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Liu Zhenmin

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first: 2006-06-28
most recent: 2010-03-04
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“As a matter of fact, by providing assistance to the African Union and to subregional organizations in Africa, the Council is also improving its own capacity to handle international affairs in general. The Council should attach greater importance to its work in this area. Lastly, more efforts must be made to fully utilize resources within the United Nations system and to give full play to the good offices of the Secretary-General. Multiple track approaches - addressing problems in political, security, social and economic areas - are needed to prevent and resolve conflicts.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“As an embodiment of the will of African countries to achieve unity and self-reliance, the AU is endowed with a unique political, moral and geographical advantage in handling conflict prevention and resolution in Africa. The Security Council should continue to strengthen its cooperation with the African Union and its Peace and Security Council, fully utilizing its regional early warning mechanism and peacekeeping capacity and providing various types of assistance to the AU to help it to strengthen its capacity-building. At present, matters related to Africa account for over 60 per cent of the issues on the Council's regular agenda dealing with regional hot-spot problems.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“Only by addressing the deeply rooted causes of conflict can it be possible to gradually emerge from playing a reactive role as firefighters and gain more leverage in the endeavour to prevent conflict, thus improving the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping efforts. Thirdly, coordination and cooperation with the regional and subregional organizations should be significantly enhanced. It is widely acknowledged that in recent years the African Union (AU) has played an ever more important role in coping with the conflicts in the African region on behalf of the international community, and it has made invaluable contributions to the maintenance of world peace and security.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“While dealing with the domestic conflicts of a country, it is essential to bring into full play the active role of the Government of the country concerned. The Council's overall objective in this area is to help the national Government to establish social stability. In case of sudden crisis, it is all the more important for the Council's actions to be attuned to the background and the environment that shape the crisis and to intervene in a timely manner so as to effectively resolve the crisis. Special attention should be paid to dealing with problems both at their surface level and at their roots by taking an integrative approach addressing the economic and social causes of the conflict. All the armed conflicts on the African continent stem from a multitude of causes, most of which are related to poverty and arms proliferation.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“If more effective efforts had been carried out in the area of conflict prevention, much less would have been spent and many more lives would have been saved from the scourge of conflict. It is therefore important to be fully committed to putting all ideas about conflict prevention into practice. Secondly, more reform and ingenuity should be encouraged. Since its inception sixty years ago, the United Nations has made unremitting efforts and widely acknowledged achievements in the field of conflict prevention and resolution. Nevertheless, confronted by various natures and forms of armed conflict today, the Council should be adapted to changing circumstances and come up with solutions more suitable to current situations.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“First, greater importance should be attached to preventive diplomacy, as was rightly pointed out in the letter addressed to the Secretary-General by the delegation of the Republic of the Congo, of 14 August 2007 (S/2007/496). Although the Security Council has on many occasions underscored its determination to enhance the effectiveness of United Nations efforts to prevent armed conflicts and to develop an effective, comprehensive strategy on conflict prevention, progress on the work in this area remains less satisfactory. The main reason for this is that the tendency towards conflict resolution rather than prevention is yet to be effectively redressed. In the past five years, the United Nations has spent more than $18 billion on peacekeeping operations.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the initiative of the delegation of the Republic of the Congo to hold this open debate on prevention and resolution of conflicts, in particular in Africa. The Security Council bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Effective implementation of this noble mandate hinges on the trust and support of all Member States of the United Nations and on the coordination and cooperation of regional and subregional organizations, as well as on its own persistent efforts to explore new solutions. The Chinese delegation would like to make the following four points on the topic before the Council today.”
