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1. “We are pleased to see the remarkable achievements that Cote d'Ivoire has made with regard to its post-conflict reconstruction. In recent years, its economy has maintained an annual growth rate of over 8 per cent. China has been actively engaged in the reconstruction process in Cote d'Ivoire and has provided support and assistance to the best of its abilities. Chinese peacekeepers participated in the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. The projects in that country that have been completed with Chinese aid, such as the farmland and water-conservancy projects and the construction of rural schools, continue to have a positive impact. The Soubre hydropower plant, financed by China, became operational in December 2017.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

2. “At the Summit it was decided that China and Africa would focus on eight major initiatives in the next three years - industrial promotion, infrastructure connectivity, trade facilitation, green development, capacity-building, health care, people-to-people exchanges and peace and security - in the form of Government assistance, as well as investment and financing by financial institutions and companies. A total of $60 billion in financing will be provided to African countries. President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative, an international public good offered by China, has become the world's single largest platform for international cooperation. We welcome the participation in the Initiative of all parties and countries.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

3. “The poor are usually among the most affected and most vulnerable in the context ofconflicts. Accelerating poverty alleviation and achieving development are urgently needed for consolidating the post-conflict peace dividend. As the most populous developing country, China is deeply aware of the link between development and people's well-being. It is our abiding commitment to share development opportunities and results with other countries around the world. We have actively assisted developing countries, including those in post-conflict situations, through South-South cooperation. The Beijing Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation was successfully held in September. We were very pleased to see President Ouattara, Chairman Faki Mahamat and Secretary-General Guterres there.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

4. “Due attention should be given to building institutions, enhancing social cohesion and progressively allocating more resources to development areas. Thirdly, we must enhance the role of the United Nations in post-conflict reconstruction. United Nations field offices should uphold their respective mandates. Those in development areas should focus on fulfilling their development mandates and attach importance to strengthening cooperation with regional and subregional organizations. The international community should actively support African countries in implementing the African Peace and Security Architecture Road Map (2016-2020) and the African Union's Agenda 2063, and encourage regional organizations to play an active role in the reconstruction of post-conflict countries in the region.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

5. “We must respect the national sovereignty and ownership of the countries concerned, while helping them to craft a development path tailored to its national specificities. Priority should be given to capacity-building, helping countries achieve early transitions and self-driven development. Secondly, equal emphasis should be given to development and security, and both the symptoms and root causes of conflicts should be addressed. Poverty and underdevelopment are the major sources of conflict. The international community should comprehensively advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, strengthen global partnerships for development and honour aid commitments in order to promote sustainable peace through sustainable development.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

6. “Maintaining peace, building peace and achieving lasting peace are important responsibilities of the Security Council. Post- conflict countries are now confronted with the pressing task of economic development. Only when people's basic needs are met and their livelihoods guaranteed can peace be consolidated and a relapse into conflict avoided. The concept note prepared by the presidency of Cote d'Ivoire (S/2018/1063, annex) is highly illuminating. As for the role that the Council should play in this process, I would like to make the following three observations. First, it is important to respect the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the basic norms governing international relations.”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

7. “Mr. Ma Zhaoxu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to begin by conveying our condolences on the passing away of former President George Herbert Walker Bush. We express our sympathy to his entire family. President Bush was an old friend of the Chinese people. Over the years, he witnessed and promoted the historical development of Sino-American relations and made positive contributions to the friendly relations between our two peoples. I welcome you, Mr. President, to New York to preside over today's debate. I thank Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for their briefings. China commends Cote d'Ivoire for setting the theme of today's debate - Post-conflict reconstruction and peace, security and stability".”

   2018-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8413 (2018) · source

8. “We could not have done it alone or without the hard work, support and positive contributions of every delegation and the representatives of the Secretariat, including the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, the interpreters, translators and verbatim reporters, and the security staff. As we end our presidency, I know that I speak on behalf ofthe Council in wishing the delegation ofCetc d'lvoirc good luck for the month of December. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.45 mm.”

   2018-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8411 (2018) · source

9. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. Before adjourning, as this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of November, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of China to the members of the Council, especially my colleagues the Permanent Representatives and their staffs, and to the Security Council Affairs Division for all the support they have given us. It has definitely been a busy month in which we have rallied to achieve consensus on several important issues within our purview.”

   2018-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8411 (2018) · source

10. “I thank Ms. Ghelani for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2018-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8411 (2018) · source

11. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Reena Ghelani, Director of Operations and Advocacy of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/1041, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2258 (2015), 2332 (2016), 2393 (2017) and 2401 (2018). I now give the floor to Ms. Ghelani.”

