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Zhang Dianbin

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2017-02-28

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2020-02-14

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1. “The Secretary-General's Special Envoy and the PBC are important bridges for communication between Burundi and the international community. We hope that they will make use of their respective advantages and enhance their communication in cooperation with the Burundian Government. China is ready to continue to support their work. China has consistently supported Burundi in its peace process and assisted it in its national reconstruction to the best of its ability. We are ready to continue to play a constructive role in achieving peace, stability and sustainable development in Burundi.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

2. “We appreciate the positive efforts by regional and subregional organizations such as the African Union, the East African Community (EAC) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region in exercising their good offices with regard to the issue of Burundi. We support the EAC in taking the lead in that regard. Thirdly, our priority should be increasing humanitarian assistance to Burundi and supporting its economic and social development. Burundi continues to face humanitarian challenges, owing to a relatively large gap in funding for humanitarian assistance. We hope that international partners will honour their commitments in a timely manner and provide assistance. We call on the relevant international agencies and organizations to resume their economic cooperation and development assistance to the country as soon as possible.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

3. “China notes that the Independent National Electoral Commission recently announced the results of the constitutional referendum, with broad participation and nearly three quarters of the population voting in its favour, in a full demonstration of the ability of Burundi's Government and people to properly address relevant issues. The international community should consider the situation in Burundi comprehensively and objectively, respect the country's ownership in handling its affairs and provide constructive assistance with a view to preserving peace and development in the region. Secondly, there must be continued support for Burundi's political process.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

4. “It has formulated an national development plan, signed an agreement with Tanzania and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on the return of refugees and worked with neighbouring countries to encourage the voluntary return of Burundian refugees to their homes. China welcomes those developments. Burundi is an important country in the Great Lakes region, and its stability and development contribute to wider peace and stability in the region. The international community should continue to provide it with constructive assistance. China would like to emphasize the following three points. First, there must be proper respect for Burundi's national ownership, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

5. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Mr. Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, and Mr. Jiirg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), for their briefings. We appreciate their efforts to promote peace and stability in Burundi and the region. The current situation in Burundi is generally stable. The Government has worked actively to preserve national peace and stability and promote economic and social development.”

   2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source

6. “Filho, in order to promote dialogue and communication among the various stakeholders in Guinea-Bissua, to preserve stability and lasting development in Guinea-Bissau and West Africa and to play a constructive role in that regard.”

   2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source

7. “China calls on international donors and partners to provide bilateral and multilateral cooperation so as to continue to support the country in its efforts to strengthen State capacity and to improve the lives of its people. We hope that the United Nations country team, the Peacebuilding Commission, the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will provide targeted assistance to the country, given its needs. China supports African countries in providing African solutions to African problems. They should work alongside the international community, including ECOWAS, together with UNIOGBIS and the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau, Mr.”

   2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source

8. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Taye-Brook Zerihoun, Mr. Fedotov and Ambassador Vieira for their briefings. China commends the recent progress in the political process in Guinea-Bissau and the start of the implementation of the Conakry Agreement by the various parties in the country. Regional and subregional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), played an important role in mediation and good offices in resolving the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, which China appreciates.”

   2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source

9. “We hope that the Libyan parties will remain committed to the political settlement process, which is Libyan- led and -owned, engage in inclusive dialogue so as to move towards one another, resolve their differences and strengthen mutual trust through negotiations so as to find a settlement that accommodates the interests of all parties. The advancement of national reconciliation, the restoration of State governance and the early realization of peace, stability and development in Libya constitute a prerequisite and the foundation for the realization of justice in Libya. The international community must continue to respect the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya and continue to provide various forms of support and assistance to the country. China's position regarding the International Criminal Court remains unchanged.”

   2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

10. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I Wish to thank Ms. Bensouda for her briefing. China is deeply concerned at the developments in Libya and supports all efforts conducive to stabilizing the situation there, promoting a political settlement of the Libyan issue and combating terrorism. We support the United Nations in its efforts to continue to advance the relevant plan of action and increase the use of its good offices. China firmly supports the Libyan people in the maintenance of national accord and unity.”

