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Liu Jieyi .

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first: 1997-02-27
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“China appreciates the active mediation efforts by Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union. The international community should vigorously support Mr. Mogae, Chair of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, and Mr. Konare, High Representative of the African Union. The international community should strengthen its leadership, send a consistent message to the world, create synergies and resolve the question of South Sudan. Thirdly, we must focus on the fundamental questions that relate to the conflict. Development is an important factor for ensuring peace, and underdevelopment is the underlying cause of the situation in South Sudan.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“First, it is central to actively promote a political solution in South Sudan. Attaining peace and stability is the common aspiration shared by all South Sudanese parties. A political settlement is the only possible solution to the question of South Sudan, and the key is to realize reconciliation in its true sense. We hope that all South Sudanese parties will take advantage of the opportunity offered by the national dialogue, abandon the mindset of a military solution, revert to the political settlement track, promote inclusive national dialogue, attract the extensive and active participation of all parties, resolve differences, enhance mutual trust and achieve peace, stability and development in South Sudan. Secondly, it is essential to facilitate the mediation role of regional and subregional organizations.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China wishes to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, Mr. Shearer, for his briefing. Thanks to the concerted efforts of all South Sudanese parties and the international community, the political reconciliation process in South Sudan has made some progress recently. President Kiir announced the formal launching of national dialogue and implemented a unilateral ceasefire, actions that China welcomes. The overall situation in South Sudan remains as complex as it is austere, and it still faces serious challenges in the areas of political security, economic development and the need to address famine. Meeting those challenges will require the consistent efforts of all South Sudanese parties and the international community.”
2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7950 (2017) · source
“China stands ready - through the One Belt, One Road initiative, the China-EU Cooperation Mechanism and other platforms - to deepen the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership for mutual benefit and win-win cooperation and, along with Europe, jointly push for new results in the four partnerships - for peace, growth, reform and civilization - so as to jointly make a new and even greater contribution to the promotion of world peace, stability and prosperity.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“Countries face the common task of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Developing countries are faced with unique difficulties and challenges. With its economic development advantages, the European Union should, in view ofthe developing needs of developing countries, provide more funding and technical support in key fields so as to help those countries achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals at an early date. China attaches great importance to its relationship with the EU and has all along supported the integration process of Europe. We welcome a united, stable and prosperous Europe.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“In view of the complex and grave international security challenges they face, the United Nations and the EU should strengthen their cooperation, establish a concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and jointly push parties to abandon zero-sum thinking so as to achieve win-win results for both sides, multiple sides and everyone. Parties should abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, respect the sovereign equality of countries and the development paths chosen independently by them, resolve disputes peacefully through such diplomatic means as mediation, good offices and dialogue, and jointly promote global security governance in a coordinated manner. Thirdly, it is important to vigorously promote sustainable international economic and social development.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“Parties should jointly safeguard the international order and the collective security mechanism, with the United Nations at its centre. They should strengthen the United Nations central role and status in international affairs. The United Nations and the EU should jointly champion a concept of global governance featuring consultations, collaboration and benefit-sharing so as to jointly promote international peace, regional stability and global development. Secondly, they should cultivate a harmonious and stable international security environment.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“It has played an important role in maintaining regional stability in some regions, which China welcomes. The countries of the world are interconnected and interdependent. Humankind has a shared destiny. The United Nations is the most universal and authoritative intergovernmental international organization. The EU has a wealth of experience in conflict prevention and peacekeeping and is an important force for peace in the world. The United Nations and the EU should strengthen cooperation and make even more positive contributions to world peace, stability and development. First, they should vigorously promote multilateralism. The international situation is undergoing profound, multiple and complex changes. Anti-globalization and conservative thinking are on the rise.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank you, Sir, for convening this briefing on United Nations cooperation with the European Union (EU). China listened attentively to the briefing given by Ms. Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. As the largest organization of regional integration in the world, the EU has achieved significant results in economic and political integration and made important contributions to the promotion of a multipolar world. As an important cooperation partner of the United Nations and the Security Council, the EU has actively participated in efforts to resolve regional hotspot issues, such as the Iranian nuclear issue and the situations in the Middle East and Africa.”
