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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“Secretary-General Guterres, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs have repeatedly expressed their concern about the humanitarian consequences of unilateral sanctions and called for the lifting of relevant measures. That has garnered the support of the overwhelming majority of Member States. The Secretary General, in both his briefing today and in his report submitted to the Council (S/2021/583), once again laid out in detail the humanitarian consequences of the sanctions and expressed his concern. The Council should uphold justice, face up to the issue and provide a definitive answer to the Syrian people and the broader membership. As we have repeatedly said, we care for the people of Syria.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“Years of illegal sanctions have severely damaged Syria’s economic and social development, exacerbated its humanitarian crisis and weakened its ability to respond to the coronavirus disease pandemic. Many humanitarian agencies have shared their observations that humanitarian relief funds often cannot be remitted within Syria owing to financial institutions trying to avoid the risk of being sanctioned. Syrian infrastructure, such as water stations, hospitals and schools, are often unable to function, owing to the lack of equipment resulting from sanctions, such as power generators. The so-called humanitarian exemption, frankly speaking, is nothing but a placebo for the conscience and a hypocritical cover up. As unilateral sanctions remain in place, the humanitarian situation in Syria will not improve in any meaningful way.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“Early on, the Syrian Government approved cross-line humanitarian aid operations into north- west Syria, and relevant international humanitarian organizations are also making efforts in this regard. The United Nations should strengthen cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross and other relevant humanitarian agencies and make every effort to open up the cross-line access from Damascus to Idlib. When considering a draft resolution on humanitarian issues in Syria, the Council should put forward specific requirements for scaling up cross-line humanitarian assistance. Unilateral sanctions and economic blockades must be lifted immediately to help Syria restore normal order.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“It is important to have the Syrian Government fully play its leading role and continue to scale up cross-line humanitarian relief operations. China appreciates the humanitarian assistance provided by the World Food Programme. UNICEF, the United Nations Population Fund and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which has been delivered to millions of people every month through cross-line operations. During April this year, the World Health Organization provided from within Syria 348,000 instances of medical services to civilians in north-eastern Syria, which fully proves the effectiveness and feasibility of cross-line assistance and also points to room for further expansion.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Secretary-General Guterres, Acting Under- Secretary-General Rajasingham, of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and Ms. Ibrahim for their briefings. We also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey in today’s meeting. China has carefully studied the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/583). The humanitarian situation in Syria is facing multiple challenges. A declining economy, sharp depreciation of its currency, severe food insecurity, rapid transmission of the coronavirus disease and oil shortages have affected both agricultural production and humanitarian relief operations. Improving the Syrian humanitarian situation requires joint global efforts and a holistic approach.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID 19), China has also provided many shipments of goods and materials, as well as emergency food aid, to combat the epidemic in Afghanistan. Some seven hundred thousand doses of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Kabul in early June, along with ventilators, anaesthesia equipment and other medical supplies. China will do its best to continue to be a supporter, intermediary and facilitator of the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan, with a view to helping Afghanistan achieve peace, stability, development and prosperity at an early date.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“In May, State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi presided over the “China + Central Asia (C+C5)” Foreign Ministers’ meeting, which issued a joint statement specifically focused on Afghanistan. In June, State Councillor Wang Yi presided over the fourth trilateral dialogue among Foreign Ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan, putting forward important suggestions on promoting peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. China also actively promotes a greater role for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on the issue of peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. Currently, a memorandum of understanding on joint Chinese and Afghan construction under the Belt and Road Initiative is being implemented in an orderly manner, and China has provided billions of yuan in grant aid to Afghanistan.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has played an important role in supporting the peaceful reconstruction of Afghanistan, and its mandate will expire in September this year. Under the current situation, there is great uncertainty regarding the conditions under which UNAMA will operate in the future. The United Nations should continue to play a role in Afghanistan, but its effective duties remain inseparable from security. As for what form the United Nations presence in Afghanistan will take after September, we ask the Secretary-General to propose specific arrangements and a range of options for consideration by the Security Council as early as possible. As a friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, China has been actively supporting the Afghan peace process and making efforts in this regard.