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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
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“China will continue to hold an objective and fair position, support the work of the United Nations in promoting a political solution to the Western Sahara issue and encourage all parties concerned to, on the basis of relevant Security Council resolutions, seek a just, lasting and acceptable solution through negotiations.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8890 (2021) · source
“China hopes that in future the Security Council will hold more consultations on the resolution on the extension of MINURSO’s mandate in an effort to reflect the latest developments as well as the concerns of the various sides so as to form a more balanced text that can contribute to mutual trust and the reaching of consensus. China welcomes the Secretary-General’s appointment of his new Personal Envoy for Western Sahara and hopes that he will actively carry out mediation efforts to continuously push forward the political process in Western Sahara.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8890 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) is earnestly fulfilling the mandate it was given by the Security Council and has made positive contributions to the political settlement of the Western Sahara issue and in maintenance of the overall stability of the region. China thanks MINURSO peacekeepers for their efforts and supports the extension of MINURSO’s mandate. Resolution 2602 (2021), adopted by the Security Council just now, decided to extend the mandate of the Mission for 12 months, which shows the Council’s determination to adhere to the mandate of the Mission and promote the political settlement of the Western Sahara issue.”
2021-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8890 (2021) · source
“We have always maintained that the United Nations and the Security Council should strengthen their dialogue and coordination with the African Union, increase their support for the African Union and African countries as a priority and include them in their daily work. The China-United Nations Peace and Development Fund has been actively supporting projects in Africa such as capacity-building for peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, combating violent extremism, and conflict prevention, and has seen positive results. The eighth session of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation will be held in Senegal in November. China sees this as an opportunity to achieve peace and stability and post-pandemic recovery in Africa, and to play a greater role in encouraging the international community to increase its support for Africa.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“African people know best how to solve African problems, and African countries should have the greatest say in how to govern Africa. China is opposed to interfering in the internal affairs of African countries and imposing governance models, instigating conflicts or creating divisions among them, as well as to using aid and cooperation to attach political conditions for political gain. Such practices have no market in Africa and are destined to be ineffective. The Southern African Development Community has designated 25 October as a Counter Sanctions Day. China supports the just calls of African countries in this regard and urges the countries involved to lift unilateral sanctions on Zimbabwe, the Sudan and other countries. China has always been a good friend, brother and partner to Africa.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“The United Nations Development Programme should vigorously support Africa in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and step up its efforts in the areas of poverty eradication, food security, infrastructure construction, education and employment. Fourthly, we must support the unity and self-reliance of African countries. The colonial era is long past, but the legacy of colonialism is far from being resolved, and it still has a negative impact on Africa’s prosperity and stability. Africa has a tradition of independence and self-reliance, and the African Union is the flag- bearer of Africa’s unity and self-improvement. We must respect the sovereignty and dominance of African countries and support them in exploring development paths that suit their national conditions.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“At the same time, the post-pandemic recovery efforts also represent an opportunity to promote inclusive development and eliminate the root causes of conflict. The Secretary-General’s recent report Our Common Agenda (A/75/982) suggests that peacebuilding efforts should be strengthened and crisis prevention emphasized. We hope that the follow-up to the report will focus on supporting peacebuilding in Africa and mobilizing more resources to help resolve African countries’ actual difficulties. We must focus on helping African countries, especially those emerging from conflict, strengthen Governments’ capacity-building, improve their governance capabilities, promote sustainable development and encourage social inclusiveness and cohesion.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“We support the United Nations in increasing support for African countries and helping them improve their independent counter-terrorism capabilities. The situations in Mali, the Sudan and other countries have undergone new changes recently. The African Union and the relevant African subregional organizations have worked actively to ease those situations and played an important role. They should continue to receive support and cooperation from the Security Council. In December, the Security Council and the African Union will hold their annual consultations. We must make good use of this mechanism, deepen our communication and inject new impetus into peace and security in Africa. Thirdly, we must work to end the root causes of conflicts in Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic poses special challenges to Africa’s economic recovery.