2017-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7935 (2017) · source
“The international community should forge a united front against terrorism, make use of all means at its disposal and enhance cooperation in curbing the spread of terrorist materials via the Internet through exchanges of intelligence and law enforcement. We must cut off the channels of terrorist financing and arms supplies, block the spillover and back-flow of terrorist fighters, curtail the spread of terrorist ideologies, and root out the underlying drivers of terrorism. China is well prepared to continue playing a constructive role, alongside the international community, in seeking a way out of the current conundrum in the Middle East so as to achieve peace and stability in the region and benefit its peoples.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“International cooperation must be coordinated in helping the countries concerned to build their capacities, working more with the conflicting parties and to settle differences peacefully through talks and negotiations. All parties should at all times remain true to the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and other basic norms governing international relations. Attempts to resolve conflicts by non-peaceful means are inadvisable. Thirdly, we must strengthen our counter-terrorism campaigns. Terrorism is the common enemy of humankind and a venom spreading across the Middle East, to the detriment of efforts to restore peace and stability in the region.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The countries involved are unsurpassed in their knowledge of local realities and the underlying causes of conflict and tensions. The international community must fully respect their sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence, recognize and promote the political processes that they have led and own in a way that meets their aspirations to achieving a viable solution that accommodates the interests of all parties. Secondly, all countries of the region and beyond must play a constructive role. The United Nations remains a main mediator of the Middle East peace process. Countries with influence inside and outside the region can give significant momentum towards peace.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Any outcome of such efforts should be endorsed by the Security Council. Apart from the intractable question of Palestine, other hot-spot issues in the Middle East have also dragged on for years and defied solution, and are compounded by the rampant presence of terrorist forces, resulting in a dire peace and security situation in the region. The Middle East is now at a crossroads. It faces the risk of rising instability and at the same time raises hopes for peace. The countries of the region and the international community should work more rigorously to de-escalate tensions and seek a fundamental way forward. First, we need to remain committed to dialogue and consultation and pursue a political settlement to hot-spot issues.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“China supports efforts to resolve the question on the basis of, inter alia, the two- State solution, the Arab Peace Initiative, the principle of land for peace and relevant Security Council resolutions with a view to establishing a fully sovereign Palestinian State within the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. Thirdly, we must build international consensus and engage all forces actively working to de-escalate the situation. China welcomes the fact that the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and countries with influence are playing a more affirmative role and stepping up their efforts with respect to Palestine and Israel in order to consolidate the will for peace talks and to foster synergy. The lead role of the United Nations must be fully leveraged.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Meanwhile, the legitimate security concerns of regional countries must also be respected and addressed. Secondly, both Palestine and Israel should resume talks at the earliest opportunity and make strategic choices that serve the interests of their peoples. Resolving the question through peace talks is the best way to serve the interests of all parties. The use of force offers no solution. The earlier the talks resume, the sooner the peoples of both sides and of the wider region will benefit. Both parties should respect each other's right to statehood and survival. Talks must begin, and breakthroughs can be made along the way. Efforts should be made to achieve an early harvest of positive results and gradually to rebuild and strengthen confidence. It is crucial to sustain dialogue in preparation for a final and comprehensive solution.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The latest developments on the ground are testimony to the fact that the Palestinian question, if left unresolved, will undermine security and stability in the region and beyond. In this connection, the international community should shoulder collectively the responsibility of defending the legitimate rights and interests of Palestine with a renewed sense of urgency. There is a pressing need for both Palestine and Israel to observe restraint and to take concrete action to revive the peace talks. First and foremost, both parties should implement in earnest resolution 2334 (2016) by stemming the violence against civilians. Israel should cease settlement expansion, lift restrictions on humanitarian access to Gaza and demonstrate goodwill so as to enable renewed peace talks.