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“China opposes any politicization of counter terrorism or the application of double standards to it. Lasting peace cannot be separated from strong development support. The international community should continue to support the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan, help Afghanistan promote regional cooperation, strengthen its Internet connectivity, and enhance its capacity for independent development. We should assist Afghanistan in implementing the National Peace and Development Framework for 2021 to 2025 and resolving issues ranging from drugs and poverty to refugees. Developed countries should earnestly fulfil their commitments and continue to provide development and humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“For some time to come, the withdrawal of foreign forces will remain the biggest external factor affecting the situation in Afghanistan. Foreign troops cannot simply arrive and depart at will. China urges foreign forces to withdraw in a responsible and orderly manner, fully consult with the Afghan Government on post withdrawal arrangements, enhance transparency for countries in the region, and prevent the security situation from deteriorating or even getting out of control. Terrorism is still a serious challenge for Afghanistan and other countries in the region. All parties should make greater efforts to crack down on Al-Qaida, Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement and other terrorist organizations to prevent the return of terrorist forces.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“China is ready to hold an inter Afghan dialogue at an appropriate time, and will facilitate and support that effort. Peace talks require a peaceful and stable environment. At present, violent incidents are occurring frequently in Afghanistan, with security incidents from February to May increasing by nearly 30 per cent year on year. Since May, the Security Council has issued three presidential press statements on violent attacks in Afghanistan. China condemns all violent attacks against civilians and calls for a ceasefire as soon as possible. We welcome the short-term ceasefire between the Afghan Government and the Taliban during Eid al-Fitr, and hope that both sides will create more favourable conditions and gradually expand the duration and scope of the ceasefire.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“All parties in Afghanistan should prioritize the interests of the country and the people, consolidate the progress of peaceful reconstruction over the past 20 years, and explore a governance model and development path in line with Afghanistan’s national conditions. Although the progress of the Afghan peace talks is slow, it has been hard won and cannot be cast away. It is hoped that all parties to the Afghan peace talks will earnestly seek consensus and clarify the road map and timetable for reconciliation as soon as possible. China welcomes the recent resumption of contacts between the domestic negotiating team and the Taliban delegation in Doha, and hopes that the two sides can restart a new round of negotiations as soon as possible.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“China is deeply concerned about this. We should seriously consider what has led to the current situation in Afghanistan, and how is Afghanistan to achieve long term stability in the next stage? The fate of Afghanistan is in the hands of the Afghan people, and the future political arrangements for Afghanistan should be decided by the Afghan people independently. The international community should abide by the principle of “Afghan led, Afghan owned”, scrupulously uphold fairness and justice, and contribute more positive energy to promoting the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan. No external force can seek narrow self interest in Afghanistan, nor can it regard Afghanistan as an arena for geopolitical games.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“Statement by the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, Zhang Jun I would like to thank Foreign Minister Liimets for presiding over the meeting, Special Representative Lyons and Executive Director Waly for their briefings, and Ms. Akrami for her statement. I also welcome the presence of His Excellency Haneef Atmar, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, at today’s meeting. The current situation in Afghanistan has reached a critical crossroads and is entering a new stage filled with uncertainty. We can see that since the United States announced its military withdrawal in mid-April, the internal negotiations among the Afghan people have not advanced but retreated, the security situation has gone from bad to worse, and the economic and humanitarian situation has become increasingly grim.”
2021-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/601 (2021) · source
“The result of the vote is as follows: In favour: China, Estonia, France, Ireland, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam. Against: None. Abstaining: India, Kenya. The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour, none against and 2 abstentions. The resolution has been adopted as resolution 2577 (2021) of 28 May 2021. The resolution, which is set out in the annex to the present letter,* will be issued as a document of the Security Council without delay.”
2021-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/515 (2021) · source
“I have the honour to inform you that the Security Council has concluded the voting procedure on the draft resolution contained in document S/2021/509, which was submitted by the United States of America in connection with the item entitled “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan”. The voting was carried out in accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council dated 27 March 2020 ( S/2020/253), which was agreed upon in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Director of the Security Council Affairs Division has received letters from all 15 members of the Security Council indicating their national position on the draft resolution.”
2021-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/515 (2021) · source
“I also intend to convene a video-teleconference of the Security Council to announce the outcome of the vote shortly after the conclusion of the voting period, on the afternoon of Friday, 28 May 2021. (Signed) Zhang Jun President of the Security Council”
2021-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/518 (2021) · source
“The non-extendable 24-hour voting period for this draft resolution will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 27 May 2021. The non- extendable 24-hour voting period will expire at 4 p.m. on Friday, 28 May 2021. Please submit your vote (in favour, against or abstain) on the draft resolution, as well as your possible explanation of vote, by sending the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Secretariat (egian@un.org) a letter signed by the Permanent Representative or Chargé d’affaires a.i. within the non-extendable 24- hour voting period set out above. It is my intention to circulate a letter listing the outcome of the vote within three hours of the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period.”
