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1. “Within the United Nations, the PBC should enhance its interaction with the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. System-wide, the Commission should further strengthen its communication and coordination with the relevant specialized agencies, funds and programmes; this should be extended also to regional organizations with a view to establishing a peacebuilding support and funding network. On the ground, the PBC should make full use of the resources of United Nations projects, funds and peacekeeping missions, so as to avoid redundancy and waste. Secondly, the PBC should enhance its partnerships with recipient countries. Recipient countries bear primary responsibility for their own peacebuilding efforts. Recipient countries should have adequate say in identifying peacebuilding priorities.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

2. “At the same time, members expressed their views on the 2010 review of the work of the PBC, including on the need, inter alia, to consider the linkage between peacekeeping operations and peacebuilding operations in an integrated manner, to strengthen the coordination of the PBC with other United Nations bodies and agencies, to further enhance the Commission's fundraising capacity and to expedite the disbursement of funds by the Peacebuilding Fund. We hope that the PBC will seriously consider and incorporate those rational proposals. I wish to make a number of points about the future work of the PBC. First, the Commission needs to optimize its relations with other United Nations bodies and agencies.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

3. “Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for report on its third session (S/2009/444). Our thanks go to Ambassador Mufioz, Chairman of the Commission, for his briefing; we appreciate his hard work over the past year. Last week the General Assembly considered the report of the PBC. The broader membership of the United Nations offered a positive assessment of the Commission's work over the past year.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

4. “Together with the international community, we are ready, to the extent possible, to offer Bosnia and Herzegovina our help in achieving lasting peace, stability and development.”

   2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source

5. “We are happy to see Bosnian reform proceed in accordance with the European Commission's road map on visa liberalization or elimination. We believe that, in accordance with the mandate of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the High Representative should continue to take positive measures to promote the accession of Bosnia and Herzegovina into the European Union. The European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in close cooperation with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is an important force in guaranteeing local security. We welcome the European Union's ongoing positive role in maintaining peace and stability and promoting economic and social development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. China will continue to support the High Representative in fulfilling his duties and responsibilities.”

   2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source

6. “We earnestly hope that all the country's political leaders will effectively implement the Dayton Peace Agreement, actively engage in dialogue, enhance political and mutual trust, push for Government institution-building, constitutional reform and the rule of law, and make greater progress in these areas so as to preserve lasting peace, security and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Balkan region. We also hope that the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the International Monetary Fund and other parties will pay greater attention to the negative impact of the global economic crisis on economic, development and political reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and take corresponding active measures. China welcomes the prospect of the gradual integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina into the European Union.”

   2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source

7. “There has been almost no major progress in the implementation of the reform agenda. The Republika Srpska often challenges the State institutions, authority and laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina and questions the authority of the High Representative and the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina faces many difficulties, including demonstrations by veterans and victims of the fighting in Sarajevo. We express our concern in this regard and hope that the European Union and the United States will strengthen their good offices and promote high-level political dialogue to achieve real results as soon as possible. China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

   2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source

8. “Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the convening of today's meeting. I thank High Representative Valentin Inzko for his briefing. We commend him for his efforts in promoting the political process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also welcome the participation in today's meeting of Mr. Nikola Spirie, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and thank him for his statement. Over the past year, the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been generally stable. Some reform initiatives in the areas of the Constitution, the rule of law, the economy and national defence have made some progress. Meanwhile, we are also aware of the worrisome picture described by the High Representative in his report (S/2009/588*).”

   2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source

9. “At the request of Working Group 1 of the Contact Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia, China hosted a meeting from 6 to 7 November, on international maritime escort coordination in the Gulf of Aden with invited representatives from countries and organizations that have participated in the fight against Somali piracy. The meeting further discussed cooperation in enforcing the concept of areas of responsibility in the Gulf of Aden. China has an open attitude towards international navigational escorts. We are ready to engage in, within the framework of international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions, multiple forms of bilateral and multilateral escort cooperation with all countries and organizations concerned in a joint response to the menace of piracy in Somalia.”

