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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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“Advancing national reconciliation is the fundamental way to resolve the question of Afghanistan. China strongly supports an Afghan-led and Afghan- owned peace process and reconciliation. We commend the Afghan Government for its efforts to promote peace talks. We also support the Afghan Government in unveiling its reconciliation plan as soon as possible and reaching agreement on national reconciliation with armed rebel groups, including the Taliban, and launching the peace process. China actively participated in the international meeting on the Kabul Process in February. We will continue to make unremitting efforts to push forward the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“Afghanistan is an important country on the route of the Belt and Road Initiative. Resolution 2405 (2018), which was just adopted by the Council, once again pointed out that all parties should take advantage of the One Belt One Road Initiative to promote economic development and regional cooperation in Afghanistan and help Afghanistan achieve stability and prosperity and should make concerted efforts to create a community of shared future for humankind through dialogue and coordination. In accordance with the provisions set out in the relevant Council resolutions, China will continue to work with all parties to help Afghanistan take advantage of its comparative advantages at the national level, participate in regional economic cooperation and connectivity and achieve economic and social development.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to convey to them and all female peacekeepers my highest regards. I would like to thank Mr. Yamamoto for his briefing and thank Ms. Sarabi and Ms. Safi for their presentations. China listened attentively to the statement made by the representative of Afghanistan. Peace and stability in Afghanistan have a direct bearing on the well-being of the Afghan people, as well as on security, stability and prosperity in the region. The international community should continue to provide robust support to Afghanistan to respond to challenges in the political, economic and security fields. As a traditionally friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, China supports the country in achieving peace, security, stability and development as soon as possible.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): Iwould like to welcome you to New York, Madam President, and thank you for presiding over today's open debate. Today marks International Women's Day. At the outset, I would like to extend to you, Madam President, and the other female colleagues present my greetings for the holiday. On this special occasion, we must remember the female Blue Helmets who are serving the peacekeeping cause. As the Council knows, when Chinese people strive for a better life, women hold up half of the sky. Chinese women are contributing to world peace. At this very moment, in Juba, South Sudan, 14 female peacekeepers are working hard in the infantry, under the leadership of their team leader, to help women and children.”
2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source
“Such practices, which will not help to resolve the issue under consideration or to preserve the unity of the Council, are totally unacceptable to us.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“We call on all parties to support the United Nations mediation efforts and to promptly reach an inclusive solution through dialogue and negotiation on the basis ofthe relevant Security Council resolutions, the initiative of the Gulf Cooperation Council, its means of implementation and the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference. We hope that the countries of the region can overcome their differences through dialogue and negotiation. China voted on draft resolutions S/2018/156 and S/2018/157 on the basis of the consistent position that I have just outlined. We were actively engaged in the consultations, having played a constructive role through our tireless efforts towards building consensus. We regret that some countries have made unfounded accusations against the principled positions of other countries, despite the facts.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“We believe that the members of the Council should patiently continue consultations, meet each other half way, strive to achieve consensus and maintain the unity of the Council so as to give full play to the sanctions mechanism and to advance a political solution. China has always held an objective and impartial position on the question of Yemen. We do not have a hidden agenda. We support the unity, sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Yemen. We believe that a political solution is the only way to achieve lasting peace in Yemen.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“It can help to advance the political resolution of the issue and to strengthen the efforts of the international community. It serves the interests of both Yemen and the countries of the region. Draft resolution S/2018/156, submitted by the United Kingdom, proposes renewing the targeted sanctions and extending the mandate of the Panel of Experts for a year. That reflects the consensus among the members of the Council, which we welcome. Meanwhile, there remain significant differences and disagreement among the members of the Council on some elements of the draft resolution. We believe that the matter under consideration is extremely complex and delicate. It is inadvisable for the Council to reach a hasty conclusion in the absence of adequate evidence.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“The renewal of the Security Council targeted sanctions on Yemen and the extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Yemen can help to advance the political resolution of the issue, strengthen the international effort to facilitate peace, and serve the interests of both Yemen and the countries of the region. China therefore firmly supports the renewal of the targeted sanctions and the extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts. Resolution 2402 (2018), which was submitted by the Russian Federation and has just been adopted by the Security Council, decides to renew the targeted sanctions and to extend the mandate of the Panel of Experts for one year. China welcomes the adoption of the resolution, for which it voted in favour. The resolution reflects the broadest possible consensus within the Security Council.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): Recently, the situation in Yemen has further deteriorated with the stalled political process, a protracted military conflict and the dire humanitarian situation. China is deeply concerned about the current situation in Yemen. We call on the international community to step up its mediation efforts in order to impel the Yemeni parties to cease hostilities and to resume the negotiations for a political settlement so that peace, security and stability can be restored in Yemen as soon as possible.”