2021-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/518 (2021) · source
“In accordance with the procedure agreed upon by the Members of the Security Council in light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as set out in the letter dated 27 March 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to all members of the Council (S/2020/253), I would like to draw your attention to the following. The members of the Council have discussed a draft resolution, submitted by the United States of America, in connection with the agenda item “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan”. That draft resolution, contained in document S/2021/509 and enclosed herein, has been put into blue. In my capacity as President of the Security Council, I hereby put the above- mentioned draft resolution to a vote.”
2021-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/518 (2021) · source
“I thank the representative of the Niger and his team for their efforts in preparing the draft report. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the adoption of the draft annual report. May I take it that the draft report is adopted by the Council? There being no objection, it is so decided. This decision will be reflected in a note by the President of the Security Council, to be issued as document S/2021/500. The meeting rose at 10.20 a.m.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8781 (2021) · source
“I now give the floor to the representative of the Niger, whose delegation was responsible for drafting the introduction to this year’s annual report.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8781 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will now proceed to the consideration of its annual report to the General Assembly, for the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020. The draft report has been provided to the members of the Council. The introduction to the draft report was prepared by the delegation of the Niger, with the participation of the other members of the Council. The body of the report was prepared by the Secretariat. I should like to express my appreciation to the Niger and to the Secretariat for their respective contributions. I should like to point out that the draft report was prepared in accordance with the notes by the President of 30 August 2017 (S/2017/507) and 27 December 2019 (S/2019/997).”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8781 (2021) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2576 (2021). The meeting rose at 10.15 a.m.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8780 (2021) · source
“In favour: China, Estonia, France, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8780 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2021/503, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/395, which contains the thirtieth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013), and document S/2021/426, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2522 (2020). The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8780 (2021) · source
“Under-Secretary-General Lowcock has just informed us that efforts are being made in this regard, and it is understood that the relevant humanitarian agencies are also actively exploring this possibility. We believe that, through our joint efforts, the cross-line programme could be put into effect. Assistance to Syria should be underpinned by the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, with no political conditions attached. I would like to stress once again that the future of Syria lies in the hands of the Syrian people themselves. China sincerely hopes that the Syrian people will extricate themselves from the quagmire of war and restore peace and tranquillity at an early date and China is willing to continue to play a constructive role in that endeavour.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“We need to ensure that the entire process of humanitarian relief operations in Syria is transparent and not politicized. The United Nations cross-border transport of humanitarian supplies into Syria from outside the country must be strictly monitored and supervised, to prevent the entry of any non-humanitarian goods. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria should be respected and the role of the Syrian Government should be brought into play. The United Nations should give priority to ensuring cross-line humanitarian relief, actively promote the elimination of hostility and building of trust among the parties concerned, seek workable cross-line solutions through joint actions between Red Crescent societies, and open up transport routes from Damascus to north-western Syria.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“Under the influence of unilateral sanctions, aid funds cannot be remitted into Syria, rendering it very difficult to repair and rebuild infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and power plants, and even the simplest components and equipment cannot be purchased: the so-called humanitarian exemption exists in name only. Not only is it hypocritical on the one hand to be spouting humanitarian mantras, while politicizing humanitarian issues and imposing unilateral sanctions, it also renders impossible any fundamental alleviation of the humanitarian situation in Syria. It may even be said that the unilateral sanctions have become an obstacle to the reconstruction of Syria. In order to restore the operation of infrastructure and allow the Syrian people to enjoy basic services, unilateral sanctions must be lifted immediately.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“Syria faces multiple challenges such as the epidemic, food security, currency devaluation, oil shortages and dilapidated infrastructure. Recently, the volume of water in the Euphrates River has declined, the operation of the Uluk water station has been disrupted, and local water supply, power supply and agricultural irrigation cannot be sustained. China calls on the United Nations to step up its food, vaccine and medical supplies assistance to Syria and urges all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and desist from interfering with civilian facilities.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“In recent times, the security situation in the north-western and north-eastern parts of the country has been increasingly volatile, with frequent terrorist attacks, clashes between armed groups, and tensions fuelled by foreign military activities and missile attacks on Syria. China calls on all parties concerned earnestly to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and to desist from illegal aggression, occupation and attacks on Syrian territory. Many members of the Council are concerned about terrorist activities and spillover risks in Syria. The international community should band together, in accordance with international law and Security Council resolutions, to combat the terrorist forces within Syria. We need to tackle the economic, humanitarian and reconstruction challenges in Syria in a comprehensive manner.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“China supports the continued efforts by Special Envoy Pederson to promote the implementation of Security Council resolution 2254 (2015) and calls on all parties in Syria to maintain communication with the Special Envoy and to advance the work of the Constitutional Committee on the basis of the existing consensus. The work of the Constitutional Committee must remain independent and free from outside interference. Steps must be taken to ensure that the political process in Syria is Syrian - led and Syrian-owned. China takes note of the activities related to the holding of general elections in Syria and calls on the international community to respect Syrian sovereignty and the choices made by the Syrian people. We must continue to improve the security situation in Syria.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“Statement by the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, Zhang Jun I thank Special Envoy Pederson and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings. The crisis in Syria has dragged on for a decade and the security and humanitarian situation remains cause for concern. The United Nations, in particular the Security Council, should vigorously promote an early end to the Syrian crisis and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. We must make every effort to push for a political solution to the Syrian issue.”
