YouSaid · the spoken record

Ma Zhaoxu

lines on the record: 707
first: 2018-02-06
most recent: 2019-07-09
sittings or episodes: 120
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Thirdly, the international community should work in concert to promote and strengthen international humanitarian law. Governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting their own civilians, and the international community should provide constructive assistance only at the request of the countries concerned. All parties to a conflict should understand and abide by international humanitarian law, implement Council resolutions on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, fulfil their obligations to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access. United Nations peacekeeping operations should make greater efforts to promote and publicize international humanitarian law and Security Council resolutions, and the Council should work on preventing sanctions from adversely affecting humanitarian relief operations.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“No country should use humanitarian pretexts to undermine another's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. When carrying out humanitarian relief operations, it is crucial to follow the principles of humanity, justice, neutrality and independence, emphasize the humanitarian character and professionalism of such efforts and avoid being drawn into a conflict or interfering in the domestic affairs of the countries concerned. China commends the International Committee of the Red Cross for its conduct. All humanitarian agencies should work to observe international humanitarian law and related principles effectively and refrain from using the delivery of humanitarian assistance for political, military or other purposes.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“The fundamental purpose of compliance with international humanitarian law is to ensure the protection of civilians, and effectively preventing armed conflict represents the best possible protection for civilians. The Security Council should actively encourage preventive diplomacy and political mediation in order to promote the use of peaceful means, such as dialogue and negotiations, to overcome differences among the parties, with a view to seeking political solutions while preventing and de-escalating tensions, thereby protecting civilians from the scourge of war. Secondly, we must abide by the purposes and principles ofthe Charter ofthe United Nations, as well as the guiding principles for United Nations humanitarian assistance.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“It is therefore very important to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law, especially with regard to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. In that connection, the existing provisions of international humanitarian law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their two Additional Protocols of 1977, are sufficient. The international community has maintained a strong focus on them and has abided by them. That said, the implementation of international humanitarian law is still fraught with multiple challenges, and today I would like to focus on the following points. First, we must stay committed to resolving disputes through peaceful means and addressing the protection of civilians at the source of the problems.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, as your country assumes the presidency of the Council for the month of April, and to welcome you to New York as you preside over this open meeting. I would also like to congratulate France on its outstanding presidency last month. We very much appreciated the excellent work that was accomplished. Lastly, I want to thank the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Maurer; Under-Secretary-General Lowcock; and Professor Modirzadeh for their briefings. At present the international and regional security landscape remains grim. Armed conflicts persist in various regions, with civilians bearing the brunt as the chief victims.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“At the same time, it should continue to strengthen communication with the troop-contributing countries and the donor community in order to ensure that the Mission has the necessary equipment and resources to fulfil its mandate and act in self-defence. China firmly supports the people of Mali in their pursuit of peace and development. China is a major troop-contributing country, with more than 400 of its peacekeepers assuming responsibilities in the areas of engineering and medicine, among others. Our contribution is widely acknowledged, and China will continue to work with the international community to contribute to the peace, stability and development of Mali.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“MINUSMA's mandate is significant for the security and stability of Mali and the wider Sahel region. We hope that MINUSMA will continue to cooperate closely with the Malian Government. China expresses its condolences and pays tribute to the MINUSMA peacekeepers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We have taken note ofthe measures taken by the Secretariat - as set out in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/262) - as well as the efforts ofMINUSMA to improve the security and safety of its personnel. We hope that the Mission will continue to strengthen the safety and security of its personnel and ensure that security equipment is in place.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“China calls on all the relevant parties to follow through on their aid commitments so as to ease the financial pressure on the Government. The appointment of heads of the interim administration in the north of the country was completed a few days ago. China welcomes that development and hopes that the relevant processes can be advanced so that basic services can soon be provided to the people in the north of the country and so that living conditions improve. Fourthly, it is imperative to support MINUSMA in continuing its work. The Mission and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali, Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, have played an important role in maintaining stability in Mali, strengthening the security and capacity-building of the country and assisting in the peace process.