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1. “Regional organizations such as the League of Arab States and the African Union, as well as Libya's neighbours, should continue to promote peace, facilitate talks and encourage all parties in Libya to be flexible in dialogue and participate actively in national reconciliation efforts. The international community should respect Libya's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and increase support to it in order to help it strengthen its State governance and development capacities. China stands ready to work with the international community as a whole and to contribute to the restoration of State governance and the realization of peace, stability and development as soon as possible.”

   2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

2. “Secondly, a ceasefire must be reached if the right conditions for restoring and maintaining the political dialogue are to be created. All Libyan stakeholders should exercise restraint and avoid resorting to force. They should put aside their differences, build mutual trust and cooperate in such areas as fighting terrorism and protecting airfields, harbours and other critical economic infrastructure, in order to protect the interests of all Libyans. Thirdly, the international community should provide constructive assistance, with the United Nations as the principal mediator. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya should conduct its work based on the mandate assigned to it by the Security Council.”

   2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

3. “They should all work together with the aim of reversing the current negative trend and take proactive and effective measures to advance the peace process in Libya. First, the only choice for a solution to the Libyan problem must be a political one. The Libyan political process should uphold the principle of Libyan ownership and leadership and an inclusive political dialogue should begin as soon as possible. All the parties should demonstrate sincerity and promote dialogue and negotiation in settling their differences. The relevant Security Council resolutions and the Libyan Political Agreement should serve as a foundation for finding a solution that is acceptable to all parties and will help to achieve national reconciliation.”

   2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

4. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Special Representative Kobler and Ambassador Skoog for their briefings and commends them for their efforts. There has been limited progress on the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement, which was signed more than a year ago. The Libyan peace process is facing serious challenges. The political dialogue has run into major problems and the parties lack confidence. The security situation is fragile. Armed conflicts are escalating, the terrorist forces have still not been eradicated and arms proliferation continues to be a serious issue. China firmly supports Libya in its use of peaceful means to restore national security and stability, and commends all the Libyan stakeholders for their efforts to implement the Political Agreement.”

   2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source

5. “China firmly supports Somalia's peace process and has provided the best possible assistance to AMISOM and the countries of the Horn of Africa in their peace processes. We are ready to work with the international community in order to continue making our due contributions to peace, stability and development in the Horn of Africa.”

   2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source

6. “They should strengthen good-neighbourly and friendly relations, conduct pragmatic cooperation, resolve disputes through dialogue and consultations and jointly address the threat of terrorism, in line with their common interests. It has always been China's position that sanctions are not an end in themselves but contribute to the process of achieving a political solution. Sanctions should be adjusted based on developments on the ground. China hopes that the Somalia-Eritrea Monitoring Group will strictly adhere to its mandate bestowed to it by the Council. We hope that it conducts its work in an objective and impartial manner. The Group should strengthen its communication with all parties and issue a report based on solid, credible information in order to play a constructive role in achieving peace and stability in the Horn of Africa.”

   2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source

7. “We call on the international community to help Somalia's statebuilding and support the efforts of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army to counter terrorism in order to achieve peace and stability in the Horn of Africa as soon as possible. The Horn of Africa has great geopolitical significance. The countries of the region have interconnected interests and are all tasked with attaining economic development and achieving better livelihoods for their people. Those goals require a peaceful and stable regional environment. China hopes that the countries of the region will promote the overall peace and stability of the Horn of Africa, as well as the fundamental interests of its peoples.”

   2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source

8. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (Spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank the United States for convening this meeting. I would also like to congratulate Ambassador Umarov on assuming the chairmanship of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea. China will actively support his work. At present, the situation in Somalia is seeing positive developments. The Federal Government of Somalia is committed to advancing the political process and national reconstruction, and has achieved positive results. China commends the African Union and countries of the region for their contributions to combatting Al-Shabaab.”