   2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

10. “For over a year, despite intensified efforts by various naval forces to crack down on piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia, pirate attacks do occur frequently. We believe that, to put an effective end to pirate attacks, the international community should further expand maritime escort operations. Meanwhile, the relevant participating countries should also improve their coordination in these escort operations. With that in mind, the competent departments of China propose that the naval forces that provide escorts in these waters define areas of responsibility in order to improve the efficiency of escorts and to lessen the possibility of pirates succeeding in their attempts.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

11. “Ensuring that peace, tranquillity and safety of navigation in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters has a bearing on the interests of the littoral States and the safety of international navigation. It also requires the mutual understanding and full cooperation between the regional States and the international community. China supports the joint efforts made by the countries in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the western Indian Ocean to address the problem of piracy in Somalia through regional arrangements. We welcome the signing of the Djibouti Code of Conduct. The international community should, through various means, help the countries concerned in boosting their capacities.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

12. “Secondly, priority should be given to addressing the domestic problems of Somalia. Without an end to the domestic crisis in the country, the piracy problem cannot be rooted out. Only by continuing to consolidate the domestic process of political reconciliation in Somalia and promoting its economic development to enable the people to live and work in peace and happiness can the security situation in Somalia have any hope of gradual movement towards stability and the piracy problem be gradually rooted out. The fact that the political process of reconciliation has remained stagnant and the security situation has not fundamentally improved after so many years is a cause for concern. The international community should work harder in this area. Thirdly, assistance should be rendered to the regional States for their capacity-building.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

13. “Our effective fight against piracy in Somalia still awaits an integrated solution. We believe that the international community should pay attention to the following priorities. First, it is imperative to strictly observe international law and relevant Security Council resolutions. In fighting piracy in Somalia, we should strictly observe the relevant rules of international law as contained in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation; act in accordance with the requirements of relevant Security Council resolutions in full respect of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the littoral States in particular; and maintain communication and consultation with the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

14. “We support the collective efforts by the international community to address the problem of piracy in Somalia and hope that the international community will agree on an integrated approach to doing so at an early date. Since December 2008, the Chinese Government has, under United Nations coordination and within the framework of relevant Security Council resolutions, taken an active part in international cooperation in the fight against Somali piracy. The Chinese navy escort flotilla will continue to fulfil our Government's commitment to protect the safety of Chinese vessels and people travelling through the Gulf of Aden and the waters off the coast of Somalia and to protect the safety of the vessels of the World Food Programme and other international organizations that are delivering humanitarian relief supplies.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

15. “Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): Mr. President, the Chinese delegation thanks you for convening today's meeting. We thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his report on piracy in Somalia (S/2009/590), as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ould Abdallah for his briefing this morning. Piracy activities in Somalia have become ever more rampant, posing a direct threat to the safety of international humanitarian relief activities and international navigation and a potential menace to world economic activities. In his latest report submitted to the Security Council, the Secretary- General points out that since the beginning of 2009, 34 vessels have been hijacked and 450 seafarers abducted in the waters off Somalia. China is also one of the victims of the pirate activities of Somalia.”

    2009-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6221 (2009) · source

16. “China supports the three Committees within their respective mandates and actively participates in the relevant work of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) to promote the comprehensive and balanced implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, so that the counter- terrorism efforts of the Security Council and the General Assembly will be mutually complementary and coordinated. China will continue to maintain the central role of the United Nations in the global efforts to combat terrorism.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

17. “United Nations counter-terrorism missions continue to face many challenges ahead. China believes that, in view of the grave challenges facing the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, the Security Council counter-terrorism regime should continue to push for implementation of relevant counter-terrorism resolutions, while at the same time paying closer attention to the needs of the developing countries in combating terrorism. Respect for their national counter-terrorism strategies and methods must be ensured, while assisting them in strengthening their capacities to combat terrorism. China urges strengthened coordination between the three Committees and their experts groups in order to use resources efficiently and avoid overlap in their work.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