2018-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8190 (2018) · source
“The Council must push the Syrian parties to consolidate the momentum towards a ceasefire, strengthen cooperation on combating terrorist groups, advance the process towards a political settlement and play a constructive role in maintaining peace and security in Syria and across the region.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“Going forward, the international community should work together to ensure the full implementation of resolution 2401 (2018), so that it can play a positive role in improving the humanitarian situation in Syria. The only way to fundamentally improve the humanitarian situation in Syria and to lift the people of Syria out of their suffering is to find a political settlement. The international community should support the Syrian parties in seeking a swift solution that is acceptable to all parties in the context of a United Nations mediation through a Syrian-owned and -led political process in order to end the suffering ofthe Syrian people as soon as possible. China is keen for the Council to remain united and forge consensus on the Syrian issue.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“As an active party to the consultation process, China made unflagging efforts and played a constructive role in facilitating consensus-building in the Council. China appreciates that, thanks to the concerted efforts of all parties concerned, the Council arrived at a solution that reflects the broadest possible consensus among Council members. I would like in particular to thank Kuwait and Sweden, as co-penholders of the resolution, for their tireless efforts. By speaking with one voice on the humanitarian situation in Syria, the Security Council is helping to alleviate the situation as a whole, helping to consolidate the momentum towards a ceasefire, contributing to counter-terrorism efforts in the country and serving the overarching objective of arriving at a political settlement of the Syrian issue.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): The recent escalation ofconflict in the affected areas of Syria has caught the attention of the international community. We acutely feel the suffering of the Syrian people as if it were inflicted upon us. China condemns all acts of violence that target civilians and civilian property and destroy innocent lives. China welcomes the Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 2401 (2018), which is the result of Council members' patient consultation and hard work to find consensus. The resolution includes positive elements such as calling for respect for Syria's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity; demanding a cessation of hostilities by all parties; easing the humanitarian situation in Syria; supporting mine action throughout Syria; and continuing to combat terrorism.”
