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Shen Bo

lines on the record: 146
first: 2013-05-07
most recent: 2018-05-31
sittings or episodes: 38
sources: un-security-council

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“There was also no consensus within the Security Council or among the countries of the region. In the light of these considerations, China abstained in the voting on resolution. China hope that the members of the Security Council will continue to engage in consultations on relevant issues, with a View to finding a proper solution and joining forces with the South Sudanese parties, regional organizations and countries of the region in order to move to peace process in South Sudan forward. We stand ready to work with the international community and continue to play a constructive role in bringing lasting peace and stability to South Sudan.”
2018-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8273 (2018) · source
“China has maintained a consistent position on the issue of sanctions based on the belief that sanctions are a means to an end, not an end in and of themselves. The Security Council should exercise great caution in implementing sanctions, and its action ought to help advance the political settlement process in South Sudan and lend support to the good offices and mediation efforts of regional organizations, such as IGAD and the AU. However, the annex to resolution 2418 (2018), just adopted, includes some high-ranking officials of the Government of South Sudan on the proposed sanctions list and threatens an arms embargo. Given the current circumstances, those elements are not conducive to furthering the political peace process in South Sudan and could further complicate the situation.”
2018-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8273 (2018) · source
“Mr. Shen Bo (China) (spoke in Chinese): The South Sudanese political process is currently in a critical phase. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union (AU), and countries of the region are stepping up their mediation efforts, and various parties within South Sudan are actively engaged in dialogue and consultation. It behooves the international community to have due regard for, and carefully listen to, the views of the country in question, regional organizations and other countries in the region, jointly support the mediation efforts of regional organizations and help the parties in South Sudan return to trying to reach a political settlement with a view to stabilizing the situation and putting the country on an expeditious path towards development.”
2018-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8273 (2018) · source
“Council sanctions with regard to Libya should not harm its overall national interests, nor should they prevent it from satisfying its humanitarian and livelihood needs. It will be important to address the continued impairment ofthe frozen assets. We encourage the Sanctions Committee to expedite its study and respond to Libya's legitimate concerns appropriately. China supports any and all efforts that contribute to the stabilization of the situation in Libya, its political settlement and the fight against terrorism by all Libyan actors working together. What we want is for security and stability in Libya to be restored as soon as possible so that it can develop and prosper.”
2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source
“The international community should welcome the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, led by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salame', aimed at galvanizing the implementation of the action plan and supporting Libya in constitution-making, revising the Political Agreement and holding the presidential and parliamentary elections successfully. We would like to see Libya's neighbours, the African Union, the League of Arab States and the European Union step up their efforts to mediate and encourage peace talks and lend their support to the United Nations action plan. China is of the view that the Security Council sanctions should be aimed at the political settlement of hotspot issues.”
2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source
“Secondly, a better security environment is needed for the political process. Countries and regional organizations that are in a position to influence the parties should leverage such influence and encourage the Libyan actors to refrain from resorting to force on reflex, to achieve reconciliation through confidence-building measures and to create a unified State security institution as soon as possible, so as to put conditions in place that are more conducive to the implementation of the United Nations action plan. Libyan actors, for their part, should work closely together and suppress terrorist activities and organized crime, among other problems. Thirdly, the role and capacity of United Nations good offices should be strengthened through joint efforts.”
2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source
“That support from the international community should be intensified so as to help Libya get back on its feet swiftly, with restored stability and effective governance, on the basis of respect for Libya's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. I should like to touch on three points. First, we should resolutely advance the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process. The Libyan parties should press on with inclusive dialogue at various levels, from the national to the local, to build a broader consensus, narrow their differences and find a solution that is acceptable to all stakeholders so as to achieve national reconciliation. Restoring State governance by amending the Libyan Political Agreement is an important step that deserves to be taken seriously by all stakeholders in Libya.”
2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source
“Mr. Shen Bo (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame and the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, Ambassador Olof Skoog, for their briefings. China will continue to support their work. Although the security situation in Libya remains concerning, with localized clashes and terrorist acts occurring sporadically, Libya has worked arduously and achieved steady progress in its political transition thanks to the support of the United Nations, regional organizations and neighbouring countries.”
