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1. “We stand ready to work with the international community to make unremitting efforts in promoting peace, stability and development in Afghanistan as soon as possible.”

   2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source

2. “We have been promoting the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan through the Quadrilateral Coordination Group - made up of Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and the United States. We support Afghanistan's efforts to eliminate the threats of terrorism, extremism and drug- related crime, in order to achieve peace, stability and prosperity as soon as possible. China will continue to support Afghanistan in stepping up capacity-building in the security sector and we support an active role by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in helping Afghanistan combat terrorism. China supports Afghanistan's integration in regional cooperation and actively promotes the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with the Afghanistan national development strategy.”

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3. “China commends the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and hopes UNAMA will play an active role in helping Afghanistan restore stability, advance national reconciliation, improve its governance capabilities and promote economic and social development. China will continue to support UNAMA's work. China hopes that the ongoing strategic review will help UNAMA focus more on peace, reconciliation and development, strengthen its capabilities in coordinating international support, further optimize resource allocation, improve the management process and enhance its ability to cope with complicated situations. China has always been a friendly neighbour to Afghanistan and respects the country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”

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4. “As resolution 2344 (2017) and the relevant General Assembly resolutions stipulate, parties should be committed to creating a community with a shared destiny in a spirit of cooperation in which everyone wins, and to promoting the economic and social development of Afghanistan and regional cooperation through the Belt and Road Initiative. We hope that parties will actively encourage the alignment of the Afghanistan national development strategy with the Belt and Road Initiative, improve links between Afghanistan and Central Asia and other neighbouring countries and provide security guarantees for the implementation of relevant projects so as to help Afghanistan achieve regional development and capitalize on shared development opportunities.”

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5. “The international community should respect the right of the Afghan people to independently choose their political system and path to development. Meanwhile, in the light of the national development strategy and Afghanistan's special needs, targeted assistance should be provided to help the Afghan Government improve its governance capabilities. Fourthly, integration in regional development is a viable solution for peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan. The international community should actively honour its commitments to provide assistance and support the economic and social development of the country. Afghanistan enjoys advantages in resources and geographic location, which brings about great prospects for regional cooperation.”

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6. “The peace agreement between the Afghan Government and the Hezb-i Islami (Gulbuddin) should be implemented, which will serve as a model for further promoting national reconcil the country. The international community should continue its full support for an inclusive reconciliation process that is led and owned by the Afghan people and encourage the parties concerned in Afghanistan to launch peace talks as soon as possible. Thirdly, strengthening governance capabilities is an important guarantee for peace and reconstruction in the country. Afghan issues should ultimately be managed by the Afghan people. All political factions in Afghanistan should strengthen unity, resolve differences through dialogue and consultations and reach consensus in order to build strong and effective governance capabilities.”

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7. “The international community should stick to a unified standard in enhancing coordination and cooperation to fight against terrorist forces in Afghanistan, cut off the supply of funds and weapons to terrorist organizations, prevent the inflow and return of terrorist combatants, curb the spread of terrorist ideology and eliminate the root causes of terrorism. Secondly, promoting the national reconciliation process is an important foundation for the long-term peace and stability of the country. Parties in Afghanistan should bear in mind the future of the country and the interests of its people by actively participating in the reconciliation process, resolve differences and conflicts and restore trust through dialogue with a View to finding a solution that is acceptable to all.”

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8. “Recently, the security situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated, with frequent armed conflicts and terrorist incidents leading to massive civilian casualties, which has captured the attention of all parties. It is imperative for the international community to step up efforts in taking comprehensive measures to promote the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan so as to help the country overcome difficulties and get through this challenging period. First of all, priority should be given to the prompt restoration of security and stability in the country. The international community should vigorously support the capacity-building efforts of the Afghan national security forces to improve its self-defence capabilities in order to effectively cope with the threats posed by terrorism, cross-border crime and drug trafficking.”

