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Sun Zhiqiang

lines on the record: 96
first: 2021-08-04
most recent: 2023-12-22
sittings or episodes: 23
sources: un-security-council

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“We hope that the Director-General and the Technical Secretariat will take practical measures to maintain the technical integrity of the OPCW. In conclusion, like most members of the Security Council, China would like to see the Council meet less frequently to consider the Syrian chemical weapons issue.”
2022-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9141 (2022) · source
“We have taken note that the Syrian Government and the Technical Secretariat have begun consultations through written correspondence on the declaration assessment. We call on the Technical Secretariat to give its full attention to the concerns issue of the States parties concerned regarding the visa issue. We also encourage both sides to continue discussions on, inter alia, the proposed meeting between the OPCW Director-General and the Syrian Foreign Minister. We reiterate that the OPCW’s investigation and attribution of the alleged use of chemical weapons should be strictly limited to the framework of the Chemical Weapons Convention, with compliant procedures, reliable evidence and credible conclusions.”
2022-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9141 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Nakamitsu for her briefing. China is firmly opposed to the use of chemical weapons by any country, organization or individual, under any circumstance. The world should be free of all chemical weapons as soon as possible. Dialogue and consultation are the only way to resolve this Syrian chemical weapons issue. The latest monthly report of the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (see S/2022/658) indicates that, from 11 to 18 September, the Technical Secretariat conducted the ninth round of inspections of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre, which China welcomes.”
2022-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9141 (2022) · source
“The international community should continue to support Iraq in its efforts to fight terrorism and consolidate its hard-won counter-terrorism gains. We call on the countries concerned to expedite the repatriation of foreign terrorist fighters in Iraq. It is also imperative to strengthen cooperation within the United Nations framework and oppose terrorism in all its forms. We must combat all terrorist organizations designated as such by the Security Council and avoid politicizing counter-terrorism and adopting double standards.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Its donation of a DNA laboratory information system to the Iraqi Government and assistance with digitization are commendable efforts. The application of new technologies for greater effectiveness in the area of counter-terrorism is a useful practice and can be an important reference point for the use of technologies in other fields. It should be emphasized that UNITAD is an interim and transitional arrangement in support of Iraq’s accountability efforts and should not become a permanent United Nations body. Last year’s report by the Team (see S/2021/974) set out some preliminary ideas for a completion strategy, which we hope that UNITAD will further flesh out and implement. Terrorism is the common enemy of humankind, and counter-terrorism transcends borders.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“The international community should show genuine respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and jurisdiction over its territory and support it in pursuing accountability for terrorist crimes under its domestic law. We encourage UNITAD to continue to strengthen its cooperation with the Iraqi Government, especially with regard to the speedy and complete transfer of evidence to Iraq, in line with the provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions. If it wants to share evidence with other Member States, the Investigative Team should obtain the consent of the Iraqi Government and adhere to the principles of transparency and non-discrimination. UNITAD should continue to maintain constructive, cooperative relations with the Iraqi Government and assist it with capacity-building, evidence-collection and digitization, among other things.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Special Adviser Ritscher for his briefing. The collection of evidence is an important basis for pursuing accountability for the terrorist acts committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. China supports the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) in assisting the Iraqi Government with evidence-gathering. We welcome the overall progress that the Investigative Team has made, notably in its investigations of the use of chemical and biological weapons and terrorist financing, which will help to establish the conditions for pursuing accountability for acts of terrorism. Iraq bears the primary responsibility for providing justice within its territory.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source
“The international community should uphold the principles of a Libyan-owned and Libyan-led political process and play a positive and constructive role in bringing the political process back on track in Libya. China is not a State party to the Rome Statute, and China’s position on the ICC’s work related to Libya remains unchanged. We have also noted Libya’s position on the relevant issues. The ICC should continue to strictly abide by the principle of complementarity, stipulated in the Rome Statute, fully respect Libya’s judicial sovereignty and the legitimate requests and opinions of its Government and make practical contributions to the maintenance of peace and stability in Libya.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the Prosecutor Karim Khan for his briefing. I welcome the participation of Ambassador Elsonni, Permanent Representative of Libya, in today’s meeting. The differences among parties in Libya have grown for some time now, and the uncertainty of the political process has also increased. It is imperative for all parties in Libya to maintain calm and exercise restraint. Actions that might complicate the situation should be avoided. The current ceasefire should be fully maintained. Differences over the legitimacy of the Government should be resolved through dialogue and consultations, and a consensus on a timetable and road map for elections should be reached to create the conditions necessary for the holding of elections as soon as possible.