2018-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8263 (2018) · source
“To take hasty action on a draft resolution when there are still differences affects the unity among Council members. China expresses regret over the fact that resolution 2414 (2018) failed to fully accommodate the concerns of the parties affected, and was compelled to abstain in the voting. China's position on the question of Western Sahara is consistent and remains unchanged. We will continue to proceed from ajust and objective standpoint, support the United Nations in promoting a political solution to the question and support the mediation efforts by Personal Envoy Kohler. We encourage both parties to base their efforts on the relevant Council resolutions and seek a fair, lasting and mutually acceptable solution through negotiations.”
2018-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8246 (2018) · source
“Mr. Shen Bo (China) (spoke in Chinese): China expresses its appreciation to the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara, which is committed to implementing the Security Council's mandate in earnest and has made efforts to maintain regional stability. We support the extension of the Mission's mandate and support it in continuing to play a constructive role in searching for a solution to the question of Western Sahara. The situation in Western Sahara is complex. The priority is to maintain regional stability and to create favourable conditions for the restart of the political process. Therefore, the Council should remain united and speak with one voice. During the negotiations, amendments were proposed. The Council should have been given more time to seek consensus.”
2018-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8246 (2018) · source
“Mr. Shen B0 (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Charter of the United Nations clearly outlines the functions of and divisions of labour among all the main organs of the United Nations. The primary role of the Security Council is to maintain international peace and security, not to consider human rights issues. Pushing the Security Council into discussing human rights issues erodes the functions of other United Nations organs and will not help us to find an effective solution to the issue. China opposes holding deliberations in the Security Council on such issues, and in particular on questions of human rights in Syria.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8209 (2018) · source
“The parties concerned should make concerted efforts to provide safe, secure and unhindered humanitarian access in order to help create the conditions needed to ease the humanitarian situation on the ground.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“We urge them to break the political stalemate as soon as possible and to return to dialogue and negotiations to resolve their differences. The international community and the countries of the region should provide constructive assistance in that regard. China has noted the gravity of the humanitarian situation in Yemen. With the ongoing cholera outbreak and millions of Yemenis facing the imminent threat of a serious famine, we fear for the country's suffering people. The international community should increase its humanitarian assistance with a view to alleviating the suffering on the ground. We will continue to provide the Yemeni people with aid to the extent we are able, through both bilateral and multilateral channels. Ensuring unhindered access for humanitarian assistance will be crucial to alleviating the situation on the ground.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“We support Yemen's unity, sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, and we believe that a political settlement is the only way for it to achieve lasting peace. We call on the parties to support the mediation efforts of the United Nations and - based on the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementation mechanism, and the outcome documents of the National Dialogue Conference - to find an inclusive solution as soon as possible through dialogue and negotiations. We welcome the appointment of Mr. Martin Griffiths as the new Special Envoy of the Secretary- General and hope that all the parties will support his mediation work and step up their efforts to promote peace talks.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“China finds the current situation disturbing and calls on the international community to step up mediation efforts, encourage the parties to agree on a ceasefire, return to the political track and achieve peace, security and stability at an early date. China welcomed the Council's unanimous adoption yesterday of resolution 2402 (2018), renewing the mandate of the Yemen sanctions regime and its Panel of Experts for another year, which should facilitate the international community's efforts to promote peace, and which is consonant with the interests of Yemen and the other countries of the region. China has consistently held an objective and impartial position on Yemen, with no self-interested motives.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“Mr. Shen Bo (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Special Envoy Ismail Ould Sheikh Ahmed and Director John Ging for their briefings. I wish especially to thank Special Envoy Ahmed for the unrelenting efforts he has made over the past three years to facilitate the political process in Yemen. He has been fulfilling a daunting task in difficult circumstances and his efforts have been apparent to everyone. We note our highest regard for him and wish him every success in his future endeavours. The situation in Yemen further deteriorated of late. The political process is stalled, military conflict continues, and the humanitarian crisis has deepened.”