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“China acknowledges the progress made by the Malian Government and its security forces in assuming security responsibilities on the ground and welcomes the initiative of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) in tackling security threats in the region, such as terrorism. We commend the United Nations and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) for their support of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. Thirdly, we should support the economic and social development of Mali. The international community should continue to step up its support to Mali with a view to consolidating its economy and achieving autonomous, sustainable development at an early date. That will help Mali to address the underlying problems that it faces.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“In response to the increasingly complex security challenges in the north and centre of Mali, the international community should continue to support and help the Malian Government to improve its of security and counter-terrorism, as requested by the Malian Government, so that it can gradually assume greater security responsibilities throughout its territory. Peace and security in Mali is closely related to the overall security situation in the surrounding areas, which calls for an integrated approach to international cooperation against terrorism in Mali and neighbouring areas.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“China hopes that all parties to the Malian peace agreement will consolidate the current positive momentum, continue to strengthen mutual trust and put the interests of the country and its people first, while making ajoint commitment to the development and reconstruction of the country. The international community should provide assistance and capacity-building in the areas of autonomous development and governance on the basis of respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. The sanctions regime for Mali should aim to support the political process and strictly adhere to the mandate entrusted to it by the Council. Secondly, we should help Mali to enhance its capacity-building in the area of security.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“China commends the Malian Government and people for their tireless efforts in implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. At the same time, we note that the security situation in the north and centre of the country continues to deteriorate. Terrorist activities are rampant. Serious issues such as poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment are undermining the peace process. The international community should continue to provide support for peace and development in Mali. First, it is important to intensify efforts to advance the peace and reconciliation process in Mali.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I welcome Foreign Minister Le Drian to the Security Council to preside over today's meeting. I also welcome Prime Minister Maiga and thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. An outbreak ofviolence in central Mali on 23 March claimed 160 lives. China strongly condemns that violence and we would like to express our condolences and sympathy to the Government and the people of Mali and the families of the victims. Last year witnessed the successful conclusion of a general election in Mali and a peaceful transition of Government. The peace process in Mali has registered positive progress since President Keita began his new term in September. Prime Minister Maiga has been engaging extensively with the parties and has made important contributions to that end.”
2019-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8497 (2019) · source
“At the same time, China will actively participate in international cooperation, provide capacity-building assistance to developing countries within our ability and work together with all other countries in jointly eliminating the financing of terrorism, combating terrorism and maintaining world peace and tranquillity.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“In 2018, China, in its capacity as the rotating chairmanship of the EAG, hoste its first forum on advancing international and domestic cooperation among Governments and financial and academic institutions. Given the still grave situation in countering the financing of terrorism and with a more stringent international standard, China will further explore launching a regulatory mechanism to counter terrorist financing based on financial intelligence, the monitoring of funding and shared data - a system that will meet the needs of national Governments.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Special attention should be given to regulating the Internet, so as to cut off terrorist organizations' use for their proliferation and cyberfinancing. China attaches great importance to preventing and combating the financing of terrorism, with enhanced regulatory mechanisms to combat money-laundering, financing for terrorism and tax evasion as important ways to participate in global governance and further open up our financial services. China has been deeply involved in the work of the FATF and the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). On 21 February, the plenary meeting of the FATF reviewed and approved China's fourth assessment report, thereby fully recognizing the sound basis of China's role in countering the financing of terrorism, as well as the favourable progress it has made in its work.