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Wu Haitao

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first: 2016-04-18
most recent: 2020-03-04
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“The international community should strengthen cooperation so as to help the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces to build capacity. It should also assist the country in promoting alternative development activities, combating Afghan terrorists harboured by the Eastern Turkestan Islamic Movement terrorist organization and effectively overcoming such threats as terrorism, transnational crime and drug trafficking. Fourthly, we must effectively help to improve the livelihoods of the Afghan people. In the past five years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people living in poverty in the country.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“In addition, in the light of the developments on the ground, UNAMA should adjust its mandate. The Mission and other mechanisms should undertake a comprehensive and in-depth assessment of the country's reconstruction in the new conditions. All stakeholders across the political spectrum in Afghanistan should strengthen their unity, consider the maintenance of national political stability a shared responsibility and resolve their differences through dialogue. Thirdly, the international community must help Afghanistan to improve its security environment. In 2018, fighting inside Afghanistan resulted in a record number of civilian casualties. Statistics from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime also show that drug production in the country remains high.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“The international community should support an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led and inclusive political process and assist the Government in developing a comprehensive, inclusive and realistic road map for political reconciliation, back the Government's efforts to promote political dialogue and encourage the Taliban to return to the negotiating table as soon as possible. It should also support international mechanisms such as the Kabul process and the Moscow format to that end. Secondly, we should facilitate the successful holding of elections. Since the presidential election will be held this year, we hope that the new Independent Election Commission will scale up its preparation for that election. We also hope that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) will provide technical support to the Commission.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“At the same time, the country's security situation is a cause for concern and its humanitarian situation remains challenging. We hope that the country will achieve lasting peace and development, which are not only in the best interest of the Afghan people but also of regional security, stability, peace and prosperity. The international community should fulfil its commitment by continuing its strong support for Afghanistan. First, we should promote political dialogue in the country. We call on all parties in Afghanistan to act for the country's greater benefit and to seize this significant opportunity for political reconciliation to embark on the path of development.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): On 10 March, the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines plane resulted in the tragic deaths ofmore than 100 passengers and crew members, including Ethiopian and Chinese nationals and citizens of more than 30 countries, among them United Nations staff. China mourns the death of the victims and expresses deep condolences to their families. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Mr. Yamamoto for his briefing and I appreciate his efforts. Ihave listened carefully to the statements of the Afghan National Security Adviser, Mr. Hamdullah Mohib, and the civil society representative, Ms. Tapesh. The situation in Afghanistan is now at a critical juncture, as the country has many important issues on its political agenda.”
2019-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8481 (2019) · source
“China highly commends the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for its important contribution to maintaining peace and stability in South Sudan. China supports the mandate renewal of UNMISS as well as its focus on the priority work to assist the South Sudanese parties in implementing the peace agreement. China has always supported peace and development in South Sudan and has contributed more than 1,000 Chinese peacekeepers, including 25 women peacekeepers, to UNMISS. Last month, China provided South Sudan with 1,000 tons of rice in food assistance and a batch of anti-malaria drugs. China will, as always, support actively and participate constructively in the peace process in South Sudan and will make our contribution to South Sudan's realization of a durable peace and sustainable development.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“The priority should be on pushing the South Sudanese parties to reach consensus quickly on such key issues as implementing the political and security arrangements, as provided for in the peace agreement, and urging all the relevant parties to sign the agreement at an early date and take part in the political process. Thirdly, efforts should be made to continue to provide humanitarian assistance and economic support to South Sudan and assist it in addressing its food security, while placing priority on strengthening imports, agriculture, energy facilities, infrastructure, education and medical care, with a View to helping the South Sudanese people to rebuild their homes and resume their capacity for development.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“At the same time, in monitoring the implementation of the agreement, efforts should be made to bring into active play the role of ceasefire and transitional security arrangements, the monitoring and verification mechanisms and the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. Secondly, efforts should be made to actively support regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, as well as the countries of the region, and to continue to strengthen their good offices.