2007-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5735 (2007) · source
“China supports the efforts of the three Committees to continue their coordination and cooperation while fully consolidating existing counter- terrorism resources in order to make the United Nations counter-terrorism mechanisms more effective.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“The international community should adopt integrated measures to address the threat of terrorism by focusing simultaneously on preventing and combating terrorism, endeavouring to eliminate the root causes that breed terrorism and enhancing overall awareness of the counter-terrorism capabilities of Member States. China calls for strengthening the role of the United Nations and the Security Council in the international fight against terrorism. We also advocate a strengthening of the role of the United Nations and the Security Council in international counter-terrorism efforts and are in favour of the active implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“That undertaking has positive implications for the comprehensive implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and resolution 1673 (2006). China supports and attaches great importance to the role of the 1540 Committee. As always, we are prepared to participate in the work of the Committee in a constructive manner. We hope that the Committee will maintain its positive momentum, strengthen its work in the areas of outreach and technical assistance and make a contribution by forging consensus on non-proliferation and promoting international efforts in that regard. In recent months, terrorist forces have increased their violent activities across the world, thereby seriously jeopardizing the peace and security of the international community. Terrorists are the common enemy of all humankind. No terrorist act is tolerable or forgivable.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“China urges CTED to carry out comprehensive analysis of its work in providing technical assistance and cooperating with international organizations. Those activities help the CTC to formulate effective and practical guidelines. For the time being, the CTC should continue to focus on the work programme for the first half of the year. It should also endeavour to meet existing work targets. China commends Mr. Javier Ruperez for his contribution to the United Nations effort to counter terrorism as the head of CTED for the past three years. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to him. The 1540 Committee formulated its programme of work this past October. Since then, the Committee's work has focused on the implementation of the resolution, outreach and international assistance and cooperation.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“In order to reduce the burden of reporting, the CTC has adopted a new approach - the Preliminary Implementation Assessment - which has further strengthened dialogue with Member States. China hopes that the Committee will continue to improve its working methods in practice, so as to fully reflect the principles of transparency, fairness and consistency, as well as to make it an effective means of monitoring and promoting the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and resolution 1624 (2005) at the level of States. China appreciates the fact that the CTC, with the assistance of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), is continuing to effectively move ahead with its work in the areas of visits to Member States, providing technical assistance and establishing best practices.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“That has made the website an effective tool to enable Member States to strengthen their interactive exchanges with the Committee. The Committee is also continuing to share information and to cooperate effectively with the relevant international and regional organizations - such as Interpol - as well as to intensify dialogue and exchanges with Member States through visits and seminars. We believe that the Committee will continue to enhance its efficiency and authority in the future and that, with the support and cooperation of Member States, it will effectively promote international cooperation to combat terrorism. With regard to the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), we have noted that, since the beginning of 2007, the Committee has made some progress in improving its methods of work.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank and commend Ambassador Verbeke, Ambassador Arias and Ambassador Burian for their respective briefings on the work of the Committees established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), resolution 1373 (2001) and resolution 1540 (2004). I would like to make the following comments. China appreciates the progress made in the work of the 1267 Committee, which includes updating its working methods, enhancing the quality of the sanctions lists, further improving the sanctions mechanism and ensuring the fairness and transparency of listing and delisting procedures. We are pleased to note that the Committee has further developed its website, expanded the volume of information and improved indexing methods.”
