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Yan Jiechi

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2007-09-25
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2007-09-25
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  1. “The Beijing Summit of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation was successfully held last November, during which it was decided to establish and develop a new type of China-Africa strategic partnership. A symbol of further growth of traditional China-Africa friendship, this partnership will boost China-Africa cooperation and contribute to world peace and development. China will, acting on the principles of equality and mutual trust, mutual respect, mutual benefit and common development, continue to strengthen its cooperation with Africa and work together with the international community to promote peace and development in Africa.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  2. “Only unity among African countries can lead to a bright future for the continent. The African Union has, since its founding, played an effective role in resolving the Darfur issue and the Somalia issue. This fully shows that the African people are capable of resolving their problems in their own way. The international community, for its part, has a pressing need and, more importantly, the moral obligation to help Africa. We support the United Nations and the Security Council in providing more assistance to regional organizations in institution-building, information sharing, personnel training and peacekeeping operations. When the Security Council decides to take mandatory measures, it should pay particular attention to the views of African countries.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  3. “Conflicts are invariably accompanied by poverty, forming a vicious cycle. In the last analysis, peace in Africa hinges on whether there is faster economic and social progress, whether the Millennium Development Goals can be met as scheduled and whether the benefit of development can reach all. The rich natural resources in Africa should be a source of peace, not war. Conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding should all aim to promote development. We support the international community's efforts to help Africa in terms of capital, technology and governance. But there should be respect for African countries' national conditions and development models, and one should not impose one's own way on them. Cooperation is the means to achieve peace in Africa.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  4. “Reconciliation, development and cooperation should be the three major pillars underpinning peace in Africa. Reconciliation is the key to peace in Africa. All of the ethnic groups and factions in countries concerned should put the national interest above everything else and endeavour to advance an inclusive political process, protect human rights, restore the rule of law, work together to promote national development and enable all people to benefit from peace dividends. Disputes between States should be resolved through dialogue and consultation. That is the right way to address them. One cannot choose one's neighbour, but can certainly learn to live with one's neighbour. Differences are inevitable, but ways can always be found to iron them out. Development is the basis for peace in Africa.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source

  5. “Mr. Yang Jiechi (China) (spoke in Chinese): Let me first congratulate France on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for September. I am delighted to see President Sarkozy personally preside over today's meeting. A harmonious world of enduring peace and common prosperity would be beyond our reach without stability and development in Africa. The African people seek a stable and developing Africa, that serves the common interests of all countries. The United Nations, in particular the Security Council, is duty- bound to help Africa maintain and build peace and embark on the road toward durable prosperity and stability. Peace in Africa faces both opportunities and challenges. It is necessary to make comprehensive efforts at the national, regional and global levels to achieve peace.”

    2007-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5749 (2007) · source