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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Mr. Grandi for his briefing. Under the leadership of the High Commissioner, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has overcome numerous challenges, including armed conflicts, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and natural disasters, and has made tremendous efforts to alleviate the plight of refugees and uphold their dignity, which China appreciates. According to UNHCR statistics, the number of refugees and displaced persons worldwide is increasing, reaching over 82 million. The High Commissioner has just shared information with us that is worth our thorough consideration.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“China calls for a United Nations-brokered international peace conference in which all the permanent Council members and all stakeholders in the Middle East peace process participate. Against the current backdrop, that is more important and urgent than ever. As a sincere friend of the Palestinian people and a strong supporter of peace between Palestine and Israel, China will continue to work with the international community to make positive contributions to an early settlement of the Palestinian question and the achievement of lasting peace and stability in the Middle East region.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“We support the Palestinian factions in strengthening their unity and achieving internal reconciliation through consultations and dialogue and welcome the significant role played by regional countries, such as Egypt, in that regard. The international community should adhere to objectivity and fairness, advocate tolerance and mutual understanding, and take the thirtieth anniversary of the Madrid Peace Conference as an opportunity to push for the resumption of dialogue on an equal footing between the two sides on the basis of the two-State solution. The Security Council bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and must take robust action to resolve the Israeli- Palestinian problem.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“China welcomes the successful hosting of the ministerial conference on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) by Jordan and Sweden and looks forward to its positive role in strengthening the political and financial support of the international community to UNRWA. It is essential to help the Palestinian National Authority to strengthen its governance capacity and empower it to exercise its sovereign functions in the areas of security and finances, among other things. We appreciate the efforts of the Norway-led Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians in response to the Palestinian financial crisis.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“China urges Israel to cease all settlement activities in accordance with the Security Council resolutions. At present, the economic and humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory is very worrisome. The international community needs to provide humanitarian and developmental assistance to Palestine through multiple channels to fight the pandemic and help Gaza recover and rebuild. For decades, many Palestinian civil society organizations have made significant contributions to improving the humanitarian situation in the occupied territories and upholding the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. China hopes that all parties concerned will foster an enabling environment for civil society to play an active role.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“We urge all parties to remain calm and exercise restraint, refrain from measures that could lead to further escalation of the situation, avoid harming civilians and work together to de-escalate the situation. Settlements is one of the central issues in the final-status negotiations on Palestine, which has implications for the future of the two-State solution. China is concerned about Israel’s recently announced construction plans for more than 3,000 settlement housing units in the West Bank. To date, more than 300 settlements have been built in the occupied Palestinian territory, and more than 700,000 settlers have moved in, disrupting the contiguity in the occupied Palestinian territory and constricting the living space of the Palestinian people.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“Yesterday, for the United Nations commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the General Assembly for the ninth consecutive year, reiterating that China will always uphold justice and actively promote talks for peace on the question of Palestine; continue to provide humanitarian, developmental, pandemic and other assistance to Palestine; and support an active and constructive role for the United Nations. China is deeply concerned about the continuing tension in the occupied Palestinian territory, with frequent civilian casualties resulting from attacks, military and police operations and settler violence. Force does not bring peace and tranquillity, and violence only begets more hatred.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing and for the unremitting efforts he has made to address the Palestinian question. I also listened attentively to the statement of Ms. Ero. The question of Palestine concerns regional peace, international justice and the human conscience. The international community seeks to promote a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to this problem at an early date. China has always attached great importance to the question of Palestine.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“China also established the China-Africa Peace and Security Cooperation Fund to support the Silencing the Guns in Africa initiative, as well as China-Africa cooperation in the areas of peace, security, peacekeeping and stability. Combating the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons cannot be achieved in an instant. Building a world free from gun violence is a long-term, arduous task. China stands ready to work with the international community in making unstinting efforts to jointly crack down on the illicit traffic small arms and light weapons and safeguard international peace and security.