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1. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China expresses its deep condolences for the victims on board Indonesia's Lion Air and expresses its sympathy to their families. China thanks Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for his briefing. We have taken note of the Secretary- General's recent report on humanitarian relief efforts in Syria (S/2018/947). At present, the overall situation in Syria remains calm. The memorandum of understanding between Russia and Turkey on stabilizing the de-escalation zone in Idlib is being implemented. The situation in Idlib has been eased, the conflicts across the entire territory of Syria are on the decline, and a more favourable environment for improving the humanitarian situation in Syria has therefore been created.”

   2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source

2. “The United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, should strengthen their coordination with the Government of the Central African Republic to promote peace, reconciliation and dialogue and jointly help the Central African Republic to realize peace and development at an early date. China calls on the international community to continue to provide support to the Government of the Central African Government in its efforts to enhance national capacity-building and provide necessary assistance to the Government in its efforts to maintain social security and stability, deal with the humanitarian crisis and resolve the root causes of the conflict.”

   2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

3. “The Secretariat should fully heed the legitimate concerns of the troop- and police-contributing countries and take concrete and effective measures to ensure the safety of the peacekeepers in order to improve the effectiveness of MINUSCA. China notes the Secretary-General's assessment of the work of MINUSCA and the relevant recommendation of adjustment in his latest report (S/2018/922). We will actively participate in the consultations on relevant draft resolutions of the Security Council and will play a constructive role. Regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States, as well as the countries of the region, all play an important role in advancing the peace process in the Central African Republic.”

   2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

4. “We call on parties in the Central African Republic to proceed based on the interests of the country and its people to concretely advance disarmament and the peace and reconciliation process and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation. China appreciates the important role of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in maintaining stability in the Central African Republic and supports the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, and the whole of MINUSCA in actively fulfilling their mandates and carrying out their activities. China also supports MINUSCA in enhancing its self- defence, security and early-warning capabilities.”

   2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

5. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China listened attentively to today's briefings. Under the leadership of President Touadera, the political process in the Central African Republic has recently made positive progress, but the security situation in the country remains fragile. There are still violent clashes between armed groups and the realization of lasting peace and stability in the Central African Republic continues to face challenges. China welcomes the efforts of the Government of the Central African Republic to strengthen the deployment of national security forces, advance security sector reform and enhance capacity-building.”

   2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

6. “China, together with the rest of the international community, will continue its efforts to promote international counter-terrorism cooperation, strengthen the international non-proliferation regime and work jointly to maintain world peace and stability.”

   2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

7. “Fourthly, the Committees' Groups of Experts should work within the framework of their respective mandates and the Committees' rules of procedure. It is essential that they strengthen coordination, leverage their respective advantages, improve their work and enhance their professionalism. At the same time, they should be more open to the views of Member States. China opposes terrorism of all kinds and is firmly against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. China has adopted effective measures to implement Council resolutions and supports the work of the Council's subsidiary organs.”

   2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

8. “In order to effectively respond to the threat of proliferation by non-State actors, the 1540 Committee should continue to work in a spirit of cooperation and dialogue and carry out its activities under the purview of the relevant Council resolutions and the Committee's programme ofwork. It is necessary to stress the primary responsibility of Member States in non-proliferation and to support them in designing their non-proliferation policies on their own terms. It is necessary also to adopt a balanced approach in the implementation of the provisions of Council resolutions and to build the capacity of Member States to implement those resolutions. We must also ensure that the assistance provided by the Committee to Member States is more targeted and effective and that special attention is given to the needs of developing countries.”

   2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

9. “China hopes that the Committee will continue its dialogue with Member States and engage in cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, as well as assist Member States with capacity-building on counter-terrorism so as to jointly respond to new challenges posed by terrorist organizations that incite, plan and execute terrorist activities using the Internet and new technologies. Thirdly, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery is a real threat to international peace and security. It is also a challenge to be taken up jointly by the international community.”