    2018-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8250 (2018) · source

11. “The international community should do more to enhance the safety and security of the peacekeepers, and we hope that MINUSMA will beef up its security measures so as to ensure that supplies and installations for security are in place. At the same time, we hope that it will continue to strengthen communications with troop-contributing countries and donors so as to ensure that it has the equipment and resources necessary to execute its mandate and ensure self-protection. China has more than 400 peacekeepers deployed to MINUSMA. We will resolutely honour our commitment to peace in Mali and, with the rest of the international community, to support the peace and reconciliation process in the country so as to help it to achieve peace, stability and development.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

12. “We hope that MINUSMA will continue to work in close cooperation and coordination with the Malian Government so as to help the country to strengthen its security capacity-building and promote disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. China commends the timely briefing by the Secretariat on MINUSMA's support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Forces and looks forward to an update from the Secretary-General's May report in that connection. The issue of the security of MINUSMA personnel is deeply concerning. Since the start of this year, there have been three attacks on peacekeepers, resulting in the deaths of peacekeepers from Bangladesh, Chad and the Niger. China offers its condolences to the bereaved the families and to the Governments of Bangladesh, Chad and the Niger.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

13. “China welcomes the formation of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), which will enable them to cope and respond to terrorist activities and threats on their own initiative, and hopes that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the international community will continue to provide support to the countries of the region and the Joint Force. Thirdly, China appreciates and supports the tremendous work carried out by MINUSMA and Special Representative Annadif to facilitate the peace process and to strengthen security capacity-building in Mali.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

14. “The Chair of the Mali sanctions committee, Ambassador Skoog, recenlty led the Council's mission to the country and held talks with various parties concerned. China hopes that the sanctions committee will play a constructive role in facilitating the Malian peace process. Secondly, the security situation in the country continues to deteriorate. The international community should, as requested by the Government, continue to support and help the Government to enhance its security and counter-terrorism capacity-building so that the latter can gradually assume the responsibility for maintaining order and security on its entire territory. It is necessary to take an integrated approach and, through regional cooperation, to respond to terrorist activities inside the country and along the borders.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

15. “The international community should continue to support the peace and reconciliation process in Mali and help the country to enhance its ability to provide for its own security and development. First, it is necessary to increase input in the peace process. China hopes that the signatories to the Malian peace agreement will continue to demonstrate political will, fully implement the various provisions of the Agreement and work together to achieve national development and reconstruction. The international community should, on the basis of respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, help Mali to increase its ability to provide for its own development and governance.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

16. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks you, Sir, for calling today's meeting. We warmly welcome Mr. Coulibaly, Foreign Minister of Mali, to the Security Council. We would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Annadif and Ambassador Skoog for their respective briefings. Recently, there has been positive progress in terms of implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. The new Government of the country is firmly committed to the peace process. China expresses its appreciation for the efforts being carried out by the Malian Government and the Malian people. At the same time, however, the security situation in northern and central Mali remains grim. Terrorist activities are rampant inside the country and in neighbouring areas, which seriously affects the peace process.”

    2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source

17. “Efforts should be made to promote the economic and social development of the countries of the region and to find effective solutions with respect to youth employment and refugees. China supports the peace process in the Great Lakes region and has actively participated in relevant United Nations peacekeeping operations there. China has provided support to the countries of the region in terms of infrastructure, agriculture, the sustainable development of resources and energy, and has played an active and positive role in helping the countries of the region to enhance their self- development capacity and the livelihood of their people. We are ready, together with the rest of the international community to continue to play a constructive role in achieving peace and stability and the development of the region.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

18. “China hopes that the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will, as per the Council's mandate, strengthen coordination with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo so as to play an active role in fighting armed groups in efforts to maintain peace and stability. Thirdly, the root causes of the regional conflicts must be tackled. A lack of development is one the leading causes of instability in the region. The international community should honour its assistance commitment in a timely fashion and increase humanitarian assistance. At the same time, it is necessary to increase assistance and investment in the infrastructure of these countries, including health, education, trade and connectivity.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

19. “The international community should increase the amount of assistance they give to the Great Lakes region in terms of peace and security capacity-building and help the relevant countries to assume their responsibility for the maintenance of internal peace and security as early as possible. China welcomes the cooperation among the countries of the Great Lakes region in response to the threat from armed groups and encourages those countries to implement the Nairobi Declaration and promote disarmament, demobilization and reintegration.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

20. “My country supports the full role played by regional and subregional organizations - such as the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community - in the mediation processes and encourages the countries of the region to continue to implement the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. China hopes that the international community and regional countries and organizations will strengthen their cooperation so as to work together to find political solutions to the problems at hand. Secondly, support should be given to security capacity-building in the countries of the region.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