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“The international community, in particular the Security Council, should provide more assistance and continue to help maintain the momentum of the peace process in South Sudan and push all parties to work for the further implementation of the agreement. China would like to stress the following three points. First, the South Sudanese parties bear the primary responsibility for implementing the peace agreement. The international community should, in the light of the needs of the South Sudanese parties, actively provide the necessary funding and technical support and respect the leadership role of South Sudan.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“The ceasefire has been maintained in large parts of South Sudan. The Government of South Sudan has engaged in in-depth and extensive consultations with the opposition on political and security arrangements for their transitional period and has adopted a multitude of measures to increase mutual trust. The South Sudanese parties held a national dialogue in Wau from 25 February to 2 March. Displaced persons and refugees in some parts of the country have begun to return home. At the same time, the implementation of the peace agreement still faces many difficulties. There have been delays in some of the work stipulated in it.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): Today is International Women's Day. To all women colleagues present and to all women peacekeepers serving in missions around the world, I would like to offer my holiday greeting and pay my high tribute. China thanks Mr. Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan, for his briefing. China also acknowledges the briefing by Ms. Jial. The Government of South Sudan and major opposition groups signed the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan in September 2018, bringing the light of peace to the South Sudanese people. China is pleased to note that, over the past few months, the situation in South Sudan has continued to improve. Signatories to the peace agreement have been making efforts to implement it.”
2019-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8480 (2019) · source
“Council members should remain united and avoid applying undue pressure, therefore playing a constructive role in promoting a bilateral settlement of the issue by Myanmar and Bangladesh. The Office ofthe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme should step up their coordination with the Myanmar Government and steadily implement the tripartite agreement. The international community should continue to be patient and create an environment conducive to the implementation by the two countries of bilateral repatriation agreements and advance the settlement of practical issues with a view to achieving long-term peace, stability and development in Rakhine state.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Issues of interest to the international community in the process of repatriation, such as freedom of movement, citizenship and accountability, need to be addressed gradually and properly. Insisting on setting preconditions for repatriation will only render such solutions out of reach. Development is the fundamental way to resolve the issue of Rakhine state, which has abundant resources yet its development lags behind. The international community should increase support for investment in Rakhine state to help local communities eliminate poverty and promote development to achieve stability. China supports the United Nations playing a greater role in that regard.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Countries ofthe region, the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations can provide positive and constructive assistance. Late last year, the AEAN Secretary-General, Mr. Lim Jock Hoi, conducted an inspection tour of northern Rakhine. The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management recently sent a needs-assessment team to Myanmar to support the repatriation work by the Government. China commends ASEAN for its important role and active efforts in search ofa solution to the issue of Rakhine state. The international community should encourage Myanmar and Bangladesh to strengthen dialogue and achieve early repatriation of the first batch of displaced persons so that all those currently seeking refuge can return to their homes as soon as possible.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“He will have in-depth exchanges with the two countries on the issue of Rakhine state with a view to fostering mutual trust between the two countries so that concrete measures can be taken as soon as possible. China is very concerned about the humanitarian situation of the people in Rakhine state and has actively provided humanitarian assistance to both countries. A total of 1,100 housing units have been delivered to Myanmar in order to improve local conditions for settling returnees. In addition, China has provided Bangladesh with Â¥20 million in food aid. We will continue to do our part to contribute to the settlement of the issue of Rakhine state. The issue of Rakhine state is essentially one that concerns Myanmar and Bangladesh; as such, it is up to those two countries to work out a solution.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“To that end, China has proposed an approach with three phases, namely, the cessation of violations, repatriation and development. We have twice facilitated informal tripartite meetings between China, Myanmar and Bangladesh, during which three important points of consensus emerged on the issue of repatriation, pushing the two countries to address the matter through dialogue and negotiation. That has been widely acknowledged and supported by the international community, including countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Ambassador Sun Guoxiang, Special Envoy for Asian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has visited Myanmar and will visit Bangladesh in early March.