2018-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8188 (2018) · source
“As part of the Syrian issue, the humanitarian aspect in the country is closely linked to Syria's overall situation, in addition to its political process. Actions taken by the Security Council on Syria's humanitarian issue should not only help ease the overall humanitarian situation in the country, but also help consolidate the momentum for a ceasefire in Syria and be conducive to the bigger picture of a political settlement to the issue. China calls upon the Security Council to remain united on the issue of Syria, speak with one voice and create favourable conditions for substantive progress in Syria's political process at an early date.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“The present situation is now such that the international community needs to support the Syrian parties in the resumption of dialogue and negotiations under the United Nations mediation as soon as possible and in seeking a solution that is accepted by all parties through a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led political process. That is the only way to fundamentally ease the humanitarian situation in Syria and rid the Syrian people of their suffering at an early date. Terrorist organizations are still launching attacks in Syria, which have caused significant civilian casualties and impeded humanitarian relief efforts by the United Nations. The international community should strengthen its cooperation on counter-terrorism, adopt unified standards and resolutely combat all terrorist organizations designated as such by the Security Council.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Russia for its initiative in convening this meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for his briefing. Recently, the security situation in parts of Syria, including its capital, Damascus, and the eastern Ghouta region, has escalated, causing significant civilian casualties, which is drawing broad attention from the international community. China would like to express its profound sympathy to the Syrian people for their suffering. We condemn all acts of violence that target civilians and civilian facilities and harm innocent lives. China has always believed that there is no military solution to the Syrian issue; it would only aggravate the suffering of the Syrian people. A political settlement is the only way out.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8186 (2018) · source
“As the first signatory of the Charter, a founding Member of the United Nations and a permanent member of the Security Council, China is ready to shoulder all its responsibilities, stay committed to maintaining the international system built around the United Nations, uphold the basic norms governing international relations underpinned by the Charter, work alongside other Member States and the United Nations, and make greater contributions to world peace, common development and international cooperation.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“It is important to foster an outlook of comprehensive, common, cooperative and sustainable security, promote international cooporation across the board, adopt a holistic approach to addressing issues fundamental to world and regional security, and build universal security. Thirdly, countries should respect the work of the United Nations as the main channel of mediation and safeguard the mission and authority of the Council. The Council, as the collective security machinery for the maintenance of international peace and security, is equipped with a sacred Charter mandate. We should support the Council, acting in accordance with the Charter, in seeking the peaceful settlement of conflict by political means and by fully bridging differences through dialogue and consultation.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“The international community should uphold multilateralism, pursue mutual trust and win-win cooperation, abandon the Cold War mentality and zero-sum games, and act upon the five principles of peaceful coexistence and the Charter of the United Nations in steadily promoting democracy in international relations and in governing global affairs through consultation. Secondly, countries should strive for a world of universal security through joint contributions and sharing. In the face of traditional and non-traditional security threats, including terrorism, regional conflict, the refugee crisis and climate change, no single country can stand aloof.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“We should stay true to our agenda, uphold our mission, resolutely safeguard the principles and purposes of the Charter and continue to carry forward the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations. We should work together to build a new type of international relations featuring win-win cooperation, and establish a community of shared destiny for humankind. I should like to share the following ideas with the members of the Security Council. First, countries should build partnerships based on equality, consultation and mutual understanding. Equality in sovereignty is an important norm governing inter- State relations. The sovereignty of countries big or small, strong or weak, poor or rich must be respected. Interference in the internal affairs of other countries must not be permitted.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): China highly commends the Kuwaiti presidency for its initiative to convene today's debate. I warmly welcome the Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Al-Sabah, to New York to preside over this meeting. I wish to thank Secretary- General Antonio Guterres and welcome back the former Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon. The United Nations was born in the afterglow of the world victory against fascism. The Charter of the United Nations gave expression to the reflections of peace-loving peoples around the world and carries the optimistic hopes of all nations for peace and development. Today's world is undergoing profound changes not seen in a century.”