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Under the framework of the United Nations, the conventional arms control mechanism should step up interaction and coordination and complement and promote the efforts of all parties in an effort to enhance synergies. The Chinese Government has always opposed the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons and has adopted a cautious and responsible approach towards the export of such weapons. Since joining the Arms Trade Treaty in July 2020, China has actively participated in global arms trade governance. In addition, in the context of the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the China-United Nations Peace and Development Fund, China engages in international cooperation with developing countries to combat the illicit flow of SALW.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“We should support the United Nations in continuing its leading role in combating illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons and promote the full and effective implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects; the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons; the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime; and the Arms Trade Treaty, among others, in order to support the development of thorough and robust international cooperation and assistance.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Fourthly, the international community must strengthen multilateral and bilateral pragmatic cooperation and fully leverage the role of the United Nations as the main channel. Countries of the regional and subregion should actively exchange information and share experiences, as well as tighten border and export control and improve monitoring and law enforcement.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“In addition, the relevant resolutions should be correctly interpreted and accurately implemented, and the enforcement of such embargoes should not be used as an excuse to interfere in the internal affairs of the countries concerned or infringe upon their sovereignty. China has always maintained that sanctions are only a means, not an end. The original intent of Council arms embargoes is to help the countries concerned restore national stability and social order. They should not hinder those countries efforts to strengthen their own security capabilities. In light of the development and actual needs of the countries concerned, the Security Council should adjust arms embargo measures accordingly in order to help the Governments effectively uplift their own security capabilities.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“The global development initiative proposed by China is aimed at forging global synergy for development and meeting the development needs of all countries, particularly those of developing countries. China invites all parties to join that initiative in order to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieve shared development in all countries. Thirdly, we must strictly implement the Security Council’s arms embargoes and stop the illegal flow of SALWs. All countries must strictly implement the resolutions on arms embargoes and the relevant provisions of the sanctions committees of arms embargoes by refraining from the transfer or sale of arms to countries subject to Security Council arms embargoes.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Secondly, the international community must help the countries of the region to recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and eliminate the root causes of conflict and violence. The root causes of the issue of SALWs lie largely in poverty and underdevelopment. Special attention should be given to economic development and people’s livelihoods in war-torn areas and post-conflict countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in order to help eliminate long-standing poverty and address underdevelopment. It is imperative to help developing countries bolster infrastructure development, accelerate the process of industrialization and modernization, achieve sustainable economic and social development and maintain lasting regional peace.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Those countries should assume the primary responsibility for cracking down on such weapons by establishing and improving laws and regulations and strengthening control. The Security Council should lend those countries political support for peace and reconciliation efforts and post-war reconstruction in order to help them effectively address the risk of proliferation of SALW during the ensuing disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes and security sector reform. Peace operations deployed in various mission areas should perform their duties in strict accordance with their mandates and respect the sovereignty of the countries concerned. They must also actively support capacity-building and provide assistance to those countries.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Over the years, the Security Council has made unremitting efforts to tackle the issue of small arms and light weapons. It adopted resolutions 2117 (2013) and 2220 (2015). It has also taken under consideration the impact of SALWs when deliberating on regional hotspot issues. The illegal trafficking in SALWs remains a serious phenomenon that is intertwined with armed conflict, terrorism, transnational organized crime and other problems, thus aggravating the suffering of people in conflict areas and posing a great danger to international peace and security. In order to address this problem, the international community should continue to focus its efforts on several areas. First, we must strengthen the capacities of the countries concerned and achieve the full-cycle management of small arms and light weapons.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I thank Foreign Secretary Ebrard Casaubón for presiding over today’s meeting. I also thank Mr. Geiss and Ms. Devoto for their briefings. In his Agenda for Disarmament, Secretary- General Guterres describes conventional arms control as disarmament that saves lives. