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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“China calls for the convening of an international peace conference that is larger in scale, scope and effect and for the formulation of a timetable and a road map, so that the two-State solution can truly be realized.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“It is also the broad consensus of the international community. The main reason that the Israeli-Palestinian issue has long failed to be resolved is precisely because the two-State solution has not been implemented. We are extremely concerned about the recent public rejection of the two-State solution by some political leaders. China calls for greater international and regional diplomatic efforts to reaffirm the commitment to the two-State solution, revitalize the political prospects for the two-State solution and restart direct negotiations between Palestine and Israel. Undoubtedly, any solution to the question of Palestine should respect the will of the Palestinian people and the legitimate concerns of the countries of the region and should not deviate from the basic direction of the two- State solution.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“While the eyes of the international community are focused on Gaza, violence committed by the Israeli army and settlers in the West Bank has intensified. Searches, arrests and attacks against Palestinians happen on a daily basis with appalling frequency and intensity and have resulted in a large number of Palestinian casualties. Settlement activities violate international law and resolution 2334 (2016) and continue to erode the foundation of the two-State solution. We urge Israel, the occupying Power, to comply with its obligations under international law, cease all settlement activities and effectively curb settler violence, so as to put an end to impunity. Thirdly, the two-State solution must be revitalized with maximum political determination. The two-State solution is the only way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian issue.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“The international community has repeatedly and overwhelmingly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza; nevertheless, Israel continues its bombing and shelling. Schools, hospitals, mosques, Christian churches and refugee camps have been repeatedly targeted in military operations, and there can be no justification for such attacks. It must be pointed out that causing more civilian casualties in Gaza will not offer a solution for rescuing the hostages, nor will it lead to greater security for any party. We urge Israel to immediately reverse its course of action and stop its indiscriminate military attacks and collective punishment against the people of Gaza. Secondly, every effort must be made to prevent the situation in the West Bank from spiralling of control.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“It should be noted that the United Arab Emirates draft resolution is an emergency initiative to address the immediate urgent needs arising from the current humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Facing the prolonged Gaza conflict and the escalations in the West Bank, the Council must further play its due role and take action to realize a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities at an early date in order to restore regional peace and uphold fairness and justice. First, the realization of a ceasefire remains the overriding prerequisite. Only a ceasefire can prevent greater civilian casualties, including among the hostages. Only a ceasefire can prevent the regional conflict from spiralling out of control. And only a ceasefire can prevent the prospects of a political solution from being completely snuffed out.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“In that context, the United Arab Emirates, on behalf of the Arab States, has presented the text of a new Council draft resolution aimed at removing bottlenecks to humanitarian access and alleviating the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. The United Arab Emirates has held extensive consultations with Council members on the draft text, has listened to the views and opinions of United Nations humanitarian agencies and has gained the support of the majority of Council members. China has joined in the co-sponsorship of the draft resolution. We believe that no country should have any reason to be hesitant regarding this draft resolution. We urge the relevant Council members to adopt a constructive approach and support the Council in taking immediate meaningful and life-saving actions.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“On the one hand, the people of Gaza have no access to water, electricity, food, fuel or medicine; they simply lack the minimum supplies for survival. On the other hand, a large number of trucks delivering supplies are waiting in line while the supplies piled up at the warehouses in Al-Arish cannot be delivered in time to the people in need. Even more worrisome is the fact that, owing to Israel’s indiscriminate bombardment, the humanitarian relief network comprising a number of United Nations agencies that operate in Gaza is on the verge of paralysis, and the safety and security of their personnel cannot be guaranteed.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland and Major General Gauchat for the briefings they just delivered. Nearly 80 days into the new outbreak of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, more than 2 million innocent people in Gaza have been suffering an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. On 11 December, thanks to the arrangements made by the Governments of the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, I visited the Al-Arish and Rafah crossings, together with the Ambassadors of a number of Security Council members, and gained first- hand experience of the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Egypt and other countries have made tremendous efforts to alleviate the humanitarian situation on the ground, but they still face many difficulties.”