2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source
“For many years, through South-South cooperation, the Belt and Road initiative and other channels, including the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund, China has funded many projects to help developing countries, including countries in conflict, strengthen infrastructure-building, improve people’s livelihood and protect civilians. In response to the urgent humanitarian needs of some countries in conflict, China has extended a timely helping hand and provided large amounts of food, medical equipment and COVID-19 vaccines to countries such as Pakistan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia. Looking ahead, China will continue working with the international community to address the root causes of conflicts and help countries in conflict enhance their capacity for independent development and the protection of civilians.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“In implementing Security Council resolutions, full consideration should be given to the characteristics and specific circumstances of each conflict situation, and the sovereignty and legitimate concerns of the countries in question should be respected. The international community should provide humanitarian development and reconstruction assistance to the countries concerned and help these countries strengthen capacity-building. Humanitarian action should be carried out in line with the principles of impartiality neutrality, objectivity and independence, maintaining its humanitarian nature and avoiding politicization.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“To address the root causes of conflict, we must take integrated measures, fully implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, help countries in conflict to achieve poverty-reduction goals as soon as possible, strengthen education and health care, enhance people’s well-being and consolidate the foundations for peace. To resolve conflicts politically, it is necessary to defuse hot-spot issues through dialogue, good offices and consultations. All parties to the conflict are urged to respond to the global ceasefire initiative, immediately cease hostilities and advance peace processes through political negotiations. According to the Charter of the United Nations and the international law, the responsibility to protect civilians lies first and foremost with the Governments concerned.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“China is deeply concerned and urges all relevant parties to earnestly abide by international humanitarian law, implement the relevant Council resolutions, fully protect civilians and provide safe and unhindered access to humanitarian relief operations. Numerous painful experiences have shown that in the face of violence and conflict, even the most vigorous measures are not enough to protect civilians and civilian facilities from harm. Only by preventing and resolving conflicts can we provide the best protection for civilians. The Council must fulfil its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and be committed to addressing the root causes and political resolution of conflicts so as to bring hope to civilians.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“A recent example is the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which resulted in more than 200 civilian deaths, including women and children, the displacement of tens of thousands of people, and severe damage to schools and medical facilities. Even the one and only COVID-19 testing lab in the Gaza Strip was hit by airstrikes and rendered inoperable. In Afghanistan, as foreign troops have begun to withdraw, the security situation has deteriorated, and attacks continue. In the first quarter of this year, 573 civilians were killed and 1,210 injured, many of them women and children. The number of casualties increased by 29 per cent compared with the same period last year. This is a microcosm of the current state of the protection of civilians around the world.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“International humanitarian law has provisions on the protection of civilians and the Security Council has adopted many resolutions and presidential statements in recent years under the protection of civilians agenda. It has been five years since the adoption of resolution 2286 (2016), on the protection of medical personnel and facilities. However, to date the provisions contained in international humanitarian law and Council resolutions are yet to be effectively implemented. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has also posed further challenges to the protection of civilians. Reality shows that the international community still has a long way to go on the protection of civilians.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“China pays great attention to the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict and supports the international community in strengthening efforts to address the root causes of conflict, advance the political settlement of conflicts and disputes, and ensure that all parties to conflict effectively abide by international law, in particular international humanitarian law, and that the resolutions of the Security Council are effectively implemented. Therefore, China has made the protection of civilians in armed conflict one of the priorities of the Council’s work for this month. Civilians bear the brunt of armed conflict. Women, children, refugees, displaced persons and other vulnerable groups are going through even worse tragedies.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, President Maurer and Ms. Nemat for their briefings. The situation reflected in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2021/423) and in today’s briefings is worrisome and thought-provoking. I would like to pay tribute to those humanitarian workers, especially medical personnel, who have contributed selflessly in the flames of war. They do a lofty job and should be fully respected and protected.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council dated 7 May 2020 (S/2020/372), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefing and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members for this video-teleconference, the following delegations and entities submitted written statements, copies of which are also enclosed: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, the European Union, Fiji, Georgia, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Myanmar, Nepal, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, San Marino, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“I have the honour to enclose herewith copies of the briefings provided by Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; Mr. Peter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross; and Ms. Orzala Nemat, Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of China, Estonia, France, India, Ireland, Mexico, Norway, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (on behalf of Kenya, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Tunisia), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America, and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference on the protection of civilians in armed conflict convened on Tuesday, 25 May 2021.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/505 (2021) · source
