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Wu Haitao

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first: 2016-04-18
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“It is the consistent view of China that the question of a Rakhine state should be addressed appropriately by Myanmar and Bangladesh through bilateral channels. Only an agreement accepted by both countries concerned can be implemented and sustained or win the necessary understanding and support of various sectors within the countries. Any solution reached under strong external pressure may ease the situation temporarily but will leave negative after effects. China hopes that the two countries will continue to implement the relevant measures and that the Council and the international community will play a positive and constructive role in that regard. China stands ready to work with all the parties concerned to play a constructive [RUN-ON]le in the restoration of order and the realization of stability and development in Rakhine state.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“Myanmar and Bangladesh have maintained dialogue and consultations, and are in the process of following up on the repatriation agreement they have signed. Both countries are engaged in cooperation with the United Nations and other relevant organizations. Myanmar is actively implementing the report of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State. China appreciate those efforts on the part of Myanmar and Bangladesh and hopes that the international community will view the difficulties and challenges facing the Government of Myanmar objectively, remain patient and provide support and help. The Security Council adopted a presidential statement on the question of Rakhine state at the beginning of November (S/PRST/2017/22). Now the situation in Rakhine state has shown positive changes.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“The third stage is to face squarely the root causes of the problem and explore ways to address them. Poverty is the source of turmoil and conflicts. We call on the international community to increase support to Rakine state to help it eradicate poverty, pursue development through poverty reduction and realize stability through development. This proposal represents the greatest possible consensus on all sides and has the full agreement of both Myanmar and Bangladesh. The problem in Myanmar's Rakhine state has a complex historical, ethnic and religious background. It cannot be solved overnight, but calls for a gradual approach. At present, the situation on the ground has been visibly eased. The vigorous humanitarian relief operation continues.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“Not long ago, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Bangladesh and Myanmar and proposed a three-stage approach to addressing the problem of Rakhine state. The first stage is to cease hostilities on the ground and restore stability and order so that people can enjoy calm and do not feel compelled to flee. At present, the goal of this stage has largely been achieved. Massive population flows have stopped. It is critical to prevent a relapse of the situation, especially a recurrence of conflict. The second stage is for the international community to encourage communication between the two countries so that they can find practical ways to solve problems through consultations on an equal footing. Now that the two countries have signed a repatriation agreement, it is essential to put it into practice and achieve tangible results.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China listened attentively to the briefing by Under-Secretary- General Feltman and noted his positive evaluation of the progress in the situation in Rakhine state and the efforts of Myanmar and Bangladesh. China also took note of the briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Patten. Since the violent attacks in Myanmar's Rakhine state, China has made its position clear on many occasions, expressing condemnation of the violent attacks and support for Myanmar's efforts to maintain stability. As a friendly neighbour of both Myanmar and Bangladesh, China has provided emergency humanitarian relief for the appropriate settlement of displaced persons and, at the same time, worked with them to push for dialogue and consultations in order to find a solution.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“They should move towards rather than away from one another, implement the relevant Council resolutions comprehensively and fully, and give serious consideration to China's suspension-for- suspension initiative so as to create an environment and conditions conducive to a resumption of negotiations. China hopes that the parties concerned will honour their commitments effectively and play a constructive role in maintaining the denuclearization process and peace and stability on the peninsula.”
2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source
“China is committed to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and to upholding peace and stability there and resolving relevant issues through dialogue and consultation. We are opposed to war and conflict on the peninsula. The current situation on the peninsula remains complex, sensitive and grave. Council members and the parties concerned should engage in seeking ways to ease tensions on the peninsula and avoid mutual provocation and words or actions that might further escalate the situation. A discussion by the Council of human rights issues in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea would run counter to the aforementioned objectives and be counterproductive. China hopes that the parties concerned will exercise restraint and keep the overall situation in mind.”