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“The drawdown progress report recently submitted to the Council by MONUSCO and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo helps improve our knowledge of the situation on the ground and the changes made to, and progress in, the drawdown.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“The recent incident involving the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo firing at patrolling MONUSCO personnel is shocking. We hope that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will investigate and more effectively manage its military and police. With regard to the MONUSCO drawdown, China’s supports MONUSCO in stepping up coordination with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the relevant United Nations agencies to advance the drawdown plan in an orderly and responsible manner, according to the situation on the ground and the benchmarks for withdrawal.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Although the world today is turbulent, with hotspot issues arising more frequently, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other Africa-related agenda items must not be marginalized. China strongly calls on the international community to ramp up its help and assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries. China recently donated yet another batch of anti-virus supplies to the hospital of the University of the Kinshasa and will continue to contribute to peace and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. MONUSCO has played a vital role in stabilizing the security situation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. China appreciates the tireless efforts of the Special Representative and the troop- and police-contributing countries in that regard.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“We note that the Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2022/252) indicates recent political volatility, controversy and challenges concerning the 2023 elections. China welcomes the commitment of President Tshisekedi Tshilombo to holding free, democratic and transparent elections within the constitutional time frame. We welcome the adoption of the electoral road map by the Independent National Electoral Commission and call on all political leaders to overcome their differences, maintain unity and jointly advance specific matters, such as electoral reform, and finalize the electoral calendar and budget. The humanitarian and development needs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must not be ignored.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Strengthening mutual political trust and engaging in mutually beneficial cooperation among countries of the region are conducive to the improvement of the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the successful convening of the summit of the tenth high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region and support MONUSCO in enhancing cooperation with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region and playing a positive role in achieving peace and stability in the country and the region. Maintaining political stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is essential to the country’s peace and development.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“The causes for the prolonged turbulence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are intricate and complex and will not be rooted out by military means alone. China supports the Government’s efforts to strengthen its governance capabilities, promote reform in key sectors, implement the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Reintegration and Stabilization Programme and exercise effective control over its eastern region. It is important to value the role of development in enhancing security and to take advantage of natural resources in order to create jobs, improve livelihoods and eliminate poverty, so as to break the vicious cycle of violence.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“China strongly condemns such incidents of violence and supports the swift and strong Council response through the issuing of a press statement (SC/14787). We hope that, through the implementation of the state of siege in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Government will enhance coordination with MONUSCO in order to effectively protect civilians. The safety of the lives and property of third- country nationals should also be taken seriously and protected. We call upon the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to thoroughly investigate the egregious cases of armed looting, attacks and kidnappings, among other things, and hold perpetrators accountable.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative Keita for her briefing, and I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in today’s meeting. We are deeply worried about the missing helicopter of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and hope that its whereabouts and the safety and of its crew and passengers will be confirmed as soon as possible. The security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo saw continued deterioration in the recent period, with escalating violence by armed groups and more frequent attacks on civilians and displaced persons.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to remind the United States representative that the Afghan people are very angry about their assets being frozen by the United States.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank you, Madam President, for giving me the opportunity to make another statement. Just now, several Council members made reference in their statements to the Afghan assets illegally frozen by the United States Government. It seems that the representative of the United States feels uncomfortable about that. It is very simple for the United States to feel comfortable, namely, by immediately returning all those assets to the Afghan people, as called for by the international community.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“UNSMIL should provide necessary electoral support in accordance with its mandate. We also look forward to speeding up the appointment of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Libya. It is important to heed the views of the African States so that the appointment can take place at an early date.