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“Secondly, we must help Africa resolve its outstanding problems in the area of peace and security. The African Union and subregional organizations have geographical, historical and cultural advantages and can play a unique role in resolving contentious issues in Africa. The African Union’s peace operations in Somalia and the Sahel, aimed at actively responding to security challenges, are an important part of solving African problems in Africa. The United Nations should encourage international partners to increase their support in order to ensure predictable and sustainable funding sources for autonomous peace operations in Africa. The Islamic State and other terrorist groups are spreading in Africa.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“It is essential to promote the exemption of developing countries, including African countries, from intellectual property rights to vaccines, and to ensure the localized production of vaccines. This is key to helping Africa overcome the pandemic and respond to potential new epidemics in the future. Since the outbreak first began, China has provided anti-epidemic materials that have been distributed all over Africa. China’s COVID-19 vaccine has been shipped to more than 40 African countries. With China’s assistance, the headquarters of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is speeding up construction. The local vaccine plant in Egypt, supported by China, has been officially established and has begun production. China will continue to help Africa with real action to win the final victory in the fight against the pandemic.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“We believe the two sides should implement in-depth cooperation in the following areas. First, we must help Africa overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as soon as possible. That was the shared view expressed by the leaders of African countries during the general debate of the General Assembly this year. According to World Health Organization estimates, nearly 6 billion doses of vaccines have been given worldwide, only 2 per cent of which are in Africa. The African continent has a target of vaccinating 40 per cent of the population by the end of the year, but it has a vaccine gap of as many as 500 million doses. We call on developed countries to stop stockpiling vaccines, increase their assistance to Africa and distribute safe and affordable vaccines in Africa as soon as possible.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“I welcome His Excellency President Kenyatta in presiding over today’s meeting, and thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Mr. Donald Kaberuka, African Union High Representative for the Peace Fund, for their briefings. We also welcome President Akufo-Addo of Ghana to the meeting. The United Nations and the African Union are close partners. In the context of drastic changes in the political, economic, and social situations both globally and in Africa, and in the face of various new challenges, the United Nations and the African Union need to strengthen their cooperation more than ever. Kenya’s initiative to hold this high-level meeting provides us with an important opportunity to discuss how the United Nations and the African Union can adapt to the new situation and better maintain peace and security in Africa.”
2021-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/941 (2021) · source
“China welcomes the establishment of the high-level Senior Policy Group by United Nations agencies in the region and believes that it will help build synergies. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is currently implementing its drawdown strategy. China encourages the Office of the Special Envoy and MONUSCO to strengthen coordination and cooperation on the implementation of the two strategies, eliminate drivres of regional instability through comprehensive measures and build a solid foundation for the realization of lasting peace in the region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, we must strengthen coordination for action and jointly implement the new United Nations Strategy for Peace Consolidation, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Resolution in the Great Lakes Region and action plan. China welcomes the fact that the Special Envoy has formulated a new strategy and action plan after fully considering the views of countries of the region, which we believe will guide the United Nations in its comprehensive response to regional challenges. The international community must provide the necessary financial support for the implementation of the new Strategy and action plan. United Nations agencies on the ground, the African Union and the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region must cooperate closely in that regard and, together, transform the vision into practical results.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“The coronavirus disease pandemic has had a severe impact on the region. The current regional vaccination rate stands at only 6 per cent. The International Monetary Fund estimates that it will be difficult for countries of the region to restore their pre-pandemic per capita income before 2025. China calls on the international community to increase vaccine assistance to countries of the region and to take pragmatic debt relief and development assistance measures in order to support the pandemic response and speed up reconstruction. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, China has provided several batches of anti-epidemic supplies and vaccines to the Great Lakes region. Some 12 countries in the region use Chinese vaccines.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Countries of the region should strictly regulate the exploitation and utilization of natural resources, strengthen regional cooperation so as to combat their illegal exploitation and trade, and cut off sources of illicit profit for armed groups. China supports the countries of the region in turning their resource advantages into development advantages by helping their people gain employment, eradicating poverty, accelerating industrialization and modernization, enhancing the capacity for independent development and innovation and promoting peace with development, all in a legal way. China welcomes the positive outcome of the Khartoum workshop on natural resources and looks forward to the successful holding of the second Great Lakes Investment and Trade Conference, coordinated by the Special Envoy.