   2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

10. “China also hopes that it will make decisions on the basis of solid evidence and broad consensus so as to preservejointly the authority and the effectiveness of the sanctions regime. Secondly, the CTC plays an important role in facilitating the full implementation of the Council's counter-terrorism resolutions by tracking new terror threats and trends and by providing technical assistance to the countries concerned. China is happy to see that the CTC has strengthened its information-sharing and coordination and cooperation with other United Nations agencies throughjoint meetings and visits.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

11. “In connection with the work of the three Committees, China wishes to make the following points. First, the 1267 Committee plays an important role in evaluating terror threats and strengthening sanctions. Recently, on the basis of the Council's mandate, the Committee updated its rules of procedure and conducted periodic review of the sanctions list. The Committee has done something positive in selecting a new Ombudsperson. It has also strengthened cooperation with the Monitoring Team and the Ombudsperson and has continued to improve its working methods. China hopes that the Committee will strengthen its communication with the countries concerned and abide by the principles of objectivity, neutrality and professionalism when it comes to listing, exemptions and delisting.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

12. “China expresses its appreciation to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism (CTC), and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for the work they have done and the progress they have achieved under the able leadership of the three Ambassadors. Terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery pose a grave threat to international peace and security. The international community should therefore strengthen cooperation and adopt an integrated approach to effectively respond to the threat.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

13. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China wishes to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month and will actively support your work. China also expresses its appreciation to the United States for the work it did as President during the month of September. I wish to thank Ambassadors Llorentty Soliz, Umarov and Meza-Cuadra for their briefings.”

    2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source

14. “China also supports the Yemeni parties in arriving at that inclusive solution as soon as possible through dialogue and negotiations based on relevant Security Council resolutions, the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, and the outcome document of Yemen's National Dialogue Conference. Alongside the international community, China stands ready to support the Special Envoy's efforts and will continue to play a constructive role towards a political solution to the Yemeni issue.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source

15. “There is no alternative to a political solution if Yemen is to have lasting peace and put an end to the humanitarian crisis once and for all. The Yemeni parties should return to the political track as soon as possible. Special Envoy Martin Griffiths has recently continued to engage with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, pushing for the resumption of intra-Yemeni peace talks and the implementation of confidence-building measures. It behoves the international community to support the United Nations and the Special Envoy in stepping up their good offices to establish a sustainable mechanism for dialogue and negotiation. China supports the preservation of Yemen's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source

16. “This must be done as a matter of urgency in order to prevent further aggravation of the humanitarian crisis in the country. The international community should scale up humanitarian assistance and provide medicine, food and other supplies in accordance with needs on the ground in order to mitigate the suffering of the Yemeni people. We should urge the parties concerned in Yemen to take measures to tame price hikes and keep commercial goods moving. That would also go some way towards easing the crisis. The parties concerned should work together to improve humanitarian access so that assistance to the Yemeni people can be delivered unimpeded, safely and securely, paving the way for better humanitarian outcomes in the country.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source

17. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Under-Secretary-General Mr. Mark Lowcock for his briefing. I commend him and his team for their efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The conflict in Yemen, which has been going on for more than three years, has plunged the country into an acute crisis. Today, as the conflict escalates in Al-Hudaydah and other places, disruption to humanitarian access is looming large, aggravating the risk of famine and cholera outbreaks, which is a dire consequence that no one - neither the Yemeni people, the countries of the region nor the international community - can endure. It is therefore incumbent on the international community to empower the parties in Yemen to set aside their differences in the spirit of reconciliation so as to avoid the spread of conflict.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source

18. “Peacekeeping operations should respect the sovereignty of the countries concerned, heed their views and assist in their capacity-building efforts. Thirdly, in devising a peacekeeping mandate, the Council should take into consideration the full spectrum of factors, including the realities and needs of the countries concerned, and the capacities and conditions ofpeacekeeping missions so as to ensure the mandate is clear, realistic and achievable, while allowing for timely adjustments to the priorities and key tasks at each stage in response to local dynamics. It is important to fully use the strength and role ofregional organizations, such as the African Union, and to strengthen information exchange and policy dialogue with a View to forging synergies with United Nations peacekeeping. The meeting rose at 3.25 pm.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8360 (2018) · source

