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1. “China’s position on Xinjiang remains consistent, and we are firmly opposed to the use of Security Council meetings to discuss the situation in Xinjiang. It is our hope that the members of the Security Council present will in good faith shoulder their responsibility to maintain international peace and security instead of creating political spectacles, spreading rumours and launching unprovoked attacks on other countries. Such behaviour is inconsistent with the role of a Security Council member. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.”

   2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

2. “However, the United Kingdom has suffered many terrorist attacks in the past, including the recent knife attack in London. We advise the United Kingdom to abandon its hypocrisy and double standards and face up to its own serious problems of racial discrimination and human rights violations. It will be good for the United Kingdom. Just now, the representative of the United Kingdom mentioned that State Councillor and Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi raised the situation in Xinjiang in September (see S/PV.8626). That is because we knew that certain countries wanted to try to use that opportunity to attack China and cause trouble. We wish to make it clear that we categorically reject such attempts at provocation.”

   2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

3. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I have asked for the floor once again to express our firm opposition to the accusations made against China by the representative of the United Kingdom. Regrettably, the United Kingdom once again blindly followed in the footsteps of the United States against China in the Security Council. Just now, China has comprehensively elaborated its position on Xinjiang and we believe that the United Kingdom has taken note of it. China urges the United Kingdom not to blindly follow the United States in using the Security Council to make trouble, spread rumours and interfere in the internal affairs of China. The allegations made just now by the British representative about Xinjiang are not new and have no factual basis.”

   2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

4. “It must stop interfering in China’s internal affairs, stop undermining the unity of the Council, stop politicizing counter-terrorism issues and stop seeking confrontation at the United Nations.”

   2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

5. “We urge the United States to heed the demand of United Nations human rights mechanisms to close its prisons in Guantanamo and stop its actions. Some time ago, China invited close to 1,000 people from more than 70 delegations of foreign diplomats, officials and international organizations and press to visit Xinjiang. After seeing the situation on the ground, they all acknowledged and commended the Chinese Government’s efforts to combat and prevent terrorism, in accordance with the law. Last October, more than 60 Member States expressed their support for China’s position on Xinjiang in their statements in the General Assembly’s Third Committee. China urges the United States to carefully listen to the international community’s voice of justice, respect facts and give up bigotry and double standards.”

   2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

6. “The United States, in the name of Xinjiang, has hypocritically portrayed itself as a human rights defender while engaging in unilateralism and violating international law and the norms governing international relations, thereby plunging the world into chaos. That is what the United States has done. Regime change, interference in the internal affairs of other countries and triggering humanitarian crises — that is what the United States has done. The abuse of force in international relations and inciting war in the Middle East, where Muslim countries and people have suffered — that is what the United States has done. Serious human rights issues, lack of social cohesion, rampant racial discrimination have all arisen in the United States. We agree that counter-terrorism must not be pursued at the expense of human rights.”

   2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

7. “The fight against terrorism and extremism in Xinjiang constitutes a crucial part of global counter-terrorism efforts. The useful exploration of preventive counter-terrorism in Xinjiang represents an important contribution to combating that scourge at the international level. At present, the situation in Xinjiang is largely stable and the local economy continues to grow. People of all ethnic groups live in harmony and the region has been free of terrorist attacks for more than three years. The Security Council is responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security — it is not and should not become a venue for a certain country to stage its political shows.”

   2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

8. “For some time, China’s Xinjiang region has suffered frequent terrorist attacks that have seriously jeopardized the lives and property of all ethnic communities and resulted in grave violations of human dignity. In response, China has taken determined legal measures to combat terrorism and extremism, thereby eliminating — to the extent possible — all conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism and extremism. Those measures have produced good results and have effectively curbed the spread of rampant terrorist activities and served to safeguard citizens’ basic rights, including their right to life and development. The Chinese Government has issued white papers on Xinjiang that comprehensively outline relevant policies and measures.”

   2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

9. “China is ready to work with other countries to address the threat of terrorism and jointly safeguard world peace and stability. At the present time, the United States has levelled unwarranted accusations against China. Such attacks deviate from the subject of this meeting and are completely baseless. They also constitute unwanted interference in China’s internal affairs and a brazen attempt to provoke confrontation. China expresses its firm opposition to, and categorical rejection of, such remarks. The issues that Xinjiang is facing do not involve ethnic groups, religion or human rights, but rather counter-terrorism and deradicalization.”