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“China deeply appreciates the efforts of the countries of the region and encourages all parties to continue to deepen cooperation in order to provide high-level guidance and political assistance in an effort to improve the situation in the region. We look forward to the upcoming tenth high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism, which provides an important opportunity to promote the implementation of the Framework document. Secondly, it is essential to adhere to a development- oriented approach and strive to eliminate the root causes of conflict. Poverty and underdevelopment lead to tensions over resources and trigger conflicts and confrontation, which are major drivers of protracted wars in the region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Enhancing mutual political trust and strengthening relations are effective ways to improve the situation in the Great Lakes region. Countries of the region have recently conducted intensive, high-level consultations and signed a number of cooperation agreements. They are now striving to build good-neighbourly relations, which are welcomed. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda have held meetings of security and intelligence services and established the contact and coordination group on non-military measures, thereby making major headway in the area of regional security cooperation.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Cross-border security incidents in the region have been on the decline. Rapprochement and enhanced cooperation have gained momentum. There is now a window of opportunity for peace and development in the region. As a good friend and partner of the countries of the Great Lakes region, China welcomes that development and congratulates those countries. We hope that all parties will build consensus and continue to deepen cooperation in an effort to implement the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, with a view to achieving broad-based and lasting peace, development and prosperity as soon as possible. I would like to underscore the following points. First, it is important to maintain cooperation efforts and to continue to improve relations among the countries of the region.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome you, Foreign Minister Omamo, as you preside over today’s meeting, and thank Special Envoy Huang Xia; Executive Secretary Caholo and Assistant Secretary-General Pobee for their briefings. I also welcome Mr. António, Foreign Minister of Angola; Mr. Ibalanky Ekolomba, High Representative of the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the representatives of Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda to today’s meeting. The overall situation in the Great Lakes region has been improving for some time now. Several countries have held general elections and progress has been made in the peace processes in the Central African Republic, the Sudan and South Sudan. Burundi has been successfully removed from the agendas of the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
2021-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8884 (2021) · source
“We will also provide 200,000 doses of vaccines to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. As a sincere friend of Palestine, China supports the just cause of Palestine in pursuing its national rights and the establishment of a fully sovereign and independent Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. We will continue to work with the international community to promote an early, comprehensive, fair and just settlement of the Palestinian issue.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“We reaffirm our readiness to host direct negotiations between Palestine and Israel in China, and we call for the holding of an international peace conference led by the United Nations, with the participation of the permanent members of the Security Council and the various stakeholders in the Middle East peace process. China has always attached great importance to the humanitarian situation in Palestine and has taken concrete actions to support the Palestinian people in their fight against the pandemic. On many occasions, China has sent humanitarian assistance, such as emergency cash assistance and pandemic supplies and vaccines, to Palestine. China will donate an additional 1 million doses of vaccines and will join forces with Egypt to send 500,000 vaccine doses to people in the Gaza Strip.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“We support Egypt and other countries in the region in playing an important role in promoting reconciliation among Palestinians, and we call for strengthening the authority of the Palestinian National Authority and empowering it to exercise sovereignty functions in security, finance and other fields. We urge countries with important influence to uphold an objective and fair position and avoid partiality and double standards on the issue of Palestine. The Security Council bears the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security and must take effective actions to resolve the Palestinian issue.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“Two weeks ago, the Permanent Observer of Palestine stated in a letter to the President of the Security Council that the international community should not replace the just settlement of the Palestinian issue with crisis management and control (S/2021/856). China fully agrees with this. Only by realizing the two-State solution and restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people can the cycle of violence be broken, and Palestine and Israel live side by side and coexist in peace. We hope that Palestine and Israel will take the recent high- level contact as an opportunity to continue to build momentum, gradually re-establish mutual trust and resume equal dialogue at an early date.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“Recently, Israel approved building a new settlement in Givat Hamatos in Jerusalem. Palestinian residents in communities such as Sheikh Jarrah are still at risk of being evicted. The construction of settlements violates international law and undermines the prospects for a two-State solution. Israel must abide by the relevant United Nations resolutions, stop expanding settlements, cease demolishing Palestinian houses and refrain from evicting Palestinian people. The historically established status quo of Jerusalem’s holy site should be maintained and respected. The fundamental way to solve the Palestinian issue lies in the implementation of the two-State solution.