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Ma Zhaoxu

lines on the record: 707
first: 2018-02-06
most recent: 2019-07-09
sittings or episodes: 120
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“We support the counter-terrorism efforts of developing countries and will continue to conduct bilateral and multilateral exchanges in cooperation with all Member States, especially developing countries, on counter-terrorism and the combat against transnational organized crime. We will do our utmost to provide material assistance and assistance in capacity-building to the countries concerned in a joint endeavour aimed at maintaining regional and global peace and stability.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“It is fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the United Nations in fighting terrorism and protecting basic human rights. China has been rigorously implementing all United Nations counter- terrorism resolutions and actively participating in global and regional counter-terrorism cooperation. As a State party to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, China has been taking a range of measures, including legislation, law-enforcement and judicial measures, actively implementing its obligations under the Convention and advancing international cooperation in relevant areas.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“It is also important to abide by international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions to take measures aimed at deradicalization in order to strengthen prevention and to prevent the perpetrators of organized crime from resorting to extremist or terrorist measures. Like many other countries, China has also been a victim of terrorism and faces the ongoing threats of terrorism and extremism. China has taken decisive measures to carry out counter-terrorism and deradicalization efforts by legal means and has effectively contained the high incidence of terrorist activities at various locations and guaranteed the basic right to development and life ofpeoples of all ethnicities. China's counterterrorism and deradicalization campaign is part and parcel of the global fight against terrorism.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“In both counter- terrorism and the fight against organized crime, the international community must effectively assist Member States, especially developing countries, in areas such as border control, customs, drug enforcement and the judiciary. We must also proceed on the basis of the specific security situations and distinctive cultures and history of various areas in order to effectively combat the financing of terrorism by means of cross- border arms and drug trafficking and the illicit trade in natural resources, combat Internet-based terrorist and illegal activities by terrorist forces and organized criminal gangs, and sever the links between terrorism and organized crime.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“China supports closer coordination between United Nations agencies on the one hand, including the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and regional organizations on the other hand so as to make the most of their respective strengths and expertise. We also applaud the series of regional counter-terrorism meetings hosted by UNOCT and countries ofthe region. Thirdly, it is important to strengthen Member States' capacity-building in a targeted manner so as to address the most prominent challenges.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Secondly, it is imperative to strengthen international and regional cooperation to create synergy, so as to effectively fight terrorism and organized crime. As international terrorism, transnational organized crime and other global security issues become ever more interlinked and diversified, any weakness on the part of a single country could trigger a large number of external threats, give rise to a series of risks and create a safe haven for terrorists and organized crime. The international community must actively support regional and subregional organizations in theirimportant roles and in conducting effective regional cooperation.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Instead, counter-terrorism must follow the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the countries concerned. Countries must strictly implement the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the resolutions of the Council and the General Assembly, abiding by and implementing international law on combating organized crime. Tangible measures must be taken to counter collusion and infiltration between terrorist organizations and organized crime in terms of personnel, financing, equipment and incitement to hatred. A comprehensive approach must be taken to eradicate the root causes of terrorism and organized crime and prevent their proliferation.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“The international community must strengthen its results-based cooperation in that area, exchange intelligence and information, share success stories and take concerted action so as to effectively fight terrorism and organized crime and jointly maintain international peace and security. I would like to stress the following points. First, it is important to adhere to a unified counter- terrorism standard while respecting the primary responsibilities of Member States and the essential coordinating role ofthe United Nations. Terrorism is the public enemy of humankind. Counter-terrorism must not be subject to double standards, much less selective approaches.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“I would also like to express my hope that in future the Security Council can build on its current momentum to better maintain international peace and security. China welcomes this open debate convened by Peru. We thank Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate for their briefings. We also listened attentively to the remarks of Ms. Makarenko. At present, there is mutual collusion and infiltration between terrorism and organized crime. Terrorist organizations using organized crime for financing and organized criminal groups resorting to extreme measures or committing terrorist activities, all of which poses a serious threat to international peace and security.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): As this is my first statement at an open meeting of the Security Council since Peru assumed the presidency for this month, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President. I also congratulate Kuwait on its successful presidency of the Council in June. I also welcome the new Permanent Representative of France to the Council. This is likely to be my last speech in the Security Council as Permanent Representative of China. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to extend my respect to all my colleagues. It has been an honour to have worked so long with the Council, which has yielded a profound friendship with all of its members. I thank Council members for their support and assistance to me.