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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“We should also coordinate peacebuilding efforts, help post-conflict countries and regions rebuild, restore the rule of law, justice and order, and embark on a virtuous cycle of peaceful development. The countries concerned bear the primary responsibility for protecting civilians. The international community should respect the sovereignty of these countries, heed their views and help strengthen their capacity to protect civilians and provide basic services in the light of their national conditions. Humanitarian assistance to these countries should be more relevant and aligned with their needs. Politicizing aid should be avoided. At present, Afghanistan is witnessing a humanitarian situation more serious than anywhere else in the world. Nearly half of Afghans are facing extreme hunger.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“We should persist in promoting peace through development and, through sustainable development, alleviate the absolute poverty that causes conflict. China put forward the Global Development Initiative and took the lead in setting up the related Group of Friends with a view to forging strong synergy for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and addressing the root causes of conflicts. We should be determined to resolve disputes peacefully, the Security Council should join forces with Secretary-General, his special envoys and special representatives, in stepping up mediation and good officers on hotspot issues and in de-escalating tensions.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Both President Shahid and Secretary-General Guterres are calling for all countries to abide by the Olympic truce resolution. China also strongly calls on all countries and parties to conflict to earnestly follow the tradition of the truce and the General Assembly resolution, seize the opportunity of the Beijing Winter Olympics to bridge differences through dialogue and replace confrontation with cooperation, thereby demonstrating the firm resolve of the international community to achieve peace, unity and solidarity together for a shared future. Eliminating the root causes of conflict is the fundamental way for achieving lasting peace. War represents a systemic risk for civilians. To eliminate this risk, we must focus on the root causes and take a holistic approach.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Meanwhile, we should persevere in pursuing the political settlement of disputes and in ensuring that all parties to conflict act in accordance with international law and better protect the rights and interests of civilians. Ceasefire is the first step of a political solution. The Secretary-General issued an urgent appeal for a global ceasefire in March 2020, yet up till now, we still see ongoing armed conflicts in various forms in many parts of the world. Last month, the General Assembly unanimously adopted the Olympic truce resolution for the Beijing Winter Olympics (General Assembly resolution 76/13). Some 173 countries co-sponsored the resolution, which has once again reflected the international political consensus that all parties to conflict should cease hostilities. The Beijing Winter Olympics are around the corner.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“In Palestine, the blockade has turned Gaza into the world’s largest open-air prison whose civilian population has experienced unspeakable sufferings from siege and war. In Afghanistan, more than 20 years of war have left cities in ruins and displaced over 9 million people. In Syria and Libya, foreign military intervention and imposed democratic transformation triggered wars that have lasted a decade. Civilians and infrastructure were mercilessly bombarded, reducing erstwhile prosperous cities to ruins. These humanitarian tragedies are happening all around us. The international community should give great attention to pursuing accountability and seeking redress for the related acts and uphold global equity and justice.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to thank Norway for its initiative in holding today’s open debate, and I welcome Your Excellency Prime Minister Støre to the Security Council as you preside over this meeting. We look forward to the adoption of the presidential statement on the protection of civilians in the context of urban warfare. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Peter Maurer, for their briefings. Cities are where population, economy, science and technology and civil infrastructure are concentrated. They are the epitome of human civilization. Wars and conflicts in cities often cause more devastating damage and more serious humanitarian consequences.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“We stand ready to work with the international community to promote women’s empowerment and development, support the role of women in holding up half of the sky with regard to international peace and security and build a beautiful future together.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“In recent years, we have actively worked with other countries, especially developing countries. We have implemented 100 maternal and child health projects, trained 130,000 female professionals and significantly supported women’s empowerment in those developing countries. China also partnered with UNESCO in establishing the Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education to galvanize more people into taking action for that worthy cause. The Global Development Initiative, presented by President Xi Jinping, seeks to build on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and global development, which will provide strong momentum for achieving equal rights for women and their advancement throughout the world. As is often said in China, women hold up half of the sky.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“We should help more women find employment, emerge from poverty and achieve economic autonomy to create the necessary conditions for their effective participation in peace processes. We should help women overcome the challenges related to the coronavirus disease pandemic, improve accessibility and the affordability of vaccines in conflict areas and safeguard women’s right to life and health. As the host country of the Fourth World Conference on Women, China always advocates gender equality and women’s empowerment, promotes women’s development globally and supports the woman and peace and security agenda with concrete actions. Over the past three decades, more than 1,000 Chinese women have served in United Nations peacekeeping operations, while making important contributions to peace.