   2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

10. “Through the China-United Nations Peace and Development Fund, China has supported UNOCT in its various projects, including the security of major sporting events and capacity-building for African counter-terrorism coordination efforts. China will actively participate in and contribute to a series of regional conferences on counter-terrorism led by UNOCT, including the seventh review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and activities during the high-level week on counter- terrorism. China received CTED during its visit to China in late October, which facilitated understanding and policy dialogue between the two parties and strengthened counter-terrorism cooperation between China and United Nations agencies.”

    2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

11. “In that process, it is imperative to strengthen consultations with the countries concerned and respect their judicial sovereignty. Priority should be given to the principle of territoriality. Each case should be dealt with according to law; imposed solutions must be avoided. China has been deeply engaged in counter-terrorism cooperation within the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Global Counter- Terrorism Forum, among others, and has cooperated effectively with many Member States in the areas of counter-terrorism intelligence-sharing and crackdowns on terrorist financing, transnational organized crime and cyberterrorism.”

    2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

12. “The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the Security Council Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, and other mechanisms should strictly follow the relevant resolutions and rules of procedure, cooperate closely and work in synergy. On the more prominent issue of foreign terrorist fighters, China believes that the relevant departments of the Secretariat should strengthen the collection of information and the examination of each situation in order to lay the groundwork for Member States to take the next steps.”

    2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

13. “We must encourage dialogue among civilizations and religions on an equal footing, strengthen education for young people, increase employment opportunities, promote social inclusion and remove the influence of extremist ideologies. We should provide assistance to developing countries and help Member States to build their counter-terrorism and deradicalization capacities. Thirdly, we should strengthen international counter-terrorism cooperation in the light of current and emerging trends and characteristics of international terrorism. We must focus on supporting Member States in addressing prominent issues, such as terrorists’ abuse of the Internet and information and communications technologies, the diversification of channels of terrorist financing and collusion between terrorist groups and organized criminal networks.”

    2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

14. “First, it is imperative to continue to leverage the central coordinating role of the United Nations and the Security Council in the fight against terrorism, which must adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, respect the sovereignty of the countries concerned and acknowledge the primary responsibility of Member States in counter- terrorism efforts. We should adhere to unified standards and comprehensively implement the relevant Council resolutions and the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. Secondly, we must strive to eliminate the root causes of terrorism. The international community should promote the peaceful resolution of hotspot issues by political means, while assisting Member States in alleviating poverty and achieving sustainable development.”

    2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

15. “Despite setbacks, ISIL is rapidly reorganizing in the form of covert networks and continues to attack official personnel and facilities in remote areas of Iraq. The resettlement of foreign terrorist fighters, the links between terrorist organizations and transnational organized crime and the plethora of underground channels for terrorist financing pose severe challenges to countries. Faced with that reality, the international community must remain vigilant against a resurgence of global terrorism, while fostering a common awareness of humankind’s shared future and strengthening practical cooperation in our joint efforts to address the threat of terrorism.”

    2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

16. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Executive Director Coninsx for their briefings. We welcome the tenth report (S/2020/95) of the Secretary- General on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) to international peace and security. We also listened carefully to the statement by civil society representative Mona Freij. The international counter-terrorism situation remains grim at present, with extremism and terrorism closely intertwined. Terrorist attacks in many parts of the world have wrought havoc on the countries involved. As stated in the Secretary-General’s report, the transnational threat posed by terrorism remains grave.”

    2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source

17. “The living conditions of the Syrian people are dire. The international community should provide the United Nations with adequate funding and resources to ensure the provision of humanitarian supplies to the people in need throughout Syria. At the same time, they should lend support to the Syrian Government for reconstruction efforts in areas with a relatively stable security situation, with a view to repairing housing and other civilian infrastructure, restoring medical and educational facilities and clearing explosive remnants of war. That is the only way for more Syrian people to step out of the shadow of war and gradually move towards leading a stable and orderly life.”