2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China is opposed to the Security Council's proposed consideration of the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. China has consistently opposed the Council's involvement in the human rights issues of other countries. The Charter of the United Nations has clear provisions with regard to the functions and division of labour of the main organs of the Organization. The primary responsibility of the Council is to maintain international peace and security, and its job is therefore to address threats to that. The Security Council is not the appropriate forum for debating human rights issues, nor should we allow human rights issues to be politicized.”
2017-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8130 (2017) · source
“Recently President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the meeting in commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in which he said that China firmly supports peace between Palestine and Israel (see A/AC.183/PV.386). China will remain true to its commitment and continue to work towards the settlement of question of Palestine and the promotion of the peace, stability and development of the Middle East.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“As a permanent member of the Security Council and a responsible State, China will continue to play a constructive role with respect to the political settlement of the question of Palestine. Chinese President Xi Jinping has put four proposals for the promotion of the settlement of the question of Palestine, namely, advancing the process of political settlement based on the two-State solution, adhering to the concept of common, integrated, cooperative and sustainable security, further coordinating the efforts of the international community, increasing synergies for peace and taking integrated measures to promote peace through development. This year China received visits by the President of Palestine, Mr. Abbas, and the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr. Netanyahu, and has engaged with both sides.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“We urge the parties concerned to bear in mind the overall interest of peace and tranquility, as well as the peace process in the Middle East, while avoiding any action that might exacerbate tensions or complicate the situation. China has always firmly supported and promoted the peace process in the Middle East. We support the just cause of the Palestinian people for restoring their legitimate national rights. We support the establishment of a fully sovereign and independent State of Palestine, based on its 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. That is the position of China, and it will not change. The two-State solution is the right choice for the political settlement of the question of Palestine.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this emergency public meeting. I also thank Mr. Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing. The question of Palestine is at the heart of the issue in the Middle East and is fundamental to achieving peace in the region. China is paying close attention to the recent developments regarding the status of Jerusalem. A series of Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016), include provisions regarding the status of Jerusalem. Any unilateral action that changes the current status of Jerusalem will alter the long-standing foundation for the settlement of the question of Palestine. It would trigger new conflicts and confrontations in the region.”
2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8128 (2017) · source
“The international community should help affected countries improve their sustainable development capacities in order to enable them to fully implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, swiftly reduce poverty and achieve common prosperity. Cultural heritage is the shared patrimony of humankind and terrorism is its common enemy. China has always actively supported and participated in international cooperation for the protection of endangered cultural heritage. We stand ready to work with other nations to contribute further to preventing the destruction and trafficking of cultural heritage by terrorist groups in situations of armed conflict.”
2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source
“Thirdly, we should strengthen dialogue between civilizations and promote stability and development in conflict areas. Countries should collectively promote the diversity of civilizations around the world and foster mutual respect and consultation on a basis of equality so as to address gaps and conflicts through exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations. All parties should advocate for the democratization of international relations and, based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, assist countries in conflict situations in promoting political processes and realizing national reconciliation with a view to restoring peace and stability as quickly as possible.”
2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source
“Countries in conflict situations face a more serious challenge in protecting their cultural heritage. The countries affected should develop security policies for the protection of cultural heritage and participate in the relevant international cooperation frameworks as soon as possible. The international community should provide constructive support, based on respect for the sovereignty of countries in conflict situations and their ownership of their cultural heritage. UNESCO, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization should leverage their advantages by establishing databases on criminal activities such as illegal trade, exchanging intelligence and information and generating international synergy for the protection of cultural heritage in conflict situations.”
2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source
“Member States bear the primary responsibility for this task and should work to effectively implement the provisions of the relevant Council resolutions, improving their domestic legislation, establishing early-warning mechanisms, strengthening law enforcement and resolutely combating the destruction or smuggling of cultural heritage by terrorist groups. The Security Council and its affiliated mechanisms should play their full part by helping Member States to enhance their relative capacities to build and block all channels through which terrorist groups smuggle or traffick in cultural heritage to finance terrorism. Secondly, we should take effective measures to protect cultural heritage in conflict zones and promote international cooperation in that regard.”
