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1. “The Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict should strengthen its dialogue and communication with the Governments concerned and be willing to listen to their views so as to win their trust and cooperation. Thirdly, all parties to the conflict must cease their acts of violence against children, effectively respect relevant international law and obligations and protect and respect children's rights in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions. The international community and regional organizations, in their endeavour to protect children, must not overlook the acts of violence against children perpetrated by armed groups and non-State actors.”

   2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

2. “We welcome the Children, Not Soldiers campaign, jointly launched by the Secretary-General and UNICEF, and are happy to see the positive results it has achieved. We hope that the countries concerned will take action in terms of formulating and implementing action plans so as to achieve the goal of completely eliminating the phenomenon of child soldiers. Secondly, national Governments bear the primary responsibility for the protection of children. Therefore, the international community should provide space to national Governments to play a leading role, value and support their efforts and help them in their capacity-building. At the same time, it is important to mobilize donors to address the financing difficulties in implementing the programmes for the protection of children.”

   2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

3. “China opposes and condemns violations of children's rights in armed conflict, and supports the initiatives in the United Nations and the Security Council aimed at protecting children in such conflicts. In that regard, I would like to emphasize the following points. First, the key to protecting children in armed conflict is preventing and resolving such conflicts. Since it bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council should focus serious attention on preventing, curbing and resolving armed conflicts, thus eliminating the basic source of harm to children. Other United Nations agencies should leverage their own comparative advantages and work in synergy so as to provide comprehensive protection to children in armed conflict.”

   2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

4. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the initiative of the United States in holding today's meeting. I would also like to thank Special Representative Zerrougui, Under- Secretary-General Ladsous and the representatives of UNICEF and UNESCO for their briefings. China also listened carefully to the statement made by the victim of armed conflict. Providing a safe environment for children to grow up in requires joint efforts on the part of national Governments and the international community. In recent years the international community has made tremendous strides in working to protect children and safeguard their basic rights, with positive results. However, in too many areas of conflict, children, as the most vulnerable group of all, are still the first to suffer the effects of war and conflict.”

   2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

5. “We hope that various international presences, including UNMIK, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force, will work in accordance with their respective mandates to strengthen coordination and cooperation and play a positive and constructive role in promoting an appropriate settlement of the question of Kosovo.”

   2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

6. “The search for an appropriate settlement of the question of Kosovo through efforts to strengthen the harmonious coexistence of all communities and simultaneous economic and social development in Kosovo is in line with the common objective of the international community and the aim of our concerted efforts. China appreciates the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) under the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zarif. We support the continued implementation of the Security Council's mandate by the Mission.”

   2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

7. “China appreciates Serbia's active efforts in seeking a political settlement regarding the question of Kosovo. China welcomes and supports the continued efforts of both Belgrade and Pristina towards maintaining and furthering the high-level political dialogue and in implementing the bilateral agreements already achieved. China believes that the continued efforts of both sides to promote a pragmatic, positive and constructive dialogue process and seek a lasting solution to the question of Kosovo will contribute to the maintenance of peace and security in the Balkans and all of Europe.”

   2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

8. “China's View is that, in addressing the issue of Kosovo, it is imperative to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, work within the framework of the relevant Council resolutions and find an appropriate solution that is acceptable to both parties through dialogue and negotiation. The security situation in Kosovo has remained mostly peaceful of late. However, violent incidents continue to take place in the north. China believes that all relevant parties should undertake concrete measures to protect the legitimate rights of all communities in Kosovo and promote intercommunal reconciliation. At the same time, all parties should adopt a prudent attitude, stay the course in resolving disputes and differences through dialogue and avoid any actions that may lead to complication or escalation of the situation.”

   2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

9. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zarif, for his briefing. I welcome the presence and statement of His Excellency Mr. Dacic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia in today's meeting. I have also listened attentively to the statement of Mr. Hoxhaj. China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and appreciates Serbia's reasonable concerns about the question of Kosovo. Council resolution 1244 (1999) is the important legal basis for settling the question of Kosovo.”