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“The commission decided to officially collect information from the public regarding human rights violations. The Bangladeshi Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Cox's Bazar local Government have registered a total of more than 60,000 people currently seeking refuge and waiting to be repatriated, and they are communicating with Myanmar on their repatriation. The issue of Rakhine state is a legacy issue. Its resolution lies in tackling both its symptoms and its root causes. The top priority is to enable an early return of those currently stranded in Bangladesh, which is the only realistic and viable way to alleviate the Rakhine state crisis.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“The Government of Myanmar has committed to gradually shutting down the Rakhine internally displaced persons camp and issuing legal identity documents to those repatriated. As prompted by Special Envoy Schraner Burgener, Myanmar has undertaken to simplify the application process for legal documents. The Myanmar Government has continued to implementing the tripartite memorandum of understanding, signed with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme, and approved the quick-impact development projects the two agencies are to carry out in Rakhine state. Turning to the alleged human rights violations, the independent commission of inquiry on Rakhine state held a sixth meeting at the end of January.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Ms. Schraner Burgener, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, for her briefing. We commend her efforts. China will continue to support her in working constructively with Myanmar and Bangladesh to achieve progress in the settlement of the issue of Rakhine state. Thanks to the joint efforts of the countries concerned, countries of the region and the United Nations, we have seen progress recently in the settlement of the Rakhine issue. Myanmar and Bangladesh were visited this year by Special Envoy Schraner Burgener and held in-depth consultations on the issue. The two countries have actively verified voluntary returnees and have made arrangements for the fourth joint working group meeting.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“It is regrettable that the draft resolution before us (S/2019/186) was seriously inconsistent with China's principles and position as previously stated. Therefore, China had to vote against it. China calls upon the Venezuelan Government and opposition parties to seek a political solution through dialogue and consultation within the constitutional and legal framework. We hope that the international community will take actions that are truly conducive to the stability and economic development of Venezuela and the improvement of the livelihoods of people in the country. Under the premise of respecting the sovereignty of Venezuela, we should provide constructive assistance to the country to promote a smooth resolution of relevant issues as far as possible.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8476 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China is paying close attention to the situation in Venezuela and supports the Venezuelan Government in its efforts to safeguard its national sovereignty, independence and stability. Venezuelan affairs should be decided by the Venezuelan people independently. When it comes to the Venezuela issue, China's starting point in the Security Council's is to uphold the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations and the basic principles governing international relations, promote a peaceful settlement of the Venezuela issue and maintain long-term peace, stability and development in Latin America. China opposes external forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs and opposes military intervention in Venezuela.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8476 (2019) · source
“In accordance with the spirit of resolution 2254 (2015), on the basis of respect for Syria's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and in line with the principle of a Syrian- owned and Syrian-led process, the parties concerned in the Syrian issue should promote the adoption of an inclusive political process by all Syrian parties and seek a solution acceptable to all. China has been consistently committed to a political solution in Syria. We stand to ready to enhance communication and cooperation with the United Nations and all other relevant parties and to play an active and constructive role in advancing the political settlement in Syria.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“There is a tendency for terrorist groups in Idlib to re-emerge, which threatens Syria's security and stability and hinders reconstruction and the return of refugees. The international community should strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, harmonize standards, crack down on all terrorist groups listed by the Council and prevent the resurgence of terrorist organizations to undermine the hard-won stability of the security situation. Thirdly, we must encourage Syrian parties to meet each other half way.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“As the next step, the international community should focus on promoting work in the following areas. First, we must continue to advance. the process of political settlement in Syria. The United Nations should strengthen coordination with the Syrian Government, promote the prompt formation of a representative Syrian constitutional committee that is acceptable to all and that accommodates the legitimate concerns of the Syrian Government and all other parties with a view to launching an effective and sustained Syrian political process. The United Nations should continue to intensify its efforts and act as the main channel of mediation. The members of the Council should be united and speak with one voice in order to create the conditions for a political solution to the Syrian issue. Secondly, we must persist in combating terrorist forces.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen for this briefing and commend him for his active efforts since his assumption of his position to promote a political settlement in Syria. Years of conflict in Syria have brought profound suffering to the country and its people. The Syrian people long for peace and to return home and rebuild their normal lives as soon as possible. The large-scale conflict in Syria has essentially come to an end. China welcomes the meeting in Sochi on 14 February of leaders from Russia, Turkey and Iran to discuss the Syrian issue, which produced a joint statement reaffirming continued efforts to crack down on terrorist groups and individuals listed by the Security Council, as well as a renewed commitment to the Syrian political process.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source