   2017-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7980 (2017) · source

9. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the convening of this open debate on Afghanistan. I wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tadamichi Yamamoto for his briefing. Peace and stability in Afghanistan has a bearing on the fundamental interests of the Afghan people, as well as regional security, stability, development and prosperity. China commends the efforts of the Afghan Government in promoting national stability, reconciliation and economic development, and appreciates the constructive help of the neighbours of Afghanistan and the relevant countries in the region. Afghanistan faces daunting challenges in the political, economic and security sectors.”

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10. “The international community should not forget the plight of millions of Palestinian refugees and should continue to provide humanitarian assistance to them. We commend and support the efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and laud the refugee-receiving countries on their contributions. China will continue to provide assistance to Palestine, including by helping Palestine to achieve social and economic development under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.”

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11. “We hope that both parties will continue their positive response in order to relaunch negotiations at an early date. China is a staunch supporter of the just cause of the Palestinian people and an active mediator for peace between Palestine and Israel. In 2013, Chinese President Xi J inping put forward a four-point proposal for resolving the Palestinian issue. In 2016, Foreign Minister Wang Yi proposed three steps and deadlines for relaunching the peace process. China's Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue recently visited Palestine and Israel to encourage both sides to meet each other halfway. China is ready to step up its efforts with all relevant parties to promote an early, comprehensive and just solution to the Palestinian-Israeli issue so as to realize peace and stability in the Middle East. Today, 20 June, is World Refugee Day.”

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12. “Thirdly, the international community should build consensus and synergy, which are an indispensable external condition for resolving the Palestinian issue. China welcomes the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and countries with influence as they play a greater role and step up their efforts with both parties to consolidate the will for peace talks and build momentum. The leading role of the United Nations should be brought into full play and any results of such efforts should be endorsed by the Security Council. China supports all international efforts aimed at promoting peace between Palestine and Israel. Recently, the relevant parties engaged in diplomatic efforts to promote the resumption of talks.”

    2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source

13. “Based on the principle of land-for- peace, the two-State solution, the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant Security Council resolutions, all parties should determinedly promote the peace process. Secondly, both sides should continue to demonstrate good will and resume talks without delay in line with the interests of the two peoples. Both sides should effectively implement resolution 2334 (2016) and, in both words and actions, demonstrate their sincerity to return to peace talks and rebuild trust. Violence directed against innocent civilians must stop. Israel should cease its settlement expansion and its closure of the Gaza Strip, and, at the same time, step up efforts to improve the livelihoods of the Palestinian people.”

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14. “The international community should act with a renewed sense of urgency and collectively shoulder the responsibility of defending the legitimate rights and interests of the Palestinian people. There is an urgent need for both sides to exercise restraint and take concrete actions to resume peace talks without delay so as to realize the two-State solution as soon as possible. First, an independent State of Palestine and the peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel is the correct path for the efforts of the international community. The establishment of a fully sovereign State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people, as well as the key to resolving the Palestinian question.”

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15. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his video briefing. I also thank Secretary-General Aboul-Gheit, Mr. Brahimi and Mr. Doran for their presence and briefings. The question of Palestine has dragged on for years and has defied resolutions owing to its complexity. Palestine and Israel have been neighbours for ever, and their lots are closely linked. They in effect share a common destiny. Only by resolving disputes and differences through dialogue and consultations and turning their swords into ploughshares will they be able to find an answer to the Palestinian question and the more fundamental issues concerning the Middle East.”

    2017-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7977 (2017) · source

16. “The China-United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund is now operational and will have a lifespan of 10 years. It will help the United Nations focus on peace and development projects in Africa. Currently, China has 2,600 peacekeepers deployed to seven missions, including Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. China has dispatched escort vessels to the waters off the Somali coast and the Gulf of Aden in an effort to help regional countries fight piracy. We are ready to work together with the rest of the international community to fully promote cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union so as to achieve peace, stability and development on the African continent.”