   2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source

10. “Over the past 60 years, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, as a transparent and inclusive principle of international law, have fully embodied the values of sovereignty, justice, democracy and the rule of law. They have significantly contributed to the maintenance of international peace and security, safeguarding the interests and rights of developing countries and working for a new reasonable and fair kind of international relations. China will continue to implement the Five Principles of Peacful Coexistence, to work with all parties to support the United Nations and the Security Council in playing their due role in preventing conflict and to make our own contribution to the achievement of the common security and lasting peace of the world.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

11. “They should assist Member States and regional organizations, such the African Union, in capacity-building and conflict prevention and support such States in playing a leading role in developing concepts and adopting policies in that regard. They should also help States to assess their experience and to explore effective conflict-prevention strategies. In an international community, of which we are all members, promoting democratic international relations that abide by the principle of the rule of law is very important for conflict prevention. Sixty years ago, China, India and Myanmar jointly advocated the five principles of mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit and peaceful coexistence.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

12. “The United Nations and the international financial and development institutions should vigorously support developing countries, in particular post- conflict countries, in achieving economic and social development, in increasing their capacity-building and in promoting social cohesion, peace, reconciliation and unity in order to prevent the emergence of discrimination and rivalry. Fourthly, the international community should strengthen its coordination and cooperation in order to ensure smooth conflict prevention efforts. The relevant United Nations bodies should fully utilize their respective advantages and potential and act in a coordinated and consistent way in accordance with their mandates.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

13. “Ethnic and religious tensions, a lack of development, poverty and weak capacities can all lead to sectarian tensions and exacerbate social problems or even give rise to bloodshed. Conflict prevention should address both the root causes and the symptoms and should address the fundamental political, economic, social, cultural and other problems. Through an inclusive political dialogue, it should promote a national reconciliation process and establish a peaceful environment that is conducive to social harmony and ethnic unity.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

14. “Measures must be adapted to the local conditions of the countries concerned. Adopting conflict prevention approaches that are not based on reality is often problematic and ineffective. When actions such as early warning are undertaken to prevent conflicts, reliable early-warning information should be acquired in a timely way. The differences among countries in terms of their history, ethnic composition, religion and social and economic development should be fully taken into account in order to prevent hasty interventions that could affect efforts to achieve the peaceful settlement of a conflict. Thirdly, tackling the root causes is the key to conflict prevention.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

15. “Any action taken by the international community, including the United Nations, to prevent conflict should comply with the purposes and principles of the Charter and respect the ownership of the countries concerned, seek to support their efforts and take the understanding and cooperation of those countries into account. In undertaking actions to prevent conflicts, priority should be given to peaceful means, such as dialogue, negotiation and mediation. Forceful measures can be only a last resort and must meet the conditions provided for by the Charter. Secondly, a locally adapted approach is a necessary condition for successful conflict prevention. Countries have different national conditions and there are complex and diverse causes of conflict. There is no one-size-fits- all approach for conflict prevention.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

16. “At the heart of the collective security mechanism, the Council has actively worked to prevent conflict and has played an important role in preventing and limiting the escalation of some regional conflicts. At the same time, owing to the interlinking security threats and challenges, the nature and manifestation of conflict are increasingly complex. We should ponder about how to prevent the emergence and escalation of conflicts under the new circumstances and how to stop post-conflict countries from sliding back into conflict, I would like to emphasize the following four points. First, the Charter of the United Nations is the cornerstone of conflict prevention. The Charter stipulates that Member States bear the primary responsibility for conflict prevention.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

17. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the initiative of the United Kingdom to organize today's meeting. We support the Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 2171 (2014). I also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Ms. Pillay for their briefings. In the history of humankind, war and conflicts have brought untold suffering and loss to peoples throughout the world. They have always hampered social development and progress. Preventing conflicts and the recurrence of disasters has always been a common objective of the international community. The foundation of the United Nations fully embodies the joint commitment of Member States to prevent the recurrence of conflict and war.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

18. “The United Nations should also build upon its successes and beneficial practices and increase its support for and further motivate those organizations to participate in the relevant work.”