    2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8715 (2020) · source

18. “Weapons collected in the course of combating terrorist organizations should be scrutinized for their origin, and the channels used to supply terrorist organizations with weapons should be eradicated. A database should be established for foreign terrorist fighters in order to address that problem. Measures should also be taken to prevent them from fleeing to other countries and regions to continue their criminal activities. China supports the United Nations in helping displaced civilians. We hope that the parties concerned will continue to seek a comprehensive and long- term solution to the Idlib issue through dialogue and negotiations. China is deeply concerned about the overall humanitarian situation in Syria due to years of war, broken infrastructure, economic sanctions and other reasons.”

    2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8715 (2020) · source

19. “The independence of the work of the Constitutional Committee should be maintained. It should not be subject to external interference, and neither should there be an artificially preset time frame. It should be left up to the Syrian people to find a way out of the crisis. The members of the Constitutional Committee should show political will and, in the spirit of compromise, take active part in dialogue in a concerted effort to uphold Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territory integrity. The complex situation in north-west Syria is both a security issue and a humanitarian issue, which can be traced back to the time when terrorists controlled Idlib. Listed terrorist organizations must be resolutely eliminated, in accordance with Council resolutions and international law, using agreed standards.”

    2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8715 (2020) · source

20. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Special Envoy Pedersen and Under-Secretary- General Lowcock for their briefings and appreciates the Organization’s efforts to advance the Syrian political process and improve the humanitarian situation in the country. A political settlement is the only way to end the conflict in Syria. The United Nations should continue to advance the Syrian political process in accordance with the Syrian-led, Syrian-owned principle and resolution 2254 (2015). Last week, Special Envoy Pedersen visited Syria and held talks with the Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Al-Moualem. China supports the Special Envoy in his effort to strengthen communication with the Syrian Government and heed its legitimate calls.”

    2020-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8715 (2020) · source

21. “State Councillor and Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi announced at the General Assembly last year (see A/74/PV.9) that China had started its domestic legal procedures to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty, thereby illustrating the determination and sincerity of China to adhere to multilateralism and actively participate in the global governance of the arms trade and in building a community of shared future for humankind. China would like to work together with the international community to jointly combat the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons, appropriately address the humanitarian issues arising from their illicit transfer, excessive accumulation and abusive use and make our due contribution to the maintenance of international and regional peace and stability.”

    2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source

22. “In the light of the needs of developing countries, the international community should increase, inter alia, its assistance for institution- and capacity-building, funding contributions, technology transfers and personnel training and should effectively enhance developing countries’ capacity in stockpile management, marking and tracing, collection and destruction of illicit firearms. The Chinese Government consistently opposes the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons and is prudent and responsible in exporting them. It actively participates in international and regional cooperation and endeavours to combat their illicit trade.”

    2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source

23. “States should earnestly carry out their international obligations deriving from, for instance, the outcome of the third Review Conference of the Parties to the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons. They should also support the Secretary- General and United Nations agencies in playing their positive role and push forward the multilateral process of countering the illicit trade of SALWs so as to share in the security and governance dividends. Fourthly, international cooperation should be increased. All countries should actively engage in multilateral, bilateral and regional cooperation on a voluntary and equal basis.”

    2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source

24. “Secondly, State responsibility should be strengthened. Governments bear the primary responsibility for combating the illicit trade of SALWs and should establish and improve laws and regulations and strengthen their enforcement. In addition, they should strictly implement Council resolutions on arms embargoes, refrain from transferring weapons to non-State actors and prevent the trafficking of legitimate weapons through illicit channels. Thirdly, United Nations leadership should be enhanced.”

    2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source

25. “The Council adopted resolutions 2117 (2013) and 2220 (2015) and has taken appropriate account of SALWs when considering regional hotspots. The Secretary-General has made SALWs a priority concern in his disarmament agenda and set up a new trust fund to support the relevant efforts of all countries. In order to further prevent and counter the illicit trade of SALWs, China would like to make the following proposals. First, there should be a focus on political settlement. Settling disputes through political and diplomatic means and maintaining international and regional peace and stability are key to eliminating the illicit trade of SALWs. We should intensify peacekeeping and post-conflict rebuilding efforts to assist the countries concerned in achieving economic prosperity and sustainable development.”