    2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source

17. “We hope that the Security Council and the Secretariat will listen seriously to African countries' views and concerns and will regard African priorities as their own, working with all possible speed to provide the necessary financing, equipment and resources for African peace operations in support of the efforts of the countries and regional organizations concerned to maintain peace and security. China has always worked actively to implement cooperative efforts with African countries in the area of peace and security. President Xi J inping has outlined five pillars and 10 cooperation plans aimed at building the Sine-African relationship that cover peace and security issues. We have committed to providing military aid amounting to a total of $100 million by 2020 in support of the AU's standby and rapid-reaction forces.”

    2017-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7971 (2017) · source

18. “They represent a significant complement to United Nations peacekeeping operations and play a major role in maintaining peace and stability on the continent. Owing to its difficulties in obtaining financial resources, equipment and technology, the African Union has been struggling with the challenge of sustaining effective autonomous operations. China therefore welcomes the Secretary-General's recommendations for supporting those operations. We believe that the United Nations should listen to the needs and wishes of the AU by helping it speed up its development of its standby and rapid-reaction forces, counter regional terrorism and establish sustainable, stable and predictable financing mechanisms for its peace operations.”

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19. “They should work to gradually improve joint planning, decision-making, assessment and reporting, and to jointly implement early-warning procedures for crises, strategic assessments, the creation of mandates, deployments and other efforts. The goal will be to ensure that strategic coordination between the United Nations and the AU and other regional organizations can be implemented in each particular area at various stages and levels, so as make cooperation more efficient. Thirdly, the Council should take concrete measures to help the African Union improve its capacity-building. The AU's autonomous peace operations have become a very important route by which the international community can respond to conflicts and crises in Africa.”

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20. “The Council should fully respect African proposals and ideas, as well as the sovereignty and views of countries hosting peace operations, and enhance its cooperation and coordination with the AU and subregional organizations with a view to creating political synergies. Secondly, the Council should work to continually improve the cooperation mechanisms between the AU and the United Nations. While our Organization has been increasing the closeness of its cooperation with the African Union in responding to issues in problem areas in Africa, both sides must further improve that cooperation and coordination by making the mechanisms more effective and emphasizing key areas such as conflict prevention, crisis management and post- conflict reconstruction.”

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21. “We hope it will continue that momentum and focus its future cooperation efforts on the following areas. First, the Council should fully respect the role of African countries in settling their own problems and ensure that it is a dominant one. The African Union and Africa's other regional and subregional organizations have unique advantages and a wealth of experience in resolving hotspot issues on the continent. Looking at the success achieved by the Security Council and the African Union in addressing many such issues, we believe that African countries have the ability and wisdom they need to handle their problems appropriately.”

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22. “In view of the evolving state of peace and security in Africa, the United Nations and the African Union have been actively exploring the ways and areas in which they can deepen their cooperation. Last year, the Security Council adopted resolution 2320 (2016), designed to enhance that cooperation. In April, the two organizations signed the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security. A few days ago, the Secretary- General submitted a report to the Security Council (S/2017/454), as did the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, supporting autonomous African Union peace operations. China would like to commend the Council for focusing on finding solutions to African issues and supporting capacity-building for peace and security in Africa.”

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23. “They have strengthened and developed their collective security mechanisms and achieved outstanding results in dealing with the conflicts in Liberia and cote d'Ivoire, thereby making important contributions to the maintenance of peace and security in Africa and the world at large. China heartily commends those efforts. Some parts of Africa are still facing severe political, security and humanitarian challenges. Terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram, the Lord's Resistance Army, Al-Shabaab and others are still a threat to security. Transnational organized crime in the Sahel and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea are still rampant. The international community must continue to enhance its attention and support through continued assistance aimed at improving Africa's peace, security and development capacities.”

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24. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China commends Bolivia for convening today's meeting, and would like to thank Mr. Chergui, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union (AU); Mr. Kaberuka, African Union High Representative for the Peace Fund; and Ms. Viotti, Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General, for their briefings. As the continent with the world's greatest development potential, Africa is an important force in our efforts to achieve world peace and promote shared development. In the past few years, we have seen the countries ofAfrica commit to cooperation, self-reliance, unity and coordination and to actively promoting the resolution of African issues in African ways.”

