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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“Shipments of such supplies are being sent to UNRWA’s medical and health-care institutions to refugees within and outside the territory of Palestine. As a sincere friend of the Palestinian people, China will continue to be guided by President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposal on the settlement of the Palestinian issue, and will make positive contributions to the expeditious realization of a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“The international community should firmly support UNRWA and oppose the use of cutting off aid as a tool to exert pressure. China has always supported the Palestinian people’s aspiration to establish a fully sovereign and independent Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and has always supported the legitimate Palestinian demands and all efforts to settle the Palestinian issue. Since the beginning of the year, China has sent Palestine several batches of supplies, as well as medical experts to help fight the pandemic. We have also donated to UNRWA and, through the Agency, provided personal protective equipment to Palestine and Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“We encourage the two sides to resolve the tax withholding issue through negotiation. We call on the relevant party to completely lift the Gaza blockade in order to ensure access that all those in need in the occupied territories have access to basic services and humanitarian aid. In addition, we call for the effective implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). The demolition of Palestinian houses, the destruction of their property and the violence against innocent civilians must stop. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) provides educational and health-care services to more than 5 million Palestinian refugees and has made a significant contribution to the improvement of their humanitarian situation in Palestine.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“China supports that call and hopes that the international community will consider it and that all parties will work together to create favourable conditions for the settlement of the Palestinian issue. We are pleased to see intra- Palestinian reconciliation and progress in the political process. We hope that the relevant countries of the region will continue to play a constructive role. Thirdly, we must vigorously improve the economic and humanitarian situation. The coronavirus disease pandemic has exacerbated the already fragile economic, public health and humanitarian situation in Palestine. The international community should intensify its efforts to support Palestine in developing its economy, improving the livelihoods of its people and countering the pandemic in order to promote peace and stability with development.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“They should promote peace talks and sincerely endeavour to advance the Middle East peace process. Any proposed solution to the Palestinian issue should heed the opinion of the parties concerned, Palestine in particular, and the voice of the countries and organizations of the region, and should be reached through balanced dialogue and S/2020/1055 negotiation between the parties concerned. In order to avoid long-term negative consequences, efforts should be made to avoid the imposition of a solution. In his statement to the general debate of the General Assembly (see A/75/ PV.10), President Abbas called for an international conference, to be held at the beginning of next year, with the participation of all relevant parties, in order to discuss a genuine peace process.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“The settlement issue is one of the core aspects of final-status negotiations on the question of Palestine. China agrees with the statement made by Special Coordinator Mladenov on 15 October — that settlement construction violates international law and weakens the prospect for the realization of the two-State solution. Secondly, we must steadily advance the peace process. What is lacking in attempts to resolve the Palestinian issue is not ambitious plans or lengthy documents, but the courage to deliver on promises and the conscience to uphold justice. The international community, and countries with influence vis-à-vis Palestine and Israel in particular, should be objective and fair. They should act based on the fundamental interests of the Palestinian people and the countries of the region.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“International consensus is embodied in the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace and the Arab Peace Initiative, which provide important parameters for resolving the Palestinian issue and must be observed and implemented. The two sides should pursue peace talks as a strategic choice and find an expeditious resolution to the occupied Palestinian territories based on relevant United Nations resolutions. In addition, they must demarcate final boundaries through peaceful negotiations and refrain from taking actions that may intensify conflict, in particular by abandoning annexation plans. We call on all relevant parties to effectively abide by the agreement reached at the end of August, cease violence and avoid escalation in the Gaza Strip.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“China is pleased to see that measures are being taken to ease tensions in the Middle East and to promote regional peace and stability. At the same time, we must play close attention to the recent escalation in the Gaza Strip, to new settlement construction plans still under way and to the worsening humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. In that regard, I would like to emphasize the following points. First, we must stick to the right path of the two-State solution, which is the bottom line for international fairness and justice. We should not turn back the wheels of history.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing. I also welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Observer State of Palestine and the representative of Israel to this meeting. The Palestinian issue is the root cause of turbulence in the Middle East and must be put at the centre of the international agenda. Last month, during the general debate of the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly, as well as during this month’s deliberations of the Fourth Committee, many countries expressed their views on the Middle East situation and the Palestinian issue. The Palestinian leadership has also put forward new initiatives. It is worthwhile to earnestly study those initiatives and take corresponding action. There have been recent changes in the Middle East, including with regard to the Palestinian issue.”