    2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source

26. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Viet Nam for its work as President of the Council in January and congratulates Belgium on assuming the presidency for this month. It also thanks Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu and Mr. Spleeters for their briefings. The international security situation is complex and grave at present, with regional conflicts and hotspot issues popping up one after another. As stated in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2019/1011), the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons (SALW) aggravates regional and armed conflicts, abets violent extremist forces and organized crime and obstructs peace, security and sustainable development. The Security Council and the Secretary-General himself have made positive efforts and achieved effective results on SALWs.”

    2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source

27. “The Security Council should base itself on the actual situation on the ground in the Central African Republic, particularly the aspirations of its Government, and lift the arms embargo sanction measures against the Central African Republic as soon as possible. That will help the Government of the Central African Republic to strengthen its capacity to maintain national safety and security and facilitate the political settlement of the Central African Republic issue. China wishes to thank France, the penholder, for its efforts. However, resolution 2507 (2020) failed to fully respect the wishes of the Government of the Central African Republic regarding the lifting of the arms embargo, nor did it reflect the constructive ideas of some members of the Security Council. China therefore had no choice but to abstain.”

    2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source

28. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): The current political and security situation in the Central African Republic is improving overall. The Government of the Central African Republic is committed to implementing the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic and is actively making progress in the implementation of the benchmarks for the arms embargo assessment. China commends those efforts. China has always believed that sanctions are not an end in themselves but rather a means to the end, which is to help the Central African Republic to restore national stability and a normal social order at an early date.”

    2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source

29. “Under the current circumstances, it is important to strictly enforce the arms embargo on Libya and refrain from a military intervention or any other action that could exacerbate the conflict. The year 2020 will be the year we celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Yet we are pained that the Libyan people are still living through terrible suffering. The international community must firmly recommit to multilateralism, and Council members must be united to deliver on the mandate of maintaining international peace and security. As a permanent member of the Security Council, China will continue to support and facilitate the Libyan political-settlement process as well as the Libyan people’s pursuit of peace and tranquillity. We will contribute to restoring peace and stability in Libya.”

    2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source

30. “In this regard, the unique role of the relevant countries should be brought into play. Thirdly, unremitting efforts must be made to combat terrorism. Recently, terrorism within and around Libya seems to have been resurrected. Therefore, the international community must remain extremely vigilant with regard to this trend, strengthen coordination and cooperation, and work together to tackle challenges. It is imperative to combat all forms of terrorism across Libya and to prevent the cross- border movement of foreign terrorist fighters. We must never allow Libya to turn into a breeding ground for terrorism. Fourthly, sanctions must be used properly and effectively. China’s consistent position is that sanctions are a means to an end, not an end in themselves, and should always serve the political settlement of relevant issues.”

    2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source

31. “The international community should respect Libya’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, support Special Representative Salamé and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in their good offices and mediation efforts, and remain committed to the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process within the United Nations framework. Given the fact that they are uniquely positioned to mediate the conflict among the parties, the African Union and the League of Arab States should be supported in playing their respective roles, and their efforts should be synergized with those of the United Nations. As the Libyan question is closely linked with the regional situation, any solution should address the legitimate concerns of the countries of the region.”

    2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source

32. “The parties to the Libyan conflict should proceed from the desire to serve the overall interests of their country and people and seek an immediate ceasefire to ease tensions and return to the track of finding a solution through peaceful dialogue and consultations. Countries with influence should play an active role by exerting their influence, pushing the Libyan parties to bridge their differences, enhancing mutual trust and providing constructive assistance in bringing about a ceasefire and restoring political dialogue. China calls on the Joint Military Commission to convene 5 + 5 talks as soon as possible and strive towards making progress. Secondly, global synergies should be created.”

    2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source

33. “Implementing the outcomes of the conference with concrete steps will require the concerted efforts of all Libyan parties, the relevant countries of the region and the international community as a whole. As for the Security Council’s endorsement of the Berlin outcomes, we need not only to act with a sense of urgency, but also to try to accommodate the concerns of all sides. In so doing, we need to maintain the unity of the Council and make every effort to adopt an actionable draft resolution as early as possible. Let me elaborate on the following four main points. First, the current priority is to achieve a sustained ceasefire.”