2007-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5679 (2007) · source
“We have participated actively in the peacekeeping operations in Africa and have provided assistance, within our ability, to help with the social and economic development of Africa. Looking forward, China, together with the international community, will play its part for the cause of peace, stability and development in Africa.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“We support the international community's diplomatic efforts to find a political solution to the problems of the Darfur region. We call on the international community to provide assistance to Chad and the Central African Republic to help them deal with internally displaced persons. We believe that the international community should continue to pay attention to the humanitarian problem in Africa, bringing into play the advantages to each party involved, and should adopt a holistic approach to the problem so as to secure a gradual improvement in the situation. Over the years China has participated actively in the international efforts to ease the humanitarian situation in Africa. We have worked through multilateral and bilateral channels for a proper solution to the hot-spot issues.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“We believe that the following elements are needed in order to find a fundamental solution of Africa's humanitarian problems: Vigorous advocacy and promotion of social harmony and unity; assistance for African economic development; poverty eradication; and improvement in the livelihood of the general population. Secondly, any improvement in the humanitarian situation in Africa depends on joint efforts by the countries concerned and the international community. In recent years, with the active support of the international community, African countries have worked tirelessly to resolve their own hot-spot issues and eradicate the root causes of humanitarian crisis. We commend the Government of Uganda for resuming talks with the LRA, and we hope that progress in the political process will help further ease the humanitarian situation there.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“In Uganda, although the Government has resumed talks with the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and the humanitarian situation in the north is improving, the country still faces the problem of a lack of funding. In our View, a holistic approach is needed to address both the symptoms and the root causes of humanitarian problems. Such problems are normally a direct consequence of the exacerbation of a region's hot-spot issues, and crises are closely linked with political, security and development problems. To deal with humanitarian problems, it is necessary to undertake emergency relief measures that will yield immediate results. It is also necessary to adopt robust policy measures aimed at eliminating the root causes of cr1s1s.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): Humanitarian issues have long figured prominently on the Security Council agenda, and it is regrettable that several African countries remain sorely beset by humanitarian problems. In some areas of Somalia, violence is on the increase, and piracy runs rampant. That situation poses a threat both to local livelihoods and to the safety of international navigation. In the Sudan, the continuing conflict in the Darfur region has had a serious impact on humanitarian relief and assistance efforts. In Chad and the Central African Republic, the refugee problem has become a threat to safety and stability.”
2007-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5677 (2007) · source
“We commend the High Representative, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and others for their efforts. We hope that Bosnia and Herzegovina will strictly implement the decisions of the Security Council, expedite the reform process and maintain social stability. China wishes to join with the international community and to make our own efforts to assist Bosnia and Herzegovina to attain long-term stability and development.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“It has begun the process of gradual integration into the European Union (EU). We commend the EU for its important role in promoting stability, security and economic and social development. We are pleased to see Bosnia and Herzegovina's gradual integration into European society. The current political progress was hard-won; we hope that all parties will cherish that progress and that Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the help of the international community, will continue to make progress and breakthroughs in key areas of reform in order to put in place a more mature political system and achieve genuine harmony and common development for all ethnic groups. China is pleased to note that the issue of the non- certification of former police officers - a legacy of the country's history - has been resolved in a satisfactory manner.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish first of all to thank High Representative Christian Schwarz-Schilling for his briefing. We commend him for the efforts he has made to advance the political process in Bosnia and Herzegovina since he took up his post. My thanks go also to His Excellency Mr. Nikola Spirie, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his statement. We are pleased to note during the more than 10 years since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, Bosnia - through its own efforts and with the help of the international community - has taken many positive steps and has achieved notable results in institution-building, economic recovery, the rule of law and ethnic harmony. In October 2006 Bosnia and Herzegovina satisfactorily held general elections and formed a new Government.”
2007-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5675 (2007) · source
“All sides need to reflect on the ways and means to promote reconciliation and common development between the communities to the greatest possible extent, maintain lasting peace and security in the Balkan region and preserve the integrity and authority of international law. On this major issue, adequate patience, flexibility and caution are necessary and worthwhile. China is ready to work with other members of the Council in a constructive manner to find an appropriate solution.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“We are always of the View that the best option is to encourage both Serbia and Kosovo to continue their negotiations in order to gradually narrow their differences in an effort to achieve a settlement acceptable to all sides. We believe that it is normal to have differences, and these differences accentuate the need for further negotiations, rather than constitute a reason for the international community to give up efforts to promote talks. The Kosovo issue is quite involved and convoluted. It also has extensive implications for other issues. Maintaining the status quo is not a solution. Furthermore, the status quo will be difficult to sustain. How to handle this issue properly will be a major challenge for the Council.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“We hope that the political leaders there will abide by their commitment to build a Kosovo for all its communities and will try their best to take all necessary measures to create a favourable basis for the ultimate settlement of the future status of Kosovo. Ever since the submission of the comprehensive settlement proposal by the Special Envoy Marti Ahtisaari, the future status of Kosovo has drawn increasing attention from different sides. Indeed, one of the focal tasks of this mission was to listen to different sides in order to get to know their concerns. As stated in the report of the mission, the positions of the sides on the settlement proposal remain far apart.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“In addition, the different sides are also aware that there is still room for continued improvement insofar as the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and the agreed standards are concerned, especially the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, as well as the protection of rights of ethnic minorities. Comprehensive implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) and the agreed standards has a bearing on the well-being of all the communities of Kosovo, which should not be compromised because of the political divergences. We are deeply concerned at the continued segregation and the lack of interaction between the Albanian and Serbian communities in Kosovo.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting. The Chinese delegation would like to thank the Permanent Representative of Belgium, Ambassador Johan Verbeke, for his leading role as head of the mission and in drafting the mission's report. China endorses the information and recommendations contained in the report. Through this mission, the Security Council has obtained first-hand information on the Kosovo issue and direct experience of the achievements, difficulties and expectations of the people of Kosovo, of all communities, in the process of reconciliation and reconstruction. We noted the remarkable progress in implementing the agreed standards between the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and UNMIK.”