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“The international community should, in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions and international law, harmonize its standards and crack down resolutely on all terrorist groups. Thirdly, the future and destiny of Syria ultimately lie in the hands of the Syrian people. In promoting a political solution, we should abide by the Syrian- led, Syrian-owned principle, and the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria must be fully respected. China is ready to work with the Security Council to enhance our support for the efforts of the United Nations to facilitate gradual progress in the Syrian political process.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“At the same time, in terms of the establishment of the committee, there are a few outstanding issues. China supports Special Envoy Pedersen's efforts in this regard to continue mediation and maintain close communication with all parties. We also support the continued role of the Astana process. Secondly, a sustainable political process requires a secure and stable external environment. China supports strengthened cooperation between Russia and Turkey with the aim of continuing the implementation of their memorandum of understanding on Idlib. The scourge of terrorism poses a major threat to the political process and could lead to irreversible consequences for the process and the future of the country.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing and commend him on his recent mediation efforts. We support his continued efforts, under resolution 2254 (2015), to facilitate a political solution to the Syrian issue. Today I wish to focus on three points about how to promote the political process. First, promoting the political process is the only way forward to solve the Syrian problem. The establishment of a representative constitutional committee that is accepted by all parties is the most realistic channel for the launch of a political process in Syria. In April, the Syrian parties reached an understanding in the twelfth round of the Astana talks on the decision-making mechanisms of the constitutional committee and its rules of procedure.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“It is our belief that the Security Council and the international community should continue to fully respect the Government's leadership in the Darfur issue, strengthen communication and coordination with the Sudanese Government and listen attentively to its views and suggestions so as to ensure the steady implementation of UNAMID's transition plan and the gradual transfer of security responsibilities to Government security forces. China has been a consistent supporter of the peace process in Darfur. It is one of the major troop- contributing countries to UNAMID. Over the years, China has made robust efforts to keep Darfur peaceful and stable and build UNAMID. Together with the rest of the international community, China stands ready to continue to play a constructive role in achieving sustained peace, stability and development in Darfur.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council has just unanimously adopted resolution 2479 (2019), granting a four-month technical rollover of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and providing for an assessment of the situation in Darfur. We welcome the resolution. In recent years, the situation in Darfur has remained stable, thanks to UNAMID's active and effective mandate implementation and the good offices of the African Union and other regional organizations. The Government of the Sudan has made active efforts to maintain peace and stability in Darfur and has played a vital role.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source
“Lastly, I reaffirm that China stands ready to work with the wider international community to contribute to the security, stability, development and prosperity of Afghanistan.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“China actively supports Afghanistan's reconstruction and integration into regional economic development. From 25 to 27 April, the second Belt and Road Summit Forum for International Cooperation was successfully held in Beijing. The Afghan Government sent a delegation to the forum. In recent years, China and Afghanistan have continuously increased cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative and have achieved fruitful results. China will continue to work with Afghanistan to further implement the Sino-Afghanistan Memorandum of Understanding on Joint Promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative and advance results-oriented cooperation across all sectors.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“At the SCO summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Ghani. The two Heads of State had an extensive and in-depth exchange of views on issues such as the reconciliation process, development of the Belt and Road Initiative and counter-terrorism cooperation and reached many important agreements. China and Afghanistan are old friends, close neighbours and strategic partners. China has consistently supported the Afghan reconciliation process and will continue to use channels such as the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group, the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' dialogue and the China-United States- Russian Federation consultations on Afghanistan to actively promote peace and encourage dialogue to help the Afghan people achieve intra-Afghan dialogue.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The international community should honour its assistance pledges, help the people of Afghanistan seriously affected by natural disasters, improve the humanitarian situation of the Afghan refugees in the neighbouring countries and support their return to their homeland at an early date. From 13 to 14 June, the 19th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was held in Bishkek, the capital of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. Afghan President Ghani attended the meeting. The SCO member States have always supported the efforts of the Afghan Government and people to rebuild peace and promote stable economic development. They reiterated their readiness to support the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led political reconciliation process bilaterally and as part of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The international community should strengthen coordination and cooperation to support Afghanistan in its counter-terrorism efforts to effectively respond to terrorism, transnational crime and drug trafficking, among other threats. Fourthly, we must effectively help to improve the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Recently, conflict and natural disasters have led to a significant increase in the number of newly displaced people in Afghanistan, while millions of drought-affected Afghans still need humanitarian assistance. UNAMA should coordinate with the United Nations agencies in Afghanistan to help the Afghan people and Government eradicate poverty and improve people's livelihoods.