21. “In particular, the rampant activities of illegal armed groups, communal tensions and the lack of economic and social development are seriously undermining regional peace and development. The Great Lakes region lies at the heart of the African continent. Maintaining the peace and the stability of that region has a direct bearing on the peace and the stability of the whole continent and requires the robust support and assistance of the international community. First, it is necessary to respect the leadership of regional countries and organizations. China has always called for African solutions to African problems and respects the sovereignty, independence and the territorial integrity of the countries concerned. China also respects the leading role played by regional organizations in mediation efforts.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

22. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): China wishes to thank Mr. Said Djinnit, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, and Ambassador Raymond Bale' for their briefings. China commends the efforts undertaken by the Special Envoy to achieve peace and stability in the Great Lakes region and will continue to actively support his work. In recent times, thanks to the joint efforts of the international community and regional countries, the peace process in South Sudan has been revitalized and progress made with regard to elections preparation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and national dialogue in Burundi. All of that points to an improvement in the political situation of the Great Lakes region. However, at the same time peace and stability remain fragile.”

    2018-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8227 (2018) · source

23. “Thirdly, it is important to continue to scale up humanitarian and economic assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to help the country to advance the national reconstruction process and to resolve the root causes of the conflict. The Chinese Government has consistently supported the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, provided assistance to its national reconstruction efforts to the extent possible, and contributed peacekeepers to MONUSCO. China stands ready to join the international community in continuing to play a constructive role in achieving peace, stability and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source

24. “We hope that the Secretariat and MONUSCO will continue to strengthen communication and coordination with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, listen carefully to its views and improve the rapid response capability and operational effectiveness of MONUSCO so as to better respond to the difficult situation on the ground. Yesterday, at the meeting of the countries contributing troops to MONUSCO (see S/PV.8196), many representatives spoke of the difficulties in equipping and training personnel, which merit the attention of the international community. We hope that the international community will provide the necessary support.”

    2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source

25. “It is important to assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo in enhancing its capacity to guarantee its own security and achieve peace and stability through a process led by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has played an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. China supports the recommendations of the Secretary-General to continue to extend the MONUSCO mandate.”

    2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source

26. “The international community should respect the leading role and ownership of the Congolese Government and people in the political process and provide the necessary funding and resources to advance the political process. The international community should continue to support African regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, as the main channels for good offices. They should also strengthen coordination, form partnerships and foster cooperation. Secondly, security and stability represent an importance basis for advancing the political process and national reconstruction. The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has the primary responsibility for protecting the civilians.”

    2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source

27. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Ms. Zerrougui for her briefing and welcome the presence Mr. Okitundu, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The current situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains difficult. In particular, the security situation in the central and eastern parts is still serious. That is mainly owing to the foreign armed groups. China would like to highlight the following points. First, advancing the political process is an important path towards resolving the tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8198 (2018) · source

28. “China will continue to support the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau in exercising its good offices and conducting mediation efforts under Mr. Toure's leadership, with the aim of coordinating international support for Guinea-Bissau, promoting political dialogue and advancing the country's economic and social development. The international community should continue to support regional and subregional organizations such as the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries in their role as mediators, while maintaining respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Guinea-Bissau and supporting the countries of the region in settling African issues through African means.”

    2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source

29. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Special Representative Toure and Ambassador Vieira, Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their briefings. The situation in Guinea-Bissau has been generally stable in recent months, but it will still require all the parties to work together to meet each other halfway ifthey are to resolve the political impasse peacefully and as soon as possible. China hopes that the parties in Guinea-Bissau will consider the country's interests, intensify their dialogue and communication in order to bridge differences quickly, implement the Conakry Agreement as soon as possible, form an inclusive Government and resume nation-building efforts. Meanwhile, the international community should continue to follow the situation in Guinea-Bissau.”

    2018-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8182 (2018) · source

30. “That is conducive to achieving lasting peace and stability on the African continent at an early date. In conclusion, I wish Kuwait all the best in assuming the presidency in the month of February. China will actively support its work.”

    2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source

31. “That has enhanced the understanding of the parties concerned about the urgency of resolving the relevant issues and sent a strong message from the international community urging the early resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel. The third issue is the situation in Africa. In January, the Council discussed the situations in West Africa, the Sahel region, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Somalia, Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adopted relevant outcome documents. The Council has continued to focus its attention on agenda items on Africa and expresses its support to regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union's good offices, and has supported regional countries with a View to making progress in addressing challenges.”

