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Ma Zhaoxu

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2018-02-06

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2019-07-09

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1. “The General Assembly intergovernmental negotiations provide an important forum for Member States to discuss Council reform. As such, its role as the main avenue of deliberations on this issue needs to be safeguarded. China attaches great importance to Council reform and supports necessary regional reform initiatives to increase representation and the voice of developing countries, in particular African countries as a matter of priority, and to enhance the Council's authority and efficiency. China is ready to continue working with all Members States and to be guided by the Member State-led principle. With regard to the five reform clusters, we strive for patient and democratic consultations in a quest for a package resolution with the broadest possible consensus.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

2. “The Council needs to heed the views of its broad membership, the countries concerned in particular. China supports the Council in its effort to strengthen coordination with regional organizations, pursuant to Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, in order to leverage their expertise in addressing local issues and their unique strength with regard to geography, history and culture. The Council should more actively engage troop-contributing countries and enhance information sharing through mechanisms, such as the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations and meetings with troop-contributing countries. It should also weigh the views and concerns of troop-contributing countries during mission deployment and mandate adjustments.”

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3. “In deliberating thematic issues, the Council needs to coordinate with the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and other United Nations bodies so that can all play their respective roles and avoid duplication. Secondly, we should stay committed to democratic consultations and collective decision-making. In the process of decision-making, full consultations should be conducted with a view to achieving consensus. Efforts should be made to ensure that all members have adequate time to examine draft resolutions and presidential statements. We should refrain from steamrolling divisive draft resolutions, seek the broadest possible consensus and safeguard the Council's authority and unity. Thirdly, we should enhance information exchanges and value the views of all parties.”

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4. “China supports continued improvement of the Council's working methods to better position it to deliver on its mandate more efficiently and to respond effectively to threats to international peace and security. In this vein, I wish to make the following observations. First of all, we should stay focused on key issues and ensure effective execution of mandates. It is essential to adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which is the fundamental guide to the work of the Council and its subsidiary organs. The Charter contains clear provisions on the responsibilities of the Council and other United Nations organs. The Council must focus its resources and energy on addressing major and urgent issues concerning international peace and security and improve the impact of its action.”

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5. “This is a demonstration of its steadfast commitment to improving the Council's working method and enhancing its effectiveness. China has been working with other Council members to push for further the progress in that regard. There has been a palpable increase in the number of open debates of the Council. Coordination among the Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Security Council and other United Nations entities has been strengthened. Regular exchanges with the Peacebuilding Commission and its country-specific configurations have continued. Engagement with relevant regional organizations has expanded. The Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions has consistently noted valid practices of the Council, put forward recommendations in that regard and achieved great results.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

6. “China welcomes Kuwait's initiative in convening today's meeting, and we thank Mr. Ian Martin, Executive Director of Security Council Report, for his briefing. The Charter of the United Nations confers upon the Security Council the important mandate of maintaining international peace and security. Currently, the global security situation remains complex, with local conflicts breaking out and terrorism and other security threats interweaving. The Security Council, as the core of the United Nations collective security mechanism, shoulders the enormous responsibility of tackling international security threats and challenges, which is a Herculean task. In recent years, the Council has convened on many occasions to hold open debates on its working methods for in-depth discussions on this issue.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

7. “Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): This is my first time addressing the Security Council in a formal meeting in my capacity as the Permanent Representative of China, and it is a privilege to be here. I would like to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, and my colleagues for their welcome. I look forward to working closely with everyone with the aim of jointly safeguarding world peace and stability and delivering on our responsibilities as mandated by the Charter of the United Nations. I would like to congratulate Kuwait on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month and to assure it of China's support and cooperation. I would also like to thank Kazakhstan for presiding over the Council last month and to commend Ambassador Umarov and his team for their outstanding diplomatic prowess and competence.”

   2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source