2020-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1055 (2020) · source
“In future, we will continue to provide rice, medical equipment and other humanitarian assistance to the Government and the people of Yemen and work with the Gulf countries and the international community to contribute to easing the humanitarian crisis on the ground.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“Every effort should be made to prevent a famine in Yemen, protect farmland and agricultural production facilities, keep commercial ports operating and effectively deal with the plague of locusts and floods. We must support the World Health Organization in playing a leading role in fighting the pandemic and saving lives. China has always stood by the Yemeni people. We have provided several batches of food aid to Yemen, covering most of its provinces. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have donated several batches of supplies for the pandemic response to the Government and the people of Yemen and have proactively shared our experience in fighting the pandemic.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“More than 2,000 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Yemen, while the actual number of those infected is much higher. China urges all parties concerned to abide by international humanitarian law, put people and their lives first, protect civilians, in particular the vulnerable groups, and provide safe and unhindered humanitarian access, including allowing the United Nations to conduct a safety assessment of, and repairs to, the FSO SAFER oil tanker as soon as possible. The international community, particularly donor countries, should provide sufficient funding to the Yemen humanitarian response plan by honouring their pledges as soon as possible.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“We see agreement on the general direction. We should therefore work together to realize such ideas and promote the regional peace process. China encourages the relevant countries in the region to make use of their own advantages so as to positively influence the parties in Yemen and contribute to the political settlement of the Yemeni issue. At the same time, Yemen’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity should be fully respected and safeguarded. Fourthly, with regard to striving to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, currently more than 20 million people in Yemen face the threat of food insecurity. At least 1 million women and 2 million children are severely malnourished. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme have repeatedly issued famine warnings.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“Through the mediation of the Special Envoy and the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Yemeni Government and the Houthis recently reached an agreement on the prisoner exchange. Today we see major progress in the exchange of prisoners. China greatly welcomes that, and we hope that additional confidence-building measures will be taken. Thirdly, with regard to strengthening the regional security dialogue, a political solution to the Yemeni issue requires a conducive regional security environment. China advocates that regional issues be resolved through dialogue and consultation among the countries in the Gulf region by building a platform for dialogue among the countries of the region in order to forge a new consensus around maintaining regional peace and stability. Other countries have also put forward similar ideas.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“The Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement have shown the tremendous efforts made by all the parties and therefore cannot be left as empty words. The parties to the conflict cannot always go back and forth between the battlefield and the negotiating table in a vicious cycle of fighting and talking. The key is to implement the agreements reached. This is conducive to building mutual trust among the parties. It also serves as the basis for new progress. Properly solving the problem in the south has a bearing on the overall situation in Yemen. China highly commends Saudi Arabia’s contribution to advancing the implementation of the Riyadh agreement and supports Saudi Arabia in continuing its important work.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“Both the Yemeni Government and the coalition have expressed support for the Secretary-General’s ceasefire appeal, which deserves our recognition. We hope that all parties in Yemen will put the interests of the people and future of the country first, respond to the people’s desire for peace and stability and immediately stop using force and return to the track of dialogue and negotiation. China is concerned over the missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia and the escalation encompassed in such areas as Al-Hudaydah. The United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement should implement its mandate to monitor the ceasefire in accordance with the request set forth in resolution 2534 (2020). Secondly, political commitments must be honoured.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“We hope that the parties in Yemen will have a greater sense of urgency and show political will to jointly promote a breakthrough in the peace process in the country. First, a ceasefire must be achieved as soon as possible. In the general debate of the seventy-fifth session of the General Assembly, Secretary-General Guterres reiterated his appeal for a global ceasefire, calling for such a ceasefire by the end of the year. China supports the Secretary-General’s appeal and hopes that the Security Council and the international community will play an active role to increase mediation efforts in conflict situations such as the one in Yemen and provide strong support to the work of the Secretary- General and his Special Envoy.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Special Envoy Griffiths and Under-Secretary- General Lowcock for their briefings. In the past two years, the situation in Yemen has seen twists and turns. The international community and the parties in Yemen have made great efforts to find a political solution to the Yemeni issue. With the adoption of the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement, some progress has been achieved. Meanwhile, we have also noted that the relevant agreements have not been effectively implemented. Recently, conflicts in many regions of the country have escalated. A severe lack of mutual trust among the parties and a political process in deadlock are combined with a worsening humanitarian crisis. China finds these facts deeply worrying.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“For its part, China stands ready to work with the members of the Council to continue to support BINUH in implementing its mandate and play a positive role in promoting stability and development in Haiti.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8768 (2020) · source