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“In order to prevent the shortcomings of any given country from resulting in an influx of external risks and thereby forming a gap, and to prevent any place from becoming a safe haven for terrorist financing, the international community should vigorously strengthen its provision of technical and capacity-building assistance to Member States, in a joint effort to respond to the threat of the financing of terrorism. Fourthly, standards should be unified in order to resolutely combat all forms of terrorism and its financing. Terrorism and its financing must be steadfastly fought against, no matter the location, pretext or target country. The international community and Member States should reach consensus and develop synergies to effectively respond to all sources, ways and channels of terrorist financing.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Efforts should be made to assist Member States in poverty reduction and alleviation and the realization of sustainable development, and to encourage dialogue on an equal footing and peace and harmony among different civilizations and religions. Thirdly, we must make advances in practical cooperation in combating the financing of terrorism and vigorously strengthen the capacity-building of Member States. The fight against terrorism financing involves many sectors and complicated issues of a tactical nature. Developing countries face the daunting challenge of a lack of capacity in financial regulation and lack of resources.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“First, we must strictly abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and maximize the central role of the United Nations and the Security Council. The international fight against terrorism includes preventing and combating the financing of terrorism, and in that fight we must follow international law and the norms governing international relations and comply with the United Nations Charter and Council resolutions. Secondly, we need multiple measures and integrated policies to address symptoms and root causes. Eliminating financing for terrorism requires the coordination and cooperation of political, security, economic, financial, intelligence, science and technology, and various other sectors. Special commitments should be made to eradicate the sources of, and breeding grounds for, terrorism.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“The future of all countries is a shared one, and no country remain immune from the scourge of terrorism. In order to completely eliminate terrorism financing in the international financial system, we must enhance our awareness of a community of a shared future for humankind, commit to deepening international cooperation and effectively implement the relevant Security Council and other United Nations resolutions throughout the world and follow the technical standards, such as those recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). China supports the international community in strengthening the fight against international terrorism in the light of the trends and characteristics of terrorism financing, and we would like to propose the following.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): China supports the convening of today's open debate on preventing and combating the financing of terrorism. China welcomes Foreign Minister Le Drian to New York to preside over the meeting. China supports the adoption of resolution 2642 (2019), on preventing and combating the financing of terrorism. We appreciate the efforts of France. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and President Billingslea for their briefings. We also thank Ms. Buku for her briefing. Preventing and combating the financing of terrorism is an important part of responding to the threat of terrorism and conducting international counter- terrorism cooperation. Terrorism is the common enemy of humankind.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“China maintains that all countries should abide by the basic principles of international law and international relations. China opposes foreign interference in the internal affairs of Venezuela, military intervention in Venezuela and using the issue of so-called humanitarian assistance for political purposes to destabilize or create turbulence within Venezuela and the neighbouring region. That does not serve the interests of any party. China calls on the international community to take measures that are truly beneficial to the stability and economic development of Venezuela and that improve the lives of its people. We hope that the international community will, on the premise of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty, provide constructive assistance to Venezuela in order to facilitate a smooth resolution of the relevant issues.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. I welcome the Minister of the People's Power for Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Mr. Jorge Arreaza, to our open meeting today. China is paying close attention to the current situation in Venezuela and supports the efforts of the Venezuelan Government to safeguard State sovereignty, independence and stability. The affairs of Venezuela should be up to the Venezuelan people themselves. China calls on the Venezuelan Government and opposition to seek a political settlement, within constitutional and legal frameworks, through dialogue and consultation. China notes that, recently, the Venezuelan Government has remained calm, exercised restraint and shown dedication to upholding domestic peace and stability.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“All parties must enhance their coordination with the Government of the Central African Republic, respect its leadership and, on the basis of the evolving situation and the needs on the ground, provide tailored support. The priority at this moment is to assist the country in achieving peace and reconciliation. The Council must remain united and create the conditions necessary for the situation in the country to improve. The imposition of sanctions on the Central African Republic is aimed at restoring national stability and social order in the country at an early date. Against that backdrop, when the situation there improves, China will support the Council in adjusting the relevant sanctions, in line with the situation on the ground and the wishes and needs of the Central African Republic.