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25. “Along with the rest of the international community, China stands ready to continue promoting the sustainable development and utilization of water resources so that transboundary waters can serve as pillars of cooperation and peace, thereby making even greater contributions to the prosperity and development of humankind.”

    2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source

26. “We should further support the United Nations High- level Working Group on Water Resources, the High- level Panel on Water Resources and peace, and other mechanisms in their work, actively provide technical assistance to developing countries and improve water resource management and the sustainable use of water, all with a view to fostering synergy among the international community with respect to water. Great emphasis should be placed on addressing issues of water shortages in Africa. We should support African countries in cooperating on transboundary water resources and help them build water conservancy infrastructure, all in order to bring concrete benefits to African people. The protection ofwater resources should be incorporated into the framework of peacebuilding in order to ensure water security in post-conflict situations.”

    2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source

27. “The United Nations and regional organizations should fully respect the wills of the countries concerned. In view of the specific contexts on the ground, they should play a constructive role of promotion. They should help those countries in river basins defuse tensions and build consensus in order to make transboundary water resources a subject of regional cooperation. Thirdly, we should deepen international cooperation on international water resources and step up capacity- building for developing countries. It is important to strengthen international water resource cooperation arrangements. We must put into place a solid legal framework for transboundary water cooperation.”

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28. “We must take an integrated approach towards soundly developing, reasonably allocating, conserving and efficiently using transboundary water resources, with a view to comprehensively enhancing our ability to ensure water security. We must enable the sharing of water resources in order to promote win-win cooperation. Secondly, enhanced dialogue and consultations among countries in river basins represent effective means of managing transboundary water resources. As parties directly involved in transboundary water issues, countries in river basins should make an effort to build and improve coordination mechanisms. They must step up their communications with respect to transboundary waters, foster mutual trust and deal with disputes in a timely and proper manner.”

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29. “Enhanced transboundary water resource cooperation is conducive to promoting regional security and stability, ecological conservation and sustainable development. I would like to emphasize the following three points. First, it is important to strengthen development and the protection of transboundary water resources. We must avoid conflicts by utilizing water resources reasonably. Countries in transboundary water basins should bear in mind the importance of safeguarding regional peace and security in the spirit of win-win cooperation through various means, such as improving disaster prevention and increasing agricultural efficiency.”

    2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source

30. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China conveys its deepest condolences to the victims of the terrorist attacks that recently took place in Afghanistan and the United Kingdom. We hope that the injured have a swift recovery. China strongly condemns terrorist acts in all their forms. China commends Bolivia's initiative to convene this high-level open briefing on preventive diplomacy and transboundary waters. China welcomes President Morales Ayma as he presides over the meeting. We also thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. Water is essential for human survival and the sustainable development of economies and societies. Transboundary water resources affect the common interests of river basin countries or countries within the lower or upper reach of river basins.”

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31. “We hope that all parties concerned will work with China to keep pushing for dialogue and negotiations in order to seek a solution to the problems on the Korean peninsula within the framework of the Six-Party Talks and continue to work actively and constructively towards to goal of early denuclearization and lasting peace and security on the Korean peninsula.”

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32. “China has also put forward the suspension-for-suspension proposal, which would allow for the suspension ofnuclear missile activities by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the suspension of massive military exercises by the United States and the Republic of Korea. Those proposals are pragmatic and feasible. We hope they will be seriously considered and will receive a constructive response by the parties concerned. For its part, China is open to helpful proposals by all parties.”

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33. “At the same time, there is a critical window of opportunity for a return to the right track of seeking a settlement to the nuclear issue on the peninsula through dialogue and negotiation. It is incumbent upon all parties concerned to exercise restraint and do more to help ease the tension and build mutual trust, rather than to the contrary. As a close neighbour of the Korean peninsula, China has always insisted on denuclearizing the peninsula, maintaining peace and stability on the peninsula and seeking a solution through dialogue and negotiations. China has always been firmly opposed to chaos and conflict on the peninsula. Based on developments on the peninsula, China has proposed the dual-track approach of promoting parallel progress in denuclearization efforts and the establishment of a peace mechanism on the peninsula.”