2007-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5673 (2007) · source
“We hope that Lebanon will make progress in achieving political reconciliation. The international community can offer the necessary assistance, but too much pressure and intervention will only add fuel to the fire, and will not be conducive to solving problems. China has always firmly believed that the Palestinian-Israeli issue can be properly resolved only on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace and political negotiations to establish an independent Palestinian State living side by side peacefully with Israel. That is in the interest of the peoples of Palestine, Israel and all the other countries of the Middle East. It will also facilitate the achievement of peace and security in the region. China will continue to support all efforts that can contribute to the realization of that goal.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“As a result of economic sanctions and the embargo, the humanitarian and economic situation in the occupied territories is deteriorating, with people living in disastrous conditions. The international community should take substantive steps to ease the humanitarian crisis faced by the Palestinian people. China is also very concerned about developments in the situation in Lebanon. We hope that all political parties in Lebanon can enjoy unity, resolve their internal differences through negotiations and reach agreement on such major issues as the soonest possible establishment of a special tribunal to consider the Hariri case. Maintaining national unity, independence and territorial integrity and achieving unity among the people, national harmony and development are entirely the responsibility of the Lebanese people.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“That strategic choice illustrates their expectation and desire for peace and demonstrates their commitment and willingness to work comprehensively, through peaceful means and in accordance with relevant international agreements, to achieve a resolution of their disputes and conflicts with Israel. That is a positive message for Israel and the international community. We believe that the Arab-Israeli conflict can be resolved only through peace talks between Arab countries and Israel. The two parties should work together to improve relations and enhance the prospects for contact. Fourthly, the international community should help the parties concerned to achieve speedy improvement in the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“The two parties should also find an early solution to the issue of releasing each other's prisoners. Secondly, the two parties should work towards the early resumption of full talks. The leaders of both parties should fully utilize the biweekly meeting mechanism to address, first of all, issues regarding the living conditions of both peoples, which is their primary concern. They should seek an appropriate solution to security and development issues of concern to both parties, and should reduce their peoples' mutual hatred and establish a harmonious, positive environment. Both parties should seize this opportunity to return to comprehensive talks. Thirdly, the international community should support the Arab Peace Initiative, which Arab countries decided to relaunch at their Summit in March.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“China considers that, given this situation, all parties should seize this historic opportunity to step up their cooperation, actively encourage peace and engage in talks, so as to promote the achievement of new progress in the Middle East peace process. For the present we should focus our attention on the following areas. First, Palestine and Israel should establish mutual trust and accommodate each other's concerns. Such trust has been sorely lacking in recent years, and this has severely hindered progress in the Middle East peace process. There is an urgent need to take advantage of reduced tension and increase efforts to heighten confidence and dissipate mistrust. Israel should halt its construction of settlements and the separation wall, while Palestinians should end rocket attacks against Israel.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks Under-Secretary- General Pascoe for his briefing. Recently there have been signs that tension is easing in the Middle East situation, and this could give rise to new opportunities. The League of Arab States has held a summit meeting, at which it decided to relaunch the Arab Peace Initiative. President Abbas of the Palestinian National Authority and Prime Minister Olmert of Israel have begun to hold regular meetings. The international community has intensified its good offices on Middle East issues. This undoubtedly constitutes a good start for reviving the Middle East peace process, which has been stalled for many years.”
