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Wang Min

lines on the record: 763
first: 2010-06-16
most recent: 2015-12-22
sittings or episodes: 156
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“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Ambassador Quinlan for his briefing and commend him for the enormous efforts he has made to push forward the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) . China has always attached great importance to the work of the Committee and stands ready to work with the Chair in implementing the various activities of the Committee in a balanced, orderly and prudent manner. It has been China's consistent view that all parties are duty-bound to implement the Security Council's resolutions on sanctions against Iran in an accurate, comprehensive and faithful manner. But sanctions are not an end in themselves. The work of both the Committee and the Council is to serve the goal of achieving diplomatic solutions.”
2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source
“Efforts to strengthen the rule of law in such countries should take into account the reality and the needs on the ground, so that the building of the rule of law will accord with their national condintions and needs. Fifthly, it is important to properly handle the relationship between keeping peace and seeking judicial justice. Peace and justice are two worthy goals pursued by humankind. They complement and reinforce each other. Achieving judicial justice is not simply a legal issue; it is closely linked to political, economic and cultural factors. The pursuit of judicial justice should be conducive to achieving reconciliation and stability, rather than sacrificing the peace process and undermining national reconciliation in the countries concerned.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We support the resolution of disputes through peaceful means, in keeping with the Charter, and call on all countries to respect each other's legitimate rights to choose its own means of peacefully settling disputes. Fourthly, an integrated approach should be taken to establishing the rule of law in countries in conflict and post-conflict situations. To ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the rule of law in such countries, it is critical to promote coordinated and mutually reinforcing progress in the rule of law, the political process, economic development and national reconciliation. It is important to respect the sovereignty of countries in conflict and post-conflict situations and work to enhance their capacity in nation-building.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“They must strongly oppose any action contravening historical justice, the human conscience and international norms. Thirdly, the peaceful settlement of disputes is a necessary component of the rule of law. Resolving disputes through peaceful means represents the basic principle of international law. It is inseparable from building the rule of law at the international level. The peaceful settlement of disputes and the non-use of force are important components of the rule of law at the international level and both constitute core principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the foundation of contemporary international law. They represent international obligations that all countries should honour. Charter VI of the Charter provides for various means to resolve disputes peacefully.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Secondly, the rule of law is an important guarantee for friendly relations among nations as equals. The Charter of the United Nations is the point of departure for achieving the rule of law. The Charter and the basic principles of international law it enshrines constitute the core of the international legal order as well as the foundation of the rule of law at the international level. The purposes and principles of the Charter represent the reflection of human society on war. It is imperative that all countries uphold the authority of the Charter, maintain the post-war international order and the gains from the global anti-fascist war and deal with international affairs in strict observance of the Charter and the basic principles of international law.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Because of the differences in national conditions and levels of development, there is no single universal model for the rule of law for all. At the national level, countries are entitled to independently choose the paths towards the rule of law that suit their national conditions. Countries with different rule-of- law practices should learn from each other and seek common development. To strengthen the rule of law at the international level, it is necessary to strictly abide by the norms of international law. In the conduct of international affairs, it is critical to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, adhere to such important principles as the sovereign equality of nations and non-interference in internal affairs, reject power politics and aggression and honour international obligations in good faith.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): China commends Lithuania for its initiative in convening this open debate on the rule of law. We welcome Mr. Linkevicius, Lithuania's Minister for Foreign Affairs, to preside over today's meeting. We listened carefully to the briefing by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Building the rule of law is essential to achieving and building peace in countries in conflict and post- conflict situations. Strengthening the rule of law at the international level is fundamental for the maintenance of international peace and security and the promotion of cooperation among States. It is also in the common interests of all countries and those of the international community. China would like to make the following observations on the rule of law. First, all countries share the goal of achieving the rule of law.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Towards the end of 2013, the sixteenth China-EU summit was successfully convened in Beijing and issued the China-EU 2020 Strategic Agenda for Cooperation, charting the course for future China-EU cooperation. China is ready to work with the European Union to scale up its efforts to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two sides to steadily deepen the strategic mutual trust between China and the EU, strengthen cooperation in the United Nations and other multilateral forums, and jointly make further contributions to the promotion of world peace, stability and prosperity.