    2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source

19. “In the meantime, the role of such mechanisms as the inter-agency Security Sector Reform Task Force should be brought into full play, and coordination and division of labour among various departments of the Secretariat should also be strengthened so as to foster synergy. Fourthly, the United Nations should give priority attention to its coordination and cooperation efforts with regional and subregional organizations. Over the years, regional and subregional organizations - and the African Union in particular - have conducted a tremendous amount of work in assisting countries emerging from conflict. They possess a unique appreciation of the situation and a wealth of experience. The United Nations should strengthen its cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in SSR through workshops, training courses and personal exchange.”

    2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source

20. “Only in this way can the United Nations help countries attain lasting peace and sustainable development. Thirdly, the United Nations should leverage its advantages by coordinating the efforts of all parties concerned. There is a multitude of actors and stakeholders in the SSR process at the moment. On the one hand, the United Nations should be a coordinator among the countries concerned and the potential assistance providers. On the other hand, the United Nations should encourage Member States to be actively engaged in the discussions on SSR through such platforms as the Peacebuilding Commission, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Group of Friends of Security Sector Reform.”

    2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source

21. “In offering assistance, therefore, the international community should take into full consideration the specific requirements and situation of each country concerned. Secondly, the United Nations should strengthen its overall planning in assisting the SSR process in countries emerging from conflict. There can be no doubt about the importance of SSR, but it is not a panacea, and it cannot turn a country's security situation around alone. The United Nations should help the countries concerned to incorporate SSR into their integrated development strategy, so that it can be promoted in a comprehensive and complementary fashion along the with political process, national reconciliation, the promotion of the rule of law, the elimination of poverty and the pursuit of economic development.”

    2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source

22. “I would like to make the following four points on how to better support SSR efforts for countries emerging from conflict. First, the United Nations must respect the wishes and ownership of the countries concerned. The maintenance of national security comes under the rubric of national sovereignty. When offering support for SSR efforts in countries emerging from conflict, the United Nations and the international community should always respect the principle of national ownership, and, on the basis of full respect for the wishes of the countries concerned, provide constructive capacity- building training and advisory assistance. There are no universally applicable best practices for SSR; there can only be the formula that best fits the specific situation of an individual country.”

    2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source

23. “A shared understanding of the importance of SSR has grown among Member States. All parties have participated actively in discussions on SSR through such platforms as the Peacebuilding Commission, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Group of Friends of Security Sector Reform, where proposals and recommendations on improving the related work of the United Nations have been exchanged. The Secretariat has also worked hard to take stock of its experience, improve its working methods and strengthen inter-agency coordination through mechanisms such as the Security Sector Reform Task Force and the Security Sector Reform Unit, with effective results. In the meantime, as the situation has evolved, the United Nations has encountered various new problems and challenges that arise in offering assistance with SSR.”

    2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source

24. “United Nations assistance to the SSR efforts of countries emerging from conflict and restoring an effective and professionalized security sector is not only critically important to those countries, it can also help the Organization and the Security Council to better carry out their sacred duties, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter. Through its peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities in recent years in places such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia and Sierra Leone, the United Nations has provided strong support to SSR efforts in the countries concerned and has mobilized the international community to step up assistance to them. It has also continued to cooperate closely with regional organizations. All of this has produced positive and results.”

    2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source

25. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China commends Nigeria's initiative in convening this open debate on security sector reform (SSR), and welcomes you, Mr. President, as you preside over today's meeting. I am also grateful to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. The maintenance of international peace and security is one of the purposes of the United Nations as laid down in its Charter. As such, it is a cornerstone of the work of the Organization. The establishment of stable, sustainable and secure environments is a basic premise and foundation for achieving general security, promoting economic and social development and advancing progress in various areas in post-conflict countries.”