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“China hopes that MINUSCA will continue to contribute efforts to enhancing the administrative capacity of the Government of the Central African Republic, promoting security-sector reform and implementing the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation programme. The additional 900 military personnel authorized by the Council are in place with special equipment and are performing their duties well. We trust that MINUSCA will take advantage of this window of opportunity, continue to carry out its work on the basis of its mandate and provide solid support for the implementation of the Agreement. Long-term peace and stability in the Central African Republic will not be possible without sustained support from the United Nations, the African Union, the countries of the region and international partners.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“All parties must honour their commitments thereunder, translate their political will into genuine action and effectively promote the peace and reconciliation process in the Central African Republic. The follow-up monitoring mechanism must be established as soon as possible. The countries of the region and the international community must provide support for the implementation of the Agreement. China commends the important role played by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in the promotion of peace and stability in the Central African Republic. We also support the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and MINUSCA in the active implementation ofthe Mission's mandate.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“After more than two weeks of negotiations, all parties to the conflict officially signed a Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic in Bangui on 6 February. China welcomes this progress. The peace agreement represents the political will of all parties to the conflict. It is also the result of a multi-stakeholder mediation process by the countries of the region, including the Sudan, as well as the African Union and the United Nations. It was not easy to achieve. The Central African Republic still faces difficult security, political and humanitarian situations, resulting in many practical difficulties in the implementation of the Agreement.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome Ms. Sylvie Vale'rie Ba'ipo-Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic, to this meeting. I also thank Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General; Ambassador Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security; Ambassador Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa, European External Action Service; Ambassador Hilale, Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission; and Ambassador Ipo, on behalf of the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), concerning the Central African Republic, for their briefings. In the past month there have been breakthroughs on the issue of the Central African Republic.”
2019-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8467 (2019) · source
“All parties must safeguard the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Yemen and, based on resolution 2216 (2015) and other resolutions, the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its implementation mechanism, as well as the outcome document of the National Dialogue Conference, support efforts to reach a broad and inclusive political solution through dialogue and consultation. The international community should create favourable conditions for the Yemeni parties to implement the agreements towards a political solution. Lastly, I would like to emphasize that China is willing to work with all parties in a concerted effort to continue to play a constructive role in moving the political process in Yemen forward and improving the humanitarian situation.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“The Yemeni parties should also strengthen cooperation with Special Envoy Griffiths and Lieutenant General Lollesgaard, and maintain contact with them in order to build mutual trust and narrow their differences. Under the leadership of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, political will must be translated into genuine action. We look forward to seeing the early launching of the next round of peace talks under the leadership of Special Envoy Martin Griffiths so as to achieve a balanced settlement that takes into account the interests of all parties and helps to restore peace, stability and normalcy in Yemen. Political means are the only way to resolve the Yemeni issue.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Secondly, we must intensify efforts to ease the humanitarian situation in Yemen. The Yemeni parties must actively cooperate with United Nations humanitarian assistance efforts and facilitate its rapid and unhindered humanitarian access. The international community must provide food, medicine and funds in a targeted fashion in order to support the economic improvement and price stabilization in Yemen so as to meet the basic subsistence needs of the Yemeni people. China looks forward to the positive results of the high- level pledging conference on the Yemen humanitarian response plan, to be held on 26 February. Thirdly, we should push the Yemeni parties to sustain effective political dialogue and negotiations. We must insist on the role of the United Nations as the main channel.