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Wu Haitao

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first: 2016-04-18
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“On a basis of respect for the sovereignty of the countries concerned, the international community should actively support the countries of the region in taking forward the peace process, promoting national reconciliation and continuing to work to calm and resolve the relevant hotspot issues, thereby helping to create conditions conducive to lasting peace and stability in the Sahel region. Right now, support should be given to all the relevant parties in Mali in order to expedite the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and seriously address the spillover effect on the Sahel of issues outside the region, such as the Libyan crisis, in order to minimize their negative impact. Thirdly, support for counter-terrorism efforts in the Sahel region should be increased, given the gravity of the situation.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“The G-5 Sahel States, the European Union and the United Nations held a successful pledging conference for the Joint Force and signed the technical agreement requested in resolution 2391 (2017). The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is ready to provide its support, and China expresses its appreciation for that. We hope that MINUSMA will actively provide the support needed once necessary conditions such as funding are in place, and will evaluate its experience in practice. China commends the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/432) for submitting proposals on support, which we will study with other Member States. Secondly, the political settlement of the relevant regional hotspot issues should be prioritized.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“At the same time, however, the Sahel region is facing multifaceted challenges, including a fragile security situation, spreading terrorism and increasingly serious transnational organized crime. We call on the international community to increase its involvement and to take an integrated approach to those challenges. I would like to make the following points. First, we need to step up support for the Joint Force, which represents an important contribution to peace and security in Africa and the world at large. The international community should fully respect and maximize Africa's leadership in seeking solutions to African problems, and should support the countries of the region and regional organizations in their efforts to safeguard peace and security in the Sahel region.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening today's meeting. We also thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Mr. Maman Sidikou, Permanent Secretary of the Group of Five for the Sahel; Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; and Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, for their briefings. In December 2017, the Council adopted resolution 2391 (2017) on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). Since its adoption, progress has been made in the Joint Force's deployment and support, which China welcomes.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“China supports UNMIK, under the leadership of Special Representative Tanin, in discharging its mandate and cooperating constructively with all parties. We hope that UNMIK, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force will work in close collaboration to play a constructive role in improving the situation on the ground and achieving a proper settlement for the Kosovo question.”
2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source
“China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia, understands Serbia's legitimate concerns about the question of Kosovo and commends its efforts to pursue a political solution thereto. China welcomes the efforts of Belgrade and Pristina to continue to enhance dialogue. We hope that the two sides will reaffirm their firm commitment to a political solution, implement existing agreements, gradually build mutual trust, contribute their political will and wisdom and meet one another half way so as to create conditions for finding a lasting solution that is acceptable to all parties concerned. The Security Council should maintain its attention on the question of Kosovo and encourage both parties to undertake sincere dialogue so as to promote a proper settlement of the Kosovo question.”
2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source
“China hopes that the parties concerned will always put the well-being of their people first, protect the legitimate rights and interests of all communities, refrain from actions and rhetoric that could escalate the situation and work together to safeguard the peace, stability and development of the Balkans. Resolution 1244 (1999) provides an important legal basis for resolving the issue of Kosovo. All parties should act in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and, within the framework of relevant Security Council resolutions, seek a solution that is acceptable to all parties through dialogue and negotiations.”
2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Mr. Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), for his briefing. We welcome the presence and statement of Mr. Dacic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia. I have also listened very carefully to the statement by Ms. Citaku. Tolerance, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence serve the fundamental interests of all ethnic communities in Kosovo and are necessary for achieving development. Currently, the situation in the Kosovo region continues to face complex challenges.”