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes reducing the illegal flow of small arms and light weapons (SALW) as an important target. That shows that the issue of small arms and light weapons has a bearing on peace, security and development. It also shows that combating illegal trafficking in SALWs is critical to safeguarding the economic development and social progress of all countries and that strengthening conventional arms control under a multilateral framework is a matter of urgency.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“The frozen Afghan assets should be returned to their true owners as soon as possible. They cannot be used as a bargaining chip for the purpose of threat or coercion. China supports the United Nations in its ongoing role of helping Afghanistan achieve a smooth transition. The future mandate of UNAMA should fully reflect evolving situations, meet the expectations of Afghanistan and fit within the work and the priorities of the relevant international regional mechanisms in a mutually reinforcing manner. With regard to UNAMA’s future mandate, we hope that the Secretary- General will listen extensively to Afghan parties and international partners in order to put forth practical and viable recommendations.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“As winter approaches, the Afghan people urgently need food, medicine and warm clothes; otherwise, they stand to face a very harsh winter. In that context, unilateral sanctions, especially with regard to Afghanistan’s frozen overseas assets, have become a bottleneck issue that cannot be ignored. Teachers, doctors and nurses in Afghanistan have not received their salaries for more than half a year. When teachers are not paid and schools do not function, how can we even begin to talk about girl’s schooling? If doctors and nurses are not paid, how will they help people fight the coronavirus disease pandemic? The freezing of assets is a collective punishment of the Afghan people. It is unacceptable morally, and in reality it exacerbates humanitarian disasters.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“We look forward to the international community’s respect and support for the efforts of the neighbouring countries. Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis is its most severe and pressing challenge, as we heard in the briefing presented by Special Representative Lyons. Recent reports of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme show that more than half of the Afghan population faces unprecedented levels of acute hunger, and 95 per cent of families do not have sufficient food. According to UNICEF statistics, by the end of this year, 3.2 million Afghan children under the age of five will be severely malnourished. If no immediate action is taken, 1 million children might perish because of that.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“The international community should urge all parties in Afghanistan to make a clean break from terrorist forces. It should also support its independent, resolved and effective actions to combat all terrorist forces, including the Islamic State and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement. Fourthly, there should be more coordination and therefore greater synergy between all the mechanisms on Afghanistan. We support the United Nations key coordinating role in the maintenance of stability and the delivery of emergency assistance. Afghanistan’s neighbours have officially launched a coordination and cooperation mechanism, and China will host its third Foreign Ministers meeting next year to promote cooperation among neighbouring countries and contribute to the long-term stability of Afghanistan.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“The international community should provide positive guidance to Afghan political parties and ethnic communities and encourage Afghanistan to maintain a broad-based and inclusive political orientation, pursue moderate and stable domestic and foreign policies, protect the fundamental rights and interests of ethnic minorities, women, and children and develop good- neighbourly relations and cooperation. Thirdly, in a context of increasing terrorism, including combat terrorism, it is imperative to be comprehensively and resolutely vigilant. The recent spate of large-scale terrorist attacks in Afghanistan has once again demonstrated that terrorist forces are taking advantage of the situation to gain strength. China is deeply concerned about that.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“First, it is important to support Afghanistan in alleviating its humanitarian difficulties and in gradually rebuilding its economy and society. The United Nations should further play its coordinating role and mobilize all parties to step up humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and deliver it as soon as possible. In the long run, that is necessary to help the country rebuild its domestic market, participate in regional and international economic cooperation and find a sound development path. We call on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, among others, to consider resuming financing support to Afghanistan. Secondly, we should actively work with Afghanistan and support the realization of independent, stable and effective State governance in that country. The future of Afghanistan is in the hands of the Afghan people.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Deborah Lyons and Ms. Karim for their briefings. China thanks Special Representative Lyons for leading the diligent work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), despite the difficult conditions. At present, Afghanistan finds itself on the precipice between chaos and order and faces challenges on the humanitarian, economic, counter-terrorism and political fronts. Peace and reconstruction remain an uphill task. The international community should strengthen unity through cooperation, lend a helping hand and work together to support the country as it embarks on the road of peace, stability and development.