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“China also hopes that the European Union will make use of its own resources and comparative advantage to provide the affected countries with development aid to build up their own development capacity, thereby rooting out the sources of conflict. As pointed out by President Xi Jinping, China, as the largest developing country, and the European Union, as the largest union of developed States, are two major forces for maintaining world peace. As the two major economies, China and the European Union are two major markets for the promotion of common development, and as important birthplaces of Eastern and Western cultures, respectively. China and the European Union represent the two major civilizations that promote human progress.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“China finds that deeply troubling and hopes that the international community will scale up its efforts and take action as soon as possible to help the new transitional Government of the Central African Republic to stop the violence and restore normal social order. China encourages and supports the European Union in its continued efforts to play a positive and constructive role in maintaining international and regional peace and security. It is our hope that, in its cooperation with the United Nations and the Security Council, the European Union will adhere to the basic principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations, such as sovereign equality and the peaceful settlement of disputes, and remain committed to the settlement of various regional hotspot issues through good offices, mediation and other peaceful means.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“In recent years, the European Union has maintained collaboration with the United Nations and the Security Council, having participated and played a significant role in the settlement of regional hotspot issues, such as the Iranian nuclear programme, as well as situations in the Middle East, Somalia, Mali and the Central African Republic. In his briefing earlier this morning, Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon mentioned the situation in the Central African Republic. Recently, the humanitarian and security situation in the Central African Republic has been steadily deteriorating. In particular, violent conflict between different religious groups continues to grow.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“China supports the efforts of the United Nations and the Security Council, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, to deepen their cooperation with the European Union and other regional and subregional organizations. We believe that the cooperation between the United Nations and such organizations needs to be focused on the maintenance of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the norms governing international relations. Attention needs to be paid to coordination and harmonization so as to give full play to each others comparative advantages in a joint effort to maintain international and regional peace, security, stability and development.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“Meanwhile, regional and subregional organizations are playing an increasingly significant role in maintaining peace and security and promoting the economic development of their respective regions, which represents a useful addition to United Nations efforts. At present, global and regional challenges are steadily growing, and nations' security interests are interlocked. Further strengthening the cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations is conducive to the promotion of multilateralism and to the consolidation and strengthening of the international collective security machinery.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the Lithuanian initiative to convene this meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union in maintaining international peace and security. China welcomes Foreign Minister Linkevicius presiding over today's meeting. We thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Baroness Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, for their presence. We have listened attentively to the briefings of Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and Baroness Ashton. The United Nations lies at the core of international collective security. The Security Council bears the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“We hope that the international presences, such as UNMIK, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force, will strengthen their coordination and work in synergy so as to play a positive and constructive role in facilitating a solution to the question of Kosovo.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“We encourage Belgrade and Pristina to continue pragmatic and constructive dialogue, effectively implement the agreements that have been signed, effectively protect the legitimate rights of the various communities and consolidate the gains made in order to enable the population to benefit from the dividends of peace and development as soon as possible, while contributing to peace and stability in the Balkans and Europe at large. China commends the work carried out by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) under the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zarif and supports UNMIK's efforts to continue to discharge the Security Council's mandate.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“China believes that the best approach in that connection is to find a mutually acceptable settlement through dialogue and negotiations on the basis of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and within the framework of the relevant Council resolutions. The current security situation in Kosovo is generally stable. The implementation of the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations has made positive progress. Local elections were held at the end of last year. Agreements were reached between Serbia and Kosovo on issues such as the integrated management of crossing points. China appreciates the efforts of Serbia and of His Excellency Prime Minister Dacie to seek political solutions to the Kosovo issue.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Farid Zarif for his briefing. I welcome the presence of His Excellency Prime Minister Ivica Dacie of Serbia at this meeting and thank him for his statement. I also listened carefully to the statement of Mr. Hashim Thaci. We respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and understand the legitimate concerns of that country on the question of Kosovo. Resolution 1244 (1999) provides the essential legal basis for finding a solution to the question of Kosovo.”
