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Wu Haitao

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first: 2016-04-18
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“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Mr. Michel Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi; Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Ambassador Jiirg Lauber, Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their briefings. At present, calm and stability are prevailing in Burundi overall. The Burundian Government has been actively implementing the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement, moving the political process forward and promoting reconciliation among the country's political groups. It has drawn up a road map in preparation for the general elections in 2020 and established the National Independent Electoral Commission. China welcomes the fact that Burundi refugees have also begun returning home.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“A fundamental, long-term solution of the Ukrainian issue requires that on the one hand the legitimate rights, interests and aspirations of all regions and ethnic groups in Ukraine be fully accommodated, and that, on the other hand, attention also be paid to addressing the reasonable concerns of all parties involved in order to achieve a balance among all interests. China has consistently maintained an objective and impartial position on the Ukrainian crisis. We have always believed that the crisis cannot be solved through force and that dialogue and negotiation is the only way out. China will remain committed to playing a constructive role in the political settlement of the crisis.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Regrettably, however, many of the provisions of the agreement are yet to be fully and effectively implemented. The political mediation process of the Ukrainian crisis has come to a standstill, and there is no effective guarantee of the safety of civilian lives and property in the conflict area. China calls on all parties concerned to effectively implement the agreement, remain committed to the general direction ofa political settlement and seek a comprehensive solution through dialogue and consultation in order to facilitate the achievement of peace, stability and development in Ukraine.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China has listened to the briefings by Assistant Secretary- General Jenca; Assistant Secretary-General Mueller; the Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, Ambassador Apakan; and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Representative to the Trilateral Contact Group Ambassador Sajdik. Four years ago, the Minsk agreement was signed and subsequently endorsed by the Security Council. The agreement has played a critical role in the political mediation of the Ukrainian crisis. Over the past four years, all parties have held the agreement in high regard, and various mechanisms relating to the implementation of the agreement have largely been functioning well.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Fighting the ETIM's violent terrorist forces should be part of international counter-terrorism efforts and should be met with resolute measures. As a crucial member of the international fight against terrorism, China has been deeply involved in international cooperation through mechanisms and platforms such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. We have also supported Member States' capacity-building in that area through the United Nations-China Peace and Development Trust Fund, thereby making an important contribution to international counter-terrorism efforts. China stands ready to work together with all countries to respond to the threat of terrorism and maintain world peace and tranquillity.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“All counter- terrorism mechanisms should continue to enhance their communication with Member States, carry out their work in strict compliance with the relevant resolutions and rules ofprocedure, and maintain sanctions regimes' authority and effectiveness in order to continue to improve their contributions to the cause of international counter-terrorism. China categorically rejects terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Over the past few years, the violent terrorist elements of the so-called East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) have planned and carried out a number of terrorist attacks on Chinese territory, and have also posed a serious threat to countries in the Middle East and Central Asia.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Fourthly, we must leverage the various advantages of specialized mechanisms such as the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter- terrorism, and the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. We should give full play to those entities' roles in capacity-building, assessing terrorist threats and enhancing sanctions measures.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, we must take the threat posed by foreign terroristfightersseriouslyandstopterroristorganizations from misusing the Internet and telecommunications technologies. We should support Member States in fully implementing the Madrid Guiding Principles and their 2018 addendum (S/2018/ll77, annex), and strengthen border management and cooperation in areas such as law enforcement, intelligence-sharing and mutual legal assistance. In response to terrorism's emerging trends and characteristics, we should focus on enhancing international cooperation in combating cyberterrorism, terrorist financing and the spread of extremist ideologies.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Secondly, we must strive to eliminate the sources that give rise to terrorism and address both its symptoms and root causes. The international community should help Member States to achieve socioeconomic development and promote the settlement of hotspot issues by political means. We must commit to building a new kind of international relations and to promoting equitable dialogue and harmonious coexistence among different civilizations and religions. Terrorism should not be associated with any specific country, ethnicity or religion. The international community should provide assistance to developing countries and strengthen Member States' capacity-building in the area of counter-terrorism.