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The international community should push for an intra-Afghan dialogue as soon as possible. Thirdly, the international community must support Afghanistan in building its capacity for combating terrorism and maintaining stability. Recently, the number of civilian casualties caused by the conflict in Afghanistan has decreased compared to the same period last year. However, the number of civilian deaths attributed to air strikes and search operations has increased while terrorist groups remain active. China, the Russian Federation and the United States have recently reached trilateral consensus on the peace process in Afghanistan, calling for the orderly and responsible withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan. We hope that UNAMA will continue to help Afghanistan strengthen its security capacity.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“All political parties in Afghanistan should strengthen cooperation and resolve their differences related to the elections through dialogue. Secondly, we should support the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led reconciliation process. Recently, the international community and countries of the region have made efforts to actively promote direct dialogue between the Afghan Government and the Taliban. The loyajirga consultations also yielded positive results. We call on all parties in Afghanistan to act for the greater benefit of the country and its people and to seize this significant opportunity for political reconciliation. We hope that UNAMA will support the Government's efforts to promote political dialogue and encourage the Taliban to promptly return to the negotiating table.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The country's security situation is a cause for concern and its humanitarian situation remains challenging. The international community should earnestly fulfil its commitment by continuing its strong support for Afghanistan. First, we should support Afghanistan in holding a safe and successful presidential election in September. We hope that the electoral institutions will learn from the experience and lessons of last year's parliamentary elections and make orderly preparations for the upcoming election. UNAMA must provide strong support in that regard. We hope that the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces will plan their deployment arrangements in advance to ensure security and stability in the election period.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would first like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, for his briefing and express our appreciation for his efforts and those of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). I also thank Ambassador Raz, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, and Ms. Samar, Chairperson of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, for their statements. China congratulates Afghanistan on the 100th anniversary of its independence and wishes the country stability and development as soon as possible and lasting peace in the future. The situation in Afghanistan is now at a critical juncture. The general elections and the peace and reconciliation process are intertwined.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The people of Yemen have suffered immensely from conflict, hunger, disease and displacement. The international community must increase assistance and honour its commitments in a timely manner. The relevant parties need to ensure humanitarian access in Yemen so that humanitarian assistance can reach all people in need in all regions. China has been closely following the food prices in Yemen. Since July 2017, China has sent seven shipments of rice to Yemen, totalling 7,600 tons. China will continue providing humanitarian assistance to Yemen to the best of its ability.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“The Yemeni parties need to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations in order to assist with and facilitate the Mission's deployment. China supports the Yemeni parties on the basis of relevant Council resolutions, including resolution 2216 (2015), the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, and the outcome of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference in returning to the track of dialogue and resolving the conflict through political means. The sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Yemen must be safeguarded. In the long run, it is essential to resume political talks for peace and seek a comprehensive solution. China is deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“We hope that the Special Envoy, the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and the Redeployment Coordination Committee will strengthen coordination and enhance synergies to resolve those issues. The Yemeni parties must support and cooperate with those efforts. The Security Council should remain united and provide political support, in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions. China condemns all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Recently, the Secretary-General submitted a review of UNMHA, as requested by the Council in resolution 2452 (2019). Since the deployment of the Mission, the overall violence in Al-Hudaydah has declined and the Mission's operations have been effective, on the whole.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Of course, since the Agreement is only a framework, it is inevitable that we will encounter difficulties and challenges during its implementation. We must build confidence and overcome difficulties to push for its early implementation. We have seen that, thanks to the efforts of the parties to the conflict, notable progress has been made in the implementation of the Agreement, the ceasefire in Al-Hudaydah is largely holding and redeployment has also advanced. However, we should also realize that differences remain between the parties on outstanding issues, such as the composition of local security forces and prisoner exchange.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank Special Envoy Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock and Executive Director Beasley for their briefings. China supports the work of Special Envoy Griffiths in advancing the political process in Yemen and commends the United Nations, including the World Food Programme and other relevant agencies for their tireless efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in Yemen. The Stockholm Agreement is an important step towards the political settlement of the Yemeni issue. After the Agreement was reached, the Security Council adopted resolution 2451 (2018) to endorse it. The Stockholm Agreement should be implemented in earnest.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“China is also ready to work with others to promote greater cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, such as the League of Arab States, support multilateralism and work together to build a community of a shared future for humankind.