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“As Secretary-General Guterres said, “This was the first time women were recognized not only as victims of war but as people with their own agency and expertise, who are valuable assets to findings peaceful solutions to conflict.” Supporting women’s empowerment, development, initiatives, participation and power to change in the area of peace and security can help ensure the steady and far-reaching impact of the women and peace and security agenda. We should strive to fill the development gap faced by women in conflict areas, prioritize development in the work of the United Nations and seek quick outcomes for the women-related Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We should effectively protect women’s economic and social rights and guarantee their right to education, as knowledge can change lives.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“The Security Council bears the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security and must work harder to address the root causes of conflicts, pursue political solutions to hotspot issues and unremittingly seek the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue, mediation and consultations so that all women and girls can enjoy peace and live in tranquility. Thirdly, the Council must unwaveringly support women’s empowerment and development. Milestone resolution 1325 (2000) redefines the nexus between women and peace.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Peace and stability can be restored only through dialogue and concertation between the parties concerned. Civil society can play a constructive role by advocating a culture of peace, being the voice of the people, promoting exchanges and mutual trust, and providing useful advice. As an important voice for peace, women should be given equal opportunities to participate in peace negotiations. All parties should remove undue hindrances and ensure gender equality in political processes.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“The international community should intensify relief efforts in line with the United Nations guiding principles for humanitarian assistance and meet the basic living needs of conflict-affected women. Countries with historical responsibility for hotspot issues are duty-bound to provide more financial and in-kind support. Secondly, we must address both the symptoms and root causes of violence and conflict. The protection of women cannot be carried out amid wars and conflict; that cannot be achieved. In conflict situations, the risk of violence, displacement, poverty and famine often rise exponentially among women. We should be tough on violence against women, yet nothing can provide more basic protection for women than a holistic approach to conflict prevention and resolution.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“They are the Afghan mothers looking for food and warm clothing for their children in the context of a humanitarian disaster aggravated by unilateral sanctions. They are the girls of the Sahel refusing to give up learning despite the spectre of terrorism and kidnapping by extremist forces. They are the most vulnerable group, one that deserves more than anyone else attention and help from the international community. Like everyone else, they have the right to live a life free from violence. To protect them requires collective efforts. Parties to conflict should fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian law and renounce all violence against women, including sexual violence. China supports the relevant United Nations entities actively performing their duties in that regard.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Protecting women in armed conflict and promoting their participation in political and peace processes is an important part of the Security Council’s women and peace and security agenda. To achieve those goals, the Council must keep going in the right direction and stay on the right course. China wishes to emphasize the following. First, we must strengthen the protection of women in conflict areas in every way possible, making no exception. Women affected by armed conflict all are entitled to security and protection, regardless of whether or not they are part of the peace process. They should be treated equally, without exception. The vast majority of such women are ordinary people. They are the Palestinian women living in constant fear of house demolitions, violence and attacks.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome the fact, Madam President, that you are presiding over this important meeting in your capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs. I listened attentively to the statements made by High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet and civil- society representatives Ms. Yaftali and Ms. Asoka. I note that I am the first male speaker to take the floor at this meeting. I should like to emphasize that despite that fact, China attaches high importance to the issue of women and peace and security and, like other countries, pays close attention to the protection of women’s rights. We have been working actively and relentlessly towards that goal.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Over the past two months, thousands of tons of Afghan pine nuts have been marketed to China through a pine nut air corridor, generating more than $16 million for the Afghan people. Going forward, China will continue to promote the export of Afghan agricultural products, such as saffron, to China and play a greater role in helping Afghanistan’s economic reconstruction through concrete action. With respect to advancing peace and development in Afghanistan and providing assistance to the Afghan people, what we need is leadership and guidance in action rather than in words.