2018-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8254 (2018) · source
“The report on improving the security of United Nations peacekeepers proposed several recommendations, and we hope that the Secretariat will discuss them with Member States and implement them. China is a major contributor of troops to peacekeeping operations and the second largest contributor to the peacekeeping budget. At present, 2,500 Chinese peacekeepers are on active duty in 10 missions. China is actively implementing various commitments announced by President Xi Jinping in further support of United Nations peacekeeping operations, and we are ready to work with the general membership to improve the United Nations peacekeeping system in a joint effort to maintain international peace and security. Lastly, I would like to ask what the main factors are affecting peacekeeping operations" ability to respond to security threats.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, when conditions permit and when the countries concerned request it, it is essential to formulate a practical and feasible exit strategy in a timely manner. When mandates are being designed or readjusted, troop-contributing countries should be given more opportunities to participate in discussions. Thirdly, the Secretariat should be guided to strengthen support for peacekeeping operations. The Secretariat and missions should pay attention to the security and safety of peacekeepers, develop security rules for peacekeepers and enhance early-warning and internal information sharing against security threats. They should ensure the availability of life-saving and life-sustaining services and medical evacuation in high-risk environments.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“The international community should step up efforts to settle regional hotspot issues in the region, while the peacekeeping operations should be responsive to efforts to create the conditions conducive to the political settlement of hotspot issues. Secondly, peacekeeping missions need clear, feasible and focused mandates. They should be able to focus on the central task of peacekeeping and to abide by peacekeeping's three main principles, while taking into full consideration such factors as the situation on the ground, existing resources and troop-contributing countries' capacities to help host countries strengthen their own security capacity. The work of adjusting to priority tasks and work priorities during each stage should be dynamic, according to the changes in the situation on the ground.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“There is a mismatch between the ever-increasing demands of mandates and the limited resources available for them. In accordance with its mandates, the Security Council should play a part in helping United Nations peacekeeping missions cope better with new challenges when meeting the responsibilities they are assigned by the Security Council. First, it is important to be proactive in facilitating the political settlement process of regional hotspot issues. Some protracted hotspot issues have resulted in the continuing deterioration of the security situation in the region and its surrounding areas, with serious effects on the performance of other peacekeeping operations in the same region.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. I would also like to thank Mr. Lacroix, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and the three United Nations peacekeeping mission Force Commanders for their briefings. I want to pay tribute to the Commanders and the more than 90,000 peacekeepers currently deployed all over the world in peacekeeping missions, and to express my deepest condolences to the families of the peacekeepers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The environment in which United Nations peacekeeping operations are deployed and the mandates they are supposed to implement are increasingly complex. Both the security risks for peacekeepers, and casualties among them, are on the rise.”
2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8251 (2018) · source
“China is ready to play its part, together with the rest of the international community, in helping the country truly achieve lasting peace, stability and development.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“The international community should take a balanced and prudent approach and pay special attention to and accommodate the views of all the parties concerned, so as to play a constructive role in helping the country achieve national reconciliation and long-term stability and development. China welcomes the effort by High Representative Inzko to advance the country's political process. We hope that, within the purview of his mandate, he will play an active role in promoting the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. We hope that the European Union-led peacekeeping force will continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with the parties concerned and help the country achieve lasting peace and stability.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“We hope that the country's different ethnicities will be fully and actively engaged in consolidating the progress made in the political process and in society building, seek consensus through dialogue and consultation, resolve their differences by peaceful means and fully implement the Dayton Peace Accord, so as to promote greater development in all areas, which will enable the different peoples of the country to truly enjoy the peace dividend. Bosnia and Herzegovina is an important country in the Balkans. Stable development and ethnic harmony are in the common interests of the international community and the countries of the region.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I wish to congratulate Poland on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. China also wishes to thank High Representative Inzko for his briefing. China respects the sovereignty, independence, national unity and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We respect the choice made by the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the future of their country. We support the peaceful coexistence of different ethnicities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and their search for common development. We welcome the efforts made by Bosnia and Herzegovina in promoting national reconciliation and economic and social development.”