   2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7925 (2017) · source

9. “We hope that Council members will stay united in supporting MINUSTAH's orderly withdrawal and continue to promote stability and development in Haiti. MINUSTAH has played an important role in maintaining security and stability in Haiti since 2004. China highly commends this development and progress. As we speak, the situation in Haiti is largely stable. New development opportunities have emerged. We hope that all parties in Haiti will pull together to preserve the current positive momentum and maintain national stability and development. We hope that the new Haitian Government will identify a development path suited and tailored to national conditions without delay, and that the international community, including countries ofthe region, will continue to contribute to an improved situation in Haiti.”

   2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source

10. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): The orderly withdrawal of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the concurrent step-up of a smaller successor peacekeeping mission, on the basis of ensuring overall stability in Haiti, is a consensus reached by all Council members and is called for by the current situation. It meets the expectations of all parties. Today's decision can help the Haitian Government to assume its responsibility for maintaining national security and stability. In the light of those considerations, China voted in favour of resolution 2350 (2017). Meanwhile, we believe that the underlying tenet of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations is the maintenance of international peace and security, which does not involve human rights.”

    2017-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7924 (2017) · source

11. “We hope that the United Nations will strengthen its coordination with other African regional and subregional organizations so as to create synergies. China has consistently supported the countries of the Great Lakes Region in their efforts to promote the peace process. On many occasions, China has dispatched its Special Representative for African Affairs to countries of the region for mediation. China participates actively in the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while helping regional and subregional organizations to maintain peace in the region. We stand ready to work with the international community and will continue to play a constructive role in achieving peace and stability and promoting development in the Great Lakes Region.”

    2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source

12. “We hope that the relevant donors will honour their assistance commitments and lend strong support to the countries of the region for their economic development and the improvement of peoples' livelihoods. Fourthly, we must give full play to the role of regional and subregional organizations. The African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the East African Community enjoy unique advantages in solving the question of Burundi, the question of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other questions. All of those organizations have played important roles. China supports Africa in solving African problems in African ways. We support African regional and subregional organizations as they continue to promote the political settlement of regional hotspot issues through dialogue, mediation and good offices.”

    2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source

13. “We hope that the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will, in accordance with its mandate from the Security Council , play an active role in helping the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo to fight armed groups. Thirdly, we must promote the economic development of the region. Poverty and underdevelopment are two of the fundamental causes behind the incessant conflicts of the Great Lakes Region. China calls upon the international community to increase its investment in countries of the region in the fields of agriculture, energy, infrastructure, communications and tourism, and promote the economic integration and interconnectedness among those countries, so that those countries can share the dividends of peace.”

    2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source

14. “We hope that the international community will, on the basis of respect for the sovereignty and opinion of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, help the country to implement political agreements, deepen the reform of the security sector, strengthen governance in the eastern areas of the country, promote national reconciliation and work to attain peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. Secondly, we must strengthen the security cooperation among countries of the region. China welcomes the cooperation among those countries in addressing the threats posed by armed groups. We encourage those countries to actively implement the Nairobi Declarations and expedite the repatriation of ex-M-23 combatants.”

    2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source

15. “They need the assistance and support of the international community. I will emphasize the following four points. First, we must continue to energetically implement the PSC Framework. China encourages the countries of the region to respect one another's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. They must build up political trust, strengthen good neighbourly relations and solve their differences through dialogue and consultations.”

    2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source

16. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank the United States for convening this meeting, and the Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Djinnit, for his briefing. China will continue to actively support his work. The Great Lakes Region lies at the heart of the African continent and the countries of the region share the same destiny, with interconnected interests. China appreciates the efforts of the countries of the region to actively implement the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region and promote peace and stability in the region. At the same time, the countries of the region face numerous challenges in terms of addressing the threats posed by armed groups and attaining sustainable development.”