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“In the West Bank, Israeli military and police operations continue to cause Palestinian casualties, aggravate the conflicts between the two sides and escalate tension. The violence by Israeli settlers has intensified, exemplified by the attack on 28 September that injured several Palestinians, including a three-year old sleeping child. As Special Coordinator Wennesland has repeatedly emphasized, Israel, as the occupying Power, must fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law by guaranteeing the safety of the people in the occupied territory, thoroughly investigate the attacks and bring those responsible to justice. China urges Israel to stop its actions that undermine the prospects of the two-State solution, such as the expansion of settlements.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“More delay in the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza will cause greater suffering of the people already affected by the conflict. China appreciates the efforts aimed at alleviating the plight of the local population, such as the issuance of cash assistance by Qatar and the United Nations and the work done by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, in spite of difficulties. We call for the early reconstruction of Gaza to let people return to normal life. The international community should increase its support for this reconstruction. Israel should open additional suitable ports in Gaza to clear the obstacles for the entry of humanitarian and reconstruction materials there. China has strongly called for the easing of tensions.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I welcome Mr. Kamau to the Security Council to preside over today’s meeting and thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. We also thank Ms. Ashrawi and Mr. Levy for their briefing. China is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in the occupied territory of Palestine. Nearly five months after the Gaza conflict, the security and humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory remains grim. In the Gaza Strip, the conflict in May damaged a large number of public facilities and civilian houses, worsening the already severe economic and humanitarian situation. Of the 110,000 displaced people in Gaza, 8,250 still have not yet returned to their homes.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“We urge the Haitian Government and the political parties to always put the people front and centre, set aside their differences, shoulder their responsibilities and seek consensus and cooperation towards a better future for the country. China is ready to work with the rest of the Council to continue supporting BINUH in fulfilling its mandate and in playing a positive role in promoting stability and development in Haiti.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8881 (2021) · source
“In particular, resolution 2600 (2021) requests the Secretary-General to conduct an assessment of the BINUH mandate and make recommendations on whether and how the mandate should be adjusted to address the ongoing challenges faced by Haiti. This creates an important opportunity for the Council, on the basis of the Secretary-General’s assessment report, to update the mandate in the light of changing circumstances on the ground in order to better help the Haitian people. In the light of the foregoing, China voted in favour of the resolution. In conclusion, I would like to underscore that, ultimately, Haiti cannot achieve stability and development without self-reliance.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8881 (2021) · source
“The Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2021/828) states that the huge aid efforts made by Haiti’s international partners have yet to deliver the expected results and that a novel approach is required to address the challenges that are holding Haiti back. The renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) provides us with an opportunity to discuss how to help Haiti more effectively. China was a responsible and constructive participant in the discussions and consultations throughout the process. Thanks to the joint efforts of such Council members as China, the Russian Federation and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, substantive improvements to the text were achieved in the end.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8881 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): Over the past few months, Haiti has been hit with a series of back-to-back disasters, both natural and man- made, including the assassination of its President, an earthquake and a hurricane, exacerbating its already dire political, economic, social and humanitarian crises and the tragic plight of the Haitian people, who have our deepest sympathies. It behoves the international community to give the country greater and more tailored assistance. Haiti’s Government and political leaders should put the interests of the country and their people first, halt all power struggles, shoulder their responsibilities in earnest and work together to bring the country out of chaos and put it on the path of orderly development.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8881 (2021) · source