2018-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8191 (2018) · source
“We hope that UNMISS and the Secretariat will continue to communicate with the South Sudanese Government and the UNMISS troop-contributing countries. We hope that the Secretariat will conduct an objective and comprehensive strategic review and assessment of UNMISS and focus its efforts on helping South Sudan to maintain peace and stability, restore development and put forward feasible recommendations on future adjustments of the functions and size of UNMISS. China has always supported the peace process in South Sudan and been committed to assisting South Sudan to achieve peace and development. China stands ready to continue to play a constructive role in achieving lasting peace, stability and sustainable development in South Sudan.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“The Security Council should remain united on South Sudan and speak with one voice. We should provide constructive assistance to South Sudan. Secondly, it is crucial to further increase humanitarian assistance to South Sudan. The humanitarian situation in South Sudan is dire. China calls on the international community to continue to provide necessary humanitarian assistance and economic support to South Sudan, and on the parties in South Sudan to provide the necessary humanitarian access. China supports the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in continuing to fulfil its mandate, and we appreciate the efforts and contributions it has made to maintaining peace and stability in South Sudan.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“We urge the parties to seize the important opportunity offered by the High- level Revitalization Forum, take concrete actions to implement the ceasefire agreement, immediately cease the fighting and violence return to the negotiating table. The international community should continue to support the mediation efforts of IGAD, the African Union and other regional organizations and focus on assisting them to succeed in the second phase meetings of the High-level Revitalization Forum. Meanwhile, it is necessary to fully motivate the Government of South Sudan and enhance communication and coordination with the Government, while respecting the country's ownership and leadership of the political process. I agree with what was said by the representative of Ethiopia.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“But we should also be mindful of the fact that the current political and security situation in South Sudan remains fragile and continues to face many severe challenges. The international community should further increase its support and assistance to South Sudan. It is imperative to continue to promote the political process in South Sudan, as a political solution is the only way out in addressing the question of South Sudan. China has noted that after the cessation of hostilities agreement was signed, there have been multiple incidents involving clashes and fighting. China supports the 12 Januaryjoint statement ofthe Secretary-General and the African Union Chairperson on the question of South Sudan.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“Mr. Shen Bo (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, Assistant Secretary- General Mueller and Mr. Mogae, Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Late last month, thanks to the concerted efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the international community, the High- level Revitalization Forum was successfully held, and the South Sudanese parties signed the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access. China welcomes these developments and appreciates the active efforts made by IGAD. China is ready to continue to support IGAD, the African Union and other regional and subregional organizations in playing a leading mediation role on the question of South Sudan.”
2018-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8166 (2018) · source
“The Syrian chemical weapons issue is closely linked to a political settlement to the Syrian question, and it requires a comprehensive, balanced and integrated approach. China supports the role of the Security Council and of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons as the main channel for achieving an appropriate resolution to the Syrian chemical weapons issue. We hope that all the relevant parties will adopt a constructive attitude and seek appropriate solutions during consultations. We must maintain the unity of the Council and coordinate with the relevant parties in an effort to actively promote the political process in Syria.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8164 (2018) · source
“China welcomes the draft resolution circulated by the delegation of the Russian Federation that would establish a new investigative mechanism on Syrian chemical weapons. China appreciates the efforts made by Russia in the Security Council to continue to advance the work on the Syrian chemical weapons issue. China will seriously study the draft resolution and actively participate in consultations on it. It is imperative to establish a new investigative mechanism to find out the truth and to deter further use of chemical weapons in Syria. We hope that Council members will participate in the consultations in a constructive manner and strive to reach consensus on the establishment of a new mechanism.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8164 (2018) · source