18. “China appreciates those efforts and for the next phase, in accordance with resolution 1540 (2004) and other relevant resolutions, the Committee should continue its efforts to carry out its programme of work in a comprehensive and balanced manner. China attaches importance to the role of the 1540 Committee and has always participated actively and constructively in the work of the Committee. We stand ready to continue to actively support the work of the Committee in promoting the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), galvanizing consensus on non-proliferation and enhancing international efforts and cooperation in non-proliferation. Over the past months, violence and terrorist activities have continued unabated at the global level, posing grave threats to international peace and security.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

19. “We hope that through consideration of the Preliminary Implementation Assessment (PIA) and technical assistance the CTC will continue to strengthen its dialogue with Member States, while giving full consideration to the specific difficulties they face, objectively assess their effective implementation of the resolution and focus on enhancing Member States' capacity-building in the fight against terrorism pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001). The 1540 Committee assisted by the 1540 expert group, achieved remarkable progress in its comprehensive review of the implementation of the resolution, outreach assistance and international cooperation.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

20. “CTED recently updated and enhanced the survey on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) by Member States and conducted an overall assessment of the progress and the gaps in such implementation. That will be very helpful to the work of the CTC during the next phase. We believe that lack of resources and capacity are the major difficulties facing many States, in particular the developing countries, in their efforts to implement the resolution.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

21. “We note that the review process is arduous, requiring the support of all Member States. We encourage Member States to provide the Committee with detailed and reliable information and to cooperate with it so that the review process can be completed on schedule. We support the Committee's continued discussions on how to improve the listing and de-listing procedures to ensure that the relevant information contained in the sanctions list truly reflects changes in the corresponding situations and that the list becomes a true living document. The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), with the assistance of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), has carried out an enormous amount of effective work in terms of Preliminary Implementation Assessments (PIAs) and country visits. China commends their efforts made in that regard.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

22. “Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank Ambassador Vilovie, Ambassador Urbina and you, Mr. President, for briefing the Council on the work of the Security Council Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1373 (2001), 1540 (2004) and 1267 (1999), respectively. China wishes to express its appreciation for the effective work of the three ambassadors and their teams. In accordance with the provisions of Security Council resolution 1822 (2008), the 1267 Committee is undertaking a review of the consolidated list in an orderly manner. The review process is likely to improve the completeness and accuracy of the sanctions list, enhance the relevance, effectiveness and fairness of the sanctions regime, and reinforce the authority and status of the Committee.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

23. “China supports the Security Council's adoption of the draft statement to demonstrate to the international community the Council's political will in support of United Nations- authorized African Union peacekeeping operations.”

    2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source

24. “In recent years, through bilateral and multilateral channels, we have provided various forms of assistance to a number of peacekeeping operations in Africa. The fourth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation is scheduled to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in early November. We believe that the meeting will further enhance pragmatic cooperation between China and Africa in all areas. In future, China will continue to help the African Union and countries of Africa to the best of its ability and to support the United Nations and the African Union in strengthening their comprehensive cooperation. Finally, I thank Uganda and other African countries for drafting the presidential statement under the agenda item under discussion today.”

    2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source

25. “Through personnel training, information-sharing and the exchange of experience, the United Nations should also step up cooperation with the African Union and accelerate implementation of the Union's 10-year capacity- building programme. We support the United Nations in helping the African Union to address, via the short-, medium- and long-term measures discussed in the report, such problems as logistics and human resources. The African Union, meanwhile, should also work out a long-term, comprehensive capacity-building plan. At present, the new strategic partnership between China and Africa is developing in a sustained, steady and rapid manner. China has consistently advocated and supported a greater role for the African Union in maintaining peace and stability on the continent.”

    2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source

26. “We believe that all parties should study the five financing mechanisms mentioned in the Secretary-General's report, define fair, balanced and effective mechanisms as early as possible, and ensure their full use by all parties, including United Nations support. We also support stepping up the institutional capacity-building of peacekeeping operations. In addition to the shortage of funds, inadequate institutional capacities in management and strategic planning pose another major challenge to African Union peacekeeping operations. We call for capacity- building to be made a priority in United Nations- African Union cooperation.”