2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source
“This not only threatens international peace and security but also shows contempt for the world's cultures and civilizations. The international community should work together to combat such destruction by terrorist groups, and take effective measures to block any channels they use to smuggle or traffic cultural heritage, and protect cultural heritage in conflict situations. First, we should implement the relevant Security Council resolutions in earnest and make full use of the relevant Council mechanisms. Resolution 2347 (2017) provides a framework for cooperation on the protection of cultural heritage.”
2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China)(spoke in Chinese): China welcomes your initiative, Mr. President, to convene today's open meeting on the prevention of the destruction and trafficking of cultural heritage by terrorist groups and in situations of armed conflict. We would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov, Director-General Azoulay, Executive Director Fedotov, Secretary-General Stock and Mr. Bianchi for their briefings. Our rich cultural heritage is the very fabric of human civilization and the embodiment of equality, tolerance and cultural diversity. In recent years, we have witnessed frequent acts of destruction of precious examples of cultural heritage by terrorist groups and in the course of armed conflicts. Terrorist groups also use the smuggling and trafficking of cultural heritage as a source of financing.”
2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source
“China believes that the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) should be conducive to the realization of the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, the maintenance of peace and stability on the peninsula, and the promotion of dialogue and negotiations among the parties concerned, with a View to finding a solution. The Panel of Experts must act in strict compliance with its mandate and conduct its work on the basis of the principles of objectivity and impartiality and of substantiated evidence. It is China's consistent View that the Security Council sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea should not negatively impact the relevant humanitarian assistance activities.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“China will continue to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions comprehensively and in their entirety and, together with the parties concerned, will continue to play an active and constructive role in seeking an appropriate settlement of the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula and an early realization of the denuclearization of and long-term peace and stability on the peninsula. China expects that all the parties concerned, in particular the main parties, will make efforts to that end by honouring their commitments and playing a constructive role.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“On the basis ofthe aforementioned proposals, China and the Russian Federation issued a joint statement on 4 July proposing a road map for the settlement of the problems facing the Korean peninsula. The joint initiative by China and Russia is practical and feasible and is aimed at promoting the peaceful settlement of the nuclear issue on the peninsula and at maintaining peace and stability there. As such, we hope that it will elicit a response and support from the parties concerned. In the current situation, the Security Council must shoulder its historical responsibility by prompting the parties to take integrated measures to settle problems through peaceful diplomatic and political means and maintain peace and stability on the Korean peninsula.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“China has always supported the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula as well as peace and stability thereon. China has consistently advocated dialogue and negotiations as a means of achieving a settlement and prevent conflict and chaos on the peninsula, and it has worked tirelessly towards that goal. China has put forward a proposal for the suspension by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of its nuclear and missile activities, as well as the suspension by the United States and the Republic of Korea of large-scale joint military exercises. China is proposing a dual-track approach aimed at promoting parallel progress in denuclearization and the establishment of a peace mechanism on the peninsula. The Russian Federation, too, has put forward the idea of a phased approach to the settlement of the issues facing the Korean peninsula.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“At the same time, they underscore the importance of the parties concerned reducing tension on the peninsula and reiterate the need to maintain peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in North- East Asia as a whole and the commitment to seeking a settlement by means of peaceful diplomatic and political negotiations, while emphasizing that people's livelihoods and the humanitarian assistance efforts in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea should not be negatively impacted. In view of the current grave situation on the Korean peninsula, the top priority is for all parties concerned to show restraint, implement comprehensively and strictly the relevant Security Council resolutions, and strive for an early resumption of dialogue and negotiations.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“The nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula has continued for more than two decades. During that period, the most valuable experience gained was that when the parties moved towards each other and engaged in honest interaction, there was the possibility of reaching an agreement. And the most important lesson was that when the parties adopted a tough stance and misjudged each other, the chances for peace would escape them. This year, the Security Council has unamimously adopted resolutions 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) and 2375 (2017). Those resolutions demonstrate the united position of the international community against the development by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of nuclear and ballistic missile capacities and of upholding the international non-proliferation regime.