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“In the face of fundamental changes in Afghanistan’s domestic situation, the Council should seriously reconsider the existing sanctions regime against the Afghan Taliban so as to prevent any negative impact on Afghanistan’s economic and social development. As a friendly neighbour and sincere friend of Afghanistan, China has been providing support, within its capacities, for Afghanistan’s peaceful reconstruction and economic development. China’s assistance in terms of food, livelihoods, medical care and other overwintering materials and coronavirus disease vaccines is being continuously transported to Afghanistan. Furthermore, China has effectively helped the Afghan people by expanding bilateral trade.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“The countries concerned cannot continue to freeze substantial Afghan overseas assets while claiming to promote humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. We call once again for the unfreezing of Afghanistan’s overseas assets as soon as possible. Those assets should be returned to their real owners and cannot be used as a bargaining chip for threat or coercion. Humanitarian assistance should be used only to address urgent needs, whereas helping Afghanistan to revitalize its economy and development is the fundamental solution. The international community should maintain contact and actively guide the Afghan Taliban, help the interim Afghan Government structures to maintain the normal operation of its agencies, maintain security and stability, and promote economic and social recovery and reconstruction.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“The United Nations appeal for humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan for next year has reached a historical high of $4.5 billion dollars, but there is great uncertainty about its materialization. We call on the international community, especially major donor countries, to step up assistance by actively providing financial support. The countries that caused the current dilemma in Afghanistan are more obliged than others to take the lead and assume the primary responsibilities. Moreover, compared with the humanitarian crisis, the economic crisis facing Afghanistan is a more fundamental problem. At present, Afghanistan’s economy is seriously short of liquidity and on the verge of collapse. In such circumstances, unilateral sanctions — especially the freezing of overseas assets — have become a bottleneck problem that cannot be ignored.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“It explicitly states that its intention is to provide clarity to ensure the continued provision of assistance in the future, that humanitarian assistance and other activities that support basic humanitarian needs in Afghanistan are not in violation of the sanctions resolutions of the Council, and that all related financial activities and the provision of goods and services are permitted. We trust that with the adoption of the resolution, the confusion surrounding humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and the obstacles to its continued delivery will be cleared up once and for all. To borrow an analogy, the resolution only fixes a blocked faucet, but if the pipeline is to be filled with water, responsibility-sharing on the part of the international community is still needed.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“In particular, the resolution stipulates that humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan will not violate the relevant Security Council resolutions only if it falls within the time limit set by the Security Council. This is a most problematic position from the legal, political and logical point of view. China is convinced that humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan should stay committed to the right track and direction. To that end, China was constructively involved in the consultations by putting forward specific amendments. We are very pleased that the final text incorporates the views of the Chinese side and clarifies some key issues. The resolution expresses appreciation for the efforts of the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people since 15 August.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“However, it bares highlighting that the original draft text deviated from the right track. Not only did it not facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, but it also added to the obstacles. Resolution 2615 (2021) posits that of all aid activities, only those carried out within a certain period of time do not violate Security Council sanctions. It also sets up an onerous reporting mechanism for humanitarian aid agencies and incorporates many other irrelevant provisions that may restrict economic cooperation with Afghanistan. We believe that any action of the Security Council should genuinely promote and facilitate humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, instead of setting arbitrary restrictions and conditions.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“We recently learned that, due to the existing international sanctions, some international humanitarian aid agencies are not sure if they will be able to continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in the new circumstances. We find such concerns warranted, because humanitarian assistance should have no strings attached to it and should not be politicized in any circumstances. The sanctions imposed by the Security Council target only certain individuals and entities, not the Afghan people at large. Nevertheless, as long as the appropriate actions of the Security Council help to clarify doubts and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in a timely, smooth and unfettered manner, China will certainly consider them favourably.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The current situation in Afghanistan is at a critical stage, facing multiple, arduous and complex challenges. The most urgent task is to help Afghanistan mitigate the humanitarian crisis as soon as possible and to stabilize and restore its economy. As a friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, China has always been highly concerned about its well-being and has been working actively to help the Afghan people. We also commend and appreciate the work done by the United Nations and the various humanitarian agencies. China has stressed time and again that it supports the United Nations in playing a greater coordinating role and calls on all international partners to increase aid to Afghanistan.