    2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source

34. “Spillover problems resulting from the Libyan situation, such as arms proliferation, refugees and terrorism, have posed serious challenges to neighbouring countries, the region and even the whole world. China has been closely following the developments in the country and appreciates the recent actions taken by the international community, which have been constructive in alleviating the Libyan situation. An international conference on the Libyan question was recently convened in Berlin, at the conclusion of which a communiqué was released, demonstrating the important consensus reached among the participants at the conference. China welcomes this process.”

    2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source

35. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ghassan Salamé, and the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya for their briefings. I welcome the new Permanent Representative of Libya, Ambassador Elsonni, to this meeting. Libya has been in the grip of a protracted conflict for nine years so far. The conflict, which is a snapshot of the continued turbulence in Western Asia and North Africa, has inflicted ruinous disaster on the Libyan people and jeopardized the security and stability of neighbouring countries and of the entire region of Western Asia and North Africa.”

    2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8710 (2020) · source

36. “The international community should both move forward the political process and help improve Syria’s economic and humanitarian situations. It is essential to secure the conditions of survival for the Syrian people, lift unilateral sanctions and support post-conflict reconstruction. Civilians are directly and negatively impacted by such unilateral sanctions. Reconstruction is an important step to provide better social services for the people. The provision of humanitarian supplies by relevant parties should not come with any political preconditions. China stands ready to play a constructive role in the early restoration of peace, stability and development in Syria.”

    2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source

37. “Members of the Constitutional Committee should demonstrate political will, commit to the spirit of compromise, stay actively engaged in talks and jointly safeguard Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. Since Syria’s political, security and humanitarian situations are intertwined, I wish to reiterate China’s position on Syria’s counter-terrorism and humanitarian issues. Idlib has turned into a breeding ground for terrorism. The issue of foreign terrorist fighters within Syria is significant and has resulted in serious spillover effects. All countries must combat all forms of terrorism, with uniform standards, in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions and international law. Otherwise, Syria, as well as the regions of Western Asia and North Africa, will enjoy no peace.”

    2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source

38. “It is important to maintain the independence of the Constitutional Committee’s work, so as to create the conditions to bridge differences and build consensus among the Syrian parties. The protracted Syrian conflict means that the parties inevitably have some differences when it comes to the work of the Constitutional Committee, which will require time to be resolved. It is up to the Syrian people themselves to find a way out. The process should not be subjected to any external interference or arbitrary timelines. We hope that the parties will maintain political dialogue through the Constitutional Committee to deepen mutual understanding and trust. Syria should not be divided or fragmented.”

    2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source

39. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Deputy Special Envoy Matar for her briefing. The first meeting of the large body of Syria’s Constitutional Committee and the 45-member small body in October last year marked a good start for the Syrian political process. Yesterday Special Envoy Pedersen arrived in Damascus to engage in talks with Syrian Government officials on issues relating to the Constitutional Committee. China applauds the good offices of the Special Envoy and the constructive participation of the Syrian parties. We support the Special Envoy in stepping up communication with the Syrian Government with a view to listening to its legitimate requests. The United Nations should continue to advance the Syrian political process in accordance with the Syrian- led and Syrian-owned principle and resolution 2254 (2015).”

    2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source

40. “China stands ready to continue to do more practical work for the benefit of the Yemeni people, engage in Yemen’s economic reconstruction and play a constructive role for the prompt achievement of lasting peace and stability in Yemen.”

    2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source

41. “Given the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen and the fact that the people of the country have long borne the brunt of the war, it is imperative for Yemeni parties to fully coordinate with the humanitarian operations of the United Nations and other relevant agencies to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian crisis. China has consistently provided humanitarian assistance to the Yemeni people through bilateral and multilateral channels while upholding the view that peace and stability in countries in conflict should be promoted through development. China signed an agreement on economic and technical cooperation with the Yemeni Government. On 15 January, China signed a further agreement with the Ministry of Health of Yemen under which China will send a consignment of medical equipment to the country valued at ¥ 9.8 million.”

    2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source

42. “China has maintained contact with all Yemeni parties. On 2 January, the Chinese Ambassador in Yemen met with President Hadi Mansour of Yemen. At this meeting, the President reiterated his political will to spare no effort to advance the implementation of the Riyadh agreement and actively participate in the United Nations-led peace process. China will continue with its diplomatic efforts to encourage the parties to bridge gaps and broaden consensus. Thirdly, the international community should improve the livelihood of the Yemeni people with a more tailored approach, prioritize the secure supply of oil, food and drinking water, stabilize currency and commodity prices, contain cholera and other diseases, assist in development and reconstruction projects, focus on education and training for children and youth, and increase employment.”