2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source
“Following the concept of building community with a shared future for humankind and acting on the Global Security Initiative and the Global Development Initiative, China has been working to combat the illicit trafficking, misuse and irresponsible transfer of small arms and light weapons, thus contributing to the maintenance of international peace and stability and the realization of common security for all.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“Also, China has concluded the legal procedures for the ratification of the Firearms Protocol and will submit its instrument of accession shortly. All that reflects China’s determination and sincerity in upholding the international arms control system and supporting multilateralism. In his New Agenda for Peace, Secretary-General Guterres called for reducing the human cost of weapons. Addressing the issue of small arms and light weapons is a long-term task and an important mission for the international community.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“As a State party to the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed to Be Excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects and the ATT, China has always actively participated in the governance of the global arms trade and has taken a prudent and responsible approach towards arms exports. China has defined cooperation in small arms and light weapons control and the implementation of the Silencing the Guns in Africa initiative as key areas of cooperation under the Global Security Initiative. We have been working hand in hand with other countries under the framework of the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the United Nations peace and development trust fund.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“The United Nations should continue to promote the implementation of international legal instruments, including the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects; the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and the Firearms Protocol and should enhance the authority, universality and effectiveness of relevant mechanisms. The Council should continue to monitor the impact of small arms and light weapons on regional hotspot issues and provide political support for the peaceful settlement of disputes between the countries concerned. Relevant United Nations agencies and regional organizations can, on the basis of respect for the wishes of the countries concerned, carry out information exchanges, experience-sharing and technical assistance to help them strengthen capacity-building.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“Haitian gangs are rampant and are inextricably linked to the illicit inflows of foreign weapons. All countries, especially those in the region, should effectively implement the Council’s arms embargo so as to cut off the source of crimes committed by Haitian gangs. At the same time, the Council’s arms embargo is meant to help the country concerned restore national stability and normal social order and should not impede the country’s capacity-building efforts. The Council should make targeted adjustments to its arms embargo measures in the light of the developments on the ground so as to help the Governments of the countries concerned bolster their security capacities. Fourthly, the United Nations should play its role as the main channel for addressing these issues.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“In particular, major arms exporting countries should set a good example by strictly managing their military exports and should stop interfering in the internal affairs of other countries through the arms trade, stop pouring fuel on the fire in conflict-affected areas and stop transferring arms to non-State actors. The lax gun control and severe gun violence problems of a certain developed country have not only jeopardized its own social stability and the safety and security of its own people but has also caused growing spillover effects. That also spells major trouble for other countries. That country needs to seriously reflect on that issue and change its course of action. Thirdly, the Council’s arms embargo measures should be viewed accurately and implemented.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“The international community should help the countries concerned to build their capacity for sustainable development to allow more people to enjoy the dividends of development, thereby stemming the problem at its root. By embracing the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, all countries should remain committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes and resort to dialogue and consultation to collectively address global and regional security threats, including war and conflict, terrorism and organized crime. Secondly, the countries concerned should take on greater responsibility. States should assume the primary responsibility for the management, research and development, use and transfer of small arms and light weapons, improve relevant laws and regulations and enhance law enforcement and control.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“At the same time, the problem of the illicit trafficking, misuse and irresponsible transfer of small arms and light weapons and ammunition remains severe and is intertwined with armed conflict, terrorism and transnational organized crime, posing serious threats to international peace and security. To better address the issue of small arms and light weapons, China holds the following position. First, we must eliminate the root causes of arms proliferation. Development is the cornerstone of peace and security. Regions such as the Horn of Africa and the Sahel are economically underdeveloped. Local populations live in poverty and suffer tremendously from the scourge caused by the spread of weapons, conflict and violence.