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“We also hope that those present and those who are not present, namely, members of the General Assembly, will co-sponsor this draft resolution. Just like the response to global challenges, the handling of climate issues needs greater cooperation but certainly not confrontation.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“We advocate that the Council continue on this path and deal with climate issues from the perspective of peace and security. On the basis of accurately grasping the mechanism of climate-driven security risks, we need to study targeted responses. Climate change has had a serious impact on the Sahel region, and countries in the region are looking for practical help from the international community. China, Russia and India have jointly submitted a draft resolution focusing on security issues in the Sahel region, including climate-change challenges, the aim of which is to effectively respond to the specific concerns of the countries in the Sahel region. We hope that members of the Council will constructively participate in the consultations on this draft resolution.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“If some countries are really paying good attention to climate change, then they should support the Council to use its unique authority to establish a monitoring mechanism and help developed countries fulfil their obligations and ensure that their commitments are honoured. If the Secretary-General is to be asked to take action, then he should appoint a new special envoy to oversee climate finance and promote technology transfer. Commitments should not be only words. This is the most pressing, most important issue right now. It is not true that the Security Council is not doing anything on climate change. The fact of the matter is the Security Council has already dealt with climate issues in the context of a number of country-specific matters on the Council’s agenda.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“Fourthly, the judgment of the value of the Council’s actions on the climate issue does not depend on how big a step we take or how loud we talk about it, but on the practical significance of our efforts. What we need is not more written reports, but measures to provide real help to regions and countries in conflict. At present, what developing countries are most concerned about, which Secretary-General Guterres has repeatedly stressed, is that developed countries earnestly implement their commitments in the areas of climate, finance, technology transfer and capacity-building. What the Security Council needs to do is not a political show.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“And developed countries have the responsibility to help them strengthen capacity-building and enhance their economic and social resilience. The draft resolution did not address any of these important issues. Obviously, the discussion of this fundamental dimension has not been pursued, and this is not fair. We feel that it is concerning that, if we continue on this path, developed countries will have new excuses not to take up their historical responsibilities and not honour their commitments. In addition, the African Union Peace and Security Council adopted a communiqué on 9 March 2021, setting out specific propositions on the common expectations of African countries on climate and security issues. Unfortunately, these were not fully reflected in the draft resolution.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“It is not good either for international cooperation in addressing climate change nor for effective conflict resolution. On the contrary, it may actually water down attention to the core issues, and it may actually have a negative impact. Thirdly, the most important way to deal with the impact of climate change is to significantly reduce greenhouse-gas emissions until net zero is achieved. In this regard, the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities is an unshakable cornerstone. No matter which platform and from which angle the climate issue is discussed and dealt with, it cannot deviate from this basic principle. Developing countries, especially African and small island countries, are faced with special difficulties and situations brought about by climate change.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“It is relatively clear that compared with the microconcept of climate change, environmental degradation, droughts and floods, food shortages and unfair distribution of resources are the most concrete and direct factors that may lead to tensions and conflicts. In contrast, the transmission mechanism from climate change to security risks is far from clear. The analysis of drivers of climate factors on security risks must be put into two specific contexts before it is possible to draw a conclusion of any practical significance. We will not avoid serious discussion of this issue, while efforts must be made to avoid securitization of climate issues by those who arbitrarily believe that climate change is their only human security challenge or the main challenge. That is not a scientific attitude.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“China has also taken practical measures within the framework of South- South cooperation to do its very best to help other countries cope with the challenges of climate change. On the issue of climate change, China will do its utmost to fulfil all the commitments it has made. China has always taken a positive attitude towards anything that is conducive to global environmental governance and to developing countries. Secondly, climate change is a by-product of humankind’s pattern of unsustainable development since the industrial revolution. Only in the process of green transformation and sustainable development can this problem be fundamentally addressed. Climate change has the potential to affect peace and security, but the nexus between climate and security is very complex.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation abstained from voting on the draft resolution contained in document S/2021/990 on climate and security, submitted by Ireland and the Niger. I would like to explain China’s voting position as follows. First, China has always attached great importance to tackling climate change, actively participated in relevant international cooperation efforts and played a responsible and constructive role. We have made important contributions to the conclusion, entry into force and follow-up implementation of the Paris Agreement. At a time when the Paris Agreement encountered serious setbacks, China did not change its mind and unswervingly acted as an activist to implement the Agreement.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8926 (2021) · source