“In addition, China will establish a China-Africa peace and security cooperation fund to encourage greater Sino-African cooperation on peace, security, peacekeeping, sustaining peace and the maintenance of stability. China is ready to continue playing a constructive role in promoting peace, stability and development in Africa.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“China announced the establishment of the China- United Nations Peace and Development Fund in 2015, which covers a lO-year period and amounts to $1 billion. Thanks to China's active efforts, the Fund has focused on Africa's peace and development and has provided financial support to many projects related to the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative. At the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation held in September, Chinese and African leaders unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration - Toward an Even Stronger China- Africa Community With a Shared Future, in which Sino-African peace and security cooperation is defined as one of the eight cooperation priorities and in which China pledges, in no uncertain terms, its continued support for the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“The international community should provide humanitarian assistance in line with the needs of the AU and African countries. The United Nations should provide constructive assistance by fully utilizing the United Nations Development Programme, the Peacebuilding Commission and other mechanisms. From the outset, China has supported peace, security, prosperity and development of African countries and peoples. China has adhered to President Xi Jinping's proposals on what should guide our relations with Africa - the principles of sincerity, practical results, affinity and good faith, combined with the values of friendship, justice and shared interests. We have stayed actively engaged in matters pertaining to Africa's peace and security.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“International partners should increase their contributions in priority areas, such as agriculture, health care, education, economic development and trade, connectivity and other infrastructure sectors, and should lend effective support to African countries in the region to help them achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, reduce poverty, develop their economies and improve livelihoods. It will also increase the capacity of African countries to achieve sustainable economic and social development. The international community must also pay close attention to such issues as youth, women and children, as well as refugees and employment in Africa. The issue of internally displaced persons was included in the theme of the 2019 AU Summit.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“The United Nations should actively assist the AU and other regional and subregional organizations in bolstering their mission planning and management capacities in their good offices, peacekeeping and disarmament tasks, including by supporting African countries in resolving African issues the African way. China supports the United Nations by providing sustainable and predictable financial support to AU peace and security operations and by working with the AU to overcome funding issues concerning their peace and security operations. Thirdly, we must scale up assistance to Africa for its economic and social development so as to eradicate the root causes of conflict.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“The Security Council has just unanimously adopted resolution 2457 (2019), on silencing the guns in Africa, which China welcomes. That resolution can help the United Nations lend greater support to the AU's Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative and bring the United Nations and AU closer together in their joint endeavours. Secondly, we should continue to support Africa's capacity-building in the areas of peace and security. The AU's peace and security operations are becoming a critical means of responding to crises in the continent and complementing United Nations peacekeeping operations in important ways.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“Recent years have seen a deepening of the United Nations-AU partnership, following the signing of the Joint United Nations- African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security and intensified cooperation injointly tackling issues of regional peace and development. The United Nations should fully leverage its own strength and provide greater assistance to Africa. In the spirit of the Joint Framework, the two organizations should collaborate more closely on conflict prevention and mediation in the pursuit of lasting peace by addressing the root causes of conflict, among other things. The Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council should further enhance their communication and coordination with one another.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“However, the situation remains fragile in some regions of Africa, where traditional security threats are intertwined with non-traditional ones and other prominent issues persist, such as intercommunal tensions, terrorism, transnational organized crime, high levels of poverty and unemployment and refugee crises. In addition, regional collective security mechanisms are underfunded and face other constraints. Those are the ongoing challenges to achieving the goal of silencing the guns in Africa by 2020. In that context, China wishes to highlight the following three points. First, United Nations-African Union cooperation must be strengthened.