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Zhang Jun

lines on the record: 2,260
first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
sittings or episodes: 311
sources: un-security-council

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“According to the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/267), more than 10,000 former combatants have been reintegrated and fully supported, tens of thousands of rural families are gradually abandoning illicit crop cultivation and the number of former combatants joining productive projects and cooperatives has increased steadily. Those achievements are worth cherishing. The Colombian peace process has set an example for ending conflict and rebuilding peace through dialogue and negotiations. The peace agreement embodies the Colombian people’s common aspiration to lasting peace and development, and it will play an irreplaceable and important role in achieving long-term national stability and regional peace and security. Colombia will hold presidential elections in May.”
2022-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9015 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative Ruiz Massieu for his briefing. I warmly welcome the presence of President Iván Duque Márquez at today’s meeting. China commends the Government of Colombia, led by President Duque and other relevant parties, for their efforts in implementing the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. China welcomes the positive progress made in the peace process over the past five years. This past month, Colombia held congressional elections. Sixteen representatives were elected to Congress to represent special electoral districts for peace established for the first time in conflict-affected areas, marking a very important milestone.”
2022-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9015 (2022) · source
“In the post-pandemic period, all countries should strengthen their solidarity under the banner of the United Nations, respect one another, build mutual trust and be trustworthy, show goodwill, cooperate for mutual benefit and work together for a better future.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“A scant few countries are still holding on to their cold- war mentality for dear life, drawing lines of distinction based on ideology, provoking renewed bloc-to-bloc confrontations, imposing unilateral sanctions thick and fast and without scruples, weaponizing economic interdependence and forcing countries to choose sides. That is plunging the international community into division and pushing the world into a quicksand of grave risks and uncertainties. Those irresponsible actions are harmful to others, as they are to themselves, and must be categorically rejected. The need for true multilateralism is even greater in today’s world.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“Nothing is more valuable in this world than human lives. A people-centred approach is the most important tenet that guides all our decisions. At the global level, cooperation in solidarity is the most powerful weapon in defeating the pandemic and is as effective in tackling other global challenges. Under these unprecedented circumstances, we must work together to build back better with the conviction — stronger than ever — that we are in this together as a global community with a shared future. Meanwhile, we must not lose sight of the fact that our world is still confronted with multiple challenges.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) aims to address, as the first order of business, poverty eradication, equitable vaccine access and financing for development, among other things, which are of the greatest concern to developing countries, and help place development at the centre of the global macro policy framework, thus providing a viable path to the accelerated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and post-pandemic recovery. China will host a high-level meeting of the Group of Friends of the GDI in the near future. We hope for extensive participation and active contributions to the event. Fourthly, true multilateralism is an imperative. During the pandemic, which lasted more than two years, more than 6 million people lost their precious lives. The lesson is profound and deserves serious reflection on our part.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“The pandemic is responsible for a slowdown or even a recession in many economies, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development faces even more daunting challenges. The recent global political and security upheaval, the soaring prices of energy, food and other bulk commodities, and a new upsurge in trade protectionism have added to the woes of many developing countries that were already struggling to cope. Today’s more challenging external environment highlights the importance and urgency of development for developing countries. That is something that the international community must take very seriously, and the United Nations should act swiftly and take robust and effective measures to both address current crises and explore long-term solutions so that the world can discern fresh hope on the horizon.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“In order to better prevent and respond to the next pandemic when it arrives, the international community should look far ahead and vigorously help developing countries strengthen their public health system. In that regard, it is necessary to expand medical-services coverage and improve public infrastructure such as transport and the power supply, train more medical professionals and health workers, and better disseminate public health information to the entire population, especially youth and children. The Council should work with other bodies and take a pragmatic approach and tangible measures to bring hope to people in countries in conflict. Thirdly, we should inject fresh momentum into post- pandemic recovery and socioeconomic development.