence of Prime Minister Sharmake of the Federal Republic of Somalia. China listened carefully to the briefings by Prime Minister Sharmarke of Somalia; Ms. Susanna Malcorra, Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General; Mr. Nicholas Kay, Special Representative of the Secretary-General; and Ambassador Tete Antonio, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations. Somalia is entering a period of historic opportunities for State-rebuilding.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“China is ready to join the international community in a common effort to find the way out of the crisis in the Middle East and to achieve peace, stability and development at an early date.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“The history of the Middle East has repeatedly demonstrated that no use of force can settle such issues definitively. Hatred will only dash the hopes for peace. In today's world, no country can enjoy absolute security for itself on its own or find stability in the instability of others. President Xi Jinping of China, during his participation in the general debate (see A/70/PV.13) in September, fully elaborated on the idea of building a new type of international relations based on win-win cooperation, with an emphasis on building partnerships in which countries treat each other as equals and engage in consultations with a mutual understanding to create a security architecture featuring fairness, justice and joint contributions.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“Peace talks represent the only realistic path towards reconciliation between Israel and Palestine. Principles such as land for peace provide an important basis for promoting the Middle East peace process, and international support constitutes a necessary guarantee of progress in the peace talks. China will maintain communications and coordination with all parties concerned in an unremitting effort to push for the easing of the Palestinian-Israeli situation and the resumption of peace talks. In the 70 years of the history of the United Nations, we have witnessed many wars in the Middle East and the displacement of innocent civilians. The combination of national disputes and religious and ethnic conflicts have resulted in conflicts and wars, humanitarian disasters, migrant crises and the threat of terrorism.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“China urges Israel to cooperate with international relief efforts and completely lift the blockade ofthe Gaza Strip. We hope the international community and donors will honour their assistance commitments as soon as possible to increase the support to Gaza in order to improve the humanitarian situation there. China has always supported the just cause of the Palestinian people for the restoration of their legitimate national rights and has always promoted peace and facilitated negotiations. In 2013, President Xi Jinping put forward a four-point proposal for settling the question of Palestine. It emphasized that peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel is the right direction to take to settle the issue between the countries with the establishment of an independent Palestine.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“China hopes the potential of the existing mechanisms of the Middle East peace process can be further tapped with strengthened communication and synergy among the Quartet, the countries of the region and major international partners so as to strengthen the momentum for the resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel and to find together an effective remedy for the current Palestinian-Israeli situation. Fifthly, efforts should be made to improve the humanitarian situation in Palestine. Currently the rebuilding of Gaza faces many difficulties. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate in the face of multiple challenges, such as the blockade by Israel, the unstable Palestinian-Israeli situation and the serious shortage of resources.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“China welcomes the case studies initiated by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, at the request of Palestine, and his report (S/2015/677) to the Security Council with regard to international protection by the United Nations for the Palestinian people, and hopes that the Security Council will carefully consider it. Fourthly, the settlement of the Palestinian issue requires the collective efforts of both Palestine and Israel, as well as the international community.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“The leaders of Palestine and Israel should put the fundamental interests of their peoples and the overall goal of maintaining regional peace and stability above all else and make political decisions to push for the gradual settlement of the issue. Israel should take the lead to show good will in taking actions favourable for the resumption of negotiations. The reasonable security concerns of the countries in the region should also be addressed. Thirdly, the Security Council bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It should therefore actively respond to the reasonable requests of Palestine and the Arab countries by taking the actions necessary to put an end to the clashes between the parties and resuming the peace talks.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“It hopes that this will help reduce violence and conflict. We urge Israel to avoid excessive use of force and honour its commitment to maintain the status quo of the holy sites and put an end to its violations of the rights of the Palestinian people to create the basic conditions for the two sides to sit down to seek a solution to the issue. Secondly, the establishment of an independent Palestine and a situation in which the two countries of Palestine and Israel can live side by side in peace is the correct way out of the impasse, and peace talks are the only feasible and practical means towards that end.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“The Palestinian-Israeli security situation continues to deteriorate, with frequent bloody incidents resulting in increasing civilian casualties and threatening to further escalate and spread the conflict. This situation is not acceptable. The international community should take prompt action to alleviate the situation. In that respect, China would like to emphasize the following five points. First, the international community should urge Palestine and Israel to exercise restraint, keep calm and put an end to all rhetoric and actions not conducive to easing the tense situation so as to avoid further escalation of the conflict. China highly appreciates the current good offices of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in the Middle East and welcomes the promise made by the Palestinian side to investigate crimes committed during the clashes.