    2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source

26. “It is our hope that the international community, in the context of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework, will provide financial support to Sierra Leone in advancing its development in various areas so that the country can achieve comprehensive development. China is ready to join hands with the international community and make its own positive contribution for an early realization of lasting peace and development in Sierra Leone.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

27. “Thirdly, the Organization must assist the countries concerned in capacity-building in various fields and develop their capabilities in a sustainable manner so as to establish a solid foundation and guarantee for achieving lasting peace and development. A new page has been turned in Sierra Leone's history. The country is embarking upon the road to lasting peace, stability and social and economic development and prosperity. However, Sierra Leone still faces many difficulties and challenges in terms of eradicating poverty, strengthening governance and promoting youth employment. It will continue to need the support and assistance of the United Nations and the international community.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

28. “The success of the United Nations experiences in Sierra Leone indicates that, in conducting its peacebuilding activities, the United Nations should give top priority to the ownership and leadership of the countries concerned, fully respect their sovereignty and aspirations, provide assistance in priority areas identified by the Governments concerned and help in the development of a comprehensive peacebuilding strategy, taking into consideration the situation on the ground. Secondly, the United Nations should help the countries concerned to accelerate economic and social development and improve their peoples' lives by addressing the root causes of the conflict.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

29. “China highly appreciates the work of Executive Representative of the Secretary-General Toyberg- Frandzen, his predecessor and his entire team. UNIPSIL'S mandate will come to an end by the end of the month. This not only marks the successful completion of the transition from conflict to peace in Sierra Leone, but has also established a good model for the United Nations in helping other countries in post-conflict situations to achieve lasting peace and development. Its successful practices should be compiled and promoted.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

30. “China hopes that Sierra Leone will continue to implement, in a comprehensive manner, its agenda for prosperity, steadily advance in its constitutional review process, defuse political tensions, eradicate the root causes of political tension and conflict and consolidate the achievements of its peacebuilding efforts so that all the people of Sierra Leone will be able to enjoy the dividends of peace and development. Since its inception, in 2008, the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) has maintained close engagement and cooperation with the Government of Sierra Leone and has played a positive role in, and made an important contribution to, defusing tension and potential conflicts, maintaining overall peace and stability and supporting the reconstruction and development of Sierra Leone.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

31. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Mr. Toyberg-Frandzen, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General, and Ambassador Rishchynski for their briefings. I also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone to our meeting today. Currently, the overall security situation in Sierra Leone is stable. Its economy has developed quite quickly, and various social spheres have seen significant progress. China congratulates Sierra Leone on its positive achievements in its peaceful reconstruction. China appreciates the tireless efforts made by the Government of Sierra Leone in consolidating peace, promoting development, strengthening Government-building and facilitating social progress with the support of the international community.”

    2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source

32. “Thirdly, we hope that MINUSTAH, in accordance with the mandate given to the Mission by the Security Council, continues to assist Haiti in maintaining security and stability, promoting the political process and strengthening the rule of law and institutional capacity- building in order to provide a stable environment for the economic and social development of Haiti. China has taken note of the preliminary options outlined by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with regard to the United Nations configuration in Haiti beyond 2016. We hope that the Secretariat, on the basis of the Secretary-General's proposals and on the basis of careful study of the situation on the ground, will prepare a more detailed plan accordingly. China stands ready to maintain close contact with other members of the Council in that regard.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

33. “We hope that all parties in Haiti will resolve their differences through dialogue and reach a consensus as early as possible on electoral matters, with a view to ensuring a smooth general election later this year and further consolidating national stability. Secondly, the international community should take concrete steps to honour its pledges to Haiti and actively participate in the reconstruction process of Haiti. Haiti has the highest occurrence of cholera in the world, and the scale of the epidemic is alarming. China welcomes the efforts of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the elimination of cholera and welcomes the appointment of the Secretary-General's Senior Coordinator for Cholera Response. China calls on all Member States to continue to provide financial and technical support to Haiti's cholera control programme.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