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“China welcomes the recent report presented by the Secretary-General entitled Our Common Agenda. The report proposes that greater attention and investment be made in preventive diplomacy, that a new agenda for peace be formulated and that security risks be managed through effective and efficient measures. In particular, the report notes the need for targeted development assistance as a way to help address the root causes of conflicts. China looks forward to engaging with the United Nations membership to carry out in-depth discussions, step up cooperation, gain clarity on follow- up ideas and strive to further transform into reality the vision proposed in the report, so as to jointly build a better world of peace and security.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, dedicated to promoting the international rule of law and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The Secretariat has an important role to play in strengthening coordination within the United Nations system. Those organs should carry out their work in accordance with their respective mandates, while maintaining communication and cooperation. China supports the Peacebuilding Commission in line with its mandate to strengthen interaction with the Security Council and play a greater role in conflict prevention. The Security Council should further strengthen its cooperation with the African Union and other regional organizations, while allowing them to leverage their unique advantages in the prevention and resolution of conflicts in their respective regions.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“History has shown time and again that arbitrary interference in other countries’ internal affairs, the imposition of governance models on developing countries, or even pitting one faction against another often leads to internal conflicts in those countries. Fourthly, we should enhance coordination to create synergies. We reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism and the central role of the United Nations, as well as to strengthening coordination within the United Nations system. The General Assembly is the most representative organ of the United Nations and provides an important platform for Member States to engage in dialogue and cooperation to build consensus. The Economic and Social Council has comparative advantages in promoting economic development and advancing peace and stability.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“That is important for developing countries in terms of maintaining economic growth and social stability. Thirdly, the ownership of the parties concerned must be respected. In preventive diplomacy, it is imperative to adhere to the principles and practices of the Charter and to adhere to the basic norms of international relations, such as sovereign equality and non-interference in internal affairs. A successful preventive diplomacy programme is necessarily anchored in a specific situation and owned by the parties concerned. There is no single template or approach that is uniformly applicable. Preventive diplomacy cannot and must not become a pretext for interference in domestic affairs.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“It is only by eliminating the root causes of a conflict that we can achieve lasting peace and stability. We should help countries in conflict to improve their governance system, enhance their governing capacity, persist in a people-centred approach, focus on development and explore development paths that are in line with their national conditions. We should take concrete measures and actions to support the relevant countries in combatting poverty and hunger and increasing investment in education, health care, infrastructure and other public services. These are important means for strengthening national identity and promoting social solidarity. Major economies should pursue responsible economic and trade policies so as not to cause volatility in economic sectors and the global financial markets.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“First, preventive diplomacy is all about prevention. In the early stages of a crisis, taking timely and appropriate action can have a multiplier effect, allowing us to do more with less. The key is to formulate a preventive diplomacy strategy that is systematic, scientific and effective, making full use of such means as good offices and mediation, strengthening the early warning mechanism and supporting the Secretary-General in playing his unique role. The early warning mechanism allows for the early detection of major problems so that immediate action can be taken to address them, but it is also necessary to ensure that it does not lead to overreactions and inappropriate involvement. Secondly, the root causes must be addressed. An emergency response can only avert or postpone crises temporarily.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Secretary-General Guterres, General Assembly President Shahid, Economic and Social Council President Kelapile and International Court of Justice President Donoghue for their briefings. Seventy-six years ago, our forefathers made a solemn commitment in the Charter of the United Nations to take effective and collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to peace. Over the years, the United Nations and its Member States, with that principle as their guide for action, have actively pursued preventive diplomacy. There are both success stories and important lessons learned. The world today is undergoing complex and profound changes. We need to further enhance our understanding of preventive diplomacy and exert greater efforts in that context.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“It is imperative to uphold the equality of nations large and small, practice genuine multilateralism and unswervingly commit to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations so that all countries and peoples can partake in peace, development and dignity and jointly shape the future of humankind. In that regard, the Security Council shoulders important responsibilities and carries the universal expectation of the international community. China stands ready to work with all members of the Council in an unremitting effort to build a better future.