2014-02-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7108 (2014) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at10.10 am.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7066 (2013) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of members to document 8/2013/671, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and on the Lord's Resistance Army-affected areas. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today's meeting. I thank Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Security Council, I shall take it that the members of the Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2013/18. It is so decided.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7066 (2013) · source
“The concerns of troop- contributing countries should also be heeded in peacekeeping deployments and mandate adjustments. Fifthly, the Security Council should, through an increase in its open debates, allow Member States to better understand the work of the Security Council. We can also use the Arria Formula and other types of meetings to listen to the ideas of other countries so as to strengthen the Council's interaction and dialogue with States that are not members of the Council.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Thirdly, the Security Council should heed the opinions of the Member States, especially the ideas of the countries involved. China supports the strengthening of the Council's coordination and cooperation with regional organizations, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, so as to fully utilize the comparative advantages of regional organizations in dealing with issues in which they have advantages. Fourthly, the Security Council should endeavour to strengthen its communication and interaction with troop-contributing countries. We support the Security Council in fully utilizing the working groups on peacekeeping and troop-contributing countries and other mechanisms to strengthen communication and exchanges and take into account the ideas of troop-contributing countries.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Some of these debates have even exceeded the mandate of the Council and eroded the scope of work of other United Nations bodies. The Security Council and other United Nations bodies have their respective functions and they should use their comparative advantages and expertise and avoid duplication of efforts. Secondly, broad consensus should be reached through full negotiations and patient consultations during the Council's decision-making process. It should be ensured that all members of the Council have sufficient time to study the relevant draft resolutions or draft presidential statements. The Council should avoid forcibly pushing for drafts on which there are major differences of opinion in order to preserve the unity of the Council.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“China earnestly supports the full implementation of the 2010 note by the President of the Council (S/2010/507) on improving the Council's working methods, which sums up experiences and explores specific measures and recommendations for improving the working methods of the Council, increasing its transparency and improving its authority and efficiency so as to facilitate the Council playing a greater role in maintaining international peace and security. I would like to make the following points. First, in order to better fulfil its responsibility of maintaining international peace and security, the Council should focus its resources and efforts on dealing with major and pressing issues that are significant for international peace and security. In recent years, the number of thematic debates in the Council has been on the increase.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“The President of the Council holds monthly briefings to non-members on the progress of the Council's work, and this has now become Council practice. The Council also attaches importance to informal interactive dialogues and Arria Formula meetings, inter alia. In that way, the Council can strengthen its exchanges and interaction with Member States, regional organizations and civil society. This year, the Security Council has adopted presidential statements on improving the efficiency of the open meetings of the Security Council, maintaining regular communications with the Peacebuilding Commission and its country-specific configurations, and increasing its exchanges with regional organizations and troop-contributing countries. The Charter of the United Nations provides that the Security Council formulate its own rules of procedure.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Following the Cold War, the Security Council has conducted preventive diplomacy efforts, resolved disputes through mediation and good offices, and made important efforts and obtained positive results in peacekeeping, post-conflict rebuilding and peacebuilding, In recent years, the broader United Nations membership has been asking the Security Council to improve its working methods and transparency so as to better fulfil the responsibility entrusted to it by the Charter of the United Nations. China fully understands that concern and pays sincere attention to the broader membership. China has been making sincere efforts, with other members of the Council, to push for positive results in improving the Council's working methods. There has been an increase in the number of open meetings held every year.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Azerbaijan for convening today's meeting. This is the sixth time that the Security Council has held an open debate on its working methods. This fully demonstrates the importance that the Security Council attaches to improving its working methods. The Charter of the United Nations entrusts the Security Council with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. As the core of the United Nations collective security machinery, the Security Council has major responsibilities in responding to threats and challenges of all kinds to international security.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“The international community must seize the opportunity with a view to forging a consensus in order to vigorously advance the political process and facilitate an early convening of Geneva II aimed at a positive outcome. China calls on the Syrian parties to achieve, for the greater good of their country and people, a ceasefire and an end to the violence, without delay, as well as an end to the crisis through dialogue and the rebuilding oftheir homeland as soon as possible. China supports the good offices of Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and Joint Special Representative Brahimi and stands ready to participate in Geneva II and work with the parties to seek a comprehensive, just and appropriate solution to the question of Syria.