    2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source

17. “We hope that MINUSMA will continue to strengthen security for personnel and communication with troop-contributing countries and assistance providers. We must ensure that MINUSMA has the equipment and resources required to carry out its mandate and defend itself. China firmly honours its commitment to the Mali peace process. At present, there are some 400 Chinese peacekeepers in MINUSMA. China is ready to work with the international community as a whole to continue to support the peace and reconciliation process in Mali and make our due contribution to lasting peace and stability and economic and social development in Mali.”

    2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source

18. “We support Africa in resolving African issues in African ways and jointly addressing the threat of terrorism. Thirdly, we support the work of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). China commends MINUSMA's unwavering efforts to achieve peace and reconciliation in Mali. We will continue to support MINUSMA. We hope that the Mission will pursue its coordination and cooperation with the host country and help Mali to strengthen capacity-building in the area of security and facilitate disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. MINUSMA is deployed in a complex and dangerous environment; the security situation is very serious and there is a severe shortage of resources, including equipment.”

    2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source

19. “The international community should continue to assist Mali's security forces so that they may strengthen their presence in the northern and central regions and gradually assume the responsibility to maintain national security. All parties should, upon request from the Malian Government, provide assistance in the areas of intelligence-collection, military training and ammunition and weapons management. Terrorist activities in Mali are rampant and highly mobile across borders. This issue requires an integrated approach based on regional cooperation. China welcomes the decision of the Heads of State of the Group of Five for the Sahel countries to create joint counter- terrorism forces for regional security. We call on the international community to support that decision.”

    2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source

20. “We hope that all parties will consolidate their achievements to date and actively advance inclusive political dialogue that encompasses all regions and ethnic groups, and accelerate their implementation of the provisions of the agreement so that peace and reconciliation can be realized as soon as possible. The international community should provide constructive support to peace and development in Mali. The Council's actions should be conducive to maintaining the existing results of the peace process and mutual trust among all parties. China commends the work of the international mediation teams in promoting peace talks among all parties in Mali, and hopes that the team will continue to play a positive role in the political process. Secondly, we must help Mali to strengthen its security and counter-terrorism capacities.”

    2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source

21. “The joint patrols by the signatory parties to the peace ageement have begun, and the National Accord Conference was successfully held and adopted its final report, all of which China welcomes. At the same time, the Mali peace process faces difficulties. Terrorist activities continue to spread, posing challenges to the political and security situation in Mali. The international community should actively support the peace and reconciliation process in order to achieve security, stability and social development. I should like to make the following points. First, we must support Mali in accelerating the implementation of the peace agreement. We welcome the promise of the signatory parties to the peace agreement that they will continue promoting the peace process.”

    2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source

22. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes Mr. Lacroix in his new role us Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations and thanks him for his briefing. We welcome the participation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mali, Mr. Diop, and thank the international mediation team, including Algeria, for its good offices. We extend our deepest condolences for the death of a French peacekeeper. China supports efforts of the people and the Government of Mali to promote the peace process. We commend the resolve and action of the Government of Mali in applying the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. The establishment of interim authorities in northern Mali has seen progress recently.”

    2017-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7917 (2017) · source

23. “Recently, the Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs visited Uganda, Kenya and South Africa, and exchanged views with the countries in the region on the situation in South Sudan. China will continue to play a constructive role in restoring peace, stability and development in South Sudan.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source

24. “We hope that the international community will provide active support to the disaster relief efforts of the South Sudanese Government, encourage all of the parties in South Sudan to act in the overall interest of the people and create favourable conditions for the speedy delivery of disaster relief to affected areas. The international community should help the Government increase investment in agriculture and infrastructure and enhance the Government's capacity for self-reliance and disaster resilience so as to promote sustainable economic and social development. The Chinese Government has actively participated in and promoted the peace process in South Sudan by pushing for peace talks and dispatching peacekeepers. China has made its contribution to the peace process in South Sudan.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source