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34. “At the same time, the resolution reiterates the importance of maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in North-East Asia at large, expresses a commitment to a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution to the situation and stresses the importance of reducing tension on the peninsula by the parties concerned. China calls on all parties to fully and comprehensively implement Security Council resolutions related to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and strive for a peaceful settlement ofthe nuclear issue on the peninsula via redoubled efforts to promote non-proliferation, peace and dialogue. The current situation on the peninsula is complex and sensitive.”

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35. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): Relevant Security Council resolutions include explicit provisions against any launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea using ballistic missile technology. China is opposed to the launches conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Resolution 2356 (2017), adopted by the Council today, has demonstrated the united position of the international community against the development of nuclear and missile programmes by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”

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36. “Nine out ofthe sixteen United Nations peacekeeping missions are located in Africa. Peace and stability in Africa matter greatly to international peace and security. China has consistently supported Africa in resolving African issues through African means, as well as regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, in playing an active role in resolving local issues. China stands ready to work with the international community to provide ownership and capacity-building assistance to Africa so as to make greater contributions to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source

37. “Following the closure of UNOCI, China hopes that the international community will continue to strengthen cooperation with Cote d'Ivoire with a view to helping the country achieve sustained peace, stability and development. United Nations peacekeeping operations are an important means of maintaining international peace and security. UNOCI's successful experience is worth studying with a view to drawing lessons from it. Based on developments in the situation on the ground, China believes that the United Nations peacekeeping operation should make timely adjustments to its scale ahead of its final drawdown and closure. Meanwhile, it is imperative to fully respect the will ofthe host country and enhance coordination with countries in the region, as well as regional and subregional organizations.”

    2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source

38. “Last year, during China's presidency of the Security Council (see S/PV.7681), the Council adopted resolution 2284 (2016), on the drawdown of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), and resolution 2283 (2016), on the comprehensive lifting of sanctions against C6te d'Ivoire (see S/PV.7681). That fully reflected the affirmation of the Council and of the international community that there had been considerable improvement in the situation in Cote d'Ivoire. Since 2004, UNOCI has played an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the country. China commends the contribution of UNOCI and the positive efforts of Special Representative Mindaoudou since she assumed office.”

    2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source

39. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Mindaoudou, for her briefing and welcome Foreign Minister Amon-Tanoh to today's meeting. China congratulates Cote d'Ivoire on its election as a non-permanent member of the Council for the 2018-2019 term and looks forward to intensifying cooperation with Cote d'Ivoire in international affairs with a view to making joint contributions to the maintenance of international peace and security. In recent years, under the leadership of President Ouattara, Cote d'Ivoire has enjoyed political stability and sustained economic and social development, which China commends.”

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40. “We hope that, in carrying out their noble mission, they will abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, observe the guiding principles of United Nations humanitarian assistance, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the host country, make a special effort to win the understanding and trust of the parties concerned and avoid being themselves involved in the conflict. Such an approach is conducive to the safety and security of medical personnel, their facilities and the humanitarian workers operating in armed conflict. The United Nations should play its coordinating role, keep channels open with all parties to the conflict and strengthen its supervision of h workers and others involved so as to create conditions for timely and safe humanitarian access.”

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41. “In this connection, it is also important to have an effective strategy to cope with the refugee situation, help host countries resettle refugees and resolutely stamp down on criminal activities against refugees. Fourthly, we must do a good job of providing humanitarian assistance in armed conflict. China hereby pays tribute to all medical workers and humanitarian relief agencies for their humanitarian spirit in healing the wounded and rescuing the dying in armed conflict.”

    2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source

42. “When designing a protection of civilians mandate, the Council should take into account to the overall condition and requirement of the host country and the capacity and the conditions of the peacekeeping missions so as to ensure that the relevant mandate is clear, practical and feasible. Peacekeepers who commit sexual exploitation and abuse must be firmly punished. Regional organizations, such as the African Union, and international humanitarian agencies have comparative advantages and a unique role, which must be fully utilized. Efforts must also be made to enhance information exchanges a policy alignment so as to help affected countries enhance their ability to protect civilians.”