“The recently held eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation adopted a declaration on China/Africa cooperation on combating climate change, with a new blueprint and practical initiatives to that end. Over the next three years, China and Africa will jointly implement the green development project. China will provide assistance to Africa on 10 environmentally friendly green climate projects and support the construction of the Africa Great Green Wall by building of low-carbon demonstration zones and climate adaptation in Africa. China has always actively supported Africa and will continue to make contributions to peace and development in Africa with its practical action.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“We should move beyond slogans. We support further consultation on this matter by the members of the Council and urge unity in the Council’s actions. China attaches great importance to climate change and has always actively participated in international cooperation, playing a responsible and constructive role in that regard. We have also made important contributions to the success of the twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Glasgow. As an active supporter of African countries and their climate response, China has signed 15 cooperation documents with 14 African countries in order to operationalize mitigation and adaptation projects and jointly combat the smuggling of wildlife.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Climate change has had a significant impact on the countries in the Sahel and has exacerbated the conflicts in the region. We call on the Security Council to take the perspective of peace and security, in accordance with its own mandates, as well as a situation-based approach in their thorough analysis of the impact of climate change on the Sahel — country by country and situation by situation — so as to have an accurate understanding of the mechanism of security risks driven by climate and examine practical and viable solutions in that regard. In that context, the principle of common but differentiated responsibility must be respected, as should the principle of depending on one’s own capabilities, so that we can provide the necessary funding and technological support to countries in need in order to address climate change.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“The communiqué proposed many targeted responses, including the establishment of the Africa Climate Change Fund. Like other developing countries, African countries also suffer from the greatest deficit in funding, technology and capabilities. We call for more attention and support to Africa’s response to climate change under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. We align ourselves with the comment made just now by the Secretary-General in that regard. We call on developed countries to effectively fulfil their historical responsibilities and honour their commitments with regard to climate financing, technology transfer and capacity-building so that commitment can be translated into practical actions.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“The United Nations can make use of its own advantages to help the countries concerned, protect the rights and interests of women, children and vulnerable people so that they can fully enjoy the fruits of development and in order to cut off the impact and infiltration of extremist ideologies. Climate change poses a grave challenge to Africa’s sustainable development. In recent years, the African Union (AU) has adopted a series of measures to respond to climate change. On 9 March, the AU Peace and Security Council adopted a specific communiqué addressing topics such as mitigation, adaptation and capacity-building and focusing on real challenges such as water shortages, illegal trading in fauna and flora and developing climate-friendly infrastructure.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“A military approach alone is not sufficient, in the long- term, to definitively eliminate the security threats in the Sahel. Efforts must be made to address the root causes of conflicts. The international community should help African countries address various difficulties, such as economic problems, food insecurity and tribal tensions, eliminate all potential breeding grounds for terrorism, continue to support the countries of the region in enhancing security capacity-building, provide security protection to the local populations and ensure that civilian facilities, such as schools and hospitals, are protected from conflicts.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“In order to confront that challenge, the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) united to enhance their capacity and their counter-terrorism cooperation and to play an important role in regional security — to some success. China expresses its deep appreciation in that regard. We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks in the Fantio community of the Niger and in several areas in Mali and express our deepest condolences to the soldiers of the Niger, the peacekeepers of Togo, Egypt and others, as well as Mali civilians. China endorses the continued joint counter- terrorism cooperation between the Niger and other countries in the region, supports sustainable and predictable funding for the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel and calls on the international community to lend more help in the form of logistics and capacity-building.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“China will deliver 10 projects in the field of peace and security for Africa, continue to provide military assistance to the African Union and will support African countries’ efforts to be self-sufficient in preserving regional peace and security and countering terrorism. China will also extend cooperation through the conduct of joint and on-site trainings of China/Africa peacekeeping forces and on the management and control of small arms and light weapons. On the road to peace and security, China will always walk side by side with our African brothers. In recent years, terrorism has posed a major threat to Africa, particularly the Sahel.