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing. China has listened closely to the statements made by the representatives of Palestine and Israel. This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the adoption of General Assembly resolution 181 (II), on the partition plan for Palestine and Israel. Seventy years on, the Palestinian people are still seeing their legitimate rights and interests denied and continue to be subjected to unfair treatment, a situation that must be rectified without delay. The Palestinian question remains at the heart of the Middle East issue and is of fundamental importance to the region.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“In recent years, African regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, have been committed to the joint self-development and improvement of African countries, and have actively carried out activities related to conflict prevention and pushed for African solutions to African issues. They have played a very active role in safeguarding peace and stability on the African continent. The United Nations should further strengthen its cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, and provide more targeted assistance so as to allow them to play a greater and more unique role in dialogue, consultation, good offices and mediation to address the hotspot issues in Africa.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Special measures need to be taken in order to prevent the erosion of peoples' minds by the ideologies of terrorism and extremism, thereby eliminating breeding grounds for terrorism. Fourthly, we need to give full responsibility to regional and subregional organizations, as they have geographical, historical and cultural advantages. They know the regional circumstances and specific causes of conflicts best. The international community should support regional and subregional organizations in capitalizing on their advantages in order to make greater contributions to conflict prevention in those regions.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“The international community should provide constructive assistance in the process of political and national reconciliation. We need to make greater efforts to promote civilizational and cultural exchanges that are diverse, harmonious, inclusive and all-embracing. We need to carry out dialogue and enhance mutual understanding in order to turn differences into driving forces for exchange and integration, rather than leave them as potential causes for conflict. In areas plagued by armed conflicts, the threat of terrorism is especially acute. The international community should strengthen the unified global counter-terrorism front and prioritize counter-terrorism cooperation on the international security agenda.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Any non-peaceful means are undesirable. Thirdly, we are committed to addressing the root causes of conflicts. Conflicts have many deep root causes, such as extreme poverty, unbalanced development, shortage of resources and ethnic and tribal conflicts. Conflict prevention needs to take into account the root causes of conflict. All countries should make development their top priority and jointly forge ahead with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in order to realize the goal of eliminating poverty from the world at an early date and build capacities for autonomous development in order to provide impetus for conflict prevention. The international community should fully respect the wills of the countries involved and resolve conflicts, with the countries involved taking the lead.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“We must advance sustainable security with sustainable development in order to eliminate the root causes of conflicts. Secondly, we feel that disputes among countries need to be addressed appropriately through dialogue and consultation. All countries need to abide by the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and follow the basic norms governing international relations, such as respect for the principles of sovereignty and the territorial integrity of nations, non-aggression and peaceful settlement of disputes. It is important to insist on good-neighbourly relations, advocate inclusiveness and cooperation and effectively manage differences and conflicts in order to resolve disputes through peaceful means, such as dialogue and consultation. The goal of conflict prevention is to realize peace.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“However, the security of individual countries is interdependent. No nation can seek absolute security on its own and no country can harvest stability from turmoil in other countries. All nations must establish the concept of a common, shared future and advocate for a global governance concept based on the principle of engaging wider consultation, making joint contributions and shared benefits in order to build a global partnership based on dialogue and partnership rather than confrontation and alliances. We need to insist on common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security and carry it throughout the entire process of conflict prevention in order to build a favourable global environment for conflict prevention. It is necessary to coordinate and maintain security in conventional and non-conventional fields.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing today. Conflict prevention and resolution are the sacred responsibility entrusted to the Security Council by the Charter of the United Nations. Given the new developments in the international context, causes of conflicts across the world are becoming more complex and diverse, with different, intertwined factors. As a result, the ideas and means for conflict resolution must also evolve in order to be systematic, comprehensive and targeted. I wish to make the following observations. First, efforts should be focused on building a more favourable international environment for conflict prevention. The target for conflict prevention is to build a world with universal security.