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43. “With regard to cases of violations of international humanitarian law in armed conflict, such as human rights violations, threats to and attacks on health-care personnel and facilities, national Governments must take action to investigate and punish the perpetrators Thirdly, it is necessary to adopt a holistic approach and a working synergy. The civilian protection mandate embedded within United Nations peacekeeping operations, being an important means to protect civilians as it is, must strictly abide by the Council's mandate and should not be seen as a replacement for the responsibility and obligation to protect civilians that fall to our national Governments and the parties to the conflict.”

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44. “Secondly, the Government and the parties to a conflict are duty-bound to protect the civilians. National Governments bear the primary responsibility when it comes to the protection of their civilians. Parties to conflict must respect international humanitarian law and implement all relevant resolutions of the Council, including resolution 2286 (2016); honour their obligation to protect civilians, medical workers and their facilities; and ensure that there is humanitarian access. With regard to the victims of armed conflict, it is incumbent on the Government and the communities concerned to protect their legal rights and dignity and help them to reintegrate into their communities.”

    2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source

45. “Secretary-General Guterres has been actively campaigning for initiatives on conflict prevention and sustainable peace, which in our view is a valuable attempt to achieve the aforementioned goal. The international community should, working with one mind, implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and tackle the deep-rooted causes of conflict. At the same time, it is necessary to advocate a culture of peace and the promote national reconciliation. As the core of the collective security mechanism, the Security Council should effectively shoulder its responsibility for maintaining international peace and security by working to promote dialogue and negotiation and sustaining efforts to find political solutions to hot spot issues, so as to keep civilians in armed conflict out of harm's way.”

    2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source

46. “The situation has put the growing insecurity of local civilians and their medical care into sharper focus. As such, this issue has attracted much attention from the international community. China supports the international community in taking robust actions to provide safety and security to civilians, medical workers and their facilities. First, focus must be placed on conflict prevention and resolution so as to eliminate the root causes that jeopardize the safety of civilians, medical workers and their facilities in the first place. Countries must foster a sense of community and shared future and promote a paradigm of global governance based on joint consultations and contributions and shared benefits in order to build a peaceful and a stable international environment.”

    2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source

47. “Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China commends Uruguay for taking the initiative to hold today's open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and specifically on the protection of civilians and medical care in armed conflict. China welcomes Foreign Minister Mr. Nin Novoa for coming to New York to preside over today's meeting. I wish to thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. China has listened carefully to the statements made respectively by Ms. Beerli, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the representative of non-governmental organizations. At present, the security situation around the world remains grim. Hot spot issues in some areas gone unresolved for far too long, which have resulted in continuous armed conflict.”

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48. “China remains willing to continue to play a constructive role in helping South Sudan achieve lasting peace, stability and sustainable development.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source

49. “The Government of South Sudan should continue to actively implement the joint communique with the Security Council and its relevant resolutions, support UNMISS in carrying out its duties and properly address and resolve problems related to cooperation. The Chinese Government has always supported the peace process in South Sudan and provided assistance to its ability to South Sudan for its country- building efforts. To date, we have sent more than 1,000 peacekeepers to UNMISS. Not long ago, in response to the United Nations appeal, the Chinese Government provided assistance in the amount of $5 million through the World Food Programme and also provided, through bilateral channels, 8,750 tons of food to assist South Sudan respond to famine.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source

50. “The international community should actively help South Sudan through increasing development and input relating to agriculture, infrastructure and natural resources; providing support for South Sudan in developing its economy; and improving livelihoods so that the South Sudanese people can benefit from the peace dividend. Fourthly, it is essential to strengthen the capacity- building of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). We hope that the Secretariat and UNMISS will strengthen their communication with the South Sudanese Government, improve the capability of UNMISS to perform its duties and the effectiveness of its operations, and strengthen its ability to deal with complex situations, while taking effective measures to strengthen the security and safety of peacekeeping personnel.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source