“Regrettably, the penholder turned a deaf ear to those constructive suggestions, and China’s legitimate concerns and consensus among all parties were therefore not fully reflected in the draft. To achieve stability in the country, ultimately Haiti can rely only on itself. We urge the Haitian Government and the various factions in Haiti to abide by a people-centred approach, put aside their differences, enhance mutual trust and reach a political solution through inclusive dialogue and extensive consultations. It is hoped that BINUH will intensify efforts and make more progress in pushing for dialogue between the Government and the opposition in Haiti, while stepping up political mediation and promoting peace through development.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8768 (2020) · source
“The Council, in adopting a mere technical rollover resolution, has failed to demonstrate the importance that it attaches to the current grim situation in Haiti. It has not satisfied the concerns of the countries in the region. It has failed to send a strong message and to live up to its responsibilities. Secondly, the draft resolution failed to take account of China’s constructive views and the consensus of all parties. China took an active part in the consultations on the draft and put forward constructive and highly consensual amendments with popular support, embodying such ideas as promoting human rights, reducing violence, protecting civilians, implementing good governance, combating corruption and conducting free, fair, transparent and credible presidential elections.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8768 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China abstained in the voting on resolution 2547 (2020), on the rollover of the technical mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), primarily for the following reasons. First, the resolution failed to respond to the dire situation prevailing in Haiti. According to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/944), Haiti is still mired in a political deadlock, and the Haitian people face a deteriorating security environment and worsening livelihoods. The political, economic and social crisis in Haiti, far from being alleviated, has shown signs of worsening further. Various parties unanimously expressed concern over the situation in Haiti during the Council’s discussions held on 5 October (see S/2020/979).”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8768 (2020) · source
“Together with the rest of the international community, China stands ready to continue contributing to peace and development in Mali.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“That means we need to continue to support African countries in finding African solutions to African problems and support the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union in their important roles to help advance Mali’s transition. We applaud the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and MINUSMA for continuing to perform their duties under complex circumstances, and support their ongoing vital activities to maintain peace and stability in Mali. We urge Malian stakeholders to increase coordination with MINUSMA and ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers. As we speak, Mali finds itself at a crucial juncture. Malian parties must use this transition as an opportunity to open a new chapter for national peace, stability and prosperity.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“I also think that it is important for Mali’s transitional Government to increase its commitments to, and investment in, socioeconomic development, including efforts to secure tangible results in the Northern Development Zone and provide health care, education and other essential services to its people in order to effectively improve their standard of living. We call on the international community to act and assist Mali in its fight against COVID-19, support its economic and social recovery and help it achieve independent and sustainable development at an early date. At the international and regional levels, there must be increased support and greater synergy.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“China endorses the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) through its continued support of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel within the parameters of its mandate. Sustainable development must continue to move forward in order to eliminate the root causes of instability. Just now, the representative of the Niger stressed, on behalf of the African members of the Council, that we need to take a holistic approach. I fully agree with that.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“We urge the transitional Government and Malian stakeholders to renew their commitments to the agreement and to advance its implementation in conjunction with the transitional process through, inter alia, institutional reform; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; and the consolidation of State authority. Fighting terrorism is another priority. The Secretary-General’s report (S/2020/952) points to the increased frequency of terrorist activities, with terrorist organizations capitalizing on current fragilities, thus aggravating the security situation in northern and central Mali. Those trends are cause for heightened vigilance. We encourage the transitional Government to work more closely with the international community and employ all the means available to fight terrorism and violent extremism.