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“History has shown us time and again that undermining the principle of sovereign equality and repeatedly interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, imposing governance models on developing countries and even pitting one faction against another often lead to internal conflicts in those countries. The disastrous fallout of power politics and military intervention may become a hotbed of extremist ideologies, playing into the hands of those preaching hatred and inciting violence. That lesson must be conscientiously learned. We should promote and foster international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“The core idea of that is to uphold inclusiveness and benefits for all, advocate building partnerships and leave not a single country behind in global development. We should place development front and centre in international cooperation, continue to nurture an open world economy and create the conditions for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In order to promote and guarantee social equality, durable and solid institutional arrangements are essential. In the process of reconstruction, post-conflict countries should be mindful of their own national realities, build broad-based and inclusive political architecture, improve the rule of law, ensure the equal participation of all social groups and strata in national governance, and let the people be the true masters of their country.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“A people-centred approach is essential. While making the cake bigger, the fruits of development should be shared fairly so that all people can enjoy a better life. In the era of globalization, the world’s long-term development cannot be predicated on some countries growing richer while others are mired in protracted poverty and backwardness. It is only by fundamentally eradicating development inequality, inadequacy and imbalance and achieving the common development of all countries that the world can strive towards a better future. Practices, such as beggar-thy-neighbour policies, the exportation of crises and making gains at the expense of others will only destroy the foundation of common development. Those practices are neither ethical nor tenable. Not long ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward a global development initiative.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“The most salient manifestation of inequality facing the world today is the yawning gap in immunization between developed and developing countries, which not only hinders the global pandemic response, but also constitutes a grave injustice to the people in developing countries. We call for vigorous international cooperation on vaccines and for ensuring that vaccines are accessible and affordable as a public good to people all over the world. China has been working hard towards that goal. So far, China has provided more than 1.6 billion doses of vaccine to more than 100 countries and international organizations. We will provide more than 2 billion doses overseas this year. China is the largest provider of vaccines to the world. In a post-COVID-19 era, development is the foremost demand of people in all countries.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“The prevalence of unilateralism and hegemonism has perpetuated unfair and irrational arrangements within the global governance architecture, serving as the main drivers of inequality in international relations. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, climate change and the application of emerging technologies are also exacerbating the challenges presented by the wealth gap and the North-South divide, giving rise to new forms of inequality. The international community, including the Security Council, should pay close attention to this issue, strengthen coordination in the context of peace and security and respond collectively. Achieving inclusive development for all is the fundamental way to address inequality and eliminate conflicts.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese) China wishes to thank Mexico for its initiative to convene this open debate and welcomes His Excellency President López Obrador as he presides over today’s meeting. In his briefing, Secretary-General Guterres provided us with an insightful perspective and food for thought for our discussion, for which I wish to thank him. I also listened attentively to the statement made by Ms. Lourdes Tibán Guala. Equality as a value is an eternal pursuit of human society. Regrettably, in this twenty-first century, inequality between and within countries remains ubiquitous and is often a major source of tension and conflict.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“We are confident that the people of Ethiopia have the capacity and wisdom to overcome the country’s current challenges, maintain national unity and get the country back on track towards peace, stability, development and revitalization. China stands ready to work with the international community to continue to support the efforts of the people of Ethiopia.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“When providing humanitarian support to Ethiopia, we should respect the country’s sovereignty and leadership, follow the United Nations guiding principles for humanitarian action and avoid politicizing humanitarian issues. All the parties concerned in Ethiopia should fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian law, protect the safety and security of civilians, including foreign nationals, facilitate humanitarian relief operations and prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian situation. Ethiopia is a country with a long history and a splendid civilization. At every historical juncture, the people of Ethiopia have been able to come together to defend the country’s sovereignty, unity and long- term development.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“The international community, and the Security Council in particular, should give the time and space needed for the AU and others to make use of their good offices. Using trade restrictions or cutting off aid as a means to exert maximum pressure on Ethiopia will only impede efforts to reach a political settlement and will not help the parties resolve their conflict and rebuild mutual trust. The current humanitarian needs in Ethiopia are enormous. The international community should help Ethiopia improve its humanitarian response capacity and scale up the delivery of aid in order to ensure that humanitarian assistance can reach as many people as possible.