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“We support an early decision by the World Trade Organization on an IPR waiver for vaccines in an active and positive response to the strong appeals made by broad segments of developing countries. Secondly, public health systems in developing countries should be strengthened. Developing countries are at a serious disadvantage in the global health system, as they were already facing all manner of grave challenges. Many countries have been struggling to provide timely vaccinations to all those in need because of war, conflict, lack of transport access or poor health- care infrastructure. Even when sufficient vaccines are available, timely vaccinations are still not possible or difficult to achieve. The root cause of the bottlenecks in the last mile of vaccine access is the long-standing problem of inadequate public health systems.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“China has provided a total of 2.2 billion doses of COVID vaccines to more than 120 countries and international organizations and is currently providing an additional 1 billion doses to African countries, 150 million doses to Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and 50 million doses of free vaccines to Central Asian countries. To date we have contributed $100 million and 220 million doses of vaccine to the COVID-19 Vaccine Global (COVAX) Facility. Localizing vaccine manufacturing is important to putting developing countries in a better position to respond to the pandemic. China was the first to support intellectual property right (IPR) waivers for vaccines and the first to transfer its vaccine technology to developing countries. Chinese is co-producing vaccines with 20 countries, with an annual capacity of 1 billion doses.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“Only when each and every country has subdued this common enemy of ours can the world declare that we have prevailed. I would like to make the following points in connection with some pending issues that warrant our special attention. First, we must work hard and work together to build immunological barriers globally. The World Health Organization target of 70 per cent vaccination coverage is far from being achieved. In particular, vaccination rates in countries in conflict are generally below the world average — indeed, less than 1 per cent in such countries as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen and Mali. Resolution 2565 (2021) calls for increased access and affordability of vaccines in conflict areas. Right now, it is imperative to scale up vaccine assistance and supply to leave no country behind and no one forgotten.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks Global Lead Coordinator Ted Chaiban and Ms. Martinez for their briefings. We listened to Mr. Emmanuel Ojwang’s statement. I would like to take this opportunity to pay a special tribute to the health workers who have been fighting on the front line against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Our world is now in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Armed with nearly all the effective tools needed to fight this pandemic, humankind is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. That said, the pandemic is not over yet. New variants of the virus, each spreading faster than its predecessor, keep cropping up. We are nowhere near the point where we can afford to be complacent and let up.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“China will continue to promote peace talks and play a constructive and responsible role in helping to resolve the crisis in Ukraine.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“All countries have the right to decide their foreign policies independently and should not be forced to take sides. The security of all countries is indivisible, and the security of one country cannot be achieved at the expense of that of other countries. We call on the United States, NATO and the European Union to engage in comprehensive dialogues with Russia, face head on differences accumulated over the years, find solutions to problems and promote the establishment of a balanced, effective and sustainable regional security framework. On the Ukraine issue, China does not seek geopolitical self-interest. It is not our mindset to watch the situation indifferently from the sidelines, let alone add fuel to the fire. There is only one goal to which we sincerely look forward, namely, peace.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“The vast majority of developing countries are not parties to the conflict and should not be involved in the confrontation, let alone be forced to bear the consequences of geopolitical conflicts and great power games. The world’s major economies should take responsibility, manage the risk of the spillover effects of the crisis and maintain the stability of global markets and the momentum of the global economic recovery. More than 30 years after the end of the Cold War, such a geopolitical tragedy in Europe merits our profound reflection. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, and small and medium-sized countries should not be pushed to the forefront of confrontation between major Powers.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Sanctions are not an effective means to resolve the issue, but will accelerate the spillover effects of the crisis and bring about new and complex problems. Today, when globalization is intensifying and the destiny of humankind is closely interlinked, implementing comprehensive and indiscriminate sanctions is tantamount to politicizing, instrumentalizing and weaponizing the world economy, triggering serious crises in the areas of global economic, trade, financial, energy, food, and industrial chains and supply chains, jeopardizing the development achievements of the international community over decades and causing the people of all countries to pay a heavy price.