2007-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5667 (2007) · source
“As a developing country, China formulated its national sustainable development strategy as early as 15 years ago and is now formulating a national strategy to respond to climate change. China will vigorously implement its sustainable development strategy, and will make its due contribution to addressing climate change, in the form of actual deeds. We support full, pragmatic discussions on related issues within the context of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. We are also in favour of international cooperation to promote clean development. At the end of this month, discussions on climate change will be held at the fifteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development. We look forward to working with other countries towards climate change solutions.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Nor will it help developing countries affected by climate change to respond to it more effectively. Discussions on climate change should be conducted within a framework accessible to all parties. The developing countries believe that the Security Council lacks expertise in handling climate change and is not the right place to take decisions with extensive participation leading to widely acceptable proposals. Such reasonable concerns should be fully understood and respected. In our view, the discussions at this meeting should be regarded as an exception giving rise to neither outcome documents nor follow-up actions. The Chinese Government attaches great importance to climate change.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“The Kyoto Protocol has set quantifiable albeit limited targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in developed countries. The Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention, the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, the United Nations Environment Programme and other forums are involved in discussions and actions related to this theme. To tackle climate change effectively, it is necessary to follow the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities set forth in the Framework Convention, respect existing institutional arrangements, strengthen cooperation and encourage concrete action. Climate change solutions require concerted efforts by the international community. Discussing climate change in the Security Council will not help countries in their efforts towards mitigation.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): Climate change is a major long-standing challenge confronting the world today. The international community is fully aware that climate change will affect national economic and social development and that it poses a threat to the sustainable development of human society. The importance of finding solutions to climate change is obvious to all. China is therefore ready and willing to discuss with other countries how to strengthen international cooperation and jointly respond to climate change. Climate change may have certain security implications, but generally speaking it is in essence an issue of sustainable development. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has laid down the framework and the basic principles for the international community's response to climate change.”
2007-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5663 (2007) · source
“Over the years, the Chinese Government has actively participated, to the best of its abilities and in various ways, in international humanitarian relief efforts in Africa. In the future, we will continue to join in such efforts of the international community.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“The international community is duty-bound to help Africa alleviate its humanitarian crises. We appreciate the tireless efforts of the United Nations and other international humanitarian relief organizations. We appeal to the international parties to continue to use their respective advantages and to pool their collective wisdom and efforts with a view to integrating the management of such crises. The donors concerned should honour their pledges in true earnest, increase their funding for humanitarian assistance in Africa, and address the shortfall in funding for humanitarian efforts as a matter of urgency. The Chinese Government has always attached great importance to helping the countries of Africa to improve their humanitarian situation.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Since the causes differ, the responses should also vary. Efforts should be made to halt and prevent regional conflicts and to stop large-scale humanitarian disasters from arising and spreading. Efforts should also be made to avoid political approaches that exacerbate such situations and to promote political reconciliation, harmony and unity in the countries concerned. Africa should be assisted in good faith to develop its economies, shake off poverty and improve its standards of living. In general, it is imperative to take a targeted approach to address both the root causes and the symptoms, to prioritize practical deeds over empty words, to avoid talking about humanitarian crises in abstract and isolated ways, and, above all, to avoid politicizing humanitarian issues.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Holmes for his briefing. China is deeply concerned about the humanitarian crises that continue to inflict some African countries. China believes that the humanitarian crises in Africa have different root causes and complex backgrounds. They include both large-scale armed conflicts that have led to numerous civilian casualties and displacement, as in the current situation in Somalia, and traditional ethnic, tribal and religious conflicts that give rise to local political crises that exacerbate the humanitarian situation, as in the case of the Lord's Resistance Army in northern Uganda and in Darfur in the Sudan. Moreover, long periods of economic underdevelopment have led to widespread poverty and its concomitant human tragedies.”
