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Wang Min

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first: 2010-06-16
most recent: 2015-12-22
sittings or episodes: 156
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“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the Argentine initiative to hold this debate on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security. We welcome the presence of Ms. Cristina Fernandez, President of Argentina, to preside over today's meeting. I thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. I have listened carefully to the statements made by the representatives of the African Union, the League of Arab States, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Union of South American Nations. The United Nations is the essential mechanism of international collective security.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“We will remain resolute in supporting African States in their efforts to safeguard their sovereignty and resolve African issues themselves. I would like to reiterate here that we have all along actively supported the countries of the Great Lakes region in promoting peace. For many years, China has been a participant in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have made tireless efforts to preserve security and stability in that country. We are ready to work with the international community and the countries of the region to contribute positively to freeing the people of the Great Lakes region from the suffering caused by war and conflict, as well as to achieve peace, stability and development at an early date.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“We hope that the United Nations will work with the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and other regional mechanisms, strengthen coordination, foment synergy and push the parties to honour their commitments to the Framework by taking action. We also hope that the World Bank's $1 billion to the Great Lakes region will be disbursed quickly to support the countries of the region to develop their national economies, improve people's livelihoods and achieve lasting peace. As stated by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his recent visit to Africa in March, China is confident that the setbacks and difficulties being experienced by some African regions will by no means stop the continent's steady progress towards peace, development and progress. China remains Africa's steadfast friend and partner.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“We hope that the countries of the region will - on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity and through the 11-4 Framework oversight mechanism and the International Conference of the Great Lakes region joint verification mechanism - strengthen communication and cooperation, participate actively in the drafting of regional benchmarks for the Framework and commit themselves to peace and development in the region. Fourthly, the international community should scale up its support and assistance and contribute positively to long-term peace and stability in the Great Lakes region.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“The Intervention Brigade of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should help and support the country's armed forces in responding to threats from armed groups, under the Security Council's mandate. Cooperation through dialogue and the rebuilding of mutual trust among the countries of the Great Lakes region is crucial to restoring peace and stability in the region and achieving development.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“Armed groups should voice their grievances through dialogue and negotiations and conclude agreements to end violence with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, so as to create conditions for easing the humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the country. Secondly, the support of the Government in strengthening capacity-building and providing security should be the focus in implementing the Framework. China welcomes the Government's establishment of a national oversight mechanism to implement the Framework. The armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo should assume the primary responsibility for safeguarding national security and protecting civilians.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“China highly appreciates the efforts of the countries of the region to implement the Framework. We hope that all parties will proceed on the basis of their common and long-term interests in safeguarding regional peace and development, act with resolve, seek consensus, implement their commitments in good faith, resolve regional disputes and conflicts once and for all, and embark on the path to lasting peace and sustainable development as soon as possible. To that end, I should like to stress the following four points. First, it is crucial to pursue the positive momentun in fully implementing the Framework. The urgent task at hand is to ensure the complete cessation of hostilities and to restore stability to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“However, due to such factors as an unstable regional security situation and protracted disputes and conflicts, security and development in the Great Lakes region have encountered constraints and difficulties. It was encouraging that, thanks to the joint efforts of the countries of the region and in particular to the initiative of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in February the countries of the region signed the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. This marked an important step by countries of the region towards resolving disputes by themselves and achieving regional peace and development through cooperation. Peace and development in the Great Lakes region have been offered an important opportunity.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates the United States initiative to convene this debate on the situation in the Great Lakes region. We welcome Secretary of State Kerry in presiding over today's meeting. I thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, President Jim Yong Kim of the World Bank and Special Envoy Mary Robinson for their briefings. I listened attentively to the statements of the African Union and the countries of the region. The Great Lakes region is situated at the centre of the African continent and is endowed with natural resources, a storied history and rich cultures. It has unique development potential and advantages.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“China stands ready to continue to work with the international community to play a constructive role for the early achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East. A political solution is the only way out of the Syrian conflict. China welcomes all initiatives and efforts that will help stop the violence in Syria and facilitate a political solution to the Syrian conflict. We call on the Syrian parties to implement the Geneva communique of the Action Group, achieve a ceasefire and halt violence without delay, actively respond to the initiative for a Geneva conference on Syria and start a political dialogue as soon as possible.