    2018-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8411 (2018) · source

12. “China stands ready to work with the rest of the international community and will continue to play a positive and constructive role in helping to promote the political process, rebuild the country and improve the humanitarian situation, so that the country and the region can reclaim peace and stability. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

13. “The international community should support the return of the Syrian refugees and help with the reconstruction of the country with a view to creating favourable conditions for the return of refugees. Thirdly, the Government and the opposition groups must act on the basis of their country's future and the fundamental interests of their people, solve their differences and take it step by step to reach a political settlement that reflects the conditions on the ground. While also accommodating the legitimate concerns of all parties, the international community should encourage the parties to make conciliatory gestures and enhance mutual trust. Council members must strengthen unity and speak with one voice.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

14. “The United Nations, in conjunction with leveraging the role of the Astana process, must continue to increase its good offices to help the parties in deepening their consultations. Secondly, continued efforts are required to steer Syria towards sustained stability and improvement on the ground. The stakeholders that have influence over the parties must make sure that the demilitarized zones function effectively. The international community should work together to fight terrorists and prevent terrorist groups from staging a comeback. It is necessary to respect and maintain the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and create a favourable environment for the political process to take hold.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

15. “Political negotiations are the only way out to reach a political and durable solution in Syria. While maintaining the United Nations as the main channel of good offices, the international community should continue to promote an inclusive Syrian-led and Syrian- owned process on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2254 (2015). The focus should now be on the following three areas. First, efforts must be stepped up to form a representative constitutional committee that is acceptable to all parties. A balanced approach is required to accommodate the legitimate concerns of the Syrian Government, so as to start an effective and sustained political process.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

16. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. First, I thank Special Envoy De Mistura for his briefing. I express my appreciation to the Special Envoy for his unremitting efforts to promote a political solution to the Syrian question. Recently, there has been positive momentum in the political arena. The leaders of Russia, Turkey, Germany and France held the Istanbul meeting aimed at promoting the political process, while Special Envoy De Mistura has continued his efforts to establish the constitutional committee. The eleventh meeting of the Astana process will also be held soon. The memorandum on stabilizing the de-escalation zones in Idlib has generally been implemented, which is conducive to creating favourable conditions for a political settlement. However, challenges remain in Syria.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

17. “I thank Mr. De Mistura for his briefing. I now give the floor to those members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

18. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, to participate in this meeting. Mr. De Mistura is joining the meeting via video- teleconference from Geneva. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. De Mistura.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8406 (2018) · source

19. “China will continue to follow the four- point proposal of President Xi Jinping for promoting a political settlement of the Palestinian issue, and we stand ready to work with the relevant parties and the international community to play a positive and constructive role in achieving peace in the Middle East. The meeting rose at11.40 a.m.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source

20. “They should uphold the principle of respect for diverse histories, maintaining justice and fairness, implementing international consensus and achieving peaceful coexistence and, based on the relevant United Nations resolutions and international consensus, work to reach a negotiated solution that accommodates the interests of all. I want to reiterate that China has always been committed to advancing the Middle East peace process, supporting the just cause of the Palestinian people to exercise their legitimate national rights and the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian State, based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The international community should step up its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source

21. “The international community and the Security Council should embrace an elevated sense of urgency and responsibility by launching a new round of efforts to promote peace. All parties that have significant influence with regard to the Middle East issue should play a constructive role in exploring new mediation mechanisms and breaking the impasse facing Palestinian-Israeli peace talks sooner rather than later. Thirdly, the final status of Jerusalem is key to advancing the Middle East peace process. That issue is as complex as it is sensitive, and it concerns the future of a two-State solution, as well as regional peace and tranquillity. All the parties should be cautious when dealing with related issues, refraining from imposing solutions lest they trigger new confrontations.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source

22. “I would like to highlight the following points. First, a two-State solution is fundamental to resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The international community should step up its mediation efforts, while adhering to the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative. All the parties concerned should work to effectively implement resolution 2334 (2016), stop all settlement activities in the occupied territories, cease the demolition of Palestinian houses and the destruction of Palestinian property, and take measures to prevent violence against civilians. Secondly, promoting a resumption of the Palestinian- Israeli peace talks is a shared goal of the work of the international community.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source