25. “China is in favour of UNMISS playing a constructive role in assisting all of the parties in South Sudan to implement the peace agreement, protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian access. We hope that the Government of South Sudan will actively implement the joint communique issued with the Security Council, as well as the relevant Council resolutions; and we support UNMISS in fulfilling its mandate by cooperating with the deployment of the regional protection force and increasing consultations with the United Nations and IGAD, thereby properly addressing any issues that might arise in the cooperation process. Fourthly, South Sudan must be actively helped to combat the famine.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source

26. “Secondly, the role of regional and subregional organizations should be brought into full play. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) have done extensive mediation work on that issue. The United Nations should give full play to the comparative advantages and respective roles of IGAD and the AU, step up efforts to implement the joint statement signed by the three parties IN January during the AU Summit and lend greater support to mediation efforts led by Chairman Mogae of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission and AU High Representative President Konare, so as to create synergy in seeking a resolution to the situation in South Sudan. Thirdly, we must enhance the capacity of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to fulfil its mandate.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source

27. “China hopes that the international community will provide assistance in the following four areas: first, it should forcefully push for a political settlement of the question of South Sudan, since that is the only possible solution. The international community should continue to put pressure on all the parties in South Sudan to cease hostilities, return to the political settlement track and effectively implement the peace agreement. China welcomes President Kiir's initiative on holding a national dialogue and hopes that all of the parties in South Sudan will actively participate in that process, settle their differences through dialogue and consultations and promote reconciliation in a joint effort to achieve national peace, stability and development.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source

28. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks the United Kingdom for convening today's meeting and Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. We listened attentively to the statements made by Chairman Mogae and Ms. Sunday. Recent events show that the situation in South Sudan continues to be complicated. President Kiir has put forward an initiative on holding a national dialogue and promoting economic development. Meanwhile, the Government of South Sudan is facing numerous difficulties in implementing the peace agreement, maintaining national stability and addressing the humanitarian crisis and the famine.”

    2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source

29. “Wang Yi, the Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs, conveyed China's goodwill and commitment to pursuing an African policy of sincerity, practical results, affinity and good faith; upholding the values of friendship, justice and shared interests; and actively supporting the cause of peace and development in Africa. Along with the international community, China is ready to renew its contribution to the pursuit of lasting peace, stability and development in the Central African Republic.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

30. “The United Nations, together with the AU and other regional and subregional organizations, should enhance their coordination with the Government of the Central African Republic, and must fully respect its needs and will. All mediation efforts must go hand in hand with efforts towards national reconciliation. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has played an important role in maintaining stability in the country. China supports MINUSCA's continuing mandate. During his visit to five African countries earlier this year, Mr.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

31. “All parties in the country should act in the long-term interests of the country and its people, settle their differences through dialogue and consultation, and work together towards enduring peace, stability and development in the Central African Republic. To assist the Central African Republic in realizing peace and development, the international community should uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and support Africans in addressing their problems in their own way. It should also help the African Union (AU) and other regional and subregional organizations play a leading role, in that regard.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

32. “China welcomes that development and commends the Government of the Central African Republic for their efforts under the stewardship of President Touadera. Meanwhile, we must be aware that the security situation in the country allows no complacency. There is a long way to go in rebuilding the State, and obstacles to achieving lasting peace and stability remain. The issues surrounding the Central African Republic can be resolved only through self-led inclusive political dialogue aimed at national reconciliation and a permanent, appropriate and sustainable solution. The dialogue led by President Touadera has provided a golden opportunity for the country to achieve stability and development.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

33. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome President Touadera of the Central African Republic to today's meeting, and thank Under- Secretary-General Herve Ladsous and Ambassador Hilale for their briefings. Thanks to the concerted efforts of the Government and the people of the Central African Republic and the relevant parties of the international community, the country has concluded its political transition and ushered in a new chapter in State-building. The Central African Republic is now pressing ahead with disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation efforts and security sector reform, and working hard to restore national stability and pursue reconciliation, with positive results.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

34. “Together with the international community, we will make concerted efforts towards the swift achievement of peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