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“China put forward a four-point proposal on the solution to the question of Palestine, emphasizing: the need to maintain the right direction of independent statehood for Palestine, living side by side in peace with Israel; the need to regard peace negotiations as the only viable way out for peace; the need to adhere to the principle of land for peace; and the need for the international community to provide guarantees for taking the peace process forward. To implement that four-point proposal, the Chinese Government hosted the United Nations International Meeting in Support of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process last year in Beijing, whereby the efforts of the international community to facilitate the peace process gathered momentum.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Meanwhile, the international community needs to scale up its support for Palestine in order to facilitate its economic development and job creation. That will help ease the suffering ofthe Palestinian people and enhance their confidence in the peace process. China supports a greater role for the United Nations, especially the Security Council, in facilitating the unanimous support of the international community for the peace process in the Middle East. China firmly supports the Palestinian people in their just cause for the restoration of their legitimate national rights and has been actively promoting the peace process. Last May, China invited leaders of both Palestine and Israel to visit China with a focus on peace facilitation.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“It is our hope that Palestine and Israel will overcome difficulties, move closer towards each other and try to achieve substantive progress as soon as possible. China has consistently maintained that, through peace talks between Palestine and Israel, an independent State of Palestine can be established with complete sovereignty, based on the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, whereby the two States, Palestine and Israel, living side by side in peace and security, can facilitate peace and stability in the Middle East. A step-by-step solution to the Palestinian- Israeli issue is needed. The immediate priority is to take effective measures to halt all settlement activities, stop acts of violence targeting innocent civilians, lift the Gaza blockade and properly address the issue of Palestinian detainees.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Mr. Robert Serry for his briefing. We have also listened attentively to the statements made by the observer of the Observer State of Palestine and the representative of Israel. At present, the situation in the Middle East remains complex and fragile. The Palestinian-Israeli issue is at the core of concerns in the Middle East, bearing on the overall situation in the region, to which dialogue and negotiation represent the only viable solution. Recently, thanks to the efforts of all parties, a significant opportunity exists for direct talks between Palestine and Israel. China welcomes the prospects ofa resumption of peace talks and appreciates the parties' efforts in that direction.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“We have made contributions to continuing and advancing the process of dialogue. China will continue to work with all parties to make a constructive effort to resolve this issue through diplomatic means.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“The six countries involved in this process have reiterated that the issue should be resolved in a phased and equal manner, and on the basis of mutual respect in finding a comprehensive and long- term solution to the nuclear issue. The parties should now seize the opportunity to harness the positive momentum and begin a new round of dialogue as soon as possible. They should also foster confidence and adopt a practical and flexible approach, duly take into consideration one another's concerns and actively expand consensus so as to take forward the dialogue. At the same time, Iran should maintain and strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency so as to achieve agreement to resolve pending issues. China has maintained an objective, just and responsible approach on the Iranian nuclear issue.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“At the same time, the Council and the Committee should strengthen follow- up and guidance to the Panel, in order to ensure that it plays it proper role. The nuclear issue has a bearing on the authority of the regime established by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as well as on peace and stability in the Middle East region. Finding a solution to this issue through dialogue and negotiation is the only correct, viable path. That is also the universal aspiration of the international community. China has always opposed the use or threat of use of force. We do not favour increased pressure or new sanctions against Iran. China has always maintained that the international community should resolve the Iran nuclear issue through dialogue, cooperation and peaceful means.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“In the period under review, the parties maintained close contact on the relevant work of the Committee, including on sensitive and complicated issues. China believes that the parties should bear in mind the goal of the resolution in a cautious, objective and balanced manner so as to hold practical in-depth discussions to cautiously arrive at conclusions. As to the alleged violations, the investigation should be conducted on clear facts and hard evidence. China greatly appreciates the efforts made by the Panel of Experts in drafting its report. We welcome the extension of the Panel's mandate and will continue to provide it with assistance and support. We hope that the Panel will strictly abide by its mandate and that, under the Committee's leadership, observe the principle of neutrality and objectivity.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Ambassador Quinlan for his briefing. China very much appreciates the great amount of work he has done to take forward the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). China has always attached great importance to the Committee's work and is ready to cooperate with its Chairman in an orderly and stable manner to move forward all the work associated with the Committee. The resolution needs to be implemented in a comprehensive and precise manner; however, sanctions are not the fundamental objective of the resolution. The Committee and the Panel of Experts should be amenable to diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear issue.”