“Mr. Shen Bo (China) (spoke in Chinese): China expresses its grave concern about the use of chemical weapons in Syria and extends its deepest sympathy to the Syrian people for their suffering. China's position on chemical weapons has been clear and consistent. We firmly oppose the use of chemical weapons by any country, group or individual for any purpose and under any circumstances. The use of chemical weapons is unacceptable, whenever or wherever they are used. China supports a comprehensive, objective and fair investigation into such incidents in order to arrive at a conclusion that can stand the test of time and to shed light on the facts in order to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8164 (2018) · source
“We hope that MINUSMA will continue to strengthen safety and security for its personnel and enhance communication with troop- contributing countries (TCCs) and other parties providing assistance in order to ensure that MINUSMA has the necessary equipment and resources to implement its mandate and defend itself. China thanks the Secretariat for its timely briefings on MINUSMA support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. We hope that it will continue to advance relevant work in that regard. China firmly supports Mali in its efforts towards peace and development. China is an important TCC in MINUSMA, with nearly 400 peacekeepers deployed. We would like to work with the international community to continue to support Mali's peace and reconciliation process and to make our contribution to Mali's achievement of peace, stability and development.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“China thanks MINUSMA and Special Representative Annadif for their tireless efforts to help to advance peace and reconciliation in Mali. China hopes that MINUSMA will continue to coordinate and cooperate with the Government of Mali, respect Mali's suggestions and help the country strengthen its security capacity and assist with disarmament and reintegration efforts. MINUSMA is deployed in a complex and dangerous environment. Its peacekeepers are being attacked regularly, which is a severe safety and security issue. There has recently been some improvement with regard to MINUSMA's equipment, but resources and capacity are still lagging.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“With regard to the rampant terrorist activity, measures must be taken to adopt integrated steps to respond through regional cooperation. China welcomes the efforts of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel) and other regional mechanisms and supports the establishment of a Joint Force to independently deal with regional security challenges. China urges the international community to respect the leading role of Africa in dealing with its own problems. China actively supports countries of the region in their effort to respond to the cross-border threats posed by terrorism and organized crime. Thirdly, the international community should support the work of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“The interim administration in northern Mali should provide basic services as soon as possible so that people in the region can lead better lives and enjoy a peace dividend. That will help to win the hearts of the people for the peace process. The international community should continue to help Mali to enhance its capacity for self-development and governance, on the basis of respecting Mali's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Secondly, the international community should help the Government of Mali to enhance its capacity in the areas of security and counter-terrorism efforts. It should also provide assistance to the Government, at its request, in order to enable it to respond to security challenges throughout its territory and gradually assume its responsibility for national security.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“At the same time, the current security situation in Mali continues to worsen. Terrorist activity in Mali and neighbouring areas is rampant, thereby seriously affecting the peace process. The international community should strengthen its efforts to support Mali's peace and reconciliation process and help the country achieve security, stability and economic and social development. First, the international community should support the Malian parties to implement the Peace Agreement. China hopes that all parties to the Agreement will continue to demonstrate political will, fully implement the Agreement's provisions and jointly commit themselves to national development and reconstruction.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“Mr. Shen Bo (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes Mr. Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, to today's meeting, and congratulates him on his assumption ofhis new role. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Lacroix for his briefing. China appreciates and supports the people of Mali and express its support to them in their determined efforts to actively advance their peace process and implement the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. Since the signing of the Peace Agreement, the Government of Mali, signatory armed groups and the relevant parties have made tremendous efforts to implement it, which has produced ongoing progress. China welcomes those developments. Last October, a Security Council mission visited Mali and held fruitful talks with the relevant parties.”