    2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source

27. “How such a team is to be implemented will require further consultation between both sides. We maintain that the United Nations should assist African Union peacekeeping operations in finding more reliable sources of funding. United Nations- authorized African Union operations currently suffer from financial shortfalls, as a result of which mandated levels of troops for deployment have not been reached even after long delays, funding has fallen far below projected targets, and troop-contributing countries' forces have encountered difficulties in performing their duties. Due to various constraints, a predictable, sustainable and flexible financing mechanism has yet to be established. This is most regrettable.”

    2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source

28. “United Nations assistance has played an important role in enabling the African Union to better respond to problems such as those in the Darfur area of the Sudan and in Somalia. That is a concrete display of the Council's role in maintaining international peace and security. In the future, the Council should strengthen its communication with the African Union Peace and Security Council and assist the latter in increasing its collective capacity to respond to the challenges in Africa. The United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission should also step up their cooperation. As for the recommendation proposed in the Secretary-General's report for the establishment of a joint United Nations-African Union team, we consider it to be generally feasible.”

    2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source

29. “The African Union has been playing an increasingly important role in maintaining peace and stability in Africa and settling disputes there. It has also served as a bridge and linkage for more effective United Nations interventions in addressing African hotspot issues. However, issues related to African Union peacekeeping operations, bottlenecks in fundraising and capacity-building are becoming more prominent; here, the African Union needs the support and help of all international actors, including the United Nations. We support the establishment of a strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union aimed at maintaining peace and stability in Africa, and we support the provision of practical help by the United Nations to African Union peacekeeping operations.”

    2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source

30. “Without peace and stability in Africa, there will be no lasting peace and prosperity in the world. Comprehensive peace in Africa cannot be promoted without joint efforts by the international community. In recent years, the United Nations has been increasing its attention to and contribution to settling issues of peace and security in Africa. Sixty per cent of the items on the Council's agenda are related to Africa, and nearly half of the Council- authorized United Nations peacekeeping operations are in Africa. We welcome the fact that in recent years, the African Union has displayed a high sense of its political responsibilities regarding regional peace and stability and has actively engaged in good offices and peacekeeping operations in dealing with hotspots and difficult issues in Africa.”

    2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source

31. “Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for convening today's debate. I would like to welcome the report submitted by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon entitled "Support to African peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations" (S/2009/470). I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Le Roy, Mr. Antonio and Mr. Prodi for their briefings. At present, peace and stability on the African continent are gradually improving. But regional conflicts still constrain faster progress in Africa. Maintaining peace and stability in Africa remains a real and pressing challenge facing the international community. Without peace and stability in Africa, there will be no sustainable development there.”

    2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source

32. “We hope that it will strengthen its communication with Serbia and with Kosovo, pay attention to fulfilling the functions of the newly created Office for Community Support and Facilitation, continue to play a crucial role in the proper settlement of the Kosovo issue and promote peace and stability in the Balkan region. We also hope that the parties concerned will cooperate closely with the Mission's various efforts. We welcome the readiness of the European Union to play a role in maintaining stability in the Balkan region. We hope that EULEX will continue to operate under the overall authority of the United Nations and within the status-neutral framework of resolution 1244 (1999), to cooperate with UNMIK's work and to play its due role in maintaining the peace and stability in this region.”

    2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source

33. “We hope that, through dialogue and negotiations, Serbia and Kosovo will reach a mutually acceptable settlement to the Kosovo issue. The Kosovo authorities should also create favourable conditions for the settlement of conflict between the communities and the question of their return. China has noted that with the change in the situation on the ground, UNMIK has undergone a reconfiguration and a drawdown. We believe that the adjustment of UNMIK is only technical and should not involve the question of the status of Kosovo or change the neutral position of the United Nations. UNMIK should continue to observe the mandate provided by Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and other relevant documents.”

    2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source

34. “At present, the fragile situation in northern Kosovo reflects some prominent issues facing both the Serbian Government and the Kosovo authorities. Serbia and Kosovo have serious differences on the status and the future of Kosovo. The ethnic Serbs and ethnic Albanians living in Kosovo urgently need to enhance their mutual understanding and trust. Efforts to encourage the displaced persons of those communities to return to Kosovo should be stepped up, in particular the reintegration of the Serb community in Kosovo. We believe that the continuation of the above situation is not conducive to peace and stability in the Balkan region. The settlement of the issue depends on the joint efforts of the Serbian Government and the Kosovo authorities. China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.”