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Against that backdrop, I would like to share the following comments. First, we should continue with the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement. The Yemeni parties should effectively implement the Agreement, address their differences through dialogue and achieve broader consensus. Efforts should be made to accelerate the deployment of the United Nations mission in Yemen in order to assist and monitor the implementation of the Agreement. The Yemeni parties should also strengthen cooperation with the United Nations, provide assistance to and facilitate the Mission's deployment and effectively guarantee the security of international personnel in Yemen. The Security Council should take full account of and respect the opinions of the country in question and the countries in the region, and should remain united.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“The Redeployment Coordination Committee, under the auspices of the United Nations and with the participation of all Yemeni parties, is conducting this work in an orderly fashion and arrived at a consensus on 17 February on arrangements for the first phase. The Yemeni parties are implementing the prisoner-exchange agreement and addressing the issue of the city of Taiz and the large-scale prisoner-exchange plan. China welcomes those positive developments. At the same time, as indicated by the representative of Kuwait, we see that there are challenges remaining. The practical difficulties in implementing the agreement cannot be underestimated. There is still fighting in Al-Hudaydah and its surrounding areas. The two parties still have differences on the release of prisoners and the issue of Taiz. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is dire.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I thank Special Envoy Griffiths and Under- Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings. The international community is currently paying close attention to the issue of Yemen and has high expectations for the restoration of peace and stability in the country. The Stockholm Agreement has brought about hope for peace among the Yemeni people. The Security Council must reach a timely understanding on the implementation of the agreement by all parties and on the challenges they are facing. It must also continue to play a positive role on the issue of Yemen. At the moment, all Yemeni parties are abiding by the ceasefire agreement in general.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“In recent years, the Chinese Government has provided Iraq with multiple deliveries of humanitarian supplies and economic assistance, some of which have been used in areas affected by terrorism. In addition, the Red Cross Society of China has also provided medical-facility assistance to the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, which has been used to alleviate the difficulties faced by the Iraqi people. As always, China supports any effort aimed at achieving a political solution to the Iraqi issue and combating terrorism. It will actively participate in the economic reconstruction of Iraq and will continue to provide assistance to the best of its ability.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source
“The Iraqi Government should focus on developing infrastructure, promoting economic reconstruction and progress, enhance its capacity to provide public services and improve people's living standards. The international community should continue to provide support and assistance to Iraq, help ease its humanitarian situation, assist in its economic recovery and create a favourable environment for its reconstruction. UNAMI has played an important role in supporting the Iraqi Government in promoting inclusive political dialogue, national reconciliation and reconstruction, and it has continued to support Iraq's efforts to improve its bilateral relations with countries of the region, such as Kuwait, and to resolve historical issues. China supports the efforts of UNAMI to carry out its work in accordance with its mandate.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source
“All parties concerned should strengthen their counter- terrorism cooperation, unify standards, crackdown on all terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council, consolidate the achievements of counter-terrorism efforts and resolutely curb the return of terrorist forces and the spread of their activities. The international community should support Iraq in its efforts to bring terrorists to justice, in accordance with relevant domestic laws. We support the efforts of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, in close consultation with the Government concerned, to actively carry out its work based on its mandate. Thirdly, we should actively promote the economic recovery and accelerated reconstruction of Iraq.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source
“First, we should continue to adhere to the general direction of seeking a political solution to the Iraqi issue. Achieving inclusive reconciliation and harmonious coexistence among the Iraqi parties is in line with the fundamental interests and development needs of all Iraqis. The international community should earnestly respect the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Iraq, support the good offices of the United Nations, and provide constructive assistance in achieving an inclusive political solution. Secondly, we should continue to support Iraq in its fight against terrorism. Iraq is at the forefront of this fight and terrorist remnants continue to pose a threat.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to congratulate Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert on her appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and thank her for her briefing. I would also like to commend the work of her predecessor, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis. China welcomes the progress made in forming the Iraqi Government and commends the efforts of Iraq's leaders to resolve their differences through consultations and dialogue, while promoting economic development, improving people's living standards and accelerating the reconstruction process. Iraq is at a critical stage in promoting peace, stability and reconstruction. I would like to underscore the following points.”