2018-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8185 (2018) · source
“We call upon all parties to scale up their support for UNRWA and countries hosting the Palestinian refugees so as to steadily improve the humanitarian conditions in which the refugees are living.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“All parties should respect historical plurality, uphold fairness and justice, implement international consensus, strive for peaceful coexistence and act upon the relevant United Nations resolutions so as to reach a solution that accommodates all parties' interests through final-status negotiations. Palestine and Israel should respect each other's right to live and avoid any action that may aggravate the current situation. The international community needs to continue providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people and refugees, which can help improve the political, security and humanitarian situation there. Over the past six decades and more, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has played an indispensable role in easing the humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“In July last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward a four-point proposal to promote the resolution of the question of Palestine, calling for the advancement of the political process on the basis of the two-State solution, adherence to the philosophy of shared, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, greater coordination of international efforts to maximize synergy for peace, and a holistic approach for peace through development. Work is in full swing to implement that proposal. In December last year, China successfully hosted a symposium of Palestinian and Israeli pro-peace actors and will continue to push for a political settlement to the question in a constructive fashion. The question of Jerusalem is complex and delicate, but it underpins the future solution to the question of Palestine.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“The international community should uphold the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative, while jointly exploring ways and means to promote peace so as to achieve an early, comprehensive, just and durable solution to the question of Palestine. The international community should offer guarantees regarding Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Parties with major influence on the Middle East should all play a constructive role in that regard. China remains committed to supporting and facilitating the Middle East peace process. We support the Palestinians establishing a fully sovereign and independent Palestinian State on the basis of the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“China is gravely concerned about the situation between Palestine and Israel, which remains tenuous, and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. All parties should faithfully implement resolution 2334 (2016), cease all settlement activities in the occupied territory and act to prevent further violence against civilians. All parties should remain calm, exercise restraint and move towards each other, thereby helping to foster the necessary conditions for the resumption of talks. We believe that a two-State solution represents the right way forward towards resolving the question of Palestine.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank the Secretary-General for attending today's meeting. We thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mladenov, for his informative briefing. China welcomes His Excellency President Abbas of Palestine at today's meeting and thanks him for his remarks. The question of Palestine is the most protracted regional hotspot since the Second World War. It lies at the heart of the Middle East issue and is fundamental to achieving peace in the region. Only by establishing a genuine State of Palestine can Israel enjoy lasting security. Only a comprehensive settlement to the question of Palestine can bring about a fundamental shift in the situation in the Middle East.”
2018-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8183 (2018) · source
“We are ready to continue providing assistance to the greatest extent possible. We stand ready to work with the international community in pushing for an early, comprehensive, just and appropriate solution to the Syrian issue.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“The international community should step up counter-terrorism efforts in collaboration, uphold uniform standards and resolutely combat all terrorist organizations designated as such by the Security Council. China has been striving to play a positive and constructive role in bolstering the quest for a political solution to this issue. China's special envoy for Syria, Mr. Xie Xiaoyan, attended the most recent round of Geneva talks as part of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Sochi, holding extensive communication with all parties with a view to promoting reconciliation and facilitating dialogue. Recently, there have been outbreaks of conflict in many parts of Syria, about which China is gravely concerned. China follows closely the humanitarian situation and the refugee issue in Syria.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“A political settlement remains the only way forward on the Syrian issue. The international community should support the Geneva peace talks in making substantive progress at an early date, as well as the Astana dialogue in steadily consolidating the momentum for a ceasefire in Syria, thereby pushing all parties in Syria back to the negotiating table through a Syrian-led and Syrian- owned approach to reach a solution that is acceptable to all parties - one that accommodates all concerns. During that process, the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria should be upheld and respected. Fighting terrorism is a major aspect in finding a solution to the Syrian issue.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to begin by thanking Special Envoy De Mistura for his briefing. I am very glad to see him in New York. China commends and will continue to support Mr. De Mistura's efforts to promote the political process in Syria. Recently, positive momentum has emerged in the quest for a political solution to the Syrian issue. Major progress has been made at the Syrian National Dialogue Congress meeting held in Sochi. The meeting has played a positive role in advancing the political process in Syria, and provided new impetus for the resumption of the talks in Geneva. China commends the Russian Federation and other countries for their efforts to hold that dialogue. We support the United Nations in its work as the main channel of mediation for a political solution to the question of Syria.”