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“China calls on the relevant parties to stay the course towards a political settlement and uphold the Syrian- owned and Syrian-led principle, support the role of the United Nations as the main channel of mediation, and get behind the efforts undertaken by Special Envoy De Mistura. We must step up all four parallel tracks, namely preserving the ceasefire, seeking a political solution, coordinating counter-terrorism activities and providing humanitarian assistance so as to facilitate the search by all parties for a solution that is acceptable to all through the Geneva talks. China hopes that the international community will work in concert to play a constructive role in securing a comprehensive, impartial and appropriate solution to the Syrian issue without delay.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“The draft resolution on which we voted contains language that condemns the use of chemical weapons that took place within Syria and calls for an investigation into the relevant instances, which is language that China supports. Nevertheless, some other elements of the text may well have been amended to secure consensus. As such, China abstained in the voting on the draft resolution. The protracted conflict in Syria has caused massive civilian casualties. A political solution continues to be the only way forward to rid the Syrian people of their suffering. Military means simply do not work but only exacerbate the suffering of the Syrian people.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“Preserving unity within the Security Council is of critical importance to any solution within the context of the Syrian question. It has been our long-standing hope that the Security Council would speak as one voice on the chemical weapons issue in Syria. We had been working tirelessly for a draft resolution that would have enjoyed the support of all Council members. China highly commends the elected members of the Council for their hard work in trying to reach consensus among Council members. We deeply regret the failure to reach such a consensus on the draft resolution. The attempt to push through a draft resolution in which serious division still remained among Council members was destined to undermine Council unity and impair efforts to seeking a political solution.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China is deeply concerned by the use of chemical weapons in Syria and firmly opposes the use of chemical weapons by any country, group or individual. China is aware that the Syrian Government has written to the Director General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) requesting that the organization send an investigative mission to Khan Shaykhun and the Shayrat airbase to carry out an investigation. China supports the OPCW and the United Nations conducting a comprehensive, objective and an impartial investigation into the relevant cases so as to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of solid evidence that can stand the test of time and be substantiated by facts, thereby bringing the perpetrators of the attack and other responsible parties to justice.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source
“China welcomes the Brussels international conference on Syria that was convened recently. China would like to work with the international community and continue to play a positive and constructive role in advancing the political solution to the Syrian issue and in easing the humanitarian situation in the country so as to advance a comprehensive, just and appropriate solution to the Syrian issue as soon as possible.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“The Security Council should prioritize the interests of Syria and its people and play its constructive role in advancing the Syrian political process. China appeals to all Syrian parties to continue to maintain the ceasefire, follow the Syrian-owned and Syrian-led principle to gradually develop a comprehensive and durable solution through dialogue and negotiation that is acceptable to all. The fight against terrorism is an important and pressing issue in the solution to the Syrian issue. The counter-terrorism situation in some parts of Syria has taken on new complexities in recent times. The international community should be highly vigilant about related developments, strengthen coordination and cooperation, unify standards and combat all terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“China hopes that the Astana talks continue to play an important role in maintaining the ceasefire and advancing the Geneva talks to achieve progress. A political solution is the only way out of the Syrian impasse. Military means will not solve the problem. In the last round of Geneva talks, all Syrian parties negotiated political governance; constitutional issues, elections, counter-terrorism, security and confidence-building measures. That gave expression to their attitude towards ownership and participation and enabled encouraging progress in the political process in Syria. In the current situation, all relevant parties should continue diplomatic efforts, prevent the deterioration of the situation in Syria, continue to support the United Nations as the main channel for good offices and support the work of Special Envoy Mr. De Mistura.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the convening of today's open meeting and thanks the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. De Mistura, for his briefing. The Syrian conflict has been going on for six years now, resulting in considerable civilian casualties and destruction of the State. China is deeply sympathetic to the suffering endured by the Syrian people and strongly appeals to all Syrian parties to proceed with the future of the country and the welfare ofits people in mind, and to find an appropriate solution to the conflict as soon as possible through dialogue and consultation. Recently, the relevant parties made joint diplomatic efforts, launched the Astana talks on Syria, maintained the overall momentum of the Syrian ceasefire and created the conditions to resume the Geneva talks.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7921 (2017) · source