19. “The Secretariat and the civilian component of missions, needs to provide more efficient and high-quality support to ensure peacekeeping forces are able to deliver on their mandates. Due regard should be given to the real needs of TCCs, especially those from the developing world, in order to support their capacity-building in peacekeeping. Secondly, peacekeeping operations should abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and adhere to the basic principles of peacekeeping, namely, the consent of the parties concerned, impartiality and the non-use of force, except in self-defence and defence of the mandate. Peacekeeping operations should focus on the central tasks of maintaining peace in order to create conditions for the political settlement of conflict.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8360 (2018) · source

20. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): United Nations peacekeeping plays an important role in maintaining international peace and security. China supports efforts aimed at improving the performance of United Nations peacekeeping operations, enhancing mandate-delivery capabilities and strengthening safety for peacekeepers. China therefore voted in favour of resolution 2436 (2018), just adopted by the Security Council. China would like to highlight the following points. First, improving peacekeeping performance is an important aspect of efforts aimed at strengthening United Nations peacekeeping, which requires joint efforts on the part of the Security Council, the Secretariat, troop-contributing countries (TCCs) and peacekeeping missions.”

    2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8360 (2018) · source

21. “Concerning the relevant recommendations, we hope the Secretary- General will further communicate and coordinate with the Sudanese and South Sudanese Governments, the AU and the relevant troop-contributing countries. We also hope that he will fully heed their Views in order to bring into better play the role of the peacekeeping forces and to help advance the proper settlement of the Abyei issue. China has always attached great importance to peace and development in Africa and has always supported the solution of African issues by African countries and with African methods. China is willing to continue to work with African countries and the international community to contribute to the promotion of peace, stability and development in Africa.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

22. “Thirdly, it is important to support UNISFA'S continued delivery of its mandate which, in accordance with the mandate of the Council, has supported the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism and has played a key role in stabilizing the border of the Sudan and South Sudan. China supports UNISFA's continued implementation of its mandate, for which China hopes that the international community will provide constructive help. China has noted that the Secretary- General addressed a letter to the Security Council (S/2018/778) a few days ago in which he proposed reorganizing UNISFA and adjusting its mandate in the light of the latest developments.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

23. “The international community should maintain the enthusiasm of the two countries in committing themselves to a political settlement of the Abyei issue, help consolidate their good neighbourly relations, enhance their mutual trust and deepen their pragmatic cooperation in the Abyei Area. Actions contrary to the consensus of the two countries must be avoided. Secondly, it is important to let the AU and other regional organizations act as the main channel of mediation. The African Union High-level Implementation Panel has long overcome many difficulties, actively carried out good offices and played an important bridging role in achieving reconciliation between the Sudan and South Sudan. The international community should continue to provide the necessary support for the AU to carry out its work.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

24. “The Agreement also created favourable conditions for further improving relations between the Sudan and South Sudan and for properly settling the Abyei issue. China continues to believe that a political solution to the Abyei issue is the only way out. The Security Council and the international community should strengthen coordination and provide constructive help. First, it is important to fully respect the leadership of the Sudan and of South Sudan on the Abyei issue. Those are the countries concerned. Furthermore, the issue cannot be resolved without their cooperation and coordination.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

25. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China wishes to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Lacroix, and the Special Envoy for the Sudan and South Sudan, Mr. Haysom, for their briefings. The situation at present in the Abyei Area is generally stable. There are obvious changes when compared to what prevailed six years ago. China appreciates the efforts ofthe Governments ofthe Sudan and of South Sudan, the African Union (AU), the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the international community. A few days ago, the parties in South Sudan officially signed the revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, which laid an important foundation for ending the conflict and achieving peace in South Sudan.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