    2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source

32. “On 19 January, the Council held an open meeting at the ministerial-level on peace and security in Afghanistan and Central Asia (see S/PV.8162) and adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2018/2. All that has helped Council members understand the Afghan issue through first-hand experience, facilitated efforts by the international community to explore ways to solve the Afghan issues from a regional perspective, and promoted lasting peace and development in Afghanistan and Central Asia. The second issue is the situation in Middle East. In January, the Council held an open meeting on Libya (see S/PV.8159) and an open debate on the question of Palestine (see S/PV.8167). More than 50 countries and organizations stated their views on the situation between Palestine and Israel and the status ofJerusalem.”

    2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source

33. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): China appreciates the fact that under the presidency of Kazakhstan, the Council has accomplished its work for the month of January. We congratulate Ambassador Umarov and his team on their outstanding performance. With regard to the Council's work this month, I would like to reaffirm our positions on the following three issues. The first issue concerns the situation in Afghanistan. Peace and stability in Afghanistan are in the interest of the long-term well-being of the Afghan people and impact their regional stability and security. The situation in Central Asia has been stable on the whole and the region has great potential for development. On 13 and 14 January, a Council delegation travelled to Afghanistan and visited Kabul.”

    2018-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8173 (2018) · source

34. “China is ready to join the international community in playing a constructive role towards achieving peace, stability and development in the Sahel and on the African continent.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

35. “At the same time, the Sahel G-5 Force is facing such difficulties as insufficient financial resources, technology and equipment, and needs the international community's support. Resolution 2391 (2017), which was just adopted by the Council, will facilitate the support of the United Nations and the international community to the Force. China therefore voted in favour of the resolution. China calls on the Security Council to fully respect and enable African ownership in seeking African solutions to African problem, to support the efforts of Sahel countries in maintaining regional peace and security, and to encourage the United Nations and the international community to provide the G-5 Sahel Joint Force with the necessary support, including financial resources.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

36. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): China offers its sympathy and deep condolences to the bereaved families and the Governments of Tanazania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo over the heavy casualities suffered by the personnel of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in an attack against it. The current security situation in the Sahel region is severe. The countries of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel) have decided to establish a Joint Force to address regional security challenges on their own. This reflects the self-reliance, unity and cooperation of African countries and is an important contribution to peace and security in Africa and the world at large.”

    2017-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8129 (2017) · source

37. “We hope that the Secretariat and UNMISS will step up their engagement with the Government of South Sudan and the troop- contributing countries concerned so as to properly settle any issues that may arise in the course of the deployment of the Regional Protection Force, as well as to further boost the Mission's capacity and effectiveness in implementing its mandate. As the main troop-contributing country in UNMISS and an important partner of South Sudan, China has been a consistent supporter of South Sudan's peace process. We have been committed to peace and development in South Sudan through bilateral and multilateral channels. China is ready to continue its constructive role in South Sudan's quest for lasting peace and stability and sustainable development.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

38. “In addition, the international community should respect the Government of South Sudan in exercising its ownership and leadership vis-a-vis the political process so as to motivate it to that end. In addition to the revitalization forum-related efforts led by IGAD, we should actively encourage all parties to participate in national dialogue and other domestic reconciliation processes. At the same time, necessary humanitarian and economic assistance should continue to be provided with a View to helping the country rebuild. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has been playing an important role in safeguarding South Sudan's peace and stability and moving the political process forward. China commends the efforts of UNMISS and will continue to support the Mission in fulfilling its mandate.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

39. “China welcomes the efforts of IGAD and Ethiopia in that regard.The parties in South Sudan have demonstrated to varying degrees their readiness to engage in dialogue. We hope that IGAD will continue to promote communication and coordination between the South Sudanese Government and various stakeholders in the interest of smooth preparations for the high-level revitalization forum. We also call on the international community to continue to provide support for IGAD and other regional and subregional organizations, respect their leadership in the mediation process as they work in close coordination with each other, and speak with one voice to send out a consistent message to all parties in South Sudan, thereby forming a synergy that favours a political settlement.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

40. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her briefing. In recent weeks the Government of South Sudan has shown its commitment to maintaining national stability and promoting socioeconomic development, which China commends. However, the situation on the political, security and humanitarian fronts remains challenging. The international community should make moving South Sudan's political process forward an urgent priority. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has recently been actively preparing for its high-level revitalization forum by conducting broad consultations with stakeholders in South Sudan and with other countries in the region. Much has been done to improve mutual understanding among the parties and make the political dialogue more inclusive.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

41. “We hope that UNMIK, the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Kosovo Force will work together in close collaboration to play a constructive and positive role in helping to gradually improve the situation on the ground and achieve early settlement of the Kosovo issue.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