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Under international humanitarian law, civilians should be spared any form of violence in armed conflict, and attacks against civilians are unacceptable and should not occur. Reports and images of civilian deaths in the town of Bucha are very disturbing, and the circumstances and specific causes of the incident must be established and verified. Any allegations should be based on facts, and all parties should exercise restraint and avoid groundless accusations until conclusions are drawn. As Secretary-General Guterres said, the spillover effects of the Ukraine crisis are having a major impact on the world, particularly developing countries. That requires our close attention and must be managed and controlled.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“As the current conflict continues, we call on all parties to abide by international humanitarian law, protect the safety of civilians and civilian facilities, minimize civilian casualties, ensure safe and smooth evacuation and access to humanitarian corridors and guarantee the basic rights of women, children and wounded combatants. Humanitarian issues should not be politicized. The humanitarian needs of Ukraine and neighbouring countries are enormous. International humanitarian agencies should maintain neutrality and impartiality, actively mobilize and coordinate increased resources and make unremitting efforts to save lives and protect civilians. China has provided, and will continue to provide, humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We call on the two sides to adhere to the general path of peaceful negotiations, overcome difficulties and differences and continue to build conditions for a comprehensive settlement of the crisis. The international community should create the conditions and environment conducive to negotiations between the two sides and space for a political settlement. It should not set up obstacles to increase resistance to peace, let alone add fuel to the fire to aggravate the confrontation. Every effort should be made to prevent the localized conflict from escalating. China attaches great importance to the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and supports all initiatives and measures conducive to easing the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. At the same time, I would also like to thank Ambassador Nusseibeh and her United Arab Emirates team for their outstanding work during that country’s presidency of the Council during the month of March. The de-escalation of tensions in Ukraine, an early ceasefire and putting an early end to the fighting are the urgent expectations of the international community and the strong desire of China. We have repeatedly stressed that dialogue and negotiation are the only way to open the door to peace. Russia and Ukraine have held several rounds of negotiations.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“At this important juncture, where the Korean peninsula nuclear issue persists, certain countries, ignoring the concerns of the international community, stubbornly went ahead with cooperation on nuclear- powered submarines, which poses a serious risk of nuclear proliferation. That runs counter to the purposes and principles of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, harms regional peace and stability and undermines the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. China urges the countries concerned to faithfully fulfil their non-proliferation obligations and to play a constructive role in promoting the resolution of hot-button non-proliferation issues and maintaining regional peace and stability.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The China-Russia draft resolution on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea serves one purpose and one purpose only, that is, to ease the humanitarian and livelihood situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, create an enabling atmosphere for greater trust between the parties with a view to dialogue, and thereby give rise to an impetus for a political solution to the issue of the peninsula. The draft resolution is still valid. We encourage all parties to give it positive consideration and the support that it deserves. It is in the common interests of all countries to safeguard the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The fact that the issue on the peninsula is deadlocked is to some degree attributable to the absence of effective implementation of certain provisions therein. The parties concerned should take this issue seriously and take practical actions rather than put one-sided emphasis on the sanctions provisions. The Council should play a constructive role when it comes to the issue of the peninsula. It should not stress the need for sanctions and pressurization to the exclusion of all other considerations.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Is it going to come up with concrete actions that can actually solve problems, or is it going to continue using the issue as a bargaining chip in its geopolitical strategy? The United States must not continue to brush aside the justified demands of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. It should offer an attractive proposal to pave the way for an early resumed dialogue. Fourthly, it is imperative to interpret and implement the Security Council resolutions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in a comprehensive manner. Those resolutions should be implemented completely and accurately. Advancing a political solution and easing the sanctions at appropriate times are also important aspects of the resolutions.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Facts have shown time and again that dialogue and diplomacy up front is the only way to avert a crisis. Allowing the situation to go down a slippery slope is not in anyone’s interest. Starting in 2018, there was a major positive turnaround in the peninsula situation. Regrettably, a range of steps taken by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea were not duly reciprocated. This is not consistent with the principle of “action for action” that forms part of their consensus. It also reveals all the offers of dialogue for what they are — mere jingles that ring hollow. Where things are headed going forward depends, to a large extent, on what the United States is going to do.