23. “Based on the interests of preserving their peoples' safety and maintaining peace and stability in the region, all the parties should exercise restraint in order to avoid the escalation of tensions. China has consistently advocated for resolving the Palestinian-Israeli dispute through peaceful negotiations, and we oppose any violence that exacerbates tensions or targets civilians. The Security Council and the relevant parties must focus on the long term and strive to create the conditions necessary for promoting stability and resuming dialogue. The international community should ramp up its sense of urgency, fully implement the relevant General Assembly resolutions and protect Palestinian civilians in ajoint effort to bring the Palestinian issue back to the negotiation track in order to reach a settlement.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source

24. “On behalf of the members of the Council, I welcome King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden to the Security Council. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. I thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing. China has been closely following the current tensions in Gaza, and is deeply concerned and distressed about the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip and the resulting casualties. The use of force, and of efforts to halt violence with violence, does not help to solve problems. China appreciates the mediation efforts of Egypt and the United Nations and calls on both sides of the conflict to meet halfway, end their military actions and work to effectively promote the easing of tensions.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source

25. “I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source

26. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Mladenov is joining the meeting via video- teleconference from Jerusalem. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Mladenov.”

    2018-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8405 (2018) · source

27. “The international community should increase humanitarian assistance and assist in a targeted way by providing goods such as food and medication as well as funding support to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people. The international community should also support Yemen in its efforts to improve its economy, stabilize prices, ensure safe, timely and unhindered humanitarian access and meet the basic needs of the Yemeni people. We welcome the indefinite postponement by the Yemeni Government of restrictions on certain imports. China will continue to work with the international community to jointly and expeditiously bring the issue of Yemen back on the track to seeking a political settlement so as to achieve peace, security and stability in Yemen as soon as possible. I resume my functions as President of the Council.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

28. “The Security Council and the relevant parties remain united and continue to support the mediation efforts of the Special Envoy, including intensified efforts to promote peace and dialogue and to nudge parties in Yemen to put aside their differences with a view to starting a new round of peace talks in Sweden as soon as possible. We urge parties in Yemen to work closely with Special Envoy Griffiths to return to the track of dialogue as soon as possible and to sustain their participation in negotiation. We call on the international community and countries in the region to continue their constructive assistance to that end. The deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen has attracted the close attention of the region and the world at large.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

29. “Thanks to the joint efforts of the Special Envoy and the relevant parties, progress has been made on such issues as the release of prisoners and the evacuation of the injured, thereby creating conditions for dialogue. The Special Envoy has conducted intensive shuttle diplomacy. Closely engaged with the relevant parties on this matter, he has encouraged them to meet each other halfway and to return to the negotiating table. The Special Envoy is working to advance a framework for political negotiation, and China appreciates his efforts.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

30. “We are truly saddened by the suffering of the Yemeni people, and we express our concern about the situation in Yemen. Yemen's problems can be resolved only politically. Military means cannot achieve lasting peace. The international community should safeguard Yemen's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, support the mediation efforts of the United Nations and arrive at an inclusive solution through dialogue and negotiation, based on resolution 2216 (2015), the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementation mechanism, and the outcome documents of Yemen's National Dialogue Conference. We welcome the recent efforts of the international community and Special Envoy Griffiths to advance the peace process in Yemen.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

31. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. At the outset, I would like to thank Special Envoy Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock and Executive Director Beasley for their comprehensive, timely and convincing briefings. I highly appreciate their unrelenting efforts to restore peace and stability and improve the humanitarian situation in Yemen. I also wish to thank Ms. Rasha Jarhum for her briefing. At present, the political security and humanitarian situation remains grave in Yemen. The recent escalation in the armed conflict in the country has not only led to civilian casualties, but also destroyed roads, hospitals and other infrastructure. Moreover, it has hampered humanitarian assistance and further increased the risk of famine and the spread of cholera.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

32. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen; Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; Mr. David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme; and Ms. Rasha Jarhum, Founder and Director of the Peace Track Initiative Yemen. Ms. Jarhum is joining us via video-teleconference from Ottawa. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Griffiths.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

33. “Fourthly, we must ensure that we leverage the role of regional mechanisms. The international community should support African countries in resolving African problems through African solutions, encourage regional and subregional organizations in Africa, such as the G-5 Sahel, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, to play a leading role in dealing with the challenges in the Sahel and help the G-5 Sahel Permanent Secretariat to build capacity. China is ready to work with the international community in continuing to play a constructive role in order to achieve peace, stability and development in the Sahel region and on the African continent. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 12.10p.m.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