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): We welcome the consensus adoption of the technical rollover of the mandate for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) (resolution 2619 (2022)). Elections are an important step in Libya’s political process. The Libyan people are looking forward to establishing a national governance structure that is coordinated, unified and stable for the long term, so that they can usher in a new phase of national development. We encourage all parties in Libya to maintain the current momentum of dialogue and consultation, stick to peaceful means, reach broad political consensus on major issues concerning the elections, and create favourable conditions for the smooth holding of the elections. China supports the United Nations in continuing to promote dialogue among all Libyan parties.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“We also hope that the Technical Secretariat and the Director-General in particular will maintain objectivity and impartiality in their work, listen broadly to others’ views and facilitate the move from division and confrontation to unity and cooperation among States parties.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“Regrettably, in recent years, in disregard of the provisions of the Convention and the tradition of seeking consensus, certain countries have forced voting on pursuing accountability related to the Syrian chemical-weapons issue, when consensus was far from being reached among the parties, including on establishing the extent of the mandate of CWC and the Investigation and Identification Team and suspending the rights of Syria as a State party, among others. Such acts undermine the authority of the OPCW, poison the atmosphere and erode mutual trust among States parties. China urges the countries concerned to change course and desist from politicizing the work of the OPCW.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“We hope that they will work in strict compliance with the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). With regard to the twenty- fifth round of technical consultations, we hope that the Technical Secretariat will heed the concerns of the State party over the issue of visas and remain open and flexible so as to avoid a stalemate in the discussions. I would also like to raise a question on the issue. Given Syria’s refusal to issue a visa for only one member of the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT), would it be possible for the Technical Secretariat to find a replacement or deploy the other DAT members to Syria first for the consultations? The CWC constitutes the basis and yardstick for addressing chemical-weapons-related issues.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“According to the latest monthly report by the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (see S/2021/1103), the Technical Secretariat conducted the eighth round of inspections of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre from 10 to 17 December 2021; the Tripartite Agreement among the United Nations Office for Project Services, the OPCW and Syria has been extended to 30 June; and preparations are under way for the in-person meeting between the Director-General of the OPCW and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria. China welcomes such progress and encourages the Technical Secretariat to maintain its engagement and cooperation with Syria. We take note of the recent deployment of members of the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission to Syria for a two- week investigation.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, we congratulate Norway on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January. Today marks the first open meeting of the Council for the new year. We take this opportunity to welcome its new members: the United Arab Emirates Albania, Brazil, Gabon and Ghana. We look forward to stronger cooperation with them for greater unity within the Council and the effective discharge by the Council of its mandate. China also thanks Viet Nam, Tunisia, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Estonia for their contributions to the work of the Council over the past two years. I also thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing.”
2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source
“As he provides targeted help, we hope that he will consider the circumstances on the ground in the region and heed the wishes of the host countries, as mandated by the Security Council. China will continue to support his work.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“At the recent eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, President Xi Jinping announced nine projects of practical cooperation with Africa and set out policies and measures in that regard, such as providing 1 billion vaccines to Africa and promoting Africa’s exports to China, debt relief, investment and climate response. That will inject new impetus to the pandemic response and post-pandemic recovery for African countries. Through close cooperation with ECCAS and ongoing communication with the countries of the region, Special Representative Fall has helped the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa carry out its work effectively.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“This is the most pressing challenge for the countries in Central Africa. The international community should support those countries in their pandemic responses and step up assistance for early and broad access to safe and affordable vaccines. We call on countries to effectively honour their official development assistance commitments, scale up their assistance, actively provide finance, technology and capacity-building and help countries in the region to eradicate poverty, expand employment and improve their livelihoods.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“The international community should support the building of a regional security mechanism, enhance the region’s capacity to maintain stability and counter terrorism and to address cross- border challenges such as piracy and drug smuggling in the Gulf of Guinea. We must help countries in Central Africa to improve their governance capacity, achieve sustainable development, promote social inclusion and cohesion and eliminate all potential breeding grounds for extremist forces and terrorism. Thirdly, we must support the region’s fight against the coronavirus disease pandemic. With the pandemic still raging worldwide and a low vaccination rate in the Central African region, we cannot ignore the pandemic’s negative impact on the region’s political, economic and social stability.