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has made it clear that “following the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea-United States summits, the United States side, instead of honouring its promise to stop joint military exercises with the Republic of Korea, went ahead and deployed its strategic nuclear weapons in the surrounding areas of the Korean peninsula, putting the security of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in serious jeopardy”. Those pronouncements by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea ought to be taken seriously by the parties concerned and the Council ought to consider how to accommodate the country’s justified security concerns, in keeping with the principle of indivisible security. Thirdly, the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea must resume direct talks as soon as possible.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s justified concerns must be addressed. The peninsula issue, fraught with ups and downs, has remained unresolved for decades. There is a reason that the situation has come to where it is today. The crux of the matter is that external security threats to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have persisted for decades, and its justified security concerns have remained unaddressed throughout the process.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“No party should take any action that could lead to greater tensions, and the peninsula cannot afford the risk of any dramatic change, much less a reversal of the situation, with dire consequences. What needs to happen now, as a matter of urgency, is for the parties concerned to actively seek a political way out of the impasse on the basis of existing understandings in the light of the latest developments. China calls on the parties to put the greater good of peace and stability on the peninsula first, speak and act with caution, pursue dialogue and consultation, take the dual-track approach guided by the principle of moving forward in phases, with synchronized steps, and work tirelessly to denuclearize the peninsula and build a peace mechanism thereon.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The direct parties to the peninsula issue, namely the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, should re-engage in direct talks without delay. It is right and proper for the United States side to show its goodwill, take actions that are of practical relevance and work harder to stabilize the situation, build mutual trust and relaunch dialogue. Given the evolving situation before us, the international community should resort to prudence and reason on the peninsula issue and play a positive, constructive role in bringing about a political solution. First, we should do all we can to maintain the peninsula’s peace and stability, which must be treasured. Right now, all is not quiet on the international front.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“We had hoped that the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea would actively pursue dialogue and engagement in search of an effective solution to manage and settle their differences. Regrettably, that did not occur. Days and months elapsed while the relevant parties failed to take concrete, practical actions in response to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s justified concerns — other than speaking about “talks without preconditions”. Now that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has announced an ICBM test launch, China is concerned about how things are evolving. Under the current circumstances, we call on the parties concerned to stay calm, exercise restraint, stay on the right track of dialogue and consultation and avoid taking any action that may exacerbate tensions and lead to misjudgments.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“It was on that basis that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea pledged a moratorium on nuclear tests and test launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), which marked a major step forward towards the peninsula’s denuclearization. However, beginning in 2021 and, in particular, in May 2021, the dialogue between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea became deadlocked and has remained that way. The denuclearization process was marking time and more variables were added to the mix, causing tensions to rise and reversing the detente. As the peninsula’s next door neighbour, China has been consistent in advocating and promoting the peninsula’s peace and stability, denuclearization and the approach of seeking a solution through dialogue and consultation.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I listened carefully to the briefing of Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo. The situation on the Korean peninsula has long been an important item on the Council’s agenda. Over the past few years, we have witnessed, by and large, detente on the peninsula thanks to the efforts of various parties concerned. It is a hard-won achievement. The leaders of the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have met a number of times since 2018. Through those meetings, they reached important consensus on improving their bilateral relations and advancing the peninsula’s denuclearization process.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“China reserves its right to raise this issue, both in the Council and in the Committee, and looks forward to the support of all parties when required. Regarding the issue of the Korean peninsula, I will give a full presentation of China’s position later in this meeting.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“If it is not taken seriously and addressed in a timely manner, it will severely damage the credibility of the Panel and interfere with the normal functioning of the Committee. That would ultimately add to the complexities of the Council’s handling of issues relating to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and create a negative chain reaction among other expert groups. We therefore call on all parties in the Council to pay greater attention to those issues. The Committee and the Secretariat should strengthen their guidance of and discipline within the Panel, urging members to act strictly in accordance with their mandate and maintain confidentiality both during and after their tenure with a view to preventing future leaks.