“China stands ready to work with other countries to practice true multilateralism, promote the building of a community with a shared future for humankind and jointly build a better word.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“Concerning the question of how a country should be governed, it is the people of the country who should have the final say. Countries should respect one another’s choices regarding each one’s development path and political system. Parties to hotspot issues should be encouraged to seek solutions that reflect realities on the ground. Regional organizations should receive our support in playing an important role in resolving their own regional issues. We should also resolutely oppose any act that spreads hate speech or incites enmity among different communities, including through the misuse of the Internet. Humankind lives in a global village. The global threats and challenges that confront us all require a stronger commitment to solidarity and a collective response under the banner of the United Nations.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“We must support the efforts of developing countries to stand up to foreign interference. Every country has its own unique history and culture and, as such, is entitled to follow a development path that accords with its own national circumstances. Attempts by foreign Powers to promote regime change, impose their own governance model on others and promote so-called democratic transformation and the partiality of foreign influence in internal disputes have plunged countries such as Libya and Syria into civil strife and have resulted in Afghanistan falling into a vicious cycle. History teaches us that a world where peace and development prevail is one that comprises different forms of civilization as well as diverse paths to modernization.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“At a time when the world economy continues to reel from the shock of the coronavirus disease pandemic, developing countries are in a more disadvantaged position in international economic relations, and the goal of inclusive development remains elusive. We must improve global economic governance and rectify the unjust and unreasonable arrangements in the current system through reforms so that developing countries can participate in and benefit from international economic cooperation on an equal footing. We should support developing countries to address uneven development within their borders, pay more attention to vulnerable groups, redistribute the pie, enable everyone to benefit from the fruits of development, prevent the polarization of wealth and leave no one behind.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“Kenya has forged ahead with reforms in recent years and expanded the political participation of women and other social groups. Kenya’s experience and practices have set a laudable example for the international community. We need to support the efforts of developing countries to achieve inclusive development. Development is key to finding solutions to all problems. Decent living conditions for all is the fundamental guarantee for the realization of lasting peace. In the process of post-conflict peacebuilding, the countries concerned should uphold a people-centred approach, formulate inclusive development policies, encourage people’s initiative at all levels of society and adopt a grow-the-pie mindset in national development. That is the economic basis for achieving international harmony and enhancing social cohesion.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“Those two goals are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. For many developing countries, the task of maintaining national unity is more urgent, and the related challenges are more pronounced. Many conflict situations currently on the agenda of the Security Council are the result of intensified intercommunal disputes and weakened national identities. China calls on all parties to internal conflicts to put the interests of their country and people first, set aside communal and partisan differences, build political consensus and establish and consolidate a broad and inclusive political architecture. We support United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions in redoubling their efforts in that regard on the path forward.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“National borders artificially drawn up by external Powers and the bizarre political and economic structures inherited from the colonial era have all but hindered the organic formation of national identities among the peoples of former colonies, have resulted in a wide range of complex issues within the newly independent countries and have become root causes of conflict. In the process of resolving hotspot issues and post- conflict peacebuilding, how to make diversity a positive driver is a topic that merits and in-depth discussion. China is of the view that we must support the efforts of developing countries to maintain national unity. In order to govern any country, it is essential to respect the diversity of society and, at the same time, remain committed to maintaining national unity.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks Kenya for organizing this open debate. We extend a warm welcome to you, President Kenyatta. I thank you for presiding over today’s meeting. The briefings by the Secretary- General, President Kagame and former President Mbeki on the theme of the open debate were insightful and inspiring, for which I am truly grateful. I also listened closely to Ms. Koofi’s briefing. Diversity is an intrinsic characteristic of the world. It is a perpetual force that drives human development, but it sometimes may also become a source of tension and conflict. In the wake of the Second World War, many Asian, African and Latin American countries emerged from colonial rule and gained independence. The legacy of colonialism, however, has not been fully eliminated.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“China supports African solutions to African problems and welcomes the good offices of former President Obasanjo, in his capacity as the African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa. The United Nations and the African Union should strengthen collaboration and jointly play a constructive role in promoting peace and reconciliation across Ethiopia. I also wish to point out that the unilateral sanctions imposed against Ethiopia and Eritrea by certain countries are in breach of international law and the basic norms governing international relations and will serve only to disrupt a political settlement. Such sanctions should therefore be lifted as soon as possible.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source
“We encourage both sides to maintain contact, fully exchange information, work together to seek a solution and avoid undermining mutual trust and cooperation. The international community should create a favourable atmosphere for a settlement through dialogue. A new Government has just been inaugurated in Ethiopia. China expresses its welcome and support to the Ethiopian Government in its continued efforts to achieve and safeguard national unity, promote political dialogue and work collectively to build a brighter future for the country. The international community should continue to provide assistance to Ethiopia while respecting the country’s sovereignty and ownership.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source