2013-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6999 (2013) · source
“Chinese peacekeepers have made an important contribution to maintaining international peace and security through their own actions, from South Sudan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and from the Middle East to Cyprus. More 1,600 Chinese peacekeepers are deployed in nine mission areas in the service to peace. China is prepared to continue to support and participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations and, together with the international community, to promote the cause of peacekeeping and make a greater contribution to maintaining international peace and security.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“We support stronger communication and coordination between United Nations Headquarters and missions, on the one hand, and the various departments within a mission, on the other, so as to ensure that there is an effective system of command and control. Missions may carry out inter-mission cooperation based on their mandates and make rational use ofresources and assets. Attacks against peacekeeping operations and personnel have caused grave loss to troop-contributing countries and United Nations peacekeeping operations. The United Nations should deal with this matter as a matter of urgency and enhance measures for the protection and security of United Nations peacekeepers. China is a firm supporter and active participant in United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“The Department of Field Support should continue to improve the level of logistics services it provides to missions to enhance efficiency in the disbursement and utilization of logistical resources and to provide effective and timely support to missions. We support the idea that countries with high technical and equipment capacity should actively participate in peacekeeping operations so as to make a useful contribution to enhancing the overall capability and equipment of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Fourthly, enhancing the level of management and strengthening internal coordination are effective means to enhance the efficiency of peacekeeping operations.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“Secondly, peacekeeping operations should create favourable conditions for the peaceful resolution of conflicts and work with and support the political process. Only through political dialogue, resolving differences through consultation and achieving national reconciliation will it be possible to effectively eliminate conflict. The success of peacekeeping operations must rely on a clear political process and a complete set of strategies on security, stability and peacebuilding. Peacekeeping operations must strictly abide by the Council's mandate and play the role of agent and mediator in the political process and process of national reconciliation in the host country. Thirdly, adequate resources are an important element for the effective discharge of peacekeeping operations' mandates.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“In response to the briefings we have just heard, I would like to make the following four comments. First, we must adhere to Dag Hammarskjold's three principles for the smooth conduct of peacekeeping operations. Deviation from or dilution of the basic peacekeeping principles will jeopardize the presumed objectivity and impartiality of peacekeeping operations and may even create a situation where the United Nations becomes a party to a conflict, hence hampering international efforts to resolve it. Peacekeeping operations, in the discharge of their mandate, should fully respect the sovereignty of the host countries, strengthen coordination with the parties concerned and work to win the trust, understanding and support of host countries.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“I would like to pay tribute to the Force Commanders here today and, through them, to all United Nations peacekeeping personnel. The current international situation is undergoing complex changes. New elements have emerged in conflict situations. The threats and challenges to international peace and security have become more diverse. In order to adapt to changing needs, United Nations peacekeeping operations have been the subject of constant reforms and adjustments. At the same time, against the backdrop of expanding operations and growing complexity in mandates, the issues of how to ensure that the mandates of peacekeeping operations are more targeted and operational, enhance the management of peacekeeping operations and ensure that their mandates achieve the expected results have become issues that we need to urgently address.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Ladsous and the three Force Commanders for their respective briefings. United Nations peacekeeping operations, as an important means for maintaining international peace and consolidating collective security, have made important contributions to resolving conflicts and disputes and restoring and rebuilding peace. In the process, they have gained the trust and support of Member States. United Nations peacekeepers carry out their tasks in difficult, complex and dangerous conditions, overcome various difficulties to discharge their mandate and have brought peace and hope to the peoples of areas in conflict. They are the embodiment of faithfulness, dedication and sacrifice.”