34. “At the same time, tensions exist between the executive and legislative branches, coupled with sluggish economic growth and a precarious humanitarian situation. The peaceful reconstruction of the country remains an uphill battle. The improvement of the situation in Haiti requires first and foremost concrete measures on the part of all stakeholders in Haiti. At the same time, the international community should actively provide assistance. China is of the view that, in the way forward, efforts must be made in the following three areas. First, we must actively facilitate relevant election processes.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

35. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Honore for her briefing. China appreciates the vigorous efforts of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and, in particular, those of Ms. Honore herself in maintaining peace and stability in Haiti. In the recent period, the political and stabilization process in Haiti has registered continued progress. A new electoral law was enacted late last year, and the national dialogue process was launched earlier this year. The capacity of the Haitian National Police force continues to improve, and the security situation across the country, in particular the situation in the five departments vacated by the Mission, has remained stable.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

36. “Resolution 2146 (2014) clearly provides that it should not be considered as establishing customary international law and that measures adopted by Member States under the authorization of that resolution shall not affect the exclusive jurisdiction of a flag State over its vessels on the high seas. It further stipulates that, when adopting inspection measures, Member States should first seek the consent ofthe vessel's flag State. We hope that Member States will fully and accurately implement resolution 2146 (2014), abide by the principles of international law and protect the legitimate rights and interests of flag States.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7142 (2014) · source

37. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation voted In favour of resolution 2146 (2014), just adopted by the Council. China is deeply concerned about the illegal export of Libyan oil. We support the efforts of the Libyan Government in safeguarding and maintaining national economic sovereignty and we hope that resolution 2146 (2014) will contribute to the fight against the illicit export of Libyan oil. China calls on all parties in Libya to put the interests of their country and people first; maintain unity; safeguard national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity together; and appropriately resolve issues arising in the process of political transition and economic reconstruction through dialogue and consultation.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7142 (2014) · source

38. “China supports the constructive efforts and good offices of the international community in de-escalating the situation in Ukraine. We are open to all proposals and plans that would help to ease tensions in the country. We remain committed to playing a constructive role in achieving a political settlement of the question of Ukraine.”

    2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source

39. “It continues to address the issue objectively and impartially. It is China's long-standing position not to interfere in the internal affairs of other States and to respect their sovereignty and territorial integrity. My country is of the View that all parties must now remain calm, exercise restraint, prevent a further escalation of the situation, and adhere to the approach of resolving the crisis through political and diplomatic channels. It is our hope that all parties concerned will promote communication and coordination, put the interests of all ethnic communities in Ukraine above everything else, keep their eyes on the big picture of maintaining regional peace and stability, and settling their differences by appropriate means.”

    2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source

40. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing. China has been closely following developments in the situation on the ground in Ukraine, which remains highly complex and sensitive as we speak. The situation in Ukraine today is the result of a complex interlinkage among historic factors and circumstances on the ground. China regrets the recent clashes that took place in the streets of Kyiv. China also condemns acts of extremism and violence. Efforts to address Ukrainian affairs should take the lawful rights and interests of all ethnic communities in Ukraine into consideration with a View to restoring the normal social order as soon as possible. On several public occasions, China has clearly stated its principled position on the question of Ukraine.”

    2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source

41. “All parties to a conflict must ensure timely access to affected civilians in order to provide humanitarian relief. That is a major premise for the improvement of the humanitarian situation in conflict areas and the protection of civilians. Humanitarian aid agencies must enhance communication with the countries concerned and, on the basis of winning confidence and support from all parties to ensure the effective implementation of humanitarian aid operations.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

42. “In developing the mandate to protect civilians, it is necessary to give comprehensive consideration to the situation on the ground and the peacekeeping operation's ability and conditions and ensure that the mandates are clear, realistic and feasible and that the resources and equipment are adequate and fully guaranteed. Missions should also draw up their strategies and operational plans in the light of the situation on the ground and enhance internal coordination to ensure effective implementation of their mandates. Fourthly, humanitarian aid operations in conflict situations must comply with United Nations guiding principles on humanitarian aid, maintain their humanitarian nature, neutrality, objectivity and impartiality, and fully respect the sovereignty of the countries concerned.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