    2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source

43. “Secondly, the Security Council, countries in the region and the rest of the international community must carry out robust good offices, work in synergy and create the conditions for dialogue and negotiation among Yemeni parties. The members of the Council must remain seized of the issue of Yemen and discuss how to promote dialogue and negotiation among Yemeni parties through a variety of means. They must exchange views on how to further implement the existing agreements, attenuate the situation in Aden and deliver a complete ceasefire across the territory, among other such measures. Countries in the region need to continue to exercise their positive influence on Yemeni parties to encourage them to build up mutual trust through the exchange of prisoners and other measures and uphold the momentum of the ceasefire and dialogue.”

    2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source

44. “We applaud Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region for their continued good offices. We encourage Yemeni parties to jointly maintain solidarity and stability in the south, in order to safeguard the country’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. China supports Special Envoy Griffiths’ preparations for the new round of peace talks anchored in the existing agreements. We support another renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) and hope that the Mission will remain committed to its mandate and support the implementation of agreements for the maintenance of overall stability in Al-Hudaydah.”

    2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source

45. “First, the parties in Yemen need to stay the course towards a political solution and continue to advance the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement, with a view to reaching an early relaunching of the United Nations-led comprehensive political settlement. Despite twists and turns in the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement, it has played a vital role in easing tensions in Al-Hudaydah and promoting dialogue among Yemeni parties and must continue to be implemented. The implementation of the Riyadh agreement bears directly on the political negotiations in the next step. China has taken note of the recent consensus reached between the Yemeni Government and the Southern Transitional Council on military and security sectors, in addition to many other provisions of the agreement.”

    2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source

46. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank Special Envoy Griffiths and Director Rajasingham for their briefings. China commends Special Envoy Griffiths for his vigorous efforts to advance the political process in Yemen and supports the hard work of the United Nations and relevant agencies to improve the humanitarian situation in Yemen. We hope that in the new year, the international community, including the Security Council, can achieve breakthroughs in the political settlement of the Yemeni issue. With respect to this year’s work, we would like to share the following perspectives.”

    2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source

47. “MINUSMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General have played an important role in keeping Mali stable, enhancing its security capacities and supporting and facilitating its peace process, which is crucial to security and stability in Mali and the Sahel region. MINUSMA is one of the most dangerous peacekeeping missions of the United Nations. We encourage the Government to fully collaborate with the Mission and coordinate with its continuous efforts to enhance the safety and security of its peacekeepers.”

    2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source

48. “The Government of Mali must truly and effectively assume its primary responsibilities of protecting its own territory and people, enhance its security and counter-terrorism capacities, and gradually take charge of its own security in order to maintain stability in northern and central Mali. Thirdly, the Government of Mali needs to consolidate its economic bases, improve the livelihoods of its people and make great efforts to achieve independent and sustainable development so as to promote peace through development. The Government should increase its input in northern and central Mali so that local people can enjoy the peace dividend at an early date.”

    2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source

49. “First, the Government of Mali must play an effective role and resolve differences peacefully in full consultation with all parties in Mali in order to promote the peace process and stay jointly committed to national peace and development. As observed in the Secretary- General’s report, accelerating the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali is the only viable path to lasting peace and stability in the country, which will require the sustained and intensified efforts of the Malian Government. Secondly, the Government of Mali must enhance regional cooperation so as to respond to cross-border terrorist operations through holistic means. The security dynamics in Mali and the surrounding Sahel region have posed challenges to the implementation of the peace agreement.”

    2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source

50. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing and welcome Foreign Minister Dramé, who is joining today’s meeting via video-teleconference. We condemn the attack on a camp of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on 9 January and wish the wounded a speedy recovery. The Secretary-General’s most recent report (S/2019/983) points to the continued complexity and fragility of Mali’s security situation, grave violence within and between communities and a dire humanitarian situation. The security and economic situation in northern and central Mali is a cause for concern, while terrorist forces are threatening regional security. The Government of Mali and the parties concerned must take action to resolve the aforementioned issues.”

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