26. “China has consistently attached great importance to peace and stability in Africa, and has always supported African countries in solving African problems in African ways. China will continue as always to actively support and constructively participate in the peace process in South Sudan and to play a constructive role in achieving lasting peace and sustainable development in South Sudan.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

27. “The protracted conflict has caused large-scale displacement and a high number ofrefugees, thereby stalling economic and social development in some areas. According to the report of the Secretary- General (S/2018/83l), only 50 per cent of the funding for the humanitarian response plan for South Sudan is in place, leaving a huge gap yet to be filled. China calls upon the international community to actively support South Sudan in addressing the humanitarian difficulties and tackling both the symptoms and root causes with an integrated approach and increased investment in agriculture, energy, infrastructure, education and health care, thereby assisting South Sudan in rapidly advancing its State-building process and relaunching its economic and social development.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

28. “For a long time, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has actively supported the implementation of peace agreements, in that way contributing positively to the maintenance of peace and stability in South Sudan. China commends the United Nations Mission in South Sudan for its efforts and supports its continued implementation of its mandate in accordance with the Security Council resolutions. We hope the Secretariat and the Mission will continue to enhance communication with the Government of South Sudan, help to build the security capacity of the country and support South Sudan in advancing its political peace process. Thirdly, the international community should scale up humanitarian assistance and economic support for South Sudan.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

29. “The international community should respect South Sudan's leadership in handling its domestic affairs; realize the full potential of regional organizations, such as IGAD, and countres as the main channel for mediation; support South Sudan's national dialogue process; and push the various parties in South Sudan to resolve their differences through peaceful means, such as inclusive dialogue, and to build mutual trust. As the primary institution for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council should send out positive messages and play an important role in promoting the political peace process by working together. Secondly, the international community should continue to help South Sudan maintain domestic peace and security.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

30. “At the same time, it must be recognized that the overall situation in South Sudan remains very fragile. There is a plethora of challenges to achieving enduring peace and sustainable development. The United Nations and the international community need to continue to pay attention and provide the necessary assistance to South Sudan. It is imperative to push the various parties in South Sudan to effectively implement the series of peace agreements signed so far, ensure a comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of violence as soon as possible and restore and increase mutual trust so as to achieve lasting peace. The international community should focus on the following tasks in the next phase. First, it should continue to fully support the good offices and efforts by regional organizations and countries.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

31. “Thanks to recent joint efforts by the various South Sudanese parties and regional organizations, the peace process in South Sudan has made important progress. Last week at the Extraordinary Summit of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the South Sudanese parties formally signed the revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and its implementation documents, thereby laying an important foundation for South Sudan to end the conflict and move towards peace. We welcome that development, and we commend the steadfast efforts, mediation and good offices of such regional organizations as IGAD and the African Union, as well as of Ethiopia, the Sudan, Kenya and Uganda. We also applaud the cooperation and flexibility demonstrated by the various parties in South Sudan.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

32. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): We wish to thank Mr. Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Mr. Haysom, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sudan and South Sudan; and Mr. Wais, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Special Envoy to South Sudan, for their respective briefings. We thank them for all the efforts made to promote peace and stability in South Sudan. Mr. Haysom has been appointed to a new post, and China commends him for all the work he has carried out in his current capacity as Special Envoy for the Sudan and South Sudan. We also note the intervention of Ms. Grace John. South Sudan is an important country in Africa. Maintaining peace and stability in South Sudan has a bearing on the prosperity and development of the region.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

33. “China decided to set up a China-Africa peace and security cooperation fund to support their cooperation in peace, security and the maintenance of peace and stability. As China's first funding mechanism for African peace and security, the fund will help to build an even more effective platform for their cooperation. China will continue to follow the principle of sincerity, real results, amity, good faith and the pursuit of the greater good and shared interests in its cooperation with Africa, and to participate actively in the cause of Africa's peace and security so as to make its due contribution to the peace, stability and development of Africa.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