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Secondly, we must support regional unity and cooperation. We welcome the nineteenth Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), which adopted a series of important resolutions on regional connectivity, economic and trade integration, security- mechanism building and more. At the same time, it is concerning that the Islamic State West Africa Province and other terrorist groups continue to spread in the region. Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea remains a pressing issue. The humanitarian situation in the region has deteriorated, with a spike in refugees and displaced persons.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Importing democratic transformation, imposing development models or wilfully applying frequent pressure and sanctions will not only fail, but also backfire. Many Central African countries will hold elections next year. The international community must respect the sovereignty and ownership of those countries while providing electoral assistance. It must also encourage and support regional organizations in playing an important role. Some countries turned a blind eye to the efforts and progress made by Burundi in the promotion and protection of human rights, ignored the strong views of the Government of Burundi and forced through the appointment of a Special Rapporteur to monitor the situation of human rights in Burundi. China expresses its strong rejection and calls on those countries to stop intervening in Burundi’s internal affairs.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“This year, the President of the Central African Republic, Mr. Touadera, announced a unilateral ceasefire and continued efforts to improve the security situation. Chad adopted a transitional road map, established transitional national institutions and held a national dialogue, resulting in positive progress. The Government of Cameroon adopted important measures in areas such as decentralization; local institution-building; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; and culture and education in order to firmly safeguard national unity and security and stability in the South-West and North-West regions. These examples clearly show that only development paths that suit national realities and historical, cultural, economic and social conditions can truly contribute to stability and development.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General François Louncény Fall for his briefing. For some time, countries in Central Africa have taken active measures to maintain political stability and restore socioeconomic development, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality. The stability of Central Africa bears on the overall security in Africa. The United Nations and the international community should heed the voices of the countries in the region, respect their wishes, support their efforts to strengthen unity and cooperation and work together towards regional prosperity and stability. In that connection, China would like to underline three points. First, we must support countries of the region in taking a development path that fits their national conditions.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“China notes that, in its recent report to the Technical Secretariat, the Syrian Government reaffirmed its willingness to conduct technical consultations and resolve the issue of the initial declaration, which we welcome. We hope that the Technical Secretariat will remain open and flexible and work towards narrowing differences rather than increasing confrontation. The Syrian chemical weapons issue cannot be resolved overnight. The relevant discussions are progressing slowly. Therefore, the Council’s monthly deliberations is obviously too frequent. Serious consideration should be given to reducing the frequency of the deliberations. The monthly reports submitted by the OPCW are largely the same. China believes that they could be simplified, as appropriate, by focusing on providing new trends and information.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“The Syrian Government asked that only one member of the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT) be replaced and issued visas to other members, which should be objectively reflected in the report. Moreover, the Technical Secretariat cancelled the entire consultation because one member did not have a visa and stated that it was not in a position to deploy the DAT. That is not helpful in resolving the problem and does not reflect well on the OPCW. We would like to know whether, in the cooperation between the State party and the Technical Secretariat, the former has no right to express concerns over visas? Has the Technical Secretariat considered the possibility of replacing one member of the Declaration Assessment Team?”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“It is hoped that State parties will strengthen their dialogue, return to the tradition of making decisions by consensus and avoid repeatedly pushing for voting, which will further widen the differences among all parties. With regard to the initial declaration and the arrangements for the twenty-fifth round of technical consultations, China calls on the Technical Secretariat to maintain constructive communication and cooperation with the Syrian Government. The most recent monthly report mentioned that, “Due to the obstacles produced by the refusal, several times, to issue the visas requested by the Secretariat from the Syrian Arab Republic, the DAT has been unable to deploy to Damascus” (S/2021/989, para. 16). That statement is not accurate.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I think Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. China has reiterated its position on the Syrian chemical weapons issue on many occasions and has called for respect for science and facts, adherence to the technical attributes of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and avoidance of politicization. The investigation and handling of the alleged use of chemical weapons must comply strictly with OPCW requirements so that proper procedures and reliable evidence are used to reach credible conclusions. Based on that position, China has always been concerned about the establishment and work of the Investigation and Identification Team.