2018-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8248 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the United Nations and the international community should strengthen cooperation with the African Union and other regional and subregional organizations by increasing support for related projects in the field of youth. China is willing to work with the international community, participate actively in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, take practical measures to prevent conflict, contribute to safeguarding world peace and stability, and help young people to achieve all-round development.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, we must fully consider the special needs of youth and focus on addressing the root causes of conflict. There are many deep-rooted reasons for conflict, including extreme poverty, unbalanced development and the scarcity of resources. All countries should firmly engage in joint efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and strengthen youth education and employment security. The international community should help developing countries to improve their capacity for sustainable development, especially at the level of youth education and employment, increase social integration and inclusiveness, and cultivate young people's sense of responsibility for social stability.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“The international community and the Security Council should heighten their sense of urgency, strengthen the search for political solutions to relevant flash-point issues and, in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, assist countries in conflict to advance their peace process and national reconciliation; resolve disputes through the peaceful means of dialogue and consultation; help conflict areas to achieve peace and stability at an early date; and create a peaceful and serene environment for the growth and development of young people. We must ensure the constructive participation of young people in political processes, taking fully into account their views and giving full play to their advantages in peace processes.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“The United Nations anti-terrorism mechanisms should push the international community to strengthen its cooperation, in particular by taking measures to prevent the corrosive influence of terrorist and extremist ideologies on young people; cutting off the channels through which terrorist and extremist forces influence and incite young people; effectively combating the activities of terrorists and extremist forces in using the Internet to recruit, make master plans and raise funds; and cutting off the black hands of terrorists and extremists reaching out to young people. Secondly, we must increase our efforts to resolve flash-point and regional issues by finding political solutions and attaching importance to the role of young people in resolving conflicts.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“First, we must resolutely crack down on terrorists and extremists in response to the harm they cause to young people. Terrorism and violent extremism are the common enemies of all humankind. The international community should abide by the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, unify its standards and, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, resolutely fight all forms of terrorist and violent extremist activities.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank you, Sir, for convening today's meeting. I also thank the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth for her briefing. China listened carefully to the statement delivered by Mr. Simpson, Ms. Pierre-Antoine and Ms. Ekomo- Soignet. Young people show us the world's future and hope. The international community should strengthen the protection of youth groups in conflict areas and help them to play a greater role in promoting world peace and stability. We should continue to implement resolution 2250 (2015), on youth, peace and security. The Security Council should continue to fulfil its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and strive on the basis ofits mandates and international cooperation.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Looking forward, China will continue to pursue an African policy based on sincerity, practical results, affinity, good faith and upholding the values of friendship, justice and shared benefits. China will forever be a true friend and reliable partner of Africa. China will continue to play a constructive role, alongside the international community, in order to help the African continent achieve durable peace, prosperity and development.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source
“We also call on the United Nations country team and the Peacebuilding Commission, as well as regional and subregional organizations, to strengthen coordination with the Liberian Government and to leverage their own expertise to play a positive role in strengthening the capacity-building of the country and to continue to assist Liberia in its economic and social development and the improvement of people's livelihoods. Whether in nation-building or fighting the Ebola outbreak, China has consistently stood by Liberia's side. China has actively participated in UNMIL operations. In 2017, the United Nations conferred Peace Medals to all members of the Chinese peacekeeping riot squad. In February, the squad was awarded Liberia's national medal by President Weah.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source
“China has always believed that United Nations peacekeeping should be subjected to timely adjustments in accordance with actual conditions and developments on the ground, up until its final exit. At the same time, it is necessary to fully respect the will of the countries concerned and to work in close coordination with countries of the region and subregional organizations. UNMIL is a success story that is worth studying in order to identify lessons learned. Following the departure of UNMIL, we call upon the international community and Liberia's bilateral and multilateral cooperation partners to enhance coordination with the country.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Zouev and Ambassador Schoulgin Nyoni for their respective briefings. China listened closely to the briefing by Mr. Liberty. The security situation in Liberia has stabilized in recent years and economic development is back on track. China is confident that under the leadership of President Weah the Liberian Government and its people will achieve even greater success on the path of nation-building and development. China pays tribute to the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) as its mandate has come to an end and commends it for the important contribution it has made to maintaining peace and stability in Liberia. United Nations peacekeeping operations are an important means of maintaining international peace and security.”
2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source
“Through bilateral means and its cooperation with the World Health Organization and the World Food Programme, China has provided humanitarian assistance to Yemen totalling RMBISO million, in order to ease the famine and eradicate cholera. We will continue to provide assistance to the people of Yemen to the best of our ability. Ensuring smooth humanitarian access to Yemen is key to mitigating the humanitarian crisis. The relevant parties should work together to provide safe and unhindered humanitarian access to create the conditions to ease the humanitarian situation in Yemen. China is ready to work with all parties to support the work of the Special Envoy and continue to play a constructive role in the situation in Yemen.”
2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source
“It is important to support the Special Envoy in his efforts to develop a road map or plan of action as soon as possible towards a political solution to the situation in Yemen. The international community and countries of the region should provide constructive assistance in that regard. The current humanitarian situation in Yemen is dire. Cholera persists and millions of people face severe famine. The international community should provide greater humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people. China welcomes the successful holding of the Geneva high-level pledging event for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen in Geneva.”
2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source
“It is imperative to support the meditation efforts of the United Nations, on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative, its Implementation Mechanism and the National Dialogue Conference outcome documents, and engage in dialogue and negotiations in order to reach an inclusive settlement to the issue as soon as possible. The Security Council and relevant parties should remain united, support the mediation efforts of Special Envoy Griffiths, strengthen efforts for peace talks and negotiations and encourage all parties to the conflict to break the stalemate as soon as possible in order to resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiations.”