34. “Peace, stability, development and revitalization of Africa are the long-term aspirations of the people of that continent and the common responsibility of the international community. Early this month, China successfully hosted the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. The Forum adopted two important outcome documents: the Beijing Declaration-Toward an Even Stronger China-Africa Community with a Shared Future, and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Beijing Action Plan (2019-2021). It also launched new measures to comprehensively deepen China-Africa cooperation, with eight major initiatives at the core. Both sides agree to strengthen peace and security cooperation.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

35. “and help the troop-contributing countries with capacity-building so as to crack down more effectively on terrorism and promote the peace and stability of Somalia and the surrounding regions. Thirdly, it is important to further step up humanitarian assistance and support to social and economic development in Somalia in order to help the Somali Federal Government to rebuild the economy and improve the well-being of the people. After many years of war and turmoil, Somalia's economic and social development is lagging. There is much to be done to strengthen its agriculture, education, health-care and infrastructure sectors. The international community should enhance its support for Somalia's economic and social development with greater inputs so that the Somali people can enjoy better lives.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

36. “Regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, should fully leverage their roles in leading good offices efforts and work with Somalia towards further progress in security and rebuilding. Secondly, efforts should be maintained to support the Somali Government in its work to combat extremist anti-Government forces and terrorist organizations, and to assist the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in its enhanced efforts to implement its mandate. The United Nations and the international community should give positive consideration to providing stable, predictable and sustainable funding support to AMISOM.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

37. “In that context, the United Nations and the international community should, based on the situation on the ground, support African States in their efforts to resolve African issues in African ways and assist Somalia in its State-rebuilding. First, on the basis of respect for the leadership of the Somali Government, efforts should be pursued to assist it in advancing the implementation of its transition plan, with a focus on governance, justice, police and security sector capacity-building. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia should provide targeted assistance in these areas.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

38. “China supports the efforts of the Somali Federal Government to promote political reconciliation, restore the economy and improve livelihoods. Relations among the States of the Horn of Africa - Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia - have continuously improved of late, thereby creating sound conditions for regional peace, stability and development. China welcomes these developments. In the meantime, Somalia faces many challenges to its political process and economic and social development. The threat posed by terrorism to regional security persists. Somalia has a long way to go in its rebuilding and development efforts.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

39. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia, Mr. Keating; the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, Mr. Madeira; and the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Mlambo- Ngcuka, for their briefings. Mr. Keating's term in office will soon come to an end. China highly commends him for his contributions. China welcomes the new Permanent Representative of Ethiopia and commends the former Permanent Representative for his contributions. Somalia is an important country in the Horn of Africa. In recent years, through the concerted efforts of the Somali Government, the African Union (AU), the United Nations and the international community, Somalia has made ongoing and positive progress in rebuilding the State.”

    2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source

40. “We shall continue to play an active role in United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa and mobilize the international community to increase its support for the development of the African standby force and the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises. China stands ready to continue working with the wider United Nations membership to further improve the peacekeeping system in the interests of international peace and security.”

    2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

41. “The China-United Nations Peace and Development Fund has prioritized peacekeeping capacity-building, through which it aims to assist the United Nations in enhancing the safety and security of peacekeepers and supporting developing countries in building their peacekeeping capacities. At the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in early September, China announced the establishment of the China-Africa Peace and Security Fund, through which we will continue to provide gratis military assistance to the African Union and facilitate the implementation of 50 security assistance projects in the area of peace and security, including peacekeeping operations under the framework of the United Nations.”

    2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

42. “Any work in that area should benefit from the full participation of TCCs. China is an active player in, and major contributor to, United Nations peacekeeping operations. China is an important TCC and financial contributor to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Currently, more than 2,500 Chinese peacekeepers are serving in eight mission locations, including Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Lebanon. His Excellency Mr. Xi Jinping of China pledged to further support United Nations peacekeeping operations, and the implementation of various commitments agreed to under that pledge is now under way. We have established a peacekeeping standby force of 8,000 troops and two permanent peacekeeping police units, and have completed their registration in the United Nations Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System.”