“That is recognition of the Haitian Government's ability to maintain stability and in line with developments on the ground and the expectations of all parties. China supports the recommendations of the Secretary-General and hopes that MINUSTAH will withdraw in an orderly manner, while ensuring stability in Haiti. MINUSTAH has played an important role in maintaining security and stability in Haiti since 2004. China commends MINUSTAH'S contributions and the positive efforts of Ms. Honore as head of MINUSTAH. China hopes that the international community will actively respond to the new approach of the United Nations to cholera in order to help Haiti eradicate the epidemic as soon as possible.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“China expects the international community, including countries of the region, to continue to contribute to improving the situation in Haiti, help the Haitian Government in building the capacities of the Haitian National Police, and support the Government's efforts to bear responsibility for maintaining national security and stability. At the same time, we hope that the international community will provide more humanitarian assistance to help hurricane-stricken areas in Haiti to rebuild. Recently, Secretary-General Guterres recommended that the mandate of United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) be extended for a final period of six months and that a smaller, successor peacekeeping mission be established at that time.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“The Haitian National Police is becoming more robust, the overall situation in Haiti is stable and new opportunities are arising for national development. China hopes that all parties in Haiti will jointly maintain this positive momentum and contribute to the overall stability and development of the country. We hope that the new Government in Haiti will identify a development path that fits its national situation; accelerate infrastructure, agriculture and other major sectors of development with a view to eradicating poverty, creating more jobs, improving livelihoods; and promote the fundamental resolution of all issues in Haiti.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China strongly condemns the terrorist attacks that took place in Egypt on 9 April and expresses its deepest condolences to the victims. We would also like to express our condolences to the families of the victims and the injured. China is resolutely opposed to terrorism in all its forms and firmly supports Egypt's efforts to combat terrorism. I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening today's debate. China listened carefully to the briefing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore. In February, with the support and assistance of the international community, Haiti successfully held its presidential election. The new Government has now started its work smoothly.”
2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source
“The international community must remain highly alert regarding such relevant developments. We must stick to uniform criteria in fighting against all terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“A military solution will not work. It would only exacerbate the suffering of the Syrian people, further complicating the situation in the region and making it more turbulent, which is not in the common interests of Syria, countries of the region or the international community. China calls upon all relevant parties to firmly persist in diplomatic efforts, insist on a political solution to the situation in Syria through dialogue and consultations and support the role of the United Nations, including the efforts of Special Envoy De Mistura, as the main channel of mediation and achieving progress in the Geneva talks. We should therefore safeguard all efforts to maintain the hard-won momentum for a political solution to the Syrian question. Recent days have brought about complications in certain areas of Syria.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Syrian conflict has been going on for seven years, which has led to large numbers of casualties among innocent civilians. China would like to empathize with the profound suffering of the Syrian people. The present situation must not last any longer. Swift action must be taken. We must resort to dialogue and consultations in order to assure an appropriate solution. We must help the Syrian people lift themselves out of suffering at an early date, help Syria rebuild itself and ensure that Syrians can lead peaceful and stable lives. China has always advocated for dialogue and consultations as the best means to resolve international conflicts. All parties need to make efforts to prevent the situation in Syria from further deteriorating. A political solution is the only way out of the situation.”