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Spain for its initiative to hold this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, and we welcome the presence of Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo here in New York to preside over this meeting. I listened carefully to the briefing given by Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson. On 24 October, the United Nations will celebrate the seventieth anniversary of its founding. Regrettably, however, no hope has been seen for a solution to the Palestinian issue, which is at the core of the issues of the Middle East and has persisted since the founding of the Organization.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“Such mechanisms as the meeting with the troop-contribution countries and police-contributing countries, and the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations should be fully utilized. Communications with troop contributors and the Secretariat should be enhanced before deploying in peacekeeping missions or adjusting their mandates.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“The Council should act in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations to enhance cooperation with regional organizations. Thirdly, the Security Council should engage in more adequate consultations to reach a broad consensus. Before any action is taken, every effort should be made to reach consensus through patient consultations and negotiations among Council members. Efforts should be made to avoid forcing a text through if it is still the object of major differences, so as to preserve the credibility and authoritativeness of the resolution. Fourthly, the Council should give more weight to the opinions of the countries concerned and enhance dialogue and interaction with non-Council members. Listening to the opinions ofthe countries concerned will help the Council to make more rational decisions.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“With regard to thematic issues, it should act strictly within its mandate and enhance communication with the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the Peacebuilding Commission and others. With such coordination and division of labour, it should be possible to avoid the duplication or overlap of functions by the different organs. Secondly, the Security Council should attach more importance to preventive diplomacy and mediation. It should promote the culture of peace and increase the use of such peaceful means as mediation and good offices for dispute resolution. It should push for the diplomatic settlement of disputes and handling of crises and, wherever possible, should avoid simply resorting to the threat or use of such methods as sanctions.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“The Council has also used various modalities to strengthen communication and exchanges with relevant Member States, regional organizations, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, among others. The holding of today's open debate on working methods fully reflects the positive attitude and willingness of the Council to draw on the opinions of wider membership to further improve its work. While China supports the Council's continuing efforts to improve its working methods, it would also like to emphasize the following several points. First, in accordance with its mandate under the Charter of the United Nations, the Security Council should focus its energy and resources on addressing the most urgent issues that threaten international peace and security.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Spain for its initiative in holding today's open debate. We have listened carefully to the statements of Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson, the President of the General Assembly Mr. Lykketoft and Ambassador Jiirgenson, Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council. Thanks to the joint efforts of its members in recent years, the Security Council has made good progress in improving its working methods. With more emphasis on greater transparency, the Security Council has markedly increased the number of open meetings convened and paid more attention to briefing non-Council members on its work. The work of the Council has become more more efficient and targeted, thanks to an improvement in its working procedures.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“We will continue to maintain contact and coordination with the parties concerned, to make unremitting efforts to ease the tensions between Palestine and Israel and to promote the resumption of their talks.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“Peace talks are the only path forward. We hope that the Israeli Government will take the lead in taking action in a spirit of good faith. The legitimate security concerns of the countries of the region should be taken into account. The international community should make concerted efforts to promote the quick resumption of talks by Palestine and Israel on a broad-based platform, with the direct participation of all major players, so as to resolve the deep-rooted issues in bilateral relations. China has been consistent in its support for the just cause of the Palestinian people struggling for the restoration of their legitimate national rights. We are committed, as always, to the promotion of peace talks.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“China urges both Palestine and Israel to heed the calls of the international community to exercise maximum restraint and to take practical measures to avoid further escalation of the conflict. China welcomes the efforts by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to de-escalate the tensions between Palestine and Israel. In the present circumstances, the international community, in particular the Security Council, should have a stronger sense of urgency. It should assume its responsibility, actively respond to the legitimate demands ofPalestine and the Arab countries, take the necessary action and promote efforts by the parties concerned to immediately cease their clashes and de-escalate tensions. Achieving peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel is the right direction to take in order to resolve the Palestine-Israel question.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source