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“Over the past few years, the African Union (AU) and African countries have been vigorously implementing Agenda 2063 and the Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020 initiative, at the same time as the continent's peace and security situation has steadily improved. At the thirty-second AU Summit, held recently, a number of decisions were adopted in such areas as establishing the African free trade zone and strengthening the African Union Peace Fund, which fully demonstrates the resolve of the AU and African countries to work together for self-empowerment in order to resolve African issues through African-led processes. China applauds those efforts.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes His Excellency Mr. Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Equatorial Guinea, who is presiding over today's meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, the African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns in Africa, Mr. Lamamra, and Mr. Gounden for their briefings. Home to the largest number of developing countries, Africa is also the most dynamic continent, with the greatest development potential in the world today. Peace and stability in Africa is key to security and development around the world.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“Since the outbreak of the crisis, and acting through bilateral and multilateral channels, China has provided much humanitarian aid to refugees, both inside and outside Syria, including medical, winter and nutritional supplies. At the opening ceremony of the eighth ministerial meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum in July last year, President Xi Jinping announced that China will provide additional assistance to the people in Syria and other regions. Work has been in full swing to fulfil that pledge. Moving forward, China will continue to provide assistance to Syrian refugees in Syria and neighbouring countries to the best of our ability.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, the international community needs to actively support the Syrian Government and people in socioeconomic reconstruction in order to create the conditions for the return of refugees and displaced persons. According to a survey, 83 per cent of the people in Rukban camp wish to return to their place of birth; efforts should be made to make that happen. Steady progress in reconstruction can give hope to the Syrian people and lead to long-term stability in Syria. The return of Syrian refugees to their home can also ease the pressure on host States. China attaches great importance to the humanitarian situation in Syria and has contributed its part to alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“Secondly, the United Nations and the international community need to scale up assistance - in cash and in kind - to the Syrian people. In the light of evolving needs, they should adjust and improve their humanitarian relief operations. Cross-border humanitarian relief measures represent ad hoc arrangements under special circumstances. Full respect should be accorded to Syria's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, in strict compliance with Council resolutions. Humanitarian operations should be guided by the United Nations guiding principles on humanitarian relief and the relevant provisions of international law, under the oversight of the United Nations throughout the process, with particular emphasis on greater transparency and better communication and coordination with the Syrian Government.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“The international community should steadfastly support the role of the United Nations as the primary mediator, lend its support to the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and push the Syrian parties, through a Syrian-owned and Syrian- led process and on the basis ofresolution 2254 (2015), to seek solutions through negotiations that accommodate the concerns of all parties. Council members should engage in comprehensive consultations and foster conditions that are conducive to a political settlement of the Syrian issue. The future of Syria can be decided only by the Syrian people, without outside interference. The international community should respect the Syrian Government and people in their efforts to safeguard national security and stability.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“At the same time, as the overall situation, including the security situation, stabilizes in Syria, we will see a more favourable environment for improving the humanitarian conditions. In that context, China wishes to make the following observations. First, the Syrian parties should put the future of the country and the well-being of the people first, continue to abide by the relevant Council resolutions, implement previously reached agreements, continue to engage in the political process and create conditions to further alleviate the humanitarian situation.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Ms. Reena Ghelani, Director for Operations and Advocacy of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for her briefing. China attaches great importance to the humanitarian situation in Syria and commends the United Nations and all the parties concerned for their efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria. As we speak, there are still close to 12 million people in Syria in need of humanitarian assistance. In north-east and north-west Syria, many localities have been ravaged by floods. The situation in Rukban camp remains a cause for concern. A large number of civilians are heading towards Al-Hol camp. Humanitarian relief operations are facing challenges.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8471 (2019) · source