    2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source

35. “The report of the Secretary-General and the briefing by Mr. Zannier have shown that in the last reporting period the political situation in Kosovo remains generally stable and that municipal elections will be held on 15 November. However, the situation in some areas in the north remains fragile. There has been some small-scale conflict between Serb and Albanian residents. China is concerned in that regard. At the same time, we are encouraged to see that under UNMIK's mediation, an initial settlement has been reached in the disagreement between ethnic Albanian and ethnic Serb residents. We hope that all parties will continue to exercise restraint, enhance dialogue and avoid statements and actions that might threaten the peace and stability.”

    2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source

36. “Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. We welcome the presentation of the report of Secretary- General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (S/2009/497). We thank Mr. Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Kosovo, for his briefing and commend him and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for their efforts to maintain peace and stability in Kosovo and in the Balkan region. We have listened carefully to the statements made by His Excellency Mr. Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and by Mr. Hyseni. We welcome the participation of the Austrian Vice Federal Minister for European and International Affairs in today's meeting.”

    2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source

37. “We call on the international community to step up the implementation of commitments of assistance made to the Government of Somalia and AMISOM. On numerous occasions the Chinese Government has made contributions to the African Union to support peacekeeping operations in Somalia. We have also provided logistical assistance to major troop- contributing countries. Recently the Chinese Government also provided the Government of Somalia with $500,000 in cash and with malaria medication valued at 1 million yuan. We have also agreed to cancel large amounts of the debt owed by the Somali Government. The Chinese delegation is ready to join with other members of the Council to continue to play a constructive role in resolving the question of Somalia.”

    2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source

38. “China has always maintained that United Nations peacekeeping operations should be deployed in Somalia. We understand that the implementation of this task still faces some obstacles. However, the international community should not wait passively for right conditions to arise. To achieve peace in Somalia, the United Nations should play a greater role. We are concerned by the serious difficulties raised for AMISOM. by the insufficient level of troops and shortage of resources. We call on the Secretariat to strengthen consultations with the African Union Commission and to further explore ways to strengthen AMISOM. China has always maintained that the United Nations and the Security Council in particular should play a more positive role in the question of Somalia.”

    2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source

39. “We urge the armed factions in Somalia to lay down their weapons immediately and seek to settle the issue by political means. The question of Somalia has already posed serious challenges to the Horn of Africa, as well as to international peace and security. We call on all parties to use their influence fully and to focus on persuasion and the promotion of dialogue so as to make timely and substantive progress in the Somali peace process. We greatly appreciate the positive role played by AMISOM. in stabilizing the situation in Somalia and protecting its people in difficult and complex circumstances. We especially appreciate the contribution of troop-contributing countries such as Uganda and Burundi. We condemn all violent activity against AMISOM. forces.”

    2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source

40. “We are seriously concerned by the current situation in Somalia. We believe that halting violent conflicts and ethnic disputes, achieving national reconciliation and embarking upon national reconstruction is a political choice that must be made by all political forces in Somalia. We hope that neighbouring countries, regional organizations and the international community will act immediately and use their influence and leverage to avert the further deterioration of the situation in Somalia. We call on all parties in Somalia to pursue the national reconciliation dialogue. We support the consolidation of the Djibouti peace process and call on all parties concerned to join it. We condemn the recent attacks on the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, civilians and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).”

    2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source

41. “Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened today's meeting. We welcome the report submitted by the Secretary- General on recent developments in the situation in Somalia (S/2009/503). We also thank Mr. Pascoe and Mr. Boyd for their briefings. We welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Somalia. The report of the Secretary-General and the briefings by the Secretariat indicate that the current situation in Somalia remains grave, the security situation is deteriorating, the political process lacks momentum and the humanitarian crises is worsening. After 18 years of civil war, peacebuilding in Somalia remains an arduous and difficult task. This is unfortunate both for Somalia and for the international community.”