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“It is China's hope that the Joint Mission will strengthen communications with the interested parties, including the Syrian Government, to ensure continued progress in the inspection and elimination of chemical weapons according to schedule. China considers highly important the elimination of chemical weapons in Syria and is ready to take part in relevant efforts by providing expertise and financial assistance. The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2118 (2013) explicitly calling for implementation of the Geneva Communique (S/20l2/523, annex) and the convening of the proposed "Geneva II" conference aimed at providing an opportunity for a political solution of the Syrian conflict.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“China stands ready to continue to work with the international community in contributing positively towards a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian issue and the achievement of lasting peace in the Middle East. A political solution is the only way out of the Syrian conflict and such a solution must be promoted in parallel with the elimination of chemical weapons. At present, inspection and elimination of Syria's chemical arsenal is progressing positively and appropriately. China welcomes the Secretary-General's appointment of Ms. Sigrid Kaag as Special Coordinator of the Joint Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the United Nations and notes that Ms. Kaag is already working in Syria.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“At present, the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Gaza, remains grave. The relevant United Nations resolutions need to be effectively implemented, and it is our hope that Israel will fully lift the Gaza blockade so as to alleviate the humanitarian difficulties in Gaza. We welcomed the ministerial meeting of the Quartet in September on the margins of the General Assembly. China supports the Security Council's strengthened role in facilitating the international community's unanimous support of the peace process in the Middle East. China firmly supports the Palestinian people in their just cause to restore their legitimate sovereignty and has continued its unique, active support of the peace process.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“At present, the resumption of direct talks between Palestine and Israel represents a rare opportunity for the Middle East peace process. It is our hope that Palestine and Israel will seize that opportunity, seek common ground, avoid any action or polemics that might undermine the prospect of peace talks, and try to achieve substantive progress as soon as possible. The immediate priority is to take effective measures to halt all settlement activities and to stop acts of violence targeting innocent civilians in an effort to preserve the climate for peace talks. The international community needs to scale up its support for Palestine in order to facilitate its economic development and to enhance the confidence of the Palestinian people in the peace process.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his briefing. I also listened attentively to the statements made by the observer of Palestine and the representative of Israel. The Palestinian issue lies at the core of the Middle East question. The only way out lies in resolving the dispute through dialogue and negotiation. China has always maintained that on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the road map for peace, as well as through peace talks between Palestine and Israel, an independent State of Palestine must be established with complete sovereignty based on the pre- 1967 border, with East Jerusalem as its capital, whereby the two States, Palestine and Israel, can live side by side in peace and security.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“All the parties should therefore seize the moment and mobilize every possible favourable factor with the aim of holding a new round of talks between Iran and the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany, while expanding consensus and taking due account of the consent of all parties. China has taken note of the latest report (GOV/2013/40) of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and encourages cooperation between Iran and the Agency, so that all can work together to achieve positive results in a new round of negotiations, to begin on 27 September. China has always taken an objective, responsible and fair approach to this issue and will continue to work with all sides to seek a settlement of the nuclear issue by diplomatic means.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“Finding a peaceful negotiated settlement to the Iranian issue through dialogue is the only correct and viable path. China has always opposed the use or threat of use of force, and is not in favour of putting excessive pressure on Iran or taking new sanctions measures against it. The current situation in the area is increasingly complicated, and against that background all parties should continue to make efforts to maintain and promote a process of dialogue and to find a negotiated and appropriate settlement to the Iranian nuclear issue. This is extremely important to maintaining peace in the Middle East and preventing further turbulence in the situation.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“While all parties have an obligation to implement the resolution accurately and in earnest, sanctions are not the resolution's fundamental objective or the criteria for judging the Committee's work. China has always believed that the work of the Committee and its Panel of Experts should help the parties to build confidence, carry on dialogue and negotiations and facilitate the diplomatic process of settlement. The Committee's work concerning individual cases where Violations are suspected is very sensitive. All parties involved should carry out their work and make decisions based on the merits of the facts and in a pragmatic, objective and cautious manner. China will continue to abide by those principles and to participate actively and responsibly in the work.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would first like to thank Argentina for its efforts in presiding over the Council for the month of August. And I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency for September, and to wish you success in our work this month. I would also like to thank you, Sir, for your briefing in your capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), and to commend you for your efforts on behalf of the Committee. China has always greatly valued and supported the work of the Committee and will continue to cooperate closely with it in advancing all aspects of that work in a pragmatic, orderly and steady way, aimed at the comprehensive, balanced implementation of the resolution.”