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“The eighth Ministerial Conference of the China- Arab States Cooperation Forum was held in Beijing last June. At its opening ceremony, President Xi Jinping announced the building of a future-oriented strategic partnership of comprehensive collaboration and common development between China and the Arab States designed to usher in a new era of cooperation between the two sides. China will firmly support and help Arab countries in achieving stability and development and in uniting and strengthening their cooperation in order to jointly maintain peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“The United Nations should assist the LAS in enhancing its capability in conflict prevention, mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding and provide support to it in personnel training, institution-building and logistical assistance in order to forge synergies. Thirdly, we must advance the fight against terrorism and prevent violent extremism. The Middle East has been plagued by terrorism and violent extremism. The League of Arab States is an important partner in the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. The two bodies can cooperate in countering terrorism through joint projects and by strengthening information-sharing, capacity-building and coordinated actions in our joint response to the challenges we face in combating terrorism in the Middle East.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“As many problems in the Middle East are intertwined, all parties need to treat each other as equals, consult extensively, seek common ground and build a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security architecture. They should solve problems through dialogue, good offices, mediation and other peaceful means and continuously enhance mutual understanding and trust. Secondly, we should strengthen coordination in our joint efforts to resolve hotspot issues. With its experience and geographic, historical, cultural and other advantages, the LAS can play a greater role in solving problems, such as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and those in Libya and the Sudan.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“The LAS has long worked to promote peace, stability and development in the Middle East and actively advocated political solutions to hotspot issues. It has made unremitting efforts for a united and strong Arab world. Recent years have seen close cooperation between the United Nations and the LAS in easing regional tensions and resolving hotspot issues. We appreciate the efforts of Secretary-General Guterres and Secretary-General Aboul Gheit in that regard. Indeed, the LAS has become an important bridge for cooperation and exchange between the United Nations and the Arab world. With regard to methods to promote cooperation between the Council and the LAS, I would like to make the following proposals. First, we should pursue dialogue and consultation and advocate inclusive reconciliation in improving the regional security situation.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank Secretary-General Guterres and Secretary-General Aboul Gheit for their briefings. We also thank Kuwait for its initiative in convening important meeting. China welcomes the draft presidential statement to be adopted by the Security Council, concerning cooperation between the United Nations, its Security Council and the League of Arab States (LAS). China supports the continued deepening of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, as envisioned in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, and efforts to consolidate and strengthen collective security mechanisms to jointly maintain international peace and security.”
2019-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8548 (2019) · source
“Our active support for the mediation work of the United Nations also includes years of donations to United Nations prevention efforts and to the China- United Nations Peace and Development Fund, support for the Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Board on Mediation, the rapid-response system of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and other United Nations mediation mechanisms. China will join the rest of the international community to jointly build a community with a shared future for humankind so as to make greater contributions to world peace, development and prosperity.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“As a builder and defender of world peace, China is actively committed to promoting international peace and stability and to pushing for the establishment of a new type of international relations with cooperation and mutual benefit at its core. This is seen in China's active engagement in the mediation of international or regional hotspot issues and the appointment of Special Envoys on regional issues such as those of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, to facilitate peace talks and promote political solutions. That has already produced positive results.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“It is also necessary to strengthen the ability of national envoys in mediating conflicts and disputes. Conflict prevention needs closer coordination so as to generate synergy. As the most universal, representative and authoritative intergovernmental international organization, the United Nations should play a central role in conflict prevention. All departments of the Secretariat must abide by their mandates and work in collaboration. Regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union and the League ofArab States, enjoy unique advantages in dealing with issues in their own regions and should be further supported in exercising their irreplaceable role in the prevention of regional conflicts.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“It is imperative to fully respect the will of the countries concerned, persist in carrying out conflict prevention under their leadership, and provide constructive assistance to them to advance their political process and achieve national reconciliation. Conflict prevention must emphasise the role of mediation. Mediation is one ofthe tools for the peaceful settlement of disputes and an important means for the United Nations to carry out conflict prevention. It is necessary to formulate and implement work programmes for mediation in a targeted manner, make full use of the unique influence of the Secretary-General and the expertise of the Secretariat, and actively mediate disputes through the Special Representatives and Envoys ofthe Secretary-General.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Countries should make development their first priority and persist in jointly promoting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development so as to enhance developing countries' capacity to support indigenous development and reduce or eliminate poverty on a global scale, thereby laying the foundation for conflict prevention. Conflict prevention must adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. All countries should abide by the basic norms governing international relations, such as respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs, non-aggression and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Conflict prevention is predominantly about prevention. The concept of prevention is deeply rooted in traditional Chinese philosophy. Ancient Chinese proverbs, such as "Prepare for a rainy day" and "Take precautionary measures before disaster strikes" all highlight the importance of prevention. China supports the United Nations in strengthening conflict prevention. We support the Secretary-General's reform initiatives in the field of peace and security, including increasing the United Nations commitment and input in conflict prevention. Conflict prevention must focus on tackling root causes. Conflicts tend to have a variety of deep- seated causes, such as extreme poverty, imbalanced development, the lack of resources and ethnic and tribal conflicts. Among them, the issue of development is of paramount importance.