2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8181 (2018) · source
“China stands ready to work together with all countries to jointly respond to the threat of terrorism and to maintain peace and stability.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Beginning in 2017 and for the next five years, China will support INTERPOL in carrying out three joint global initiatives annually to combat terrorism and organized cybercrime. China supports the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities in their efforts to enhance cooperation with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, and will provide counter-terrorism supplies and capacity- building assistance to developing countries, within the scope of their capabilities.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Over the past few years, the violent terrorist elements in eastern Turkistan - represented by the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) - have planned and carried out a number of terrorist attacks in China. They have also posed a serious threat to countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. Fighting the violent terrorist forces of ETIM. should be part of international counter-terrorism efforts. Such forces should be met with resolute measures. As a very important member of the international counter-terrorism alliance, China has actively participated in recent years in multilateral cooperation mechanisms, such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and have made important contribution to international counter- terrorism efforts.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Member States should implement relevant Council resolutions, identify relevant security policies and take concrete measures with regard to any potential terrorist attack on key infrastructure as a high-risk factor, as well as establish early-warning and emergency-response mechanisms. All countries should shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of their own infrastructure, enhance domestic legislation and bring to justice perpetrators of terrorist attacks on infrastructure. The international community should enhance international cooperation in the field of protecting key infrastructure and help developing countries to scale up their capacity-building.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“The counter-terrorism bodies of the United Nations and relevant international organizations should play an important role in that effort. On the basis of respecting the sovereignty of Member States, the United Nations and relevant international bodies must respond to the specific needs of Member States and enhance the capacity-building of those countries and their ability to respond to the movement of terrorist fighters. The international community should also follow the new trends and evolution of the terrorist threat and scale up efforts to counter the use of the internet for the spread of terrorist ideologies and the commission of terrorist attacks. Fourthly, concrete measures should be adopted to implement Council resolution 2341 (2017) and other relevant resolutions so as to protect key infrastructure from terrorist attacks.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“The international community should help States Members of the United Nations to achieve socioeconomic development, alleviate and eradicate poverty and conduct dialogue on an equal footing among civilizations and religions. We should refrain from linking terrorism with any specific ethnicity or religion, build a new form of international relations and construct a community with a shared future for the benefit of humankind. Thirdly, all countries must take concrete measures to stop the movement of terrorist fighters and curb the spread of terrorist and extremist ideologies. Currently, a major challenge is the movement and return of terrorist fighters who have launched many attacks on infrastructure in their countries of origin, transit and destination. All countries should enhance border control and enforcement cooperation.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“All countries should adopt a zero-tolerance policy without differentiation, regardless of terrorist locations, justifications, target countries or tactics. Terrorists must be met with resolute measures. International counter-terrorism efforts must fully respect the sovereignty of countries concerned. Affected countries should assume the primary responsibility to combat terrorism. International cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism must be in keeping with the purposes and principles of Charter of the United Nations and promote the leading role of the United Nations and the Security Council. Secondly, the international community should jointly respond to and address the root causes that breed terrorism.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates the Kuwaiti initiative to convene this debate on counter-terrorism and the protection of critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks. The delegation of China thanks Ambassador Meza-Cuadra for his briefing. Terrorism is the common enemy of all humankind. Faced with the threats of terrorism, all countries have a shared destiny. The international community should embrace the concept of a community with a shared future, closely follow new trends and characteristics in the evolution of such threats, enhance cooperation and jointly respond to terrorist threats. First ofall, in the face ofall forms ofterrorist threats, the international community should uphold a unified standard and enhance counter-terrorism synergy.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8180 (2018) · source