42. “China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia. We understand the country's legitimate concern on the question of Kosovo and commend its efforts to strive for a political settlement. The Security Council should maintain its attention on the question of Kosovo and remain committed to promoting its proper settlement. China supports the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), under the leadership of Special Representative Tanin, in discharging its duties in accordance with its mandates and working together with all parties constructively.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

43. “For ethnic communities in Kosovo, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence serve the fundamental interest of all and meet the need of Kosovo and countries in the region to develop and prosper. China hopes that the relevant parties will always put the well-being of their people first, effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of all communities in Kosovo, refrain from actions and rhetoric that might escalate the situation and safeguard the peace, development and stability of the Balkans. Resolution 1244 (1999) provides an important legal foundation for resolving the question of Kosovo. All parties should observe the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and seek, through dialogue and negotiations, a solution that is acceptable to all parties within the framework of relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

44. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Mr. Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo, for his briefing. China welcomes Mr. Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, to the Chamber to addresses the Council. I also listened very carefully by the statement made by Ms. Citaku. Currently, the security situation in the Kosovo region is relatively stable, although complex factors remain. China welcomes the resumption of high-level dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina since August. We hope that the two sides will remain committed to the general direction of a political settlement, continue to implement existing agreements and gradually increase mutual trust so as to create favourable conditions for the final peaceful settlement of differences.”

    2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source

45. “To date, there are over a 1,000 Chinese peacekeepers working in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Since the beginning of the year, China has provided $5 million in humanitarian assistance through the World Food Programme and has also donated through its bilateral channel 8,550 tons of food aid to the country. China is willing to continue to play its constructive role in helping South Sudan achieve lasting peace, stability and sustainable development.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

46. “Taban Deng Gai, delivered a speech at the General Assembly (see A/72/PV.19) in which he expressed the hope that there would be increased support from the international community for South Sudan in order to enhance social cohesion and allow the South Sudanese people to engage in post-war construction. While the international community is providing support to South Sudan - for example, in conducting blood transfusions - there must be greater input into economic foundations such as agriculture, energy and infrastructure. That will make South Sudan far more self-reliant, including in being able to ensure its own blood supply. The Chinese Government has consistently supported the South Sudanese peace process through both bilateral and multilateral channels, including the Security Council, to promote development in South Sudan.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

47. “To ultimately address this issue, efforts must be made by the South Sudanese Transitional Government and its own people. Only by mobilizing this initiative on the part of the South Sudanese Transitional Government can assistance from the international community be much more productive and efficient. Before proposing solutions, the international community should engage with the South Sudanese Government in full consultation in order to avoid forcefully imposing any solutions. Thirdly, the matter of economic assistance merits attention in order to address the root causes of the South Sudanese crises. The severe economic recession and people living in hardship are important root causes of the South Sudanese question. On 23 September, the First Vice-President of South Sudan, Mr.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

48. “In that connection, the international community should enhance its level of support. At the same time, the parties must enhance coordination and synergy in order to reach a political settlement. The AU, IGAD and other regional countries and organizations must seize this opportunity for greater involvement in the mediation process, while coordinating and cooperating in order to fully utilize their respective strengths and advantages. In that connection, the Security Council should play a coordinating role so as to ensure that the AU and IGAD can assume leadership roles in the mediation process. Secondly, the leadership role of the South Sudanese Government must be fully respected in terms of dealing with internal affairs.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

49. “Parties attending those meetings enhanced communication and reached consensus. China welcomes such a development. At the same time, we also note that the situation in South Sudan is very fragile: there is continued armed conflict, slow political progress, a dire humanitarian situation and a severe economic recession. South Sudan needs the continued assistance of the international community. First and foremost, it is imperative that we encourage all parties to the conflict to return to the political track in order to achieve a cessation of hostilities and a ceasefire. China supports the national dialogue and the high-level revitalization forum on the South Sudan peace agreement, which is an important opportunity for South Sudan to achieve political reconciliation and implement the Agreement.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source

50. “Mr. Zhang Dianbin (China) (spoke in Chinese): China wishes to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Shearer, and the Chair of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, President Mogae, for their respective briefings. Since the beginning of the year, the Transitional Government in South Sudan has been committed to the resolution of the issue of South Sudan. The national dialogue launched by the South Sudanese Transitional Government and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is preparing to hold the South Sudan high-level revitalization forum. During the previous session of the General Assembly, the United Nations, the African Union (AU) and IGAD held a high-level meeting on South Sudan. The AU Peace and Securiy Council also had a ministerial meeting on the South Sudan issue.”

    2017-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8056 (2017) · source