2018-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8163 (2018) · source
“We hope that the Mission will continue to enhance contacts and communication with the Government and FARC and make greater efforts to enhance trust and dispel doubts. With a view to promoting the implementation of the agreement by the Government and FARC, China also hopes that the Government and the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (National Liberation Army) will overcome the current difficulties and reach agreement without delay on an extension of the ceasefire. China is ready, together with other members of the Council, to continue to play its role in promoting the peace process in Colombia and to achieve comprehensive peace and stability in that country at an early date.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“China is confident that the Government and FARC will be able to overcome the current difficulties and work towards the same goal, staying the course in the peace process so as to create conditions favourable to the full implementation of the Agreement by the Colombian Government and FARC and maintain the current positive momentum. China also hopes that the Security Council and the international community will continue to focus on and support the peace process in Colombia, respect the leadership of the Colombian Government and people of the process, and provide constructive assistance to help along the way. China commends Special Representative of the Secretary-General Arnault and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia for the important role they have played in this connection.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“The full implementation of the final Peace Agreement between the Government and the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC) is at the core of the Colombian peace process. The implementation of the peace agreement is currently facing challenges that are due to complex factors. After half a century of conflict and strife in the country, healing the wounds left by war will not be an easy task. The full implementation of the agreement encompasses political, security, development and social integration aspects. It is akin to a systematic engineering project and requires sustained efforts on the part of Colombia and the international community. There is a high degree of consensus among different sectors in Colombia and on the part of the international community that the peace process there is irreversible.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“Mr. Shen Bo (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks you, Mr. President, for having convened today's meeting. We listened carefully to the briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Arnault, and I welcome Vice-President Naranjo to today's meeting. The Colombia peace process is a good example ofan instance in which the Council's cooperation has made a difference in addressing hotspot regional issues. This peace process is ofthe utmost importance for peace and development in Colombia and of great relevance for the maintenance of regional stability. China commends the efforts made by the Colombian Government and President Santos Calderon in this connection.”
2018-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8154 (2018) · source
“The aim is also to promote cooperation between all three countries so that they can work together to achieve peace, stability and development in the region. Together with the international community, we are ready to work tirelessly to achieve peace, stability and development in Afghanistan as soon as possible.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“China has always played a constructive role in the Afghan peace and reconciliation process and in regional peace and stability. In June, Mr. Wang Yi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, visited Afghanistan and Pakistan and encouraged all three countries to establish a trilateral dialogue mechanism between their Foreign Ministers. The first round of the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral Foreign Ministers' dialogue will be held in Beijing on 26 December. Foreign Minister Wang Yi will be attending the event, which is the first dialogue to be held between the three Foreign Ministers. We hope that the meeting will enable them to build trust and reach a consensus that will help to improve the relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“With the advantages represented by its geographical location and natural resources, there is great potential for Afghanistan's participation in regional economic cooperation. The relevant resolutions of the Security Council and General Assembly highlight the fact that parties should work to build a community of common destiny for humankind, in the spirit of win-win cooperation, and promote economic development through the One Belt One Road and other initiatives. China applauds the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and hopes that it will continue to respect Afghanistan's sovereignty and ownership of its future, while continuing to promote the peace and reconciliation process and the economic development of the country.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“Thirdly, enhancing the capacity of the Government is an important element in ensuring Afghanistan's development. China welcomes its efforts in the area of anti-corruption reform. The political parties in Afghanistan should work for greater unity and seek to resolve their differences through dialogue and consultations. The international community should fully respect the Afghan people's right to choose their political system and their own path to development independently while providing assistance to the Government targeted to improving governance on the basis of their own national development strategy and concrete needs. Fourthly, the international community should honour its commitment to assisting Afghanistan and supporting its economic and social development.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“The international community should step up its cooperation in combating terrorism and support the efforts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other regional actors in playing an active role. Secondly, promoting national reconciliation is fundamental to settling the Afghanistan issue. All Afghan parties should prioritize the country's long- term interests and the well-being of its people by actively participating in the reconciliation process. The international community should promote the realization of broad and inclusive political reconciliation that is Afghan-led and Afghan-owned, and should also engage in with the relevant parties in Afghanistan with a view to launching peace talks as soon as possible. We welcome the assistance provided by regional countries and relevant mechanisms in that regard.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“China appreciates the fact that the Afghan Government has made a number of efforts to maintain security and stability in the country, promote its national reconciliation and advance economic development. We value the important role of neighbouring and regional countries in resolving the Afghan issue, and hope that the international community will continue to provide support and assistance to Afghanistan. First, the international community should continue to support the capacity-building of the security forces in the country, as well as security-sector reform, with a view to combating the threats of terrorism, transnational crime and drug trafficking.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“Mr. Shen Bo (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks you, Mr. President, for convening this debate on Afghanistan. I would also like to thank Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Afghanistan, Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and Ambassador Umarov, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), for their briefings. I welcome the presence in the Council today of Ambassador Saikal of Afghanistan. China also listened attentively to Ms. Frogh's briefing. Afghanistan is facing multiple challenges in critical economic and social sectors.”