“Only when they reach a settlement that is acceptable to the countries concerned will the agreement be capable of being implemented and sustained and of obtaining the understanding and support of every sector in those countries. China hopes that Myanmar and Bangladesh will continue to take appropriate steps and that the Security Council and the international community will play a constructive role in the process. Lastly, I would like to reaffirm my willingness to work with all the parties to actively advance efforts aimed at helping to restore order and achieve stability and sustained development in Rakhine state.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We hope that the international community can objectively observe the difficulties and challenges encountered by the Governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh, remain patient and provide support and assistance. We also hope it will encourage both parties, Myanmar and Bangladesh, to appropriately solve the problems that emerged in the process of implementing their agreement through dialogue and consultations so as to repatriate the displaced at an early date. The Security Council adopted a presidential statement in November 2017 (S/PRST/2017/22) on Rakhine state. At the moment, the situation in Rakhine state is generally stable. China has consistently maintained that the appropriate way to resolve the issue of Rakhine state is through bilateral efforts by Myanmar and Bangladesh.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“The problem in Myanmar's Rakhine state has a complex historical, ethnic and religious background. It cannot be solved overnight. At present, the situation on the ground has been visibly eased. Humanitarian relief operations have been actively carried out. Myanmar and Bangladesh have maintained dialogue and consultations, held joint working group meetings on repatriation and worked with United Nations agencies. The Rakhine Advisory Commission visited Myanmar recently and affirmed Myanmar's efforts to implement recommendations contained in its report. Recently, Myanmar invited foreign missions and media to Myanmar to visit the affected areas in Rakhine state. China appreciates Myanmar and Bangladesh for those efforts. China has noted that the process ofrepatriation of the displaced by Myanmar and Bangladesh has recently been delayed.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“Wang Yi, visited Bangladesh and Myanmar and proposed a three-phase approach for the solution of the Rakhine state issue. It has been unanimously endorsed by Myanmar and Bangladesh. It pleases us to see that some of the approaches are being implemented. The goal of the first phase, which is to cease hostilities on the ground and restore stability and order, has basically been achieved. The goal of the second phase is to seek viable measures to find a solution to the problem through communication and consultations by both parties and is also being pushed forward. The third phase is to adopt measures to resolve the root causes of poverty through development. I am confident that this goal can soon be achieved through the efforts of Myanmar to alleviate poverty in Rakhine state, along with the vigorous support of the international community.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): China listened attentively to the briefings delivered by the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Miroslav Jenea, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi, and noted their positive assessment of the progress achieved in Rakhine state and the efforts made by Myanmar and Bangladesh. Those undertakings should be sufficiently affirmed. China is a friendly neighbour of Myanmar and Bangladesh. We attach great importance to the situation in Rakhine state and have provided emergency humanitarian relief for the displaced persons. At the same time, we have actively worked with both parties to push for dialogue and consultations with a view to finding a solution. Since last November, the Foreign Minister of China, Mr.”
2018-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8179 (2018) · source
“We hope that UNMIK, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force will work in close collaboration and play a constructive role in improving the situation on the ground and achieving a proper settlement of the Kosovo issue.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“China hopes that the relevant parties will always put the well-being of their people first, protect the legitimate rights and interests of all communities in Kosovo, refrain from action and rhetoric that might escalate the situation, and safeguard the peace, stability and development of the Balkans. The sustained attention of the Security Council on the question of Kosovo is crucial for promoting its proper settlement. China supports the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) under the leadership of Special Representative Tanin in implementing its mandate and in cooperating constructively with all parties.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia. We understand Serbia's legitimate concern on the question of Kosovo and commend its efforts to strive for a political settlement. China welcomes the continuation of the high-level dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. We hope that the two sides will reaffirm their strong commitment to a political settlement, continue their dialogue in a pragmatic and constructive manner, implement existing agreements and gradually increase mutual trust so as to build up favourable conditions for finding a lasting solution that is acceptable to all parties concerned. Tolerance, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence serve the fundamental interests of all ethnic communities in Kosovo and are necessary for achieving development.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Mr. Tanin. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his briefing and welcomes the presence and statement of His Excellency Mr. Dacic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia. I have also listened carefully to the statement made by Ms. Citaku. Currently, the situation in the Kosovo region involves numerous complex factors. Resolution 1244 (1999) provides an important legal basis for resolving the question of Kosovo. All parties should act in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and within the framework of the relevant Security Council resolutions and seek through dialogue and negotiations a solution that is acceptable to all.”
2018-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8176 (2018) · source
“I would like to reiterate that setting artificial deadlines, steamrollering half-baked proposals or initiating textual negotiations in the absence of requisite conditions will only undermine the credibility of such negotiations and is anything but helpful for membership unity and the sound development of intergovernmental negotiations. China supports Kuwait in its capacity as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. We are ready to work with all parties to engage in assessing innovations; support the improvement of the Council's working methods with concrete action; and encourage the Council to conduct its work in a more effective, transparent, democratic and impartial manner and to play an important and constructive role in maintaining international peace and security.”
2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source