“We also established with other Member States, including Brazil, Indonesia and Rwanda, the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of United Nations Peacekeepers, in a bid to enhance communication and information-sharing, promote policy coordination and improve capacity-building. We also actively provided other troop and police- contributing countries with security training, funded the Secretariat’s workshop on safety and security issues and decided to donate 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to peacekeepers. China stands ready to continue to work with other Council members and the international community in contributing to the protection of our Blue Helmets.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“While the world is changing, so are the risks faced by peacekeepers. We should keep up with developments; stay ahead of risks as much as possible; incorporate safety precautions into all aspects of decision-making, training, equipment and management; and reduce casualties among peacekeepers through preventive action. For more than 30 years, while actively participating in peacekeeping operations, China has attached great importance to the safety and security of peacekeepers. We promoted the adoption of resolution 2518 (2020), the first Security Council resolution on the safety and security of peacekeepers, as well as its follow-up. We provided financial support to the Secretariat for formulating the Action Plan.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“The Security Council should formulate realistic, clear and operable mandates for peacekeeping operations and avoid needless sacrifice due to inappropriate mandates. The Fifth Committee of the General Assembly should provide sufficient resources to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers. China calls on all Member States to pay their peacekeeping assessments on time and in full. All efforts should be made to investigate attacks against peacekeepers and bring the perpetrators to justice. Status-of-forces agreements should be complied with and the Secretariat, peacekeeping organizations and host countries should strengthen communication to properly resolve related issues. Fourthly, we should keep abreast of the times and continue to identify and address new challenges to the safety and security of peacekeepers.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“China expects the Secretariat to submit an independent strategic assessment report on peacekeeping operations’ response to the threat of IEDs. The development and use of new technologies are changing rapidly and peacekeeping operations should not be left behind. It is imperative to enhance communication and coordination among the United Nations, the troop- and police- contributing countries and the countries concerned and, on the basis of full respect for the sovereignty of the countries concerned, to actively study how to use new technologies to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers. Thirdly, we should strengthen partnerships and create favourable conditions for improving the safety and security of peacekeepers. That is a matter which requires the joint efforts of all stakeholders.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“It is necessary to improve the quality of the equipment of peacekeeping missions in a targeted manner; improve the quality of peacekeeping personnel; strengthen the situational awareness, emergency response and emergency rescue capabilities of peacekeeping operations; and increase the resilience of peacekeeping operations to various security risks. Secondly, we should concentrate optimal resources on resolving the key and difficult issues facing peacekeepers in safety and security. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a new challenge to safety and security. China calls for the vaccination of all peacekeepers to be completed as soon as possible. Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) have again become a major cause of casualties among peacekeepers this year.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“First, we should step up implementation and continue to improve the integrated security capacity of peacekeepers. In recent years, the United Nations has continued to increase the importance given to the safety and security of peacekeepers — the Security Council adopted resolution 2518 (2020) last year; the report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (A/75/19) devoted a special section to that issue; and the Secretariat formulated the Action Plan to Improve the Security of Peacekeepers. It is necessary to increase the related input and ensure that the relevant considerations are reflected in the implementation. We should continue to scale up risk assessment in the light of the actual situation of each mission, incorporate it into all aspects of decision-making and take effective measures.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source
“I thank Under-Secretaries-General Lacroix, Khare and Michaud for their briefings. I thank the relevant departments of the Secretariat for their efforts in protecting the safety and security of peacekeepers. I welcome the presence of Brazil at today’s meeting on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Safety and Security of United Nations Peacekeepers. United Nations peacekeeping operations represent an important means for the maintenance of international peace and security. Peacekeepers are an important asset to international peace. Over more than 70 years, more than 4,000 peacekeepers have died in the line of duty. This year, 50 peacekeepers have laid down their precious lives. While peacekeeping operations cannot be absolutely zero risk, we should try our best to minimize security risk. I would like to make four points.”
2021-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/501 (2021) · source