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman and Ambassador Cardi for their briefings. The relevant Security Council resolutions contain explicit provisions on launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea using ballistic missile technology. China expresses its great concern over and its opposition to the latest missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We strongly urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions and to cease actions that escalate the tensions on the Korean peninsula. In the recent past, the overall situation on the peninsula was stable, which provided a window of opportunity for diplomatic efforts. Regrettably, that window failed to lead to a resumption of dialogue and negotiations.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“China is ready to join hands with other countries and international organizations to jointly address the threats and challenges of terrorism and maintain international peace and stability.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“The international community should remain committed to helping Member States to alleviate poverty, strengthening the political settlement of regional issues and promoting inclusive, universal and balanced development. It should create an environment conducive to dialogue on an equal footing and to the peaceful and harmonious coexistence of our different civilizations and religions. Furthermore, it should establish a new order of international relations and build a shared community of the future. China is firmly opposed to terrorism in all its forms. As an important member of international counter- terrorism efforts, China has actively participated in multilateral cooperation mechanisms, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“In the age of information and the Internet, organizing the flow of foreign terrorist fighters and of financing for terrorism has become simpler, easier to hide and more international. Terrorist organizations use the Internet and social media to incite and recruit terrorist fighters and to plan terrorist attacks. The international community should make blocking the use of social media for the propagation of extremist ideologies a top priority, strengthen Internet oversight and prevent terrorist organizations from using it for their expansion and financing. Thirdly,wemustrespectthediversityofcivilizations and eliminate the root causes of the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters: wars, conflicts, ethnic hatred, poverty and backwardness.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“Member States, especially countries adjacent to conflict zones, should strengthen border controls and law- enforcement cooperation and take specific measures to prevent the flow of foreign terrorist fighters. The United Nations counter-terrorism bodies and the relevant international organizations should play their designated role by establishing databases and fully information-exchange platforms on the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, sharing intelligence, helping to block the flow of foreign terrorist fighters and assisting Member States in capacity-building based on respect for their sovereignty. Secondly, we must enhance efforts to combat terrorist activities conducted through the Internet.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“We must follow a uniform standard and reject the practice of associating terrorism with any particular ethnicity or religion. In order to respond to terrorism's adaptive nature, we must take comprehensive measures to eradicate its root causes and breeding grounds. Terrorist forces have carried out violent attacks around the world in the past few years, while the flow of foreign terrorist fighters has become more organized and their means of attack more varied. In order to contain the cross-border movement of foreign terrorist fighters, China would like to propose the following steps. First, we must take effective measures to stop the flow of foreign terrorist fighters. Their outward and return journeys severely jeopardize the security and stability of countries of origin, transit and destination.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting on combating foreign terrorist fighters. We also thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov, Executive Director Coninsx and Ambassador Umarov for their briefings. Terrorism is a common enemy of humankind. In the face of that joint challenge, the international community must acknowledge that we are all part of a community with a common destiny. Enhancing our cooperation on terrorism therefore demands that we make the most of the leading role in this area of the United Nations and the Security Council, and respect the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of all States.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“The international community must, while respecting national sovereignty and at the request of the countries concerned, provide constructive assistance in such fields as counter- terrorism and border control. Countries of origin, transit and destination must strengthen cooperation on border control, financial monitoring and judicial assistance. Relevant international and regional organizations should also play their unique roles in accordance with their own mandates, strengthen coordination and make joint efforts to address trafficking in persons in armed conflicts. China will continue to support the international community in its efforts to address trafficking in persons and strengthen the protection of vulnerable groups, such as women and children in armed conflict areas.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“More support must be given to refugee host countries; xenophobia and discrimination against refugees must be eliminated; root causes must be addressed; and greater development assistance must be provided to developing countries in order to create conditions for the return of refugees and promote the stability and development of the countries of origin of refugees. Fourthly, we should foster the capacity-building of the countries concerned and international cooperation to establish synergy in combating trafficking in persons in armed conflicts. Countries in conflict have a primary responsibility for protecting their people and combating trafficking in persons, but they also face difficulties, such as inadequate resources and capacities.