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“The international community should embrace the concept of a shared future for humankind, enhance results- oriented cooperation, maintain unity and respond collectively to terrorist threats. First, we must seek further international consensus and form synergies. In order to combat terrorism, all countries should uphold a single standard and adopt a zero-tolerance policy. International counter-terrorism efforts should abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, respect the sovereignty of the States concerned and the ownership of Member States, give full play to the leading role of the United Nations and its Security Council and fully implement the relevant Security Council resolutions and the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to begin by thanking Under-Secretary- General Voronkov and Executive Director Coninsx for their briefings. We welcome the Secretary-General's latest report on countering the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant to international peace and security (S/2019/103). Afghanistan, the Philippines, Kenya and Mali have recently been hit by a spate of terrorist attacks, resulting in enormous damage in the affected countries. As the Secretary-General's report points out, international counter-terrorism efforts have registered major progress. However, the threat posed by terrorism persists, and the challenges in addressing that scourge remain daunting. Terrorism is the common enemy of humankind and no country can cope with it alone.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“We hope that Special Representative Ruiz Massieu and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia will continue to help the Colombian Government address the issues of reintegrating former combatants and achieving security in conflict areas in a bid to promote mutual trust among all Colombian parties and actively implement the peace process. Chinajoins other members of the Security Council in supporting the work of Special Representative Ruiz Massieu and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia to fulfil their mandates - advancing the Colombian peace process and contributing to the early realization of comprehensive peace and stability in Colombia.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“We hope that all parties in Colombia will cherish the hard- won peace process, further solidify consensus, meet each other halfway and resolve their differences by continuing the inclusive dialogue and negotiations. The Security Council should respect the leadership of the Government and the people of Colombia, and provide constructive assistance to advance the Colombian peace process. China welcomes the appointment by Secretary- General Guterres of Mr. Ruiz Massieu as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Colombia. China commends former Special Representative Arnault for his work.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“Thanks to the joint efforts of the Government and relevant parties, the national security situation in general has been stable, with State institutions being restored, economic recovery under way and the peace process bearing fruit. China welcomes those developments. While the overall situation in Colombia is stabilizing and improving, the security situation in some parts of the country remains fragile. In addition, Colombia has the daunting tasks of fully implementing the peace agreement, reintegrating ex-combatants, fighting organized crime and realizing social and economic development. Some time ago, Colombia commemorated the second anniversary of the peace agreement.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank you, Mr. President, for calling today's meeting and welcome you to New York. I also welcome Foreign Minister Trujillo Garcia to the Security Council. Finally, I thank Special Representative Ruiz Massieu for his briefing. China strongly condemns the recent terrorist attack in Bogota. We convey our deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families and those injured in the attack. The Colombia peace process continues to advance. The Colombian Government has carried out a comprehensive assessment of the situation in the country and seeks consensus among all parties in Colombia with regard to the revision of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“China has been a long-standing supporter of the peace process in Darfur, the Sudan, and it is one of the major troop-contributing countries to UNAMID. Over the years we have been contributing positively to the maintenance of peace and stability in Darfur. China is ready to work with the international community and will continue to play our constructive role in the quest for peace, stability and development in Darfur.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“China urges those opposition parties and armed groups to actively take part in the peace process and find a solution through peaceful dialogue and other political means. China supports the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel for Sudan and South Sudan in continuing its good offices to promote the smooth resolution of the relevant issues. Development is an important guarantee of peace. China hopes international partners will, in accordance with the needs ofthe Sudan, continue to actively provide humanitarian assistance and economic support. The United Nations should make full use of the platforms available, such as the Peacebuilding Commission, to provide necessary support for the reconstruction and development of the Sudan.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“As the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) gradually withdraws from Darfur in line with the road map, the international community should actively help the Sudanese Government to enhance its own security and governance capacity-building and ensure that Sudanese security forces take over security responsibilities from UNAMID as soon as possible. The Council should review the sanctions on the Sudan in a timely manner and make adjustments in the light of the latest developments, with a View to the eventual lifting of the sanctions. That will send a positive signal to the countries concerned and better help the Sudanese Government to maintain peace and stability in the region. China has noted that some opposition parties and armed groups in Darfur are still resisting the peace process.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Ms. Joanna Wronecka, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan, for her briefing. At present, the situation in the Darfur region of the Sudan remains stable on the whole. The Sudanese Government is actively pushing ahead towards the reconstruction of Darfur and is strengthening its capacity-building in the areas of governance and security in the region. It has also set up engagement with the parties that have not signed the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. Those efforts of the Government will further consolidate and advance the peace process in Darfur. China believes that the Sudanese Government should assume the primary responsibility for maintaining the security of Darfur.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“We encourage MINUSMA to continue to strengthen the security of its personnel and to ensure that all materials to guarantee security are in place, while communicating more with the troop-contributing countries (TCCs) and donors so that MINUSMA is well-equipped and sufficiently funded to fulfil its mandate and practice self-defence. China is a firm supporter of Mali's peace and development. China is an important TCC to MINUSMA, with more than 400 Chinese peacekeepers discharging their duties in MINUSMA across a broad range of functions, such as health workers, engineers, security guards and so on. Their ability to perform their duties has been widely praised. China will continue to work with the international community to contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in Mali.