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Lasting peace and stability is the fervent aspiration of African people, but it is also the responsibility of the international community, particularly the Security Council. China has always been a staunch supporter of, constructive participant in, and active contributor to the cause of peace and security in Africa. Over 80 per cent of Chinese peacekeepers are deployed in Africa. We have sent more than 30,000 peacekeepers to 17 United Nations peacekeeping missions in Africa. At the recent Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China and Africa jointly formulated the China-Africa Cooperation Vision 2035 and decided to launch nine projects, including a peace and security project.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the Niger for its initiative to convene this open debate and welcome Mr. Mohamed Bazoum, President of the Republic of the Niger, as he presides over this meeting. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres, Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat and Executive Secretary Mamman Nuhu for their very illuminating briefings for today’s discussion. Peace and security present constant, but novel challenges for humankind. At present, factors of uncertainty and instability are significantly increasing around the world. Terrorism, infectious diseases and other non-conventional security threats are on the rise, compounding traditional security challenges and affecting many countries, particularly African countries.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“With regard to the refugee problem along the border of some eastern European countries, there is a need for dialogue and cooperation to seek a proper solution. No matter what, the rights and dignity of those refugees must be fully guaranteed. We are gravely concerned about the reports that Lithuanian border police are suspected of deliberately murdering refugees and subjecting them to violence. The authorities of Lithuania must immediately conduct investigations, bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“We call on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to resume, as soon as possible, the normal use of the account of the Afghan Government, disperse funds and provide economic assistance to Afghanistan with a view to alleviating the suffering of its people. For people who, fleeing turbulence, crossed into Bangladesh from Rakhine state, Myanmar, we support UNHCR and other international relief agencies in their humanitarian efforts and commend the efforts of the Government of Bangladesh to improve their situation. We hope that Bangladesh and Myanmar will conduct bilateral consultations in a constructive political atmosphere with a view to creating conditions for the gradual repatriation of Rohingyas.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“At the same time, we must also ensure that the Security Council performs its functions properly so that history does not repeat itself. Africa is the continent with the largest refugee population. China highly commends refugee host countries in Africa for their solidarity and resilience. Along the way, we call upon UNHCR to continue to prioritize Africa and maintain its resource mobilization and assistance efforts for Africa. The war in Afghanistan has displaced tens of millions of Afghans. Reconstruction is urgently needed to prevent a larger wave of refugees. Cash liquidity is crucial to Afghan economic reconstruction.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“The question of Palestine has remained unresolved for over 70 years, with the lives of more than 5 million refugees torn apart and the prospect of nation-building lost for several generations. A comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine is the only way to end the suffering of Palestinian refugees. Ten years ago the so-called Arab Spring led to incessant wars in Libya, Syria and other countries, spawning large populations of refugees. As of now, 6.7 million Syrian refugees are still stranded abroad. That is the bitter fruit of foreign military intervention and the imposition of democratic change. The initiators must bear the primary responsibility for supporting the reconstruction of the countries concerned and create conditions for the return of refugees.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“The international refugee-protection mechanism must not be abused by terrorists and criminals. Armed conflicts are major drivers of refugees. The Security Council must focus on its primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security and push for a political settlement to regional hotspot issues with a view to creating the conditions for the return of refugees. It is imperative to ensure humanitarian access based on respect for national sovereignty, strictly observe the United Nations guiding principles on humanitarian assistance, and refrain from using the issue of refugees for political motives. Cooperation must be seriously promoted, unilateral sanctions lifted, and excessive pressure avoided so that the countries concerned can receive tangible assistance and avoid facing additional obstacles.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“The international community must remain committed to the spirit of humanity, actively cooperate and mobilize resources so as to provide refugees with the necessary protection, in accordance with international law. In order to resolve the issue of refugees, historical perspectives and national realities must be taken into account. All parties must assume their responsibilities. Developing countries host some 86 per cent of refugees worldwide. Countries that are capable and accountable must help ease the stress and burden facing developing countries. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, all countries must include refugees in their pandemic response plans and provide them with the necessary protection. In addressing the issue of refugees, double standards and politicization must be avoided.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source