34. “Support should be given to all the relevant parties in Mali in order to expedite the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and seriously address the spillover effect on the Sahel ofissues outside the region, such as the Libyan crisis, in order to minimize their negative impact. Thirdly, we must adopt a comprehensive approach to tackle the root causes of conflict. The international community should support the Secretary-General in implementing the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel and the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel. It should also support the priority investment plan developed by the Sahel countries and, in the light of the real needs of the countries and populations in the region, help the Sahel to achieve sustainable development and to enjoy the dividends of peace.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

35. “We hope that the Joint Force will resume operations as soon as possible. Secondly, we must promote a political settlement of the regional hotspot issues. The security situation is closely linked to the peace process. On the basis of respect for the sovereignty of the countries concerned, the international community should actively support the countries of the region in taking forward the peace process and promoting national reconciliation so as to continue to work towards the continued de-escalation of the relevant hotspot issues and to resolve them, thereby creating conditions conducive to lasting security and stability in the Sahel region.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

36. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. I would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary- General Lacroix, Permanent Secretary Sidikou, High Representative Buyoya and Deputy Secretary-General Serrano for their briefings. I would like to make four points. First, we must continue to support the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), which faces real difficulties, including the worsening regional security and inadequate operational capabilities, equipment and training, as well as funding shortages. As an important mechanism for the countries in the region to respond to the security challenges independently, the Joint Force represents a significant contribution to peace and security in Africa and the world in general. It requires the continuing support of the international community.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

37. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/1006, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel. Before I give the floor to the briefers, I wish to remind them of the time limits. I now give the floor to Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

38. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Mr. Maman Sidikou, Permanent Secretary of the Group of Five for the Sahel; Mr. Pierre Buyoya, African Union High Representative for Mali and the Sahel; and Mr. Pedro Serrano, Deputy Secretary-General for Common Security and Defence Policy and Crisis Response at the European External Action Service. Mr. Buyoya and Mr. Serrano are joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Bamako and Brussels, respectively. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

39. “The resolution should help forge consensus in the Council, maintain its unity and send a positive message about the international community's support to the Government of the Central African Republic. Only by doing so can we help to maintain lasting peace and stability in the Central African Republic. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 9.55 am.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8401 (2018) · source

40. “I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. China is in favour of resolution 2446 (2018), which the Council just adopted. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic has played an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the Central African Republic, and China supports the renewal of its mandate. At the same time, the efforts of the relevant parties of the international community to promote peace and security in the country must be recognized and acknowledged and the legitimate concerns of all the parties, particularly the Central African Republic, given full attention and taken into account.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8401 (2018) · source

41. “I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in Chinese): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2446 (2018). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8401 (2018) · source

42. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2018/1025, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document 8/2018/922, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8401 (2018) · source

43. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, France, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Chinese): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2445 (2018). I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8400 (2018) · source

44. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of South Sudan and the Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2018/1021, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8400 (2018) · source

45. “I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 1.35 pm.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

46. “It is in the fundamental interests of all of the ethnic groups in Kosovo to achieve reconciliation and common development, which in turn will contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the Balkans. It is hoped that all parties concerned will put the well-being of the people first, protect the legitimate rights and interests of all ethnic groups, promote socioeconomic development and avoid words or actions that might lead to escalating tensions. While the Council should remain seized with the Kosovo issue, the international community should play a constructive role in promoting a proper solution. We hope that UNMIK will maintain its coordination with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, the Kosovo Force and others in a joint effort to improve the situation in Kosovo and promote the due settlement of the Kosovo issue.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

47. “All parties should, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and within the framework of the relevant resolutions, reach a solution that is acceptable to all through dialogue and negotiation. China respects Serbia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, understands Serbia's legitimate concerns on the Kosovo issue and appreciates Serbia's efforts to seek a political solution to the Kosovo issue. China welcomes the commitments made by Belgrade and Pristina to promoting the normalization of bilateral relations through dialogue and consultation. We also welcome the constructive efforts of both parties to implement the agreements already reached, gradually build mutual trust and continue to create conditions conducive to reaching a comprehensive and lasting solution.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

48. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. China thanks Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his briefing. We support the Special Representative in leading UNMIK's implementation of its mandate. I also welcome the presence of Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, at this meeting and thank him for his briefing. I also take note of the statement delivered by Ms. Citaku. At present, the security situation in Kosovo is stable on the whole, but it still faces some complexities. Resolution 1244 (1999) is an important legal basis for resolving the Kosovo issue.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

49. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2018/98l, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. I now give the floor to Mr. Tanin.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

50. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Serbia to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Vlora Citaku to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source