35. “China looks forward to the achievement of peace, security, stability and development. China will continue to support Afghanistan in enhancing its security capacity- building and in combating terrorism and will support the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as it plays an active part in that regard. China will continue to support the Afghan peace and reconciliation process and participate actively in the Quadrilateral Coordination Group made up of Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and the United States of America, and other relevant mechanisms and processes. China supports Afghanistan in its integration into regional cooperation. We will align our One Belt, One Road initiative with Afghanistan's National Development Strategy.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

36. “General Assembly and Security Council resolutions have confirmed the great significance of the One Belt, One Road project to promote Afghan economic development and regional cooperation. It is our hope that all parties can jointly promote the One Belt, One Road project to enhance regional economic cooperation and connectivity, so as to assistancest Afghanistan in its social and economic development. China commends the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for its work. We laud UNAMA for its assistance to Afghanistan in maintaining national stability, promoting economic development and enhancing governance capability. We will continue to support the work of UNAMA and Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Yamamoto. China and Afghanistan have been good friends and close neighbours for generations.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

37. “The international community must truly respect the right of the Afghan people independently to choose their political system and development path, and at the same time, on the basis of the national development strategy and specific needs, assist the Government in enhancing its administrative capability in a targeted way. F ourthly, it must more effectively assist Afghanistan in its integration into regional development. The international community must make good on its commitment of assistance and support Afghanistan in its economic development. With resource endowments and geographical strength, Afghanistan enjoys broad prospects in regional economic cooperation.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

38. “Advancing the national reconciliation process is the only way to ensure long- term peace in Afghanistan. All parties in Afghanistan must focus on the national interest and the people's interests and participate actively in the reconciliation process. The international community must fully support the inclusive Afghan-owned and Afghan-led reconciliation process so that all parties can join the peace talks with fruitful results without further delay. Thirdly, it is imperative to substantively assist Afghanistan in enhancing its governance capability. On issues concerning Afghanistan, it is the people of Afghanistan who have the final say.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

39. “In order to help Afghanistan respond to challenges, the international community must continue to provide firm support in the following areas. First, it must vigorously improve the Afghan security situation. The international community must invest heavily in supporting the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces capacity-building, and enhance its self-defence capacity to effectively deal with the threats of terrorism, transnational crime and drug smuggling. General Assembly resolutions have confirmed the security cooperation between and among regional countries, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and Afghanistan. We hope that all parties concerned will continue to push it forward. Secondly, it is important to steadfastly promote the national reconciliation process.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

40. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish at the outset, Mr. President, to thank you for having convened this debate on the issue of Afghanistan. China has listened attentively to the briefing delivered by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, and to the statements made by Ms. Samar of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and Ambassador Saikal, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations. At present, Afghanistan is in a crucial state of transition. China commends the National Unity Government for its unremitting efforts in maintaining national stability, promoting national reconciliation and facilitating economic development. At the same time, the country is still facing grave challenges across the political, economic and security fields.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

41. “Thirdly, they should demonstrate goodwill and properly address technical divergences through consultations, on an equal footing, in the quest for a long-term, sustainable solution. Only in so doing can the implementation ofJCPOA be successful and lasting. China has always advocated for the settlement of the Iran nuclear issue by political and diplomatic means and is dedicated to the strengthening of the international nuclear non-proliferation system and the maintenance of international and regional peace and stability. As an active participant, promoter and contributor in the process to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, China supports and safeguards the historic achievement of the JCPOA, and will continue to work with all parties to promote the sustained, comprehensive and effective implementation of the J CPOA.”

    2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source

42. “China also acknowledges the recent report (see S/2016/1113) by the Joint Commission to Security Council on the work of the Procurement Working Group and will continue to participate actively in the work of both the Commission and the Working Group. Since the JCPOA is not being implemented in a vacuum, there will be difficulties and challenges along the way, and joint efforts will be required. First, all parties should reaffirm their political will and eliminate external interference, so as to be able to stay the course in the implementation. Secondly, the parties should honour their commitments, in strict accordance with the JCPOA, which provides the fundamental guidelines for action.”