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, we must support the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in its ongoing work. MINUSMA and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Annadif have played an important role and made tremendous efforts to maintain Mali's stability and strengthen its security capacity. They have done much to assist Mali's peace process. We are keen for MINUSMA to continue to stay engaged and work closely with the Government and make its active contribution. China takes note of the vigorous measures taken by the Secretariat and MINUSMA to better guarantee the safety and security of peacekeepers.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“The international community should continue to support and assist the Government in redoubling its security and counter-terrorism capacities so that the Government can gradually assume the responsibilities for ensuring nationwide security. Peace and security in Mali are closely linked with the overall security situation in the surrounding region. It is imperative to take a comprehensive approach and engage in regional cooperation with a view to curbing terrorist activities within and around Mali. China welcomes the efforts of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel to take ownership in the fight against terrorism in the region, as well as other security threats. We commend all the work done by the United Nations and MINUSMA to support the Joint Force.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“We hope that the signatory parties will consolidate the current positive momentum, continue to strengthen mutual trust and implement all provisions of the agreement so as to jointly engage in Mali's development and reconstruction. The international community should help Mali build its capacity in the areas of development and governance, on the basis of respect for Mali's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Council's sanctions regime in Mali should aim to support the political process in strict accordance with the Council's mandate. Secondly, we must assist Mali in enhancing its security capacity-building, as a response to the increasingly complex security challenges in northern and central Mali and as requested by the Malian Government.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the presence of Foreign Minister Camara. We also thank Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her briefing. Since taking office, President Keita has remained actively committed to pursuing the peace process in Mali. China commends the fact that Government and the people of Mali have made considerable efforts to implement the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and achieved positive progress. That said, in northern and central Mali the security situation continues to worsen, with rampant terrorist activities having a serious impact on the peace process in the country. The international community should continue to support peace and development in the country. First, we should assist all parties in Mali in the implementation of the peace agreement.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Wang Yi, earlier this month served to further consolidate the friendly relations between China and Africa and deepen the results- oriented cooperation between the two sides. China will work together with the international community in providing continued support to Africa to facilitate capacity-building for peace and security as well as socioeconomic development, with a View to achieving peace, stability and prosperity in the region at an early date.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“The China-Africa Peace and Security Fund and the China- Africa Security Forum, which were created by the Forum on Africa-China Cooperation, have provided active support to the efforts of the countries of West Africa and the Sahel in maintaining regional security and combating terrorism, and they serve as important platforms for the enhanced exchanges between China and Africa in the area of peace and security. Since its inception, the China-United Nations Peace and Development Fund has provided financial support to a number of African projects for building peacekeeping and counter-terrorism capacities. The successful visit by China's State Councilor and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“The United Nations country team and the United Nations Development Programme, as well as other agencies, should fully leverage their respective advantages, enhance coordination and cooperation with UNOWAS and play a constructive role for regional peace, stability and development. China will continue to support the work of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Chambas and UNOWAS going forward. Strengthening cooperation with African countries as well as other developing States has always been a priority of Chinese diplomacy. Last September, during the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation, peace, security and economic development, inter alia, were identified as the priority areas of China-Africa cooperation going forward.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“The international community should focus on building the capacities of the countries of the region, support the countries concerned in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union Agenda 2063, and assist the countries of the region in eliminating, as soon as possible, the root causes of conflict so as to achieve sustainable development. Fourthly, the various United Nations agencies should enhance their coordination and create synergies. UNOWAS should continue to work in accordance with its mandate, enhance collaboration with all actors concerned and promote regional peace and stability.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Countries in West Africa and the Sahel are dealing with difficulties such as cross-border security challenges and humanitarian needs that require ajoint response on the part of the countries in the region. The international community should respect African aspirations, respond to African needs and support the efforts of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the Lake Chad Basin Commission to properly handle and resolve regional and subregional problems. Thirdly, the international community should address the root causes of conflicts when assisting the countries of the region in handling hotspot issues.