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“International counter-terrorism efforts must bring into full play the leading role of the United Nations and the Council, adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter and other recognized fundamental norms of international relations, and enhance coordination. Thirdly, we should properly address the situation of refugees and migrants facing the mixed challenges of terrorism, regional conflicts and the mixed movements of refugees and migrants. The international community must make joint efforts to address the refugee problem within the international law framework of the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Secondly, we must resolutely combat terrorism. All countries must follow a uniform standard and use comprehensive political, economic and cultural means to steadfastly combat all the terrorist organizations listed by the Security Council and totally cut off terrorists' chains of funding fuelled by trafficking in persons. Effective measures must be taken to stop terrorist organizations from using the Internet to spread terrorists' audio- and video-messages or to conduct recruitment and incitement and to prevent people from being misled by terrorist and extremist ideology, thereby falling victim to human trafficking.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“First, we should enhance efforts to solve hotspot issues and help achieve peace, stability and sustainable development in conflict-affected areas at an early date. The international community should have a greater sense of urgency in seeking political settlement of hotspot issues, follow the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and assist countries in conflict in promoting peace and national reconciliation and settling disputes peacefully through dialogue and consultations. Meanwhile, the root causes of conflicts must be addressed. The countries concerned must be supported in capacity-building for sustainable development, thereby creating a sound external environment for addressing trafficking in persons in conflict situations and protecting women and children in such situations.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates Italy's initiative in convening today's open debate and welcomes Under-Secretary of State Amendola, who has come to New York to preside over the meeting. I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing, as well as Executive Director Fedotov, Commissioner Chergui and Special Rapporteur Giammarinaro for their statements. At present, protracted regional hotspot issues and unceasing armed conflicts have led to increasingly rampant activities by armed groups, terrorist organizations and transnational-organized-crime groups. Crimes in conflict situations, trafficking in persons included, are on the rise, posing a threat to people's lives and dignity. China supports international cooperation in addressing trafficking in persons in conflict situations.”
2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source
“Given the major differences among Council Members, forcing a vote does not contribute to resolving the issue of chemical weapons in Syria or serve to safeguard the unity and authority of the Council, nor does it help to advance the political process in Syria. China felt that it had to abstain in voting on draft resolution S/20l7/970. We once again regret the division seen on the Council today.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): The situation in Syria is at a critical stage. The political process is facing important opportunities. Any action taken on the Syrian issue must focus on further advancing the overall political process and strive for long-term stability and security in that country. We have repeatedly explained our position on the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons- United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM). Significant differences persist among Council Members on the issue. It is imperative for the parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and find an appropriate solution that is acceptable to all through patient consultations.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8107 (2017) · source
“In recent years, China has proposed and actively promoted joint implementation of the the Belt and Road Initiative. That proposal has enjoyed a positive response from the international community, including the Mediterranean region. China and the countries of the region have conducted in-depth and results-oriented cooperation on the strengthening of connectivity and the development of infrastructure, and positive progress has been achieved. China will continue to contribute to the realization of stability, security and lasting development in the Mediterranean region and is committed to building the community of a common destiny.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“We should construct a partnership that is based dialogue instead of confrontation or partnership instead of alignment, strengthen dialogue among civilizations and religions, abandon zero-sum thinking, adhere to the general direction of peaceful settlement of disputes, and resolve differences through political means. The Mediterranean is a strategically important region, rich in natural resources, with a unique cultural background and great potential for development. China is committed to according continued attention to the situation in the Mediterranean region, along with countries of the region and the international community. The Mediterranean region is an important link along the Belt and Road, based on the idea ofjointly discussing, building and sharing.