    2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source

42. “Finally, I should like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Norma Chan for her more than 30 years of work at the United Nations and for her contribution to international peace. I wish her every success in her retirement.”

    2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source

43. “That is a significant achievement and a contribution to the international counter-narcotics effort. The international community should continue to increase its investment in Afghanistan's economic reconstruction and assist the country in the areas of agriculture, education and health; support its effort to improve infrastructure; promote the positive development of Afghan society; and significantly reduce the number of destabilizing factors in Afghan society. We support the Organization's continued leading and coordinating role in assisting Afghanistan in its reconstruction. As a friendly neighbour, China will, within its capabilities, continue to provide Afghanistan with assistance, actively participate in its reconstruction and work tirelessly to help it achieve lasting peace and stability.”

    2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source

44. “We hope that the Afghan national security forces, together with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the International Security Assistance Force, will do everything in their power to maintain stability in Afghanistan and guarantee the safety of the lives and property of the Afghan people. We also hope that the Afghan Government, National Army and National Police, with the assistance of the international community, will continue to build their capacities and independently assume the task of maintaining national security and social stability at an early date. We note that, with vigorous support from the international community, Afghanistan has made some progress in the areas of the peace process and domestic reconstruction. In particular, the area under opium cultivation has been greatly reduced.”

    2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source

45. “Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like to thank Mr. Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, for his briefing. We also welcome the presence of Mr. Spanta, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan and thank him for his statement. We are closely following the elections in Afghanistan, which will have a significant impact on the country's peace process. We hope that the people of Afghanistan will use them to elect leaders who will represent the will of the people, promote social unity and stability and advance the comprehensive enhancement of the Government's governing capacity. Maintaining stability is the focus of efforts in Afghanistan.”

    2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source

46. “In October 2008, under China's presidency, the Security Council held a serious debate on the role of women in the peace process (see S/PV.6005) and achieved desirable results. We hope that the Council will continue to attach importance to this issue in the future. The Chinese Government has always attached great importance to protecting the rights and interests of women and to advancing their status. We will continue to work with the international community to further combat sexual violence, enhance the status of women in the peace processes of countries concerned, and meet all our goals in the field of women and peace and security.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

47. “We suggest that the Secretary-General communicate and coordinate extensively with the countries concerned with respect to the issues and that it seek their prior consent. At the same time, in addressing issues related to sexual violence, we must distinguish acts committed by Governments from those committed by rebel groups. We urge all parties concerned to address every aspect of violence against women in armed conflict in a comprehensive and balanced manner. In addressing the issue of women and peace and security, the Security Council should not only regard women as the victims of armed conflict, but also consider the important role they can play in the peace process.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

48. “Many male and female staff members of non-governmental organizations are working hard, in difficult circumstances on the ground, to protect the rights and interests of women. Their work deserves our appreciation. China supports their ongoing constructive role in protecting women in armed conflict and encourages them to remain in contact with relevant United Nations entities and agencies, especially those directly involved in women's issues, and to submit appropriate proposals. We note the Secretary-General's proposal for the establishment of a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual violence in the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chad and to make recommendations to the Security Council on effective ways to fight impunity.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

49. “Situations vary from country to country, and the international community should respect the Governments of the countries concerned in formulating and implementing measures in the light of those countries' specific circumstances so as to ensure full national ownership. It should be stressed that whether a country is in the midst of or emerging from conflict, it is often faced with a number of challenges. The international community should support countries' capacity-building efforts on the basis of the principles of the United Nations Charter and in respect for their desires. Fourthly, efforts to encourage and support the participation of civil society in protecting women should be pursued.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

50. “It is necessary to place great value on women's special needs and concerns in the areas of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding in order to enable them to fully enjoy their rights to participate and make decisions in peace processes and to create a favourable environment for women's lives and development. All that will contribute to fundamentally changing the vulnerable condition of women and effectively safeguard their rights and interests. Thirdly, Governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting the women of their respective countries. The international community should offer constructive assistance. The responsibility for implementing relevant Security Council resolutions on the protection of women rests primarily with Governments.”

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