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“First, the international community should provide strong support to the countries of the region in fighting cross-border organized crime and the activities of terrorist organizations. The Multinational Joint Task Force formed by countries in the Lake Chad basin, and the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), represent the region's independent responses to those challenges and its joint efforts to maintain collective security, and an important contribution by African States to peace and security in the region. China supports the provision of the necessary financial support by the United Nations to the G-5 Sahel for operationalizing the Joint Force. Secondly, the international community should support the efforts of regional and subregional organizations to play their unique roles.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Chambas for his briefing. Recently the situation in West Africa and the Sahel has been largely stable, and a number of countries in the region have registered positive progress with their political processes. At the same time, the countries of the region are still dealing with threats such as the activities of Violent extremist and terrorist groups, cross-border organized crime and natural disasters. China hopes that the international community will strengthen its cooperation and respond jointly to the region's security challenges. I would like to make the following four points.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“China stands ready to work with the rest of the international community to promote dialogue and engagement among the Bissau-Guinean parties and play a constructive role in securing sustained stability and development in Guinea-Bissau and West Africa, in general.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“As always, China supports African countries in seeking African solutions to African issues. China supports ECOWAS and the countries of the region in continuing to mediate the situation on the ground and play a constructive role in advancing the implementation of the Conakry Agreement and the ECOWAS six-point road map. We call on UNIOGBIS, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the United Nations country teams and other stakeholders to strengthen coordination and collaboration with the relevant United Nations agencies and build synergy with the African Union, ECOWAS and the States of the region through mediation efforts so that each party can leverage its own strength and provide robust support for economic development and the improvement of life in Guinea- Bissau.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“We hope that the Bissau-Guinean parties will work together to ensure that elections are held on schedule and in a smooth manner. At the same time, the international community should provide technical, financial and logistical support for the holding of the elections commensurate with the needs of the Guinea-Bissau Government. The international community should fully respect Guinea-Bissau's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Bissau-Guinean parties should keep the long-term interests oftheir State and people in mind, take concrete actions with political decisiveness, build consensus, resolve differences through dialogue and consultations and work towards achieving a better quality of life for their people and national stability and development.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun and Ambassador Vieira for their briefings. China has closely followed recent developments in the situation in Guinea-Bissau. We take note of the special report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/1086) on the strategic assessment of the work of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau (UNIOGBIS) and its analysis and assessment of the situation in the country. China commends the mediation efforts undertaken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the States of the region in promoting the political process in Guinea-Bissau. We take note of President Vaz's 20 December announcement of 10 March 2019 as the new date for legislative elections.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“In September this year, the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation defined peace, security and economic development as the focus of future China-Africa cooperation. China supports Africa's implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063. Together with the international community and the countries of the region, China will continue to support the Sahel to achieve lasting peace and common prosperity and contribute its share to the cause of peace and development in Africa.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Fourthly, priority should be given to cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, including the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the G-5 Sahel, as well as to improved coordination with relevant Sahel initiatives. The international community should strengthen communication and coordination with the countries of the Sahel and the relevant regional and subregional organizations, so that country-specific and regional strategies, the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and the United Nations Support Plan are organically combined to showcase their respective strengths and form synergies. China has always been supportive of African countries, including those in the Sahel, in their pursuit of peace and development.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“The countries of the region have been actively engaged in security cooperation and, through the formation of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), they have taken the initiative to counter regional security threats, such as terrorism and transnational organized crime. China commends all such efforts. We hope that the international community and the United Nations will respect the ownership and leadership of African countries in seeking their own solutions to African issues and actively support and help countries of the region build security capabilities and collectively address regional security threats.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Secondly, we need to help countries in the region accelerate development and address the root causes of conflict. The international communityneeds to honourits aid commitments, respect the leadership and ownership of countries in the Sahel, help them implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union, formulate development strategies suited to their own national conditions and improve their own capabilities for self-reliant development. The Peacebuilding Commission can play a coordinating role to that end, while relevant international development agencies should continue their efforts to help countries in the region. Thirdly, we should assist countries in the region in upgrading their security capabilities to ensure the implementation of peacebuilding efforts.