2017-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7919 (2017) · source
“China will work to facilitate the China-United Nations peace and development fund's ability to take more concrete action for developing countries, especially African countries, and help Africa to enhance its peacekeeping capacity- building. China is ready to work together with the broader United Nations membership and make a greater contribution to further improving United Nations peacekeeping operations and better maintain international peace and security.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“As the biggest TCC among the five permanent members of the Security Council and the second- largest contributor in terms of assessed contributions to United Nations peacekeeping, China has made an important contribution to the cause of United Nations peacekeeping. China is implementing across the board all ofthe commitments announced by Chinese leaders to further support United Nations peacekeeping operations by actively building up a stand-by peacekeeping force, vigorously advancing the dispatch of helicopters and providing training to peacekeepers from around the world, African countries in particular.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“China supports the United Nations in tfurther expanding and deepening its cooperation with the African Union in the area of peace and security, while listening carefully to the views and concerns ofAfrican countries on peacekeeping and actively supporting Africa's peacekeeping capacity-building. Over the years, African Union-led peacekeeping operations have played a crucial roles. The United Nations should increase its political support to them, provide greater assistance in the areas of staff training, logistical assistance and financial support and give positive consideration to setting up a sustained and stable funding mechanism.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Enhancing communication and coordination with African countries in the field of peacekeeping and increasing assistance to African countries are imperative in order to effectively improve peacekeeping operations. In recent years, the African Union has been actively committed to enhancing the joint self-reliance ofAfrican countries and has achieved considerable success in self-reliant peacekeeping efforts. China has always supported Africa in resolving African issues in an African way. China has always supported the African Union and other regional and subregional organizations in their efforts to play active roles in the resolution of regional issues.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“The Security Council should enhance communication with TCCs and receive in-depth knowledge of the progress made by peacekeeping operations, the situation in the host country and the difficulties facing TCCs. It must fully respect the views of TCCs and take active measures to enhance the security of peacekeepers and strengthen early-warning capacities with respect to potential security threats, as well as provide enough logistical support to ensure that security and medical equipment, supplies and measures are available. Nine ofthe 16 UnitedNations peacekeeping missions are located in Africa. Twelve of the largest-contributing TCCs are African countries.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“The Secretariat must proceed from the overall perspective and in the long-term interest of maintaining international peace and security, take effective measures to improve the command system for peacekeeping operations, enhance missions' work by improving their efficiency and efficacy and strengthen their ability to respond to complexities so that they can better perform the duties entrusted to them by the Charter of the United Nations. Thirdly, enhanced communication and coordination with the TCCs is necessary, as they are the main players in peacekeeping operations and have made major contributions and sacrifices to such operations. Peacekeepers from the TCCs have been performing their duties on the front lines and are best informed as to the challenges and difficulties facing them in the fulfilment of their tasks.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Such operations revolve around the core tasks of conflict resolution and sustaining peace. It is important to plan the mandates ofpeacekeeping missions with full consideration given to the actual needs of the host country, the security environment on the ground and the capacity of the troop- contributing countries (TCCs), as well as other factors, while adapting its priorities to changing situations at every stage of the mission.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“In carrying out peacekeeping operations, it is important to fully respect the sovereignty of the host country and value its views, assist it in enhancing its security capacity-building, and engage in beneficial interaction with it. When a host country requests it and the situation allows for the exit of a peacekeeping operation, the Security Council should guide the Secretariat in establishing a clear exit timetable, so as to avoid an indefinite stay on the part of the peacekeeping operation in the host country. Peacekeeping operations must adapt to changing dynamics and adjust their size as appropriate, so as to optimize peacekeeping resource flows and provide tangible assistance to countries with more pressing needs. Secondly, peacekeeping operations must have clear, actionable and focused mandates.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“The international community has high expectations for improving United Nations peacekeeping operations, and in this respect I wish to share the following observations. First, it is key to abide by the basic principles of peacekeeping operations and handle relations with the host country appropriately. The purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force except in self-defence or defence of the mandate, otherwise known as the three peacekeeping principles, form the cornerstone of peacekeeping operations and retain an irreplaceable guiding role in the new context.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“Mr. Liu Jieyi (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the initiative of the United States to convene this meeting. We thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing and for his nine reform points. China supports the Secretary-General's important efforts to enhance United Nations peacekeeping operations. In the 70 years since their establishment, United Nations peacekeeping operations have played an important role in the maintenance of international peace and security. Given the profound changes in the international situation and the increasing complexity of peacekeeping environments and missions, the effective implementation of peacekeeping operations is facing grave challenges.”
2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7918 (2017) · source
“The international community should strengthen its cooperation, unify its working methods and resolutely fight against all the terrorist organizations listed by the Council. Lastly, I should like to point out once again that it is totally unacceptable for the British representative to publicly distort the solemn position of another country in the Council Chamber. His logic is untenable. We hope that, on the issue of chemical weapons, on which the international community is in consensus, he will stop using the Security Council in an abusive manner for his own political purposes, as that is not in the interest of the Syrian people, and that, in the future, the British representative will refrain from such practices.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source