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Some media outlets even blatantly cited detailed material, as dictated by outgoing experts of the Panel, describing the inner workings of both the Committee and the Panel. China is seriously concerned about that and believes it necessary for the Council to raise the issue of leaked reports and the confidentiality of information in this year’s resolution on the mandate renewal and, accordingly, put forward a relevant language proposal. During consultations on the text, China’s views were supported by a large number of Council members, but the resolution penholder declined to take China’s legitimate concerns on board. We hereby register our deep discontent and regret. The issue of leaked reports and confidentiality has become a chronic problem for the Panel.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China supports the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in performing its duties in strict adherence to its mandate. There is a need for the Panel to improve its working methods and carry out its work in an objective and impartial manner with a view to genuinely helping Member States to better implement Council resolutions relating to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We voted in favour of resolution 2627 (2022), renewing the Panel’s mandate. However, at the same time, we note with concern that both the 2021 interim and final reports of the Panel were leaked before their public release, triggering false speculation in the media.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“The long-term solution, however, lies in abandoning the Cold War mentality, refraining from the bloc confrontations and gradually putting in place a balanced, effective and sustainable global and regional security architecture. China will continue to promote talks for peace, speak out for peace and do its best to bring about peace.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“On Ukraine, China has always insisted that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations upheld, the legitimate security concerns of all countries be taken seriously and all efforts conducive to the peaceful resolution of the crisis supported. The Ukraine crisis poses a serious challenge to the world. The key right now is for the parties concerned to show political will and find a proper solution through negotiations as soon as possible. The international community should create space for peace and leave room for a political settlement. The top priority now is to call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid civilian casualties and prevent an even larger- scale humanitarian crisis.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“We encourage the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other agencies to actively take measures to mobilize the international community to provide humanitarian relief to all those in need, without discrimination, and to help resettle refugees and displaced persons in and around Ukraine. The principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality, established by General Assembly resolution 46/182, must be strictly observed in humanitarian relief operations. China adheres to an independent foreign policy and has always determined our position on relevant issues in a responsible manner, based on the merits of the matter itself.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“China’s vote in favour of draft resolution S/2022/231 was based on our call for the international community to attach high importance to the humanitarian issue in Ukraine and for the parties concerned to strengthen coordination on humanitarian issues so as to effectively protect the safety of civilians, especially women, children and other vulnerable groups and to facilitate the evacuation of personnel and humanitarian relief operations. We welcome the coordinating role of the United Nations in humanitarian assistance and support the work of the Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“China has been actively involved and has been calling on all parties to focus their attention on the humanitarian issue, transcend their political differences and to do their best to seek consensus in addressing the humanitarian crisis. It is regrettable that the Council was unable to reach the broadest possible agreement in the end. It is the shared wish of the international community to reach an immediate ceasefire. That is also China’s strong expectation. We believe that, in addition to promoting a ceasefire and stopping the fighting, the Council should also respond to the humanitarian crisis in a positive, pragmatic and constructive manner.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“At the same time, we advocate that the Council should fulfil its primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security and play its due role in the humanitarian issue of Ukraine. China has put forward a six-point initiative on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and has provided several consignments of humanitarian relief supplies to the Ukrainian Red Cross Society. We welcome all initiatives that could help alleviate and resolve the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Over the past few weeks, the Council has had repeated consultations on the draft resolutions proposed, respectively, by France and Mexico and the Russian Federation.