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“We should seek open, inclusive, innovative and mutually beneficial development outlook for the Mediterranean region, which could help developing countries implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, enhance their capabilities in terms of poverty alleviation - or even elimination - and homegrown development, achieving shared progress and promoting lasting peace. We should insist on upholding the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, following the new security concept, which is common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable in nature, in ajoint effort to build a regional security network.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“By supporting the countries of origin and transit, we can create conditions for the return of refugees and promote the sustainable development in the countries of origin. China appreciates the efforts of Italy, Lebanon and Jordan and others in their response to the refugee crisis in the region. Fourthly, we should promote inclusive, balanced development that benefits everyone, respecting the diversity of civilizations and fostering our awareness of the community of a common destiny. Conflicts, war, terrorism and refugee and migrant crises can all find their roots in poverty and backwardness. Development is fundamental to resolving these global issues.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“The international community should unite in its fight against terrorism and comprehensively use the various means available to it to strengthen border control and law enforcement cooperation in the Mediterranean region and adjacent regions, cut off the financing of terrorists and their supply of arms, halt the spread of terrorist ideologies and step up the efforts aimed at preventing the spillover and return of foreign terrorist fighters. In dealing with the issue of refugees and migrants, it is necessary to strengthen support for countries receiving refugees, eliminate xenophobia and discrimination against them, and address the root causes of social instability and development imbalance.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Regional organizations should also play a constructive role, giving greater assistance to countries of the region in conflict resolution and development, enhancing capacity- building and achieving regional stability, while paying attention in this process to safeguarding the sovereignty of the countries concerned, respecting their views and focusing on their needs. At the same time, the coordination of country and regional strategies should be strengthened to encourage synergies. Thirdly, we should resolutely fight terrorism and appropriately address the refugee and migrant issue. Terrorism is the public enemy of all humankind. It seriously undermines the security and stability of the region.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Bearing in mind the specific context in the Sahel region, the international community should take comprehensive measures to help cool down the hotspot issues in a relevant way and achieve overall peace and stability in that region. The international community should not neglect the long-standing Palestinian issue. Unless we resolve that issue at the root ofthe Middle East question, it will be difficult to truly achieve regional stability. Secondly, we should strengthen international and regional efforts, as well as coordination and cooperation with the countries concerned, and jointly meet our security challenges. The United Nations has a central role to play in international affairs in terms of coordinating efforts in preventive diplomacy, development assistance, good offices in mediation and post-conflict reconstruction.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“First, regional hotspot issues should be the focus, and the process of political settlement should be accelerated. Libya's neighbouring countries, the African Union, the League of Arab States and the European Union should step up their efforts to promote peace talks in support of the action plans and initiatives on the political settlement of the Libyan issue, so as to achieve reconciliation, stability and development in Libya at an early date. The international community should remain united and push the Syrian parties to reach an agreement acceptable to all parties as soon as possible through the Geneva peace talks.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“The regional situation is volatile and unstable, seriously affecting the development of countries of the region and their peoples' lives. Many countries are faced with multiple challenges, such as unbalanced development, intercommunal conflict, massive flows of refugees and migrants, and serious cross-border organized crimes, inter alia. The fates of the countries and peoples in the Mediterranean are interwoven, and the spillover impacts of the regional situation on the surrounding larger region cannot be underestimated. Expeditiously improving the situation in the region and finding a way to achieve regional stability, prevent new conflicts and build sustainable peace and development will require the joint efforts of the international community. China would like to emphasize the following points.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates Italy's initiative in holding a public meeting on the security challenges in the Mediterranean. We welcome Foreign Minister Alfano's presence in the Chamber today and thank him for presiding over today's meeting. The statement by Secretary-General Guterres has provided excellent context for our discussion, for which China is grateful. The Mediterranean is a region where Asia, Africa and Europe meet. In recent years, the situation in Libya, Syria and the Sahel region has been deteriorating. The hotspot issues have continuously been getting worse. Terrorist forces have been rampant and spreading. The problem of the illegal transfer of arms is serious.”
2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source
“It also seeks to improve theJIM's working methods and mandate and to strengthen its on-site investigation and evidence collection, and proposes specific measures to improve the JIM's work and to ensure the reliability and credibility of the conclusions of its investigations. China supported and voted in favour of the draft resolution. We regret the fact that it was not adopted.”
2017-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8105 (2017) · source