“We have made positive contributions to the maintenance of peace and stability in Darfur over the years and would like to continue to make concerted efforts, in cooperation with the international community, to play a constructive role in realizing peace, stability and development in Darfur.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“In the light of the latest developments, the Security Council should work quickly to conduct a review with a view to ultimately lifting the sanctions on the Sudan. Thirdly, we should accelerate the reconstruction process in Darfur. In the light of the needs of the Sudan, the international community should continue to provide active humanitarian assistance and economic support. The immediate focus should be on assisting the Government in addressing the return and settlement of IDPs, building and improving local infrastructure and enhancing agricultural production and food self- sufficiency. We welcome the necessary support of UNDP and the Peacebuilding Commission to the rebuilding and development of the Sudan. China has consistently supported the Darfur peace process and is one of UNAMID's main troop- contributing countries.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“There are some opposition and armed groups in Darfur that should lay down their weapons, participate actively in the peace process and work to resolve problems by political means such as dialogue and consultation. Countries with influence should work actively to exert pressure on them. Secondly, priority should be given to assisting the Sudanese Government in strengthening its capacity- building. While the Government has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of regional security in Darfur, the international community should actively assist it in enhancing its capacity-building for the maintenance of law and order and security control in order to help its security forces take over full responsibility for security from UNAMID as soon as possible and ensure UNAMID's withdrawal from Darfur in 2020, in accordance with the road map.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“China appreciates UNAMID's contribution to the maintenance of peace and stability in Darfur and welcomes the Sudanese Government's voluntary enhancement of governance and security capacity- building in Darfur, its continued weapons collection campaign and its efforts to reach out further to the non-signatories to the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, and we trust that those measures will be conducive to Darfur's long-term stability. At the same time, however, Darfur is still dealing with problems of intercommunal tension, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and relatively limited socioeconomic development. I have three points to make in that regard. First, it is important to continue to advance the political process for Darfur. The Government of the Sudan is committed to a political solution to the Darfur issue.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her briefing. Together with Assistant Secretary- General Wahba, of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez-Taranco, of the Peacebuilding Support Office, Ms. Keita recently made ajoint and very timely visit to the Sudan that was conducive to regional peace and stability in Darfur and to advancing the smooth implementation of the transition plan for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). The security situation in Darfur has remained generally stable in the past few years. Since the latter half of last year, during which UNAMID was gradually transferring its responsibility for security to the Government of the Sudan, the situation has remained stable.”
2019-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8468 (2019) · source
“We hope the international community and international partners can meet their commitments in a timely manner and, in line with development plans of the Burundian Government, focus on supporting agriculture, infrastructure, education, environmental protection and so on. We call on the international organizations and institutions concerned to resume economic cooperation with and development assistance to Burundi as soon as possible. China commends and supports the continued efforts of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations country team to promote Burundi's reconstruction and socioeconomic development. As a long-standing supporter of Burundi's peace process, China stands ready to continue playing a constructive role in helping Burundi to achieve peace, stability and sustainable development.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“The Security Council should heed the sentiments voiced by the representatives of Burundi and make the necessary adjustments promptly in the light of the latest developments, with a view to sending a positive message. Secondly, we should continue to increase humanitarian assistance and economic support for Burundi. China notes that, in recent years, Burundian refugees abroad have begun returning to the country in large numbers. The number of returnees may peak in 2019. We hope the international community will provide the necessary and timely assistance to help the Burundian Government accommodate returning refugees. Development is a guarantee of peace.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“The international community should take a comprehensive, impartial and objective view of the current situation in Burundi and contribute constructively to the long-term stability and development of the country and of the region at large. China welcomes the efforts of regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union and the East African Community, to mediate in the political process in Burundi. We hope that those regional organizations will continue to strengthen engagement and consultation with the Burundian Government and provide assistance to the Government, as needed. China notes that the Burundian Government has time and again stated that the situation in Burundi is not a threat to regional peace and security and that the issue should not remain on the Council's agenda.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“We congratulate Burundi on its election to the African Union Peace and Security Council. Burundi is an important country of the Great Lakes region of Africa. The aforementioned developments fully attest to the assured ability and commitment ofthe Government and the people of Burundi to resolve the country's internal political issues and maintain national peace and stability on their own. The international community should fully acknowledge the efforts of the Burundian Government to maintain peace and stability in the country. In that context, China would like to underscore the following two points. First, we should respect Burundi's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity and genuinely support the Burundian Government's prerogative to take charge of managing the country's domestic affairs.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source