2013-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7028 (2013) · source
“The Council should actively conduct preventive diplomacy by urging the parties to conflicts to resolve their differences through dialogue, negotiations and other peaceful means in order to achieve a political settlement and minimize human casualties. Deploying peacekeeping operations cannot be a fundamental solution to the problem of protecting civilians. The Council's focus should be on helping host countries to strengthen their security and justice sectors and improve their ability to protect civilians.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Thirdly, in order to carry out humanitarian relief operations to protect civilians, it is essential that the principles of humanitarian neutrality, fairness and independence be observed, while showing respect for the sovereignty of host countries. Only by winning their support and mitigating resistance on the part of the parties to the conflict can relief operations be effectively established. At the same time, the parties to the conflict should go out of their way to ensure that civilians have timely and effective access to humanitarian relief by improving the humanitarian situation in conflict-affected areas. Fourthly, the key to strengthening the protection of civilians in armed conflict is preventing and settling those armed conflicts.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Secondly, in discharging the responsibility to protect civilians, it is essential that the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations be strictly complied with, particularly those concerning respect for national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. Operations relating to the protection of civilian should be established by the Council and focus on working towards early ceasefires and solving disputes by peaceful means, such as dialogue and negotiations; they should not be conducted for any political motives or purposes. With regard to the protection of civilians, the Council should give equal attention to all situations on its agenda and adopt an equitable, fair and consistent position.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“All parties to an armed conflict should abide by international humanitarian law and other relevant international laws, as well as by the resolutions of the Security Council, and should fulfil their obligations to protect civilians. While the international community can render constructive assistance, it cannot replace the responsibility of national Governments and the parties to conflicts. In prosecuting and punishing actions that violate human rights and contravene international humanitarian law, and in upholding justice, it is essential that the major focus be on making full use of domestic judicial systems as the primary channel for such efforts.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“In the recent past the international community has made enormous efforts to protect civilians from the scourge of such wars and conflicts, and the Council has adopted numerous resolutions and issued many presidential statements establishing mechanisms and frameworks aimed at effectively protecting civilians in conflicts, particularly women and children. China supports the Council's efforts to conduct in-depth and extensive discussions on the topic of the protection of civilians in armed conflict in order to respond comprehensively to the major challenges to that protection. We would like to underscore the following four points. First, national Governments should bear the primary responsibility for protecting their own civilians.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates Argentina's initiative in holding this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We welcome Ambassador Ruiz Cerutti as she presides over today's meeting, and we would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Pillay and Under- Secretary-General Valerie Amos for their briefings. We also listened attentively to the statement by Mr. Spoerri, the Director from the International Committee of the Red Cross. Civilians are the primary victims of wars and armed conflicts.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“China is ready to join the rest of the international community in pushing for strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security, creating a more secure and prosperous future. Lastly, China supports the statement to be made by the representative of Kyrgyzstan, who will speak on behalf of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“However, they also face various constraints in terms of resources and capacities. The United Nations should provide greater assistance to such regional organizations as the AU in personnel training, institution-building, logistical assistance and financial support, so as to strengthen their capacity-building and thereby help them to play an important role in the maintenance of regional peace and stability. China attaches great importance to the unique role of regional and subregional organizations. We will continue to support such organizations in their proactive efforts to maintain regional peace and security and promote common development.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“In addition to existing dialogue and consultation mechanisms, flexible and practical collaboration mechanisms should be actively explored with regional organizations according to their institutional structure and functions, with a view to meeting the real needs inherent in a particular situation. Fourthly, the United Nations should strengthen its assistance and support to regional and subregional organizations. Enhancing the capacity of regional organizations to deal with security threats and challenges is an important means of effective conflict prevention. Many regional and subregional organizations, including the African Union (AU), have made major efforts, through good offices, to settle local hotspots, push forward peace processes and promote post-conflict reconstruction, with positive results.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“Cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations should help them to maximize their respective advantages, better complement and facilitate one another's work and avoid overlaps and conflict. Thirdly, cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations should focus on effectiveness and be tailored to the local situation. The United Nations may engage in various forms of pragmatic cooperation with regional organizations, in accordance with their respective characters, in the field of confidence-building measures, good offices and crisis mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“At the same time, the actions taken by regional organizations should be in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and any actions taken should be in accordance with the provisions of Security Council resolutions and as mandated by the Council. Secondly, the United Nations and regional organizations can bring into play their respective advantages and complement each other's work in working jointly to meet security threats and challenges. China supports the unique role played by regional organizations in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations in promoting the peaceful resolution of conflict, as they are better positioned geographically, historically and culturally.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“We support the efforts of the United Nations to deepen its cooperation with regional and subregional organization so as to better fulfil its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Here I wish to highlight four points. First, in strengthening cooperation between the United Nations and subregional and regional organizations, we must be guided by the Charter of the United Nations. The Council should encourage and support such organizations in the quest to achieve the peaceful resolution of a conflict through dialogue, consultation, good offices and mediation, so as to contribute to regional peace and security.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“The Security Council bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, at a time when security threats and challenges are proliferating and the national security interests of countries are closely interlinked. Strengthened cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations helps to promote multilateralism and enhances the international collective security mechanism and our joint efforts to maintain international peace and security. China attaches great importance to the role played by regional and subregional organizations in conflict prevention and resolution, the deployment of peacekeeping operations, post-conflict reconstruction and other areas.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source