2017-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8147 (2017) · source
“China is ready to work together with the international community to properly address the increasingly complex global challenges and make greater contributions to building a world that enjoys lasting peace, universal security and common prosperity and that is open, inclusive, clean and beautiful.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Fourthly, major organs of the United Nations should fulfil their mandates and generate synergy. The United Nations is a core platform for addressing global challenges. The main organs, such as the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, should abide by the United Nations Charter and its responsibilities, adhere to their mandates, coordinate their work in preventing conflicts, maintaining peace, building peace and combating traditional and non-traditional security threats, bring into full play regional initiatives and organizations and actively support the countries concerned in capacity- building for sustainable development and building capabilities so as to develop synergies for combating traditional and non-traditional security threats.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“The root causes of conflict, such as poverty and underdevelopment, are far from being solved, while non-traditional security threats, such as terrorism, climate change, refugees, migrants and epidemics, are constantly expanding - setting a higher bar for global governance. We hope that the international community will adhere to multilateralism, increase their development contributions, fully implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, reach an early consensus on the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration, follow the principle of mutual consultations, joint efforts and benefit-sharing, push for open, inclusive, universal and win-win globalization and create favourable conditions for addressing global challenges.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“All countries should actively defend the authority of the Security Council in international security affairs and support the efforts by the countries concerned and regional organizations in peacefully settling disputes through dialogue, negotiation, mediation and good offices. The United Nations and the Security Council should adhere to the principles of objectivity and impartiality, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States and their right to choose their social systems and development goals on their own, and establish a concept of comprehensive, mutual, common, cooperative and sustainable security so as to play a constructive role in addressing regional conflicts appropriately and promoting peace through negotiation. Thirdly, we must take comprehensive measures to address complex global challenges.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We hope that Member States will join hands, honour their firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, promote a new type of international relations based on mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation, build a community of common human destiny and make new contributions to advancing the noble cause of human peace and development. Secondly, we must settle disputes peacefully through dialogue and negotiations. With the world today far from being secure, and with regional conflicts expanding, maintaining peace and security is the primary responsibility of the Security Council - a task entrusted by Member States.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“The United Nations has existed for more than 70 years, and the cause of peace and the development of humankind has seen significant progress. However, the beautiful blueprint traced by the Charter has yet to be realized, while new challenges keep emerging. In the face of old problems and emerging challenges, the purposes and principles of the Charter are not obsolete and remain immensely significant and realistic in guiding our work. To promote the spirit of the Charter, to face history with honesty and to draw lessons from history has always been our source of strength in maintaining peace and building the future.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Mr. Shen B0 (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. At present, the international situation is complex and constantly changing. Traditional and non-traditional security risks are interwoven, while global challenges are increasing by the day. Meanwhile, all countries are interdependent even while their interests are linked. Therefore, seeking peace, development and cooperation remains the general desire of the Member States. The international community urgently needs to work together in order to make new contributions to addressing global challenges properly and promoting international peace and development. First, we must uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“The international community should deal with the issue of development head-on, implement appropriate remedies, provide aid to developing countries, support their efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, enhance their capacity to alleviate poverty and related problems, foster homegrown development and promote the achievement of shared development and lasting peace in countries of origin. China is ready to work with the international community in continuing to contribute actively to ensuring an early end to the conflict in Libya and achieving stability and restoring prosperity there.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“We hope that all members will fully and accurately implement all the Security Council resolutions on Libya and trafficking in persons and work to effectively address the issues related to refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean. Thirdly, it is also important to emphasize the significance of treating both the symptoms and root causes of the issues and promoting inclusive and balanced development that benefits everyone. We must increase support for countries hosting refugees, work to end xenophobia and discrimination and, most important, make efforts to tackle the underlying causes of social instability and development imbalances if we are to put an end to turmoil and poverty.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source