2013-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6987 (2013) · source
“China is ready to continue to play, with the international community, an active role in fighting sexual violence in armed conflict.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Attention should also be given to improving the economic and social development of the countries concerned, in order to enhance women's status and fully empower them. The international community must increase its attention to the development of women in those countries and scale up its aid in that area. It should support capacity- building for the Governments concerned and ensure that assistance to women's development is increased in their countries so as to effectively enhance women's status and protect their rights. China took an active part in the consultations on drafting today's resolution on sexual violence in armed conflict (resolution 2106 (2013)), and has just voted in favour of it. We believe that the Special Representatives and United Nations missions should implement it in strict observance of the Council's mandate.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“It must effectively implement its primary responsibility, that of maintaining international peace and security, and its efforts must focus on conflict prevention, peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction, thereby creating a legal, political and security environment conducive to addressing sexual violence in armed conflict and to protecting women's rights. The various organs of the United Nations must follow their own mandates and respect the division of labour, making every attempt to avoid any overlap of efforts. Thirdly, attention must be paid to the issues underlying the protection of women's security and curbing sexual violence in armed conflict. It is important to address issues of women's rights at a deeper level, in order to promote women's full development and eliminate the root causes of conflict.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In assisting the countries concerned, the international community, including the United Nations, must fully respect their sovereignty; it is important to respect their will and the programmes drawn up by national Governments based on their own conditions. It is important to strengthen coordination with the Governments concerned, provide constructive help and avoid imposing from outside. Secondly, the Security Council has an active role to play in fighting sexual violence in armed conflict, in the light of its own mandate and strengths. However, it is different from the Human Rights Council and it is also different from the Commission on the Status of Women. When addressing sexual violence, the Council must not encroach upon the responsibilities of other United Nations bodies.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We call for the full implementation of the Council's relevant resolutions and urge all parties to conflict to abide by international law and international humanitarian law, and to cease all acts of violence against women immediately. I would like to emphasize the following three points. First, combating sexual Violence in conflict must be done with full respect for national sovereignty, and should rely primarily on national efforts. National Governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting women's rights in their country; it is they, first and foremost, that should carry out the task of implementing the Council's resolutions and fighting sexual violence in conflict.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In situations of armed conflict, however, sexual violence against women is employed by parties to conflict as a means of war more often than not. Vulnerable groups, including women, bear the brunt of conflict in many situations. Sexual violence against women and their sexual enslavement in armed conflict are not only grave violations of women's rights but also a flagrant challenge to the human conscience and social justice. It is no surprise that such acts have been unanimously condemned and opposed by the international community. China strongly condemns all Violence against civilians in armed conflict, and is resolutely opposed to using sexual violence as a means of war, as well as to any acts of sexual Violence or sexual enslavement against women.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome Foreign Secretary Hague and I am grateful for his coming to New York to preside over today's meeting. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura, and the Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for their briefings. I have listened carefully to the statement by Ms. Anywar. Women are a major force for peace, stability and development in society. The promotion of gender equality and women's rights represents a true reflection of human civilization and progress, and is also closely related to peace and world development.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“China is ready to join the rest of the international community in its continued effort to provide all assistance within its capacity and to play a positive role in achieving lasting peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“China supports Afghanistan in an effort to develop good neighbourliness with countries of the region and to work together to respond to regional threats and challenges. China supports the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to improve communication and coordination with the Government of Afghanistan and hopes that UNAMA will continue to play a central coordinating role in helping Afghanistan. China has always been a good neighbour to Afghanistan and committed itself to developing good neighbourliness. China places great importance on, and takes an active part in, peaceful reconstruction.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“At the same time, the international community should respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, on the basis of respect for the will of the Government and people of Afghanistan, continue to provide the necessary assistance for reconciliation and work together to achieve an Afghanistan governed by Afghans at an early date. Fourthly, in order to achieve lasting stability and development, the international community must provide sustained attention and support. The relevant parties in the international community should honour their commitments to providing assistance to Afghanistan, support the country in an effort to implement a national development strategy and improve Afghans' own capacity for development.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“All parties should comply with international humanitarian law and other relevant international law and carry out their responsibilities for the protection of civilians. When handing over responsibility for security, the parties concerned should adopt a responsible, prudent and progressive approach and give priority to the capacity- building of the Afghan security sector. Thirdly, national reconstruction must be led by the Government and people of Afghanistan. China has always supported national reconciliation led and owned by all Afghans, and we welcome the positive progress achieved in that regard.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“China welcomes the positive progress achieved in the preparations for the election and hopes that all Afghan parties will put the interests of the nation above all else by properly settling their differences with regard to electoral law, so as to guarantee the smooth conduct the election. We appreciate the assistance provided by the parties concerned for the election and hope that the international community's support will play a positive role to ensure a smooth transition process in Afghanistan. Secondly, a stable security situation is key for a smooth transition in Afghanistan. The recent frequent terrorist attacks have increased civilian casualties. China expresses its concern in that regard.