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Ecuador for convening today’s meeting and welcome Your Excellency, Madam President, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, presiding over today’s meeting. I thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu, Ms. Aptel and Ms. Mutota for their briefings. The issue of small arms and light weapons has a bearing on peace and development. Over the years, the international community has made relentless efforts to address the issue. Placing the issue high on its agenda, the Council has adopted resolutions 2117 (2013), 2220 (2015) and 2616 (2021) and has taken into full account the impact of small arms and light weapons in its consideration of hotspot issues.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“The efforts of the Security Council to uphold justice and fulfil its duties will not stop. We urge Israel to heed the call of the international community and stop its collective punishment of the people in Gaza. We support further diplomatic mediation to promote the early release of all people held captive. We call on all relevant parties to pool all efforts towards the common goal of ending the fighting in Gaza in order to keep alive the hope of survival for the Palestinian people and the hope of peace in the Middle East.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9499 (2023) · source
“It needs to be pointed out that condoning the continuation of the fighting while claiming to care about the lives and safety of people in Gaza and the humanitarian needs there is self-contradictory. Condoning the continuation of the fighting while advocating the prevention of a spillover of the conflict is self-deceiving. Condoning the continuation of the fighting while making special mention of the protection of women and girls and of human rights is extremely hypocritical. All of the above demonstrates yet again the double standards at play. Although the draft resolution has been vetoed, the international community’s strong calls for a ceasefire, an end to the fighting, the protection of civilians and the prevention of a greater humanitarian disaster will not subside.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9499 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China joins others in thanking the United Arab Emirates for its tireless efforts in drafting the draft resolution (S/2023/970). At the core of the draft resolution submitted by the United Arab Emirates on behalf of Arab countries is the request for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for all hostages to be released. The draft has nearly 100 co-sponsors, including China. We express great disappointment and regret that the draft resolution has been vetoed by the United States. Two months of fighting has already caused unprecedented death and destruction. An immediate ceasefire is the overriding prerequisite. On the issue, any negative attitude is untenable and any attempt at justification is feeble.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9499 (2023) · source
“The international community is eagerly looking to the Council to assume its primary function in the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council has no other option but to act urgently, without procrastination, to bring about a ceasefire and protect civilians. Any hesitation or excuses would be irresponsible. China strongly calls on all members to adopt a responsible approach and support the Council in making the right decision in the face of war and peace, life and death. Let us act for peace and act to save lives.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“The West Bank, the Lebanese-Israeli border and the Syrian- Israeli border have frequently sounded the alarm. A crisis with a wider impact is imminent. Any tolerance and connivance will push regional peace and security towards a precipice. At this juncture, only a ceasefire can create the necessary conditions for reviving the political prospects for the two-State solution. The two-State solution is the fundamental way to achieve the peaceful coexistence of two States, Palestine and Israel, and lasting peace in the Middle East. Any action that allows the current conflict to drag on will only sow the seeds of hatred between the two sides and lead to further deterioration of the situation and do more damage to the political prospects of the two-State solution. At this moment, only a ceasefire befits the appropriate role of the Council.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“Draft resolution S/2023/970, submitted by the United Arab Emirates on behalf of the Group of Arab States, reflects the universal core of the international community and represents the right direction for the restoration of peace. China fully supports that and will join in co-sponsoring the draft resolution. As it stands, only a ceasefire can save lives and avoid a greater human catastrophe. The war in Gaza has claimed the lives of more than 17,000 innocent civilians. More than 1 million people have fled from the north to the south only to find there is nowhere to hide and nowhere to go. Words cannot describe the scale of this human catastrophe. Any waiting or delay means more death. At this juncture, only a ceasefire can avoid the havoc of a regional conflagration. The negative effects of the conflict are increasingly spilling over.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his crucial briefing a moment ago. In his letter dated 6 December to the President of the Security Council (S/2023/962), the Secretary-General invoked Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations and brought the attention of the Security Council to the situation in Gaza, which may aggravate existing threats to international peace and security. The Secretary-General just once again issued a sobering warning and made an appeal, fully underscoring the gravity and urgency of the current situation and demonstrating once again his sense of responsibility. The situation before the Council and the task required by it is very clear and definitive. It must act immediately, achieve a ceasefire, protect civilians and avoid a human catastrophe on a larger scale.”