2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank the Special Envoy ofthe Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Griffiths, and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings. We welcome Mr. Griffiths's assumption of the important post of Special Envoy. Yemen's political process is currently at a stalemate, military conflicts continue and the humanitarian crisis remains serious. The international community should step up its mediation efforts, encourage all parties in Yemen to broker a ceasefire and return to the path to a political solution in order to achieve peace, security and stability in Yemen as soon as possible. A political solution is the only way to achieve lasting peace in Yemen. The international community should continue to support Yemen's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.”
2018-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8235 (2018) · source
“In addition, cooperation with relevant regional and subregional organizations should also be strengthened so that they can leverage their expertise and unique perspectives to create a favourable environment in which women and girls can live and thrive. China stands ready to continue working with the international community to create a peaceful, safe and stable international environment and make greater contributions to the early elimination of sexual violence in conflict and to the continued development of the global women's cause.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“The countries concerned should scale up cooperation in border control and law enforcement to provide a safe environment and a dignified social climate for terrorized victims of sexual violence. Fourthly, it is necessary to ensure that all the relevant United Nations bodies work in synergy. The Security Council should fulfil its primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security and improve its coordination with the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the Peacebuilding Commission and UN-Women, so that those bodies can work together to address issues in areas such as women and peace and security, within the purview of their respective mandates and expertise.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“The international community should respect the sovereignty and will of those countries and the measures taken by their Governments in national contexts and actively provide them with constructive assistance to enhance their capacity-building in the areas of, inter alia, security, the economy and governance, so as to help bolster the status of women and fully realize their empowerment. Thirdly, we must resolutely crack down on terrorism and transnational organized crime. The international community should act firmly to put an end to the horrific acts of terrorist and extremist forces that harm women and children, closely integrate the elimination of sexual violence in conflict with the fight against terrorism, uphold uniform standards of counter- terrorism and strengthen international coordination.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“At each stage of the peace process, the unique perspective of women should be leveraged and their safety and security concerns addressed, in order to guarantee women the right to full participation in, and clout during, decision-making. Secondly, vigorous support for the countries concerned is required to help them strengthen capacity- building, shore up protection through stabilization and promote equality through development, thereby effectively safeguarding the rights of women. The countries involved shoulder the primary responsibility for preventing and combating sexual violence in conflict and for protecting women and children.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“China strongly condemns and firmly opposes the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war and any act of sexual violence against women and girls. The international community is duty- bound to take comprehensive measures and effectively strengthen its cooperation to address this issue. First, it is necessary to promote the peaceful resolution of armed conflicts and eliminate the breeding grounds for sexual violence in conflict. The international community should continue to exercise diplomacy to achieve a political settlement of critical issues and use negotiation, good offices and mediation to achieve a peaceful settlement of disputes. The Security Council resolutions concerning women and peace and security should be implemented earnestly.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks the Peruvian presidency for its initiative to convene today's open debate. I would like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, and the Special Representative ofthe Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, for their briefings. China also listened attentively to the statement made by the civil society representative. The current international security situation remains complex and challenging, marked by frequent armed conflicts and rampant terrorism. In some countries and territories, people still live in the shadow of war and conflict. Vulnerable groups, such as women and girls, bear the brunt of such instability and fall victim to sexual violence in armed conflicts.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“As always, we stand ready to work with all parties to contribute to advancing the work of the 1540 Committee, strengthen the global governance of non-proliferation and maintain world peace and security.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“The principle of consensus should continue to prevail, and the Committee's Working Groups should function in a balanced manner, with the aim of increasing all countries' capacity to implement the resolutions and provide a solid foundation for promoting their full implementation. China stands firmly against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. We have consistently and diligently met our international non-proliferation obligations and taken an active part in international and regional non-proliferation cooperation. We are committed to advocating for a political solution to urgent non-proliferation-related issues and support the rightful role of the United Nations in this area.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“All parties should intensify their pragmatic cooperation on non-proliferation, based on equality and mutual respect, and focus on meeting developing countries' needs by providing international assistance in this area. Thirdly, we should maintain fair and balanced approaches and look to reach solutions through political and diplomatic means. All parties should work consistently to find political and diplomatic solutions to urgent non-proliferation-related issues. Unilateralism, double standards and discriminatory practices should be rejected so as to safeguard the authority and effectiveness of the international non-proliferation regime. Fourthly, we must comply with the resolution's mandate to the letter and conduct the Committee's work in an orderly manner.