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“China hopes that the Secretariat, the authorities of the countries concerned and UNISFA will strengthen communication and coordination and properly address the issues in implementation of the SOFA. Just now, some Council members mentioned the recent developments in Khartoum, as China did yesterday during Council consultations. China sincerely hopes that all parties of the Sudan will act in the interests of the nation and its people and carry out dialogue and consultation to address differences appropriately, maintain political and social stability, and continue to promote an orderly political transition within the framework of Constitutional Document and the Juba Peace Agreement. I believe that the Sudanese people have the wisdom and capability to resolve their domestic affairs.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“UNISFA performs its duties diligently despite difficulties and has played an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the Abyei Area. China supports in principle the extension of UNISFA’s mandate. A Chinese helicopter unit has been deployed to UNISFA and will contribute to UNISFA’s enhanced capabilities. We are concerned about the recent death of a UNISFA peacekeeper owing to the lack of timely treatment. As a major troop-contributing country to peacekeeping operations, China has always maintained that the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) be effectively implemented for the safety of mission personnel, freedom of movement and unhindered access for supplies. This unfortunate incident once again shows the importance of gaining the understanding and support of the local people.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“China continues to support the African Union (AU) and the AU High-level Implementation Panel in their mediation roles. Communal conflicts remain the main problem for the security of the Abyei Area. China supports the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in effectively protecting civilians in line with its mandate. At the same time, law enforcement alone cannot completely resolve communal conflicts. Only by continuously improving the relationship between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya can the long- term stability in the Area be achieved. China welcomes the new dialogue between the two communities and encourages them to continue to resolve their differences through negotiation to achieve peaceful coexistence. China calls on UNISFA and the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan to play a constructive role in this regard.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks Under-Secretary- General Lacroix, Special Envoy Onanga-Anyanga and President Mbeki for their briefings and welcomes the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan to today’s meeting. For some time now, the relationship between the Sudan and South Sudan has continued to improve. The two countries continue to maintain communication on the Abyei issue and hold meetings on the Joint Political and Security Mechanism, which China welcomes. We encourage both parties to continue to adhere to the political settlement and actively implement the agreements reached, stay committed to resolving outstanding issues, maintain peace and stability in the Abyei Area, and continue to promote the settlement of the final status of the Abyei Area.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“In recent years, the OPCW has continued to show a worrying tendency towards increased politicization. Division and confrontation are replacing consultation and cooperation. There are more and more votes driven by political motives, and the spirit of consensus has been depleted. That does not help the OPCW perform its functions under the Chemical Weapons Convention. China calls on the United Nations Secretariat and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to take effective measures as soon as possible in order to push the parties to strengthen dialogue and cooperation, return to the tradition of consensus and putting true multilateralism into practice in order to effectively safeguard the authority and integrity of the Convention and advance the final resolution of the Syrian chemical-weapons issue.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“China welcomes these positive developments and supports the two sides in conducting in-depth discussions on working methods and procedures during face-to-face meetings to create conditions for more effective cooperation going forward. China expresses serious concerns about the air strike on a declared chemical-weapons facility in Syria by a relevant country, thereby damaging the physical evidence of the Douma incident. Currently, the Technical Secretariat is communicating with the Syrian authorities with regard to such issues as the movement of two chlorine cylinders. Until the investigation on the movement of those cylinders reaches clear results, China calls on all parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and avoid recriminations and political interference.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“That will inevitably damage the professional image of the OPCW Technical Secretariat and the impartiality and credibility of relevant reports. China once again calls on the Technical Secretariat to use science and facts as the criteria for the Syrian chemical-weapons investigation, maintain a comprehensive, objective and impartial attitude, demonstrate professionalism and expertise and provide a clear and direct response to the concerns of the international community as soon as possible. Recently, consensus has been reached between Syrian Foreign Minister Mekdad and Director- General Arias on holding in-person meetings, and the OPCW Damascus office has also completed a staff rotation.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“Mr. Sun Zhiqiang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, the Chinese delegation would like to thank France for the important work done during its presidency of the Security Council in July, and I congratulate India on assuming the presidency of the Council this month. I would also like to thank Mr. Thomas Markram, Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for his briefing. China took note of the ninety-fourth monthly report (S/2021/692, annex) submitted by the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Regrettably, like numerous previous reports, this report has yet to provide a professional, scientific and convincing response to the issue of technical gaps in investigative procedures and the chain of custody in relevant reports on the Syrian chemical-weapons issue.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source