2023-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9498 (2023) · source
“China has stepped up exchanges and cooperation with UNODC and INTERPOL, among other entities, and has worked regional countries in the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa group, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and other frameworks to fight transnational organized crime at a regional level, with ongoing and positive results. We will continue to actively implement President Xi’s Global Security Initiative, working with all parties to respond effectively to our complex and intertwined security challenges and to strive for lasting peace worldwide.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“The rampant gang violence in Haiti is closely linked to an influx of weapons from outside. All countries, especially those in the region, should work to implement the relevant Council resolutions effectively, suppress the trafficking and smuggling of firearms and cut off the sources of gang crimes in Haiti, which will help to create conditions conducive to resolving the country’s problems. China has been a major player in, a true practitioner of, and an active contributor to the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. We have fought all organized criminal activities rigorously and resolutely and have actively engaged in cross-border cooperation in combating telecommunications fraud, for example.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“China will continue to provide assistance to the best of its ability to countries in need. Fourthly, we should sever all domestic links to transnational crime. Transnational organized crime does not serve the interests of any country. Every country should effectively shoulder its due responsibility and obligation to combat such crime. We cannot have double standards on the issue, nor can we see it as a problem only for others while being blind to our own responsibilities. A certain country with many problems, such as drugs, gun violence and human trafficking, has chosen — rather than engaging in serious self-reflection and working to tackle the root causes — to ignore the facts and to slander and smear other countries, an attitude that is in no way responsible or constructive and that will not help to resolve the issues.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Only when countries have put in place professional, efficient and robust law enforcement can they effectively deter criminal activities. While respecting the ownership of Member States, the United Nations and its relevant agencies and international partners should assist them, especially developing countries, in strengthening their law-enforcement capabilities and capacity- building in border control, customs, counter-narcotics and judicial mechanisms, among other areas. They should also help to train more law-enforcement personnel in those countries in order to improve their security and governance capabilities. In recent years, China has actively supported the UNODC and other agencies through the China-United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund to help developing countries improve their law-enforcement capabilities.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Multilateral and bilateral efforts are required to solidify cooperation networks and bring full force to bear on transnational organized crime by depriving it of breathing space. In addition to making use of multilateral platforms, countries should enhance bilateral coordination in combating individual cases of transnational crime by sharing evidence and intelligence and providing extradition and mutual legal assistance in order to jointly pursue fugitives and recover illegal assets, leaving criminals and their assets nowhere to hide. Countries concerned should respond positively to other countries’ requests for judicial cooperation in fighting crime and should not use pretexts that allow their territories to become safe havens for criminals. Thirdly, support for capacity-building in developing countries should be strengthened.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“China appreciates that, and we hope that UNODC and Interpol will continue to leverage their expertise and strengthen their cooperation with the Office of Counter- Terrorism and the Counter-Terrorism Committee in support of Member States’ efforts in that regard. The Security Council should fulfil its role in coordinating responses to the nexus of terrorism and transnational organized crime to prevent them from colluding and penetrating each other, which threatens international peace and security. Secondly, law-enforcement and judicial cooperation between countries should be strengthened. The emergence of new technologies has led to greater sophistication and evasiveness in many areas of transnational crime, including telecommunications fraud, online gambling and the use of underground banks.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“First, specialized platforms and entities should play a major role. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Over the past two decades, with ever-growing effect and authority, the Convention has become a major platform for the international community to respond to the threat of transnational crime. Countries make use of the Convention to strengthen international cooperation in combating transnational crime. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and other specialized agencies have made positive contributions to the fight against transnational organized crime.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome Ecuador’s convening of today’s meeting and thank Secretary-General Guterres and Executive Director Waly for their statements. I also listened attentively to the briefings by Ms. Cammett and Ms. Nyanjura. As we speak, the interlinkages between transnational organized crimes, and the complexity and sophistication of the means of committing such crimes, continue to evolve and intersect with terrorism, resulting in ever-expanding destructive spillover effects. The international community should take that very seriously by upholding the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, enhancing solidarity and coordination and working together to combat transnational organized crime and safeguard common security.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“As President of the Security Council for this month, China will continue to work with all parties to strengthen coordination and build consensus and will urge the Security Council to shoulder its due responsibilities. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of Malta has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“We must take the revitalization of the prospects for a two-State solution as the way forward and galvanize diplomatic efforts on all sides to promote a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine. China would like to emphasize that any arrangement on the future of Gaza must respect the will and the independent choices of the Palestinian people. War tests our conscience and justice, while peace calls for reason and wisdom. On issues concerning war and peace and the long-term peace and security of the Middle East, the Security Council must stand on the side of justice and make choices that stand the test of history.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“That represents the strong voice of the regional countries and the common expectations of the international community. The Council must assume its responsibility, in conjunction with the developments on the ground and take further meaningful and responsible actions in a timely manner. We must continue to make an immediate ceasefire an overriding priority in order to prevent further casualties and destruction as the fighting rages on. We must make the opening of humanitarian space a priority, clearing the way for adequate humanitarian supplies to enter Gaza and creating the conditions necessary for humanitarian agencies to operate in a safe and unhindered manner.