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): China highly appreciates Kuwait's initiative in convening this meeting. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. I would like to thank in particular Their Excellencies Ms. Mary Robinson and Mr. Ban Ki-moon for their presence in the Council and for sharing their perspectives on world issues. Their speeches are inspirational. Approximately two months ago, President Xi Jinping met with Ms. Robinson and Mr. Ban Ki-moon and other members of The Elders in Beijing. President Xi Jinping had an in-depth exchange of views with them on international issues. In the meetings, President Xi Jinping reiterated China's firm support for multilateralism and expressed China's appreciation of the efforts of The Elders members in facilitating a dialogue-based solution to conflicts.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“It is imperative to strengthen information and experience-sharing, help the countries concerned with capacity-building in areas of science and technology, such as forensic science, ground-penetrating radar and satellite positioning, among others, and respond to the issue of missing persons in armed conflict in a tailored manner. In that regard, China highly commends the ICRC for upholding the principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence and for playing a positive role in resolving relevant issues over the years. It is our hope that all humanitarian agencies can, in a humanitarian and professional spirit, play a constructive role in reducing the humanitarian impact of armed conflict and in searching for missing persons.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“If conflict is unavoidable, parties should take effective measures, as soon as possible and when conditions allow, to prevent and reduce the disappearance of persons. It is essential to register information on prisoners and other relevant persons, make every effort to search for missing persons and establish information-sharing and communication channels with their families. Cases involving a large number of people who have gone missing in armed conflict should be investigated in order to hold those responsible accountable, in line with domestic law and relevant international law. In that process, the judicial sovereignty of the countries concerned should be fully respected. The international community should actively provide constructive assistance to the countries concernedonthebasisofrespectfornationalsovereignty.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“We must firmly reject anachronistic ideas, such as the clash of civilizations, the Cold War mentality and zero-sum games; forge a constructive partnership featuring non-alliance and non-confrontation and without the targeting of third parties; and work to establish international relations of a new kind, featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation, in a joint effort to build a community of shared future for humankind. According to the Geneva Conventions, all parties to conflict, including the countries concerned, should assume responsibility for the search for missing persons in armed conflict and are obligated to inform their families of their whereabouts and help separated families to reunite. The Government of the country concerned bears the primary responsibility and plays an irreplaceable role.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“Ifwe are to fully address the issue ofmissing persons in armed conflict, we must eliminate the root causes of armed conflict. The Security Council should earnestly fulfil its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security by vigorously promoting the resolution of differences through dialogue, consultations and political negotiations to prevent conflict, peacefully resolve disputes and reduce the number of armed conflicts.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“Behind the alarming statistics is one family after another subjected to endless suffering. They have the right to know the whereabouts of their missing relatives. Resolution 2474 (2019), which was unanimously adopted today, is the first thematic resolution on the issue of missing persons in armed conflict adopted by the Council. It fully demonstrates that the Council places a high priority on the issue and stands firm in upholding international humanitarian law. It also has great significance for effectively addressing the issue of missing persons in armed conflict. China welcomes the resolution and is among its sponsors. I would like to commend the Government of Kuwait and its Permanent Mission for their considerable efforts in that regard.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates Kuwait's initiative to convene a public meeting on the issue of missing persons in armed conflict and welcomes the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kuwait to New York to preside over the meeting. I thank Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and Director Ghelani for their briefings. Many decades ago, the Geneva Conventions and their Protocols Additional established clear rules regarding the issue of missing persons in armed conflict. Regrettably, for quite some time that issue has not received sufficient attention or been effectively addressed. In recent years, the number of missing persons, as a result of armed conflict, has continued to increase.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“Through the International Committee of the Red Cross, we have provided water, food, temporary shelter and medical services to displaced persons and returnees. China will continue to contribute to alleviating the humanitarian situation in Syria to the best of its ability. The international community must continue to increase its humanitarian relief to Syria and to fulfil its assistance commitments.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“The international community should stand resolutely behind the United Nations as it plays its role as mediator and pushes the Syrian parties to seek a solution that addresses the concerns of all parties, while respecting the principle of a Syrian- led, Syrian-owned process and adhering to resolution 2254 (2015). The Syrian parties should put the future of the country and the well-being of their people first and continue to overcome their differences through dialogue and consultations towards a political solution. China supports the constructive role played by Special Envoy Pedersen in seeking a political settlement of the Syrian issue. Since the outbreak of the Syrian crisis, China has provided many batches of emergency food aid and donated medical equipment.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source