    2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

43. “Fourthly, better peacekeeping performance requires the Secretariat and the military, police and civilian components of missions to work together. The Secretariat and the civilian component of each mission must provide peacekeeping forces with more efficient, high quality support and services for the implementation of their mandates. It is necessary to ensure the safety of, and medical support for, peacekeeping missions and personnel and ensure the availability of funds and supplies required and enhance emergency response capabilities. We must pay close attention to the actual needs of troop-contributing countries, especially the developing countries among them, and help strengthen the peacekeeping capacity building. It is necessary to review and improve existing peacekeeping performance evaluation system on an ongoing basis.”

    2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

44. “It is necessary to motivate all stakeholders, including host countries, troop-contributing countries (TCCs), financial contributors and the Secretariat, and to ensure sufficient resources for peacekeeping operations and streamline the use of resources. It is necessary to strengthen cooperation with regional organizations. The United Nations should fully leverage the advantages of the African Union in peacekeeping operations in Africa, carry out capacity-building activities in various fields according to its wishes and needs and assist the African Union in forming a standing army and rapid response force as soon as possible. We must strengthen communication among the Security Council, the Secretariat and the troop-contributing countries, and we must give the TCCs more say in peacekeeping matters.”

    2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

45. “The purpose of peacekeeping operations is to help host countries establish and maintain a sustainable peaceful environment and create enabling conditions for putting an end to conflict politically. A realistic achievable mandate with well- defined objectives and highlighted priorities should be developed for each mission focusing on peacekeeping, which is the core mission of peacekeeping operations. The mandate can be adjusted in the light of dynamic needs, with the core agenda reconfigured phase by phase to be more effective in maintaining the stability of the host country and helping it move the political process forward. Thirdly, we must build a peacekeeping partnership.”

    2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

46. “My first point concerns the need to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the basic principles of peacekeeping operations - the consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate. Those are the very cornerstone of peacekeeping operations and a sine qua non and assurance with which peacekeeping operations can win the trust of Member States and function properly. Peacekeeping operations should fully respect the sovereignty of host countries, strengthen communication with them and help them to develop their own capacities in the area of peace and security in the light of their specific needs. Secondly, there is a need to maintain the primacy of the political track.”

    2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

47. “In September 2017, the Council adopted 2378 (2017), which requested the Secretary-General to submit to the Council on an annual basis a comprehensive briefing on the progress of United Nations peacekeeping reform. China commends the Secretariat for taking measures to implement the resolution and update the Council with comprehensive information. The Secretary-General launched the Action for Peacekeeping initiative and will convene a high-level meeting during the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session. China commends the efforts of the Secretary- General and is keen to see the initiative contribute to high efficiency and the effectiveness of United Nations peacekeeping operations. With regard to the reform of United Nations peacekeeping operations, 1 would like to share the following points.”

    2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

48. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting, and I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing. I also listened carefully to the statement of Ms. Sarah Blakemore, United Nations peacekeeping operations are an effective means ofdefusing and easing regional conflicts and defending collective security and have been making important contributions to the maintenance of international peace and security. At present the context in which United Nations peacekeeping operations are deployed and the tasks they have to perform are increasingly complex. United Nations peacekeeping operations should keep improving in response to the evolving peacekeeping landscape.”

    2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

49. “China stands ready, alongside the international community, to support the Special Envoy in continuing his constructive role in moving forward the process to settle the Yemeni issue.”

    2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source

50. “It should also support the good offices and efforts of the United Nations and the Special Envoy, push for the early resumption of intra-Yemeni dialogue and build a sustained political process on the basis of relevant Council resolutions, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its implementation mechanism, and the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference in Yemen. An inclusive settlement can be reached through dialogue and reconciliation. It is important to ensure unhindered humanitarian access. That is critical. The relevant parties should come together in order to ensure safe and unimpeded humanitarian assistance so as to create conditions conducive to alleviating humanitarian suffering in Yemen.”

    2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source