“At the request of humanitarian agencies, the Ethiopian Government simplified administrative procedures on multiple occasions, reduced the number of checkpoints, scaled up land and air transportation and allowed humanitarian agencies to bring communication equipment into conflict areas. Those measures have contributed to expanding humanitarian access and ensuring the delivery of relief supplies, and those efforts should be acknowledged. China regrets the disagreements regarding the seven United Nations humanitarian personnel and noted the respective positions and concerns expressed by the Ethiopian Government and the United Nations. We believe that a solution can be found only through dialogue and consultation. The priority now is to engage in quiet diplomacy in order to prevent a deadlock.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source
“We call on the international community to provide a steady stream of resources to the Ethiopian Government in order to fill the humanitarian gap as soon as possible and ensure that aid reaches all people in need. The armed conflict poses enormous challenges to humanitarian operations. We have noticed that the Ethiopian Government is earnestly assuming the primary responsibility for humanitarian assistance and has proactively launched its own relief operations. The Government is also actively responding to the concerns of international humanitarian agencies. Tremendous efforts have been made in that regard.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing. I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Ethiopia, Ambassador Taye Atskeselassie Amde, at today’s meeting. At present, the humanitarian needs in the Tigray region continue to grow. Food insecurity and displacement remain acute problems. United Nations humanitarian workers have overcome various challenges and delivered much-needed humanitarian supplies to many Ethiopians. China appreciates those efforts. The United Nations and other international humanitarian agencies should follow humanitarian relief guidelines, help Ethiopia increase its humanitarian response capabilities, expand the scale of relief efforts and prevent the deterioration of the situation.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8875 (2021) · source
“Come what may in the shifting international political climate, China will remain staunchly committed to safeguarding multilateralism, maintaining international peace and security and preserving the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime. China will continue to work with all other parties to continuously consolidate the international consensus on a nuclear- test ban, contribute to bringing the Treaty into force, and make unremitting efforts towards our noble goal, namely, the complete prohibition and total destruction of nuclear weapons at an early date.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“We hope that the countries concerned will heed the call of the international community, faithfully fulfil their international non-proliferation obligations and put greater effort towards regional peace and stability. China was among the first signatories to the CTBT and has conducted the fewest nuclear tests of all nuclear-weapon States. The Chinese Government has scrupulously upheld the moratorium on nuclear testing since its announcement in 1996 and has never wavered in its support for the Treaty at the political level. In its own way, China has made its due contributions to the entry into force of the Treaty, to the preparations for its implementation and to international cooperation on the Treaty. I would like to reiterate that China will not become an obstacle to the entry into force of the CTBT.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“While promoting the early entry into force of the CTBT, the international community should also conscientiously safeguard the authority, universality and effectiveness of the NPT. All States should demonstrate a responsible attitude in that regard. China objects to a utilitarian approach to the NPT or the application of double standards in its implementation. It is wrong for a scant few nuclear-weapon States to make noble pronouncements about their commitment to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, while they assist non-nuclear- weapon States to build nuclear submarines. Not only will that intensify the arms race — to the detriment of the international non-proliferation regime, as well as international and regional security and stability — it also runs counter to the spirit of the NPT.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“Fourthly, in order to advance the preparations for the implementation of the Treaty and reinforce a robust foundation of capacity for its entry into force, the international community should continue to push ahead the development of the International Data Centre, the International Monitoring System and the on-site inspection mechanism, and must do so in a comprehensive and balanced manner. The international community must also assist development countries with capacity-building with a view to ensuring their full technical readiness for the operation of the verification regime once the Treaty enters into force. Both the CTBT and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) are important pillars of the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, in order to preserve the international armed conflict regime and provide more robust institutional safeguards for the entry into force of the Treaty, all States should work together to uphold the international order based on international law, strengthen the multilateral disarmament machinery with the United Nations at its core, comply with and fulfil their international obligations and commitments, renounce double standards and discriminatory practices and maintain the integrity, authority and effectiveness of the international armed conflict treaty system.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source