2019-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8462 (2019) · source
“We believe that the Security Council should remain seized of the Kosovo issue and that the international community should play a constructive role in promoting a proper solution to the Kosovo issue. China supports the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in implementing its mandate. We hope that UNMIK will maintain coordination with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force to jointly improve the situation on the ground and promote a proper settlement of the Kosovo issue.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“China hopes that Belgrade and Pristina will stay committed to promoting the normalization of bilateral relations through dialogue and consultations, make constructive efforts to implement existing agreements, gradually enhance mutual trust and create the conditions conducive to a comprehensive and lasting solution. Achieving reconciliation and common development is in the fundamental interest of all peoples in Kosovo. It also contributes to peace, stability and prosperity in the Balkans region. We hope that all parties concerned will put the well-being of their people first, protect the legitimate rights and interests of all communities, and promote the economic and social development of all ethnic groups.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“We call on the parties concerned to abide by resolution 1244 (1999), refrain from any rhetoric or action that could complicate or escalate the situation and work to create conditions conducive to a proper settlement of the Kosovo issue. Resolution 1244 (1999) provides an important legal basis for resolving the Kosovo issue. All parties should, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, reach a mutually acceptable solution through dialogue and negotiation, within the framework of relevant Security Council resolutions. China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia, understands its legitimate concerns with regard to the Kosovo issue and commends Serbia's efforts to find a political solution to the Kosovo issue.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his briefing. We welcome the presence here today of Mr. Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and we also listened carefully to Ms. Citaku's statement. The current security situation in Kosovo is generally stable, but is still confronting complex dynamics. China notes that the Kosovo authorities have recently imposed tariffs on imported goods from Serbia and decided to transform their security forces, measures that in our view are not conducive to enhancing mutual trust and dialogue.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“The China-Africa peace and security cooperation fund will be put in place to support Africa's efforts in strengthening maritime law enforcement capacity-building. China stands ready to continue its efforts to support African countries in achieving lasting peace and common prosperity.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“In accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, China has carried out escort operations in Somalia's coastal waters, actively participated in international cooperation against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and provided assistance to coastal States in strengthening infrastructure and other capacity-building. China will continue to implement the Beijing action plan adopted at the Summit of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation in September last year so as to strengthen our exchange and cooperation with African ports and support African countries in promoting port informatization. We will scale up defence and security assistance in Africa and strengthen results-based cooperation in the areas of social governance, counter- terrorism and counter-piracy.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“The international community should look at the economic and social development plans of those countries and increase assistance to help them root out the causes of poverty and social injustice, speed up economic and social development and increase the youth employment rate and counter-terrorism cooperation so as to effectively combat transnational organized crime at sea. China has always been good friend, partner and brother of African States and has been by their side through thick and thin. We adhere to the policy concept of sincerity, practical results, affinity and good faith towards Africa, uphold the values of friendship, justice and shared interests and actively assist Africa in its security capacity-building.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Drawing on past successes and on the basis of full consultation with the coastal States, the international community should strengthen joint law enforcement, increase the transfer of pirates and others suspected of transnational organized crime at sea, step up the exchange of evidence and information and facilitate the investigation, prosecution and trial of relevant cases with all the necessary assistance. Fourthly, I would like to point out the importance of increasing development assistance to coastal States. Development is the overarching key to solving all problems.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“We support the capacity-building of the Regional Centre for Maritime Security in Central Africa, the Regional Maritime Security Centre for West Africa and the Interregional Coordination Centre for Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea through increased funding and technological input and enhanced information-sharing so that the regional mechanisms can operate fully and effectively over the long term. Thirdly, it is necessary to mobilize resources to strengthen international cooperation. The relevant United Nations agencies, including the International Maritime Organization, and INTERPOL among others, should provide more assistance to coastal States.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“China welcomes the adoption of the Charter on Maritime Security and Safety and Development in Africa at the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government on Maritime Security and Safety and Development in Africa, which guides the way forward for African countries to jointly address maritime security issues and develop the marine economy. We call on the international community to support regional and subregional organizations such as the AU, the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States and the GGC in their efforts to fully implement the comprehensive anti-piracy strategy.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“The international community should take an active part in the construction, operation and maintenance of the ports and other facilities of the coastal States so that they can provide better service to ships in the areas of docking, supplies and maintenance and be better equipped to provide adequate logistical support. It is also necessary to help coastal States and areas, as well as countries of the region, to improve their operational capacity in joint law enforcement and monitoring. Secondly, regional and subregional organizations should have a greater role and a long-term mechanism should be put in place at the regional level.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source