43. “Thirdly, in the protection of civilians, peacekeeping operations must strictly comply with Security Council mandates, respect the sovereignty of the countries concerned, maintain objectivity and impartiality and avoid becoming a party to the conflict. A peacekeeping operation's mandate to protect civilians is one of the important measures to help the countries concerned better protect civilians. As such, it cannot be a substitute for the responsibility and obligations to protect civilians incumbent upon States' Governments and parties to the conflicts.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

44. “Secondly, in strengthening the protection of civilians in armed conflict, it is necessary to start from preventing and resolving conflicts and address the root causes so as to ease the suffering that armed conflicts inflict on civilians. The protection of civilians must be a part of the political process in the resolution of conflicts. Advancing political dialogue, reconciliation processes, strengthening security sectors, economic recovery and social development are comprehensive means for creating an environment of durable peace. The Security Council must make vigorous efforts in preventive diplomacy to prevent and contain the escalation of conflict and promote political solutions so as to achieve lasting peace as soon as possible and reduce the impact of conflicts on civilians.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

45. “At the same time, other parties involved in a conflict must also fully comply with international humanitarian law and the relevant Security Council resolutions and spare no efforts in protecting civilians. The assistance provided by the international community and external organizations must be in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and fully respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned. In addressing violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, the first priority should be given to the role of national judicial institutions, which are the main channels in that field.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

46. “Protecting civilians has become one of the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations. As the nature and characteristics of conflicts evolve over time, civilians of some countries and regions continue to suffer from the impact of armed conflict. The protection of civilians remains an arduous task for the international community. China supports holding in-depth discussions in the Security Council on the challenges faced in the protection of civilians in armed conflict and making pragmatic and effective efforts to achieve constructive results to that end. I should like to focus on the following four points. First, all parties in an armed conflict must comply with their obligation to protect civilians. The primary responsibility in protecting innocent civilians from the harm of conflict and wars lies with national Governments.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

47. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates the Lithuanian initiative to hold an open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I wish to thank the High Commissioner for Human Rights Pillay, Under-Secretary-General Ladsous and Under-Secretary-General Amos for their briefings. China also listened carefully to the statement made by the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross. This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Security Council's adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. In the past 15 years, the Security Council has adopted multiple resolutions and presidential statements and laid down the legal framework for strengthening the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

48. “Meanwhile, we call upon the international community to honour, as soon as possible, its commitments in assistance and investment, and to make special efforts to assist the countries of the region in capacity- and infrastructure -building so as to improve their capacity for autonomous development and eliminate the potential causes of conflicts.”

    2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source

49. “The Security Council can proceed from the perspective of maintaining international peace and security, preventing conflict and promoting post-conflict peacebuilding. The Council should remain seized of the issue of combating drug trafficking and other organized transnational crimes in order to promote the international community's greater attention to that issue. Fourthly, in the long run poverty and underdevelopment constitute the root causes and catalyst of drug trafficking and other organized transnational crimes in West Africa and the Sahel region. We hope that United Nations agencies in the Sahel will work together closely and strengthen the implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel region.”

    2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source

50. “Thus, UNODC and UNOWA have played a positive role in helping countries in the region to combat drug trafficking. We hope that the United Nations will continue to play a coordinating role and promote resource consolidation and allocation so as to provide strong support to the efforts of countries and organizations in the region. Thirdly, the fight against drug trafficking and other organized transnational crimes is linked to social and development issues and requires the joint efforts of all Governments, regional and subregional organizations, and/or United Nations agencies, which should work within their own mandate and make use of their own advantages and expertise in ensuring effective international cooperation.”

    2013-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7090 (2013) · source