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“All countries should subscribe to the modern concept of security, according to which we must work to achieve common, comprehensive, collaborative and sustainable security, build a security architecture that is fair and just for all and by all, create a peaceful and stable international environment and eradicate the conditions that fuel terrorism and proliferation activities as soon as possible. Secondly, we should strengthen State responsibility and promote pragmatic cooperation. The primary responsibility for non-proliferation lies with Governments. Countries should be respected and supported in developing anti-proliferation policies in the context of their national realities and improving their non-proliferation legislation.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“As the first Council resolution dedicated to the issue of non-proliferation, resolution 1540 (2004) is an important part of the international non-proliferation regime. Over the years, the resolution and the Committee's work have played an important role in strengthening the international non-proliferation regime and enhancing the capacity of all States to prevent proliferation. The international non-proliferation situation continues to be challenging and demands that we all continue to improve their cooperation and their synergy. First, we must build a political consensus and achieve shared security.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Ambassador Llorentty Soliz, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for his briefing. Last year, the 1540 Committee conducted a comprehensive review both of how States had implemented the resolution over the previous five years and of every aspect of its own work. Resolution 2325 (2016), which was adopted unanimously, established a sound foundation for the Committee's future work. Recently, the 1540 Committee has done a great deal to encourage Member States to report on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), conducting outreach and regional training and stepping up technical assistance, with positive results. China commends the efforts of the Chair of the Committee and his team.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“The draft resolution submitted by the Russian Federation (S/2018/322) expresses deep concern about the alleged use of chemical weapons in Douma on 7 April, strongly condemns the chemical-weapons attacks that took place in Syria and elsewhere, urges the OPCW Fact-finding Mission to carry out an on-site investigation, and provides that the Syrian Government and other parties will ensure the security of and safe access to investigators. The draft resolution is in keeping with China's principled position. China supports and voted in favour of the Russian draft resolution.”
2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): Recent reports concerning the use of chemical weapons in Douma and the consequent civilian casualties have given rise to serious concern on the part of the international community. China has noted that the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has already asked its Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic to investigate the relevant reports. We support the OPCW in sending investigators to Syria so as to establish the truth. We call on all parties concerned to cooperate with the investigation.”
2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source
“Those elements are in line with China's principled position. We support Russia's draft resolution. China regrets that the draft resolution was not adopted.”
2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China has stated its principled position on the chemical weapons attack in Syria. The draft resolution on the establishment of a new investigative mechanism submitted by the Russian Federation (S/2018/ 175) condemns the chemicals weapons attack in Syria and calls for the creation of a new investigative mechanism to establish the facts and the truth. We can all agree on those positive elements. In addition, it proposes improved working methods compared to previous investigative mechanism and set out concrete steps to carry out a robust on-site investigation on the ground and to ensure impartiality in the process of collecting evidence. As a result, the new investigative mechanism would be able to function with greater professionalism and to reach a truly credible conclusion.”
2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source
“We oppose the use or threat of force in international relations and believe that any action taken should be in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The international community and all parties concerned should stand firm on the imperative need to seek a political solution to the question of Syria, step up their support for the United Nations main channel of mediation, and push for all Syrian parties to seek a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political solution to the question of Syria, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). China is ready to work with all parties in an effort to push for a political solution to the issue of Syria.”
2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source
“However, on some specific measures, it does not take full consideration of some of the major concerns of certain Security Council members on improving the mechanism's working methods and ensuring an objective and impartial investigation. Against that backdrop and in the light of our long-standing position on the question of chemical weapons in Syria, China abstained in the voting on the draft resolution. The issue of Syria is currently at a critical juncture. China remains firmly seized of the situation and is deeply concerned at the developments on the ground. China has always called for respecting the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and insists on seeking a peaceful solution to the dispute.”
2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source
“The Security Council has a consensus on condemning the chemical-weapons attacks in Syria, establishing a new investigative mechanism and identifying the perpetrators of the chemical-weapon attack in Syria. All members of the Security Council should remain united and insist that the Council and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons be the main channel for dealing with the Syrian chemical-weapon issue, in an effort to seek an appropriate solution through consultations. The draft resolution that was just put to the vote in the Security Council (S/2018/321) had elements of consensus, including condemning the chemical-weapons attacks in Syria, establishing a new investigative mechanism and urging all parties to cooperate with the investigation.”
2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8228Resumption1 (2018) · source