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): Since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation and their increasing spillover effects have triggered widespread concern in the international community. The Security Council has held multiple discussions on the humanitarian issue in Ukraine and it is heart-wrenching to see the reports of increased civilian casualties, rising numbers of refugees and serious shortfalls in humanitarian relief. Like many other members, China, from the beginning, has been calling for avoiding civilian casualties to the greatest extent and making every effort to ensure basic humanitarian needs.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“China’s State Councilor and Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi has visited the Middle East and the North African region several times in the past two years in order to promote dialogue to resolve hotspot issues for regional security and common security. In the face of the coronavirus disease pandemic, China has been working with Arab countries to promote cooperation in vaccine production and in drug research and development. China has also accelerated the establishment of free trade zones with Gulf countries, which will positively boost the post-virus recovery and promote development in the Middle East. China will continue to work hand in hand with Arab countries in order to promote the building of a community with a shared future for China and other States.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Issues relating to the safeguarding of oil facilities, civilian infrastructure and waterway security could be the initial topics for discussion on the basis of which a common comprehensive cooperative and sustainable security architecture can be gradually built. We stand ready to maintain communication with the LAS and the Gulf Cooperation Council in that regard. There is a long-standing friendship between China and Arab countries. We fought side by side in the struggle for national independence. We cooperate with one another in the course of building our respective countries. With a good partnership that delivers mutual benefits, we are good brothers who help and support one another. China has always kept the peace and development of the Arab world close to its heart.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“We hope that all parties will stay committed to the general direction of a political solution, maintain peace and stability in Libya, reach consensus on important issues concerning the future and destiny of the country as soon as possible and hold elections at an early date. The political process in Libya must follow the Libyan-led and -owned principle. China supports the League’s efforts to strengthen communication and coordination with the United Nations and the African Union through the Libya quartet and to play a more active and constructive role in advancing the political process in Libya. In order to achieve security and stability in the Gulf region, it is necessary to take into account the legitimate concerns of all parties. China put forth an initiative to establish a multilateral dialogue platform in the Gulf region.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“The seventh round of the Constitutional Committee’s core group meeting is being held in Geneva. We look forward to the meeting making concrete progress and advancing the Syrian-led and -owned political process. China is pleased to see that more and more Arab countries are supportive of the return of Syria to the League of Arab States. We believe that its return would contribute to the early and comprehensive settlement of the Syrian issue. For some time now, Libya has seen the intensification of internal divisions and problems. The momentum for a political settlement that began last year has since slowed, resulting in increasing uncertainty and instability.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“We hope that there will be greater intra-Palestinian unity in order to achieve reconciliation and develop a unified negotiating position. China commends the just position of the League and its members on the question of Palestine. The United Nations and the Security Council should coordinate peace efforts with the LAS on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative and international consensus and must persevere in the efforts to advance the Middle East peace process. The conflict in Syria, now in its eleventh year, has brought about irreparable harm to the Syrian people. The presence of millions of Syrian refugees has put enormous pressure on the neighbouring Arab countries, such as Lebanon and Jordan. There are profound lessons to be learned from the Syrian crisis.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“In September, the Security Council held its first informal dialogue with the LAS troika, which achieved very good results. Such dialogue should continue, with more flexible and diverse formats. China encourages the relevant Special Representatives and Special Envoys to strengthen communication and maintain coordination with the League so as to build synergies. The question of Palestine has always been at the heart of the Middle East issue. The international situation is constantly evolving. However, under no circumstances should the question of Palestine be marginalized. We hope that Palestine and Israel will take the recent high-level contact as an opportunity to gradually build mutual trust, gather momentum and restart dialogue on an equal footing at an early date.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“The international community should play a constructive role in supporting Arab countries to independently explore development paths that are in line with their national conditions and independently determine the destiny of their countries. The League has in-depth knowledge of the historical traditions, geographic environment and the political and security situation of the countries of the region, affording it a unique advantage in addressing regional affairs. The United Nations should deepen its cooperation with the League and put into practice the essence of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. The Security Council should give attention to the views of the LAS and encourage a regional approach to the settlement of regional disputes.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source