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our call for the personal security and humanitarian needs of the hostages to be guaranteed and for support for active diplomatic efforts to facilitate the early release of the persons concerned. The utility of Council resolutions lies in their implementation. It is crucial that the parties concerned implement the resolution’s provisions to the letter. In that regard, Russia’s concerns about monitoring and follow-up are legitimate. The Security Council must give it serious consideration and establish necessary mechanisms to monitor and report on the resolution’s implementation. On 11 November, at the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit, country leaders called on the Security Council to take a decisive and binding decision to end the fighting in Gaza and put an end to the violations of international law.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“Over the past dozens of hours, Al Shifa hospital in Gaza has been under siege; operating rooms and wards have been bombarded; and premature babies have stopped breathing when the electricity powering their incubators was cut off. Thousands of people remain besieged in the hospital. Their safety and well-being are a source of concern. We urge Israel to immediately cease its military operations against civilian facilities, including hospitals, and to restore basic supplies of water, electricity, fuel, among other provisions, as soon as possible. We reiterate that we strongly oppose the forced displacement and forced transfer of Palestinian civilians. The resolution just adopted also makes a clear call on the issue related to hostages.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“We look forward to the immediate realization of sustained humanitarian pauses, as called for in the resolution, to ensure a sufficient number of days of the cessation of hostilities to allow United Nations humanitarian agencies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and others to carry out full-scale humanitarian operations to urgently search for and rescue missing children, to transfer and treat the seriously ill and seriously injured, and to rehabilitate critical infrastructure. We express our grave concern and strong opposition to the clear violations of international humanitarian law taking place in Gaza.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“We supported the draft resolutions submitted in the Security Council not long ago by Russia (draft resolution S/2023/795) and Brazil (draft resolution S/2023/773). And we just voted in favour of resolution 2712 (2023), submitted by Malta. At the same time, it should be noted that the Council should have adopted a more comprehensive and robust resolution much earlier. For reasons known to all, especially the repeated and deliberate obstruction of a permanent member of the Council, the current resolution can serve only as a first step based on a minimum of consensus. Despite that, the resolution is still a positive first step towards a ceasefire and a minimum request to save lives, which helps to avert a greater humanitarian crisis and catastrophe.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. Forty days after the outbreak of the new round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Security Council adopted its first resolution (resolution 2712 (2023)), focusing on humanitarian concerns and highlighting the protection of children. Malta, the United Arab Emirates and other members have done a great deal of work in that regard, which China appreciates. China has always supported all efforts aimed at promoting a ceasefire and an end to the fighting and restoring peace. We welcome any initiative conducive to the protection of civilians and the easing of the humanitarian crisis. Proceeding from that position, we supported resolution ES-10/21, submitted by the Group of Arab States, to the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 12 votes in favour, none against and 3 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2712 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2023/876. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates Against: None Abstaining: Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“(spoke in Chinese): The proposed oral amendment received 5 votes in favour, 1 against and 9 abstentions. The proposed oral amendment has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/2023/876, submitted by Malta. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“Members of the Council have before them a proposed amendment, submitted by the Russian Federation, to the text of the draft resolution contained in document S/2023/876, submitted by Malta. Rule 36 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure states the following: “when an amendment adds to or deletes from the text of a motion or draft resolution, that amendment shall be voted on first.” Accordingly, I intend to put the proposed oral amendment to the vote first. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Brazil, China, Mozambique, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates Against: United States of America Abstaining: Albania, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Israel to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/876, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Malta. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9479 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2711 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9477 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2710 (2023). I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2023/872, submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9477 (2023) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/871 and S/2023/872, each of which contains the text of a draft resolution. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolutions before it. I shall first put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2023/871, submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9477 (2023) · source
“That will help the Mission better fulfil its mandate, improve its performance and more effectively contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability in the Central African Republic. We note that a number of reasonable proposals put forward by some members during the consultations have not been included. We hope that in future, the penholder will encourage the Council to conduct thorough consultations so as to accommodate the concerns of all parties to the extent possible and strive for broader consensus. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Central African Republic.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9476 (2023) · source
“Last month, Her Excellency Foreign Minister Sylvie Valérie Baipo Temon attended the Council’s regular deliberations (see S/PV.9454), expressing her hope for a comprehensive review of the Mission’s mandate for it to better respond to the needs of the situation on the ground. The resolution just adopted by the Council calls for an independent strategic review of the Mission. It is our hope that the review process will absorb the concerns and aspirations of the Government and all sectors of society, taking into account the country’s realities and needs, and come up with comprehensive, objective and pragmatic recommendations. The Council will then proceed on that basis, adjusting and optimizing MINUSCA’s mandate, focusing on key priorities and deciding on a reasonable level of staffing and size.”
2023-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9476 (2023) · source