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“Countries of the region and regional organizations know best with regard to the historical background and current challenges in Ethiopia, and can therefore play a leading role in the political settlement of the Ethiopian issue. China has always supported African solutions to African problems. In that connection, we welcome the political good offices of High Representative Obasanjo. We call on all the parties concerned and the countries of the region to fully support the High Representative in his work. We also welcome the Secretary-General’s offer to extend his good offices to Ethiopia. We call for enhanced coordination between the United Nations and the AU so that they can work together constructively to promote nationwide peace and reconciliation in Ethiopia.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“As a good friend of the people of Ethiopia, China sincerely hopes that all the relevant parties will put the interests of the country and its people first, keep calm and exercise restraint in order to avoid further escalation of the situation. We also hope that they will commit to resolving conflict and differences through political dialogue so as to create conditions for peace and reconciliation. Last Friday, the Security Council issued a press statement on the situation in Ethiopia (SC/14691), calling for a cessation of hostilities and the commencement of political dialogue. We hope that all the relevant parties will respond positively. The current situation in Ethiopia is the result of a combination of political, historical, ethnic and other factors. A solution can only be found from within.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, High Representative of the Chairperson for the African Union (AU) Commission for the Horn of Africa, for their briefings. And I welcome Ambassador Amde, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia, to today’s meeting. Lately, the situation in Ethiopia has deteriorated. The escalation and spread of the conflict have resulted in increasing civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions. The AU and the leaders of countries of the region have all expressed their concern in that regard.”
2021-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8899 (2021) · source
“It is necessary to implement resolution 2518 (2020) and, based on the situation on the ground, identify the weak links in the security and safety of peacekeepers and address the most challenging problems in that respect. Active steps and targeted measures should be taken to enhance situational awareness, protection of camp sites, emergency response and rescue capabilities in peacekeeping operations and address the threats posed by improvised explosive devices. China is ready to work with the Secretariat and the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of United Nations Peacekeepers and will undertake active efforts to that end.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“Relevant countries should enhance their communication and coordination with Mali in the reorganization and drawdown of military deployments in Mali in order to avoid a security vacuum that could give rise to negative effects. China commends the efforts of Special Representative Wane to overcome difficulties and actively fulfil his mandate. Since the beginning of the year, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali has faced a significant increase in security risks and has been frequently attacked by terrorist forces. The loss of Egyptian peacekeepers in the attack last month is distressing.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“It is necessary to promote the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and strive to achieve more results on issues such as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, the redeployment of military forces and the northern development zone. Efforts must be made in the political, economic, legal and social spheres to help Mali restore State authority throughout the country, reduce poverty and remove the root causes of conflict. The international community and partner countries should continue to support Mali in the fight against terrorism, the maintenance of stability and the protection of civilians.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“The top priority now is to maintain the political stability of Mali and create conditions for the Malian people to cope with the challenges ahead. China supports the Malian Government in advancing the political transition and restoring constitutional order in an orderly manner. We welcome actions taken by Mali to strengthen unity through dialogue and enhance the inclusiveness of the Government. At the same time, Mali’s political transition timetable must be in line with realities on the ground. China supports the continued mediation efforts by the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States and encourages regional organizations to strengthen communication with the Malian authorities so as to increase mutual trust and form synergies. China is concerned about the deteriorating security situation in Mali.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Representative Wane for his briefing. I also wish to thank the representatives of Kenya, the Niger and France for briefing us on the Council’s mission to Mali and the Niger at the previous meeting (see S/PV.8892). During its visit, the Security Council conducted in-depth discussions with the Governments of the two countries, which helped us to understand the situation on the ground and the challenges they face, thereby enabling the provision of better targeted help. China appreciates what was done by the Governments of the two countries to receive the mission. For a long time, Mali has faced multiple challenges. That necessitates bold efforts on the part of all parties in Mali and the support of the international community.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8893 (2021) · source