    2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source

43. “China has taken note of the reports submitted by Secretary-General Guterres (S/2016/ 1136) and Ambassador Cardi (see S/2017/49) as the facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), and appreciates the efforts that have gone into the drafting of those reports. The reports provide an accurate reflection of the implementation efforts made by the parties concerned. It is of critical importance to send a positive signal that all parties are committed to the implementation of the resolution and the JCPOA. China has taken note of Iran's legitimate concerns with regard to the content of the reports. China appreciates the efforts by Iran to implement the J CPOA and hopes that the legitimate concerns of Iran will be duly reflected.”

    2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source

44. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank you, Sir, for convening today's meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman, Ambassador Cardi and Ambassador Vale de Almeida for their briefings. The implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) during the first year has registered good progress overall. At the sixth Joint Commission meeting of the JCPOA, everyone gave a positive assessment of the implementation of the Plan of Action, exchanged views on the lifting of sanctions and on nuclear issues in an earnest and in-depth manner and committed to the continuous implementation of the JCPOA.”

    2017-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7865 (2017) · source

45. “China is ready to work with the international community and the countries concerned to support the countries of Central and West Africa in their efforts to achieve lasting peace and common prosperity and make new contributions to peace and development in Africa.”

    2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source

46. “The international community should provide financial and technical assistance to those countries on the basis of respect for their national sovereignty, so that they can truly build their capacities and enhance their economic and social development. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has just completed a visit to five African countries, namely, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania, the Republic of the Congo and Nigeria. That visit achieved its planned goals of deepening friendship, enhancing communication, aligning ideas, building greater confidence and deepening our cooperation. China will continue to uphold the policy of sincerity, real results, affinity and good faith and the correct viewpoint on righteousness and benefit. China will faithfully implement the results of the Johannesburg Summit meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.”

    2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source

47. “Secondly, there must be greater cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, including the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Lake Chad Basin Commission. The international community must respect the leading role played by regional organizations in addressing the region's problems and fully leverage the unique expertise and advantages that those organizations have with a View to building synergies and promoting appropriate solutions to regional hotspot issues through such methods as dialogue, mediation and good offices. Thirdly, the countries of the region must also be provided with assistance to accelerate their development and address the root causes of conflict.”

    2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source

48. “The international community should strengthen its support for the countries of Central and West Africa, including the countries of the Lake Chad basin region. First, they should support countries of the region in their counter-terrorism efforts. African counter- terrorism efforts constitute a very important component in international counter-terrorism efforts. Subject to the condition of respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the countries concerned, the international community should assist the countries of the region in building their capacity to fight terrorism, enable the MNJTF to effectively conduct its operations, and further eliminate the threats posed by terrorism to the countries of the region.”

    2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source

49. “Mr. Wu Haitao (China) (spoke in Chinese): Iwould like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun, Under-Secretary-General O'Brien and Ms. Askira for their briefings. Recently, the overall situation in Central and West Africa has been stable. The regional countries have strengthened their security cooperation, and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of the Lake Chad basin countries has made good progress in combating terrorism. China appreciates those developments. On the other hand, the security problems and the humanitarian situation in the Central and West African region remain very serious. Repeated terrorist attacks and displaced civilians, together with rampant violent crimes, pose a threat to the security and stability of the region.”

    2017-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7861 (2017) · source

50. “China is a defender and a builder of world peace and has made positive contributions to the promotion of peace, progress and the development of humankind. At the series of summits held on the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations, China's President, Xi Jinping, called for carrying forward the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and for the building of a new international relationship with cooperation and a win-win philosophy at its centre and the forging of a community with a shared future. China is ready to work hand in hand with the rest of the international community for the maintenance of world peace and achieving shared development.”

    2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source