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“First, it is important to seek a political settlement to regional hotspot issues so as to achieve regional stability and create the conditions for peacebuilding and long-term development. While upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and respecting the sovereignty of the countries concerned, the international community should actively support countries in the Sahel in their efforts to promote peace and national reconciliation. We should continue to support the Malian parties concerned in expediting the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and pay attention to the spillover effect on the Sahel of issues outside the region, such as the Libyan crisis, so as to minimize their negative impact.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Special Adviser Thiaw, Ambassador Jinga, Mr. Ghanem, Vice-President of the World Bank for Africa, and Mr. Rioux for their respective briefings. The Sahel is generally stable and has seen continued economic growth. Meanwhile, terrorism, transnational organized crime, poverty and imbalances in development and other issues threaten peace and development in the region. Addressing such problems will require greater input and a holistic approach from the international community. The United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and the United Nations Support Plan are important documents for building peace and achieving development in the region. With regard to peacebuilding in the Sahel, I would like to elaborate on the following points.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“China stands ready to work with international community to play a positive and constructive role in advancing a political settlement of the Syrian issue.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“The parties concerned on the Syrian issue should follow the spirit of resolution 2254 (2015), inter alia, and act on the basis of respect for Syria's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity and in accordance with the Syrian-owned and Syrian-led principle to facilitate the efforts of the parties in Syria to find a solution acceptable to all through an inclusive political process. China has always been committed to the political solution of the Syrian issue. The Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Syrian issue, Mr. Xie Xiaoyan, recently visited United Nations Headquarters in New York and Geneva to strengthen communication and coordination with the United Nations and other parties with a view to providing support for the Syrian political process.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“The parties concerned should continue to promote the implementation of the ceasefire agreement reached and maintain the effective functioning of the Idlib demilitarized zone. The international community should strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, unify standards and combat all terrorist organizations listed by the Council as such, so as to prevent such terrorist organizations from making a comeback and undermining the hard-won improvement in the security situation. Thirdly, the parties in Syria should be urged to work towards the same goal and meet one another halfway.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“First, it is necessary to continue to advance the political-settlement process ofthe Syrian issue. Against the backdrop of the new positive momentum for the political settlement of the issue, the United Nations should continue to strengthen communication and coordination with the Syrian Government and work for progress in the formation of the constitutional committee, so as to launch a sustainable and effective Syrian political process. The United Nations should continue to enhance its mediation efforts. The members of the Security Council should maintain unity and speak with one voice in order to create conditions for a political settlement of the Syrian issue. Secondly, it is necessary to facilitate the continued improvement of the security situation.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“China appreciates that and hopes that all parties will continue to work towards the same goal and meet one another in the middle to push forward the political process in Syria for an early result. Years of conflict have taken a heavy toll on the entire country of Syria. The Syrian people yearn for peace, a return to a tranquil life and an early start to rebuilding their homeland. Currently, the memorandum on stabilizing the de-escalation zones in Idlib is being implemented. The security situation in Syria is generally stable, and a window of opportunity for a political settlement to the Syrian issue has opened. The international community should continue to stay committed to diplomatic efforts and support the role of the United Nations as the main channel of mediation. We should focus on the following tasks moving forward.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Special Envoy De Mistura for his briefing. China expresses its appreciation for his more than four years of tireless efforts aimed at facilitating the political-settlement process of the Syrian issue. In recent days, with the concerted efforts of the parties concerned and the international community, the political settlement of the Syrian issue has seen positive new momentum. The Foreign Ministers of the three Astana guarantors met with Special Envoy De Mistura and issued a joint statement in which they agreed to make efforts to facilitate the work on the establishment of the constitutional committee, which will start early next year.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“Such cooperation includes 50 assistance programmes aimed at combating drug trafficking, strengthening border security and enforcement, and combating piracy and transnational organized crime, inter alia, with a View to endowing African countries with greater capacity to maintain peace and security. China, along with the international community, will continue to support Africa in tackling the challenge of drug trafficking and help African countries achieve peace, stability and development as soon as possible.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“We encourage the United Nations agencies based in West and Central Africa to work closely together, and we hope that international partners will honour their aid and investment commitments without delay, focusing on helping the countries of the region with capacity- building and infrastructure development so that they are in a better position to seek and achieve self-reliant and sustainable development in West and Central Africa at the earliest possible date. At the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held in Beijing in September, China announced its commitment to cooperating with African countries on matters of peace and security.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“The United Nations should continue working in its coordination role to better marshal and allocate resources and to provide a staunch buttress for the efforts of regional countries and organizations. Thirdly, we must work to tackle and try to overcome the root causes of drug trafficking. Poverty and underdevelopment serve as hotbeds for drug trafficking and other forms of transnational organized crime in West and Central Africa.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source