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“At present, Afghanistan faces complex challenges and finds itself in a critical transition stage. That requires that the Afghan Government and the international community adopt an integrated strategy. In that connection, China supports an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconstruction process as part of a continued effort to promote peace and reconstruction and achieve lasting peace, stability and development at an early date. I wish to emphasize the following four points. First, a successful election in 2014 is essential to strengthening Afghanistan's peace and reconstruction.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General J an Kubis for his briefing. My thanks also go to Ambassador Zair Tanin of Afghanistan for his statement. Thanks to the joint efforts of the Government and people of Afghanistan and the support of the international community, preparations for the 2014 election in Afghanistan are moving ahead steadily. The building of the Afghan National Security Forces is on track and they will assume overall responsibility for national security. While working actively to develop the economy and improve lives, Afghanistan is also actively working to develop close international relations and cooperation. China welcome the positive progress achieved in the peace and reconstruction process.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“China supports the efforts of the relevant United Nations agencies, based on their respective mandates and the distribution of labour, in assisting the countries affected to shake off the curse of natural resources and promote their use and development.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“In recent years, the African Union and other regional and subregional organizations have played an important role in encouraging African States to bolster their resource management and development efforts and improve the integrated management of natural resources. Intergovernmental mechanisms, such as the Kimberley Process, have played an outstanding role in curbing illegal trafficking in natural resources. Those mechanisms should be encouraged to play a mutually complementary role with the efforts of the affected countries and the United Nations so as to ensure further contributions in that area. Transforming a country's natural resources into the opportunity to create an enhanced future requires the coordinated efforts of countries and the international community.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“As the main United Nations organ responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Council should place greater reliance on mediation and good offices efforts. The Council must prioritize the prevention and resolution of conflict when it seeks to effectively fulfil its responsibilities in safeguarding international peace and security. Therefore, sanctions imposed by the Council should not serve as a means in themselves, but should be specifically targeted to avoid adverse impacts on the country's use of natural resources while it is subjected to sanctions. F ourthly, it is imperative to devote greater attention to the role of regional organizations and relevant mechanisms.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“China supports the efforts of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, inter alia, in continuing the discussion on the management and use of natural resources. In formulating integrated peacebuilding strategies, the Peacebuilding Commission should bolster the important area of natural resources management in post-conflict resolution and reconstruction. The United Nations special missions and various specialized United Nations development agencies should integrate their resources and synergies in order to support countries in conflict in their efforts to strengthen capacity-building and the rational development and use of their natural resources. Thirdly, from its vantage point, the Council should play its natural role in carrying out its responsibilities.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Given the rights and duties of those countries, which include managing and using their natural resources, the exploration, development and use of those resources should be determined by the people of the country itself. The international community should respect that principle in conducting resource-related cooperation. In particular, it should respect the ownership by the country in conflict in efforts to improve the management and use of resources and to ensure that the people of the country concerned will benefit from them. Secondly, United Nations agencies and programmes should enhance coordination in that area and together assist conflict-affected countries to improve the management of their natural resources. They should also work within their respective remits and avoid repetition.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Addressing the problem of conflict resulting from the abuse of resources requires a multifaceted industrial mix and a pattern of sustainable economic growth, which are needed for the promotion of sustainable development. On the other hand, the factors leading to armed conflict are numerous and complex, involving political, economic, social and other factors. Nevertheless, natural resources are not a direct cause of conflict. Allow me to stress the following points on the relationship between natural resources and the prevention of conflict. First, the domestic sovereignty of States over their natural resources must be respected. All States possess inalienable sovereignty over the resources within their territory.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Mr. Wang Min (China) (spoke in Chinese): China is shocked by the attack on the United Nations compound in Mogadishu, which has resulted in casualties to Somalia's Government and its people. We express our sympathies to the United Nations staff affected. I thank Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson for his briefing. We have also listened attentively to the interventions of Mr. Annan, Managing Director Anstey of the World Bank and Under-Secretary-General Grynspan. Natural resources form the material foundation for human survival and development and play an important role in promoting countries' economic growth and development. However, in some conflict regions, the illegal exploitation of and trafficking in natural resources and their irrational use and distribution will likely become major factors in triggering and fuelling conflict.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“We encourage UNICEF, the World Bank and other international organizations to strengthen their coordination and cooperation and use their respective advantages in the joint effort to help countries in conflict to build their capacity to protect children and to aid them in their efforts to eliminate poverty, to provide universal education and to work towards sustainable development. China will continue to work with all parties in an effort to improve the situation of children in armed conflict and will do its utmost to maintain international peace and security so as to save children from the suffering of war.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“Thirdly, the protection of children in armed conflict requires that the international community, in its efforts at post-conflict reconstruction, adopt a comprehensive strategy aimed at creating a conducive security and social environment for the healthful development of children. The international community should give priority to the reintegration of children into their families and societies and to their continued schooling, so that they can resume normal lives.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source
“Communication and coordination with Governments should be strengthened. The mechanism for the protection of children in armed conflict should heed and respect the views of the Government concerned through dialogue, coordination and consultation. Priority should be given to supporting and helping the Government concerned in its efforts to protect children and their rights and interests. China urges the parties to armed conflict to carry out their relevant obligations, abide by international humanitarian law and respect and safeguard the rights and interests of children.”
2013-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6980 (2013) · source