2007-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5655 (2007) · source
“China hopes that the Secretary-General will be able to provide us with concrete and practical recommendations relating to the division of responsibility between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of peacekeeping and to the promotion of dialogue and cooperation between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. China welcomes and supports the draft presidential statement provided by South Africa. We support its adoption at the end of the meeting.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“At the same time, African Union peacekeeping operations are faced with a multitude of challenges in terms of personnel and financing, which have constrained the Union's ability to play its unique role in this area. The United Nations and the international community should continue to provide the African Union with increased assistance in the form of training and logistical support. It should help the African Union to improve its early warning and integrated peacekeeping capacities, so that the Union can bring fully into play its unique role in settling issues specific to Africa.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“What is needed now even more is concrete action. Over many years, the General Assembly and the Security Council have adopted a number of resolutions and presidential statements. The 2005 World Summit reaffirmed the importance of strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union. As regards promoting cooperation and interaction between the United Nations and the African Union in the area of the maintenance of peace and security in the region, what is more important is to take more tangible action and help the African Union resolve certain specific issues. The African Union has now deployed peacekeeping missions in various parts of Africa and has played an important role in easing tensions and resolving disputes there.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Over the past 10 years, the United Nations and regional organizations have engaged in a variety of cooperation and coordination efforts in the areas of conflict prevention, peaceful settlement of disputes and peacebuilding, thus contributing effectively to strengthening the United Nations role and to the maintenance of international and regional peace and security. It has been shown through many years of practice, on the basis of respect for the United Nations Charter, that regional organizations can fully develop and play an active role in maintaining regional and international peace and security and can fully tap their own potential for taking actions. Thirdly, sufficient and explicit policy statements exist on strengthening mutually reinforcing cooperation and coordination between the United Nations and the African Union.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Under Chapter VIII of the Charter, the Security Council should encourage the development of pacific settlement of regional disputes through regional arrangements. Regional organizations, owing to the comparative advantage they enjoy because of their geographical location, can also play a unique role in settling regional issues and maintaining peace and stability in the region. By strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security, we can not only react more rapidly and effectively to conflict situations, but also ease the ever-increasing United Nations peacekeeping operations burden.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has also provided an effective platform for carrying out a multilateral dialogue on security in the region and is widely acknowledged by the international community. On the basis of those ideas and practices, China fully understands and respects the wish of the African countries to play a greater role in resolving their regional issues through intensified cooperation with the international community. This, in itself, is a great contribution to international peace and security. Secondly, strengthening cooperation with regional organizations, in particular the African Union, in the area of peace and security, can contribute to the Council's efforts to carry out its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“As the old Chinese saying goes, joint efforts to collect firewood will build a blazing fire. And another tells us that close neighbours are dearer than distant kin. Peace and harmony in this big family of the international community rest on cooperation and mutual assistance among its members. This is even more the case among neighbouring countries. In recent years, China and neighbouring Asian countries have been exploring various ways to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and have achieved some positive results. The 10 + 3 cooperation accord among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China, Japan and the Republic of Korea has played a prominent role in promoting peace, stability and development in the region.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Allow me also to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Congo, the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union and the Secretary-General of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia for their presence at today's meeting. I would like to make the following comments on the subject of today's open debate. First, China firmly supports full cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. How to further strengthen coordination and cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in the maintenance of peace and security is a new issue facing United Nations Member States. The United Nations is like one big family comprising the international community. Matters that come before this big family should be managed by all.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, Madam President, I would like to welcome you to New York and to thank you for personally presiding over today's public debate. The selection of the topic of the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, in particular the African Union, in the maintenance of international peace and security, is a vivid indication of South Africa's great interest in this important issue. In recent years, South Africa has made unremitting efforts and important contributions in promoting the development of the African Union and maintaining peace and security on the African continent. We would like to express our admiration and appreciation for this.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source