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“It is our sincere hope that all parties in Mali will put the interests of the country and the people first, remain on the track of dialogue and cooperation and build on the positive momentum, so as to form the transitional government without delay and advance the transition in a steady manner. As to the focus for the next steps, we believe that it is important to continue to implement the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. Since the agreement was signed, in 2015, considerable progress has been achieved thanks to the efforts of all Malian stakeholders. However, much remains to be done.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued a communiqué on 5 October on its decision to lift the sanctions on Mali. We welcome these positive developments and commend the efforts of the Malian stakeholders and ECOWAS on their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the crisis. That said, in order to restore peace and stability in Mali, many challenges remain. The implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali is stalled. In central and northern Mali, the security and humanitarian situation have deteriorated, compounded by new and complex factors related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Mahamat Saleh Annadif for his briefing. I listened attentively to the remarks made by other members of the Security Council, especially the representative of the Niger on behalf of the African members of the Council and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. I think that many of their views merit our high-level attention. The recent situation in Mali has triggered widespread attention on the part of the international community. China has been following closely the recent developments in Mali. We are pleased to note that the President and Vice-President of the transitional Government have been sworn in and that the Prime Minister has been appointed.”
2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source
“We have allocated over ¥1 billion in recent years to support developing countries, especially African countries and small island States, in confronting the challenge of climate change, including through developing low-carbon demonstration zones, carrying out mitigation and adaptation projects and providing assistance for capacity-building. As we commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Organization, it is high time that States Members of the United Nations uphold solidarity and unity, champion multilateralism, safeguard the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, join efforts to address climate change and strive for peace and the development of our world.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“China accounts for 25 per cent of the global net increase in leaf area since 2000. We are willing to make greater contributions and are considering a mid-century long-term vision for climate change. China is advancing the development of a green Silk Road. We jointly initiated the Belt and Road Initiative International Green Development Coalition with the United Nations Environment Programme, helping relevant countries develop renewable energy projects, boosting energy transition and green development. China is an active champion of South-South cooperation on climate change.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“Silencing the guns in Africa is not only the aspiration of the people of Africa, but also the top priority of our work. The international community should let the initiative of African countries to resolve their own issues play out fully. Efforts should also be made to strengthen African countries’ capacity to address the potential security risks of climate change and environmental issues. Given the special challenges facing developing countries, more resources should be pooled to support their mitigation and adaptation efforts, including through funding, technology and capacity-building. China stands firm in pursuing green, low-carbon and sustainable development. We faithfully fulfil our obligations under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement and have met our climate target for 2020 two years early.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“It should fulfil the obligations it once took under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement. It is important to follow the principles of common but differentiated responsibilities and of equity and respective capabilities, and work towards an equitable climate-governance regime. Developed countries should honour their commitment to mobilizing $100 billion a year in climate financing by 2020, set a new collective quantified goal and help developing countries build preparedness.Fourthly, we must attach great importance to Africa and support its effort to achieve peace and security. Africa is the home to one-fifth of the world’s population, and African affairs make up two-thirds of the matters on the agenda of the Security Council.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“Countries need to enhance macroeconomic policy coordination with development at the centre, promote green and low-carbon transformation and enhance climate resilience. Efforts should be made to alleviate the humanitarian consequences of environmental degradation and help the vulnerable, making sure that no one is left behind. Thirdly, we must honour commitments taken by multilateral consensus and faithfully fulfil international obligations. If climate change has security implications, then the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and other aspects of the international consensus on climate change matters not only to the environment, but also to international peace and security. All countries, but especially a certain major Power, should reinvigorate multilateralism instead of putting itself first.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“Policies and mechanisms that can balance and reconcile conflicting interests must be put in place. For its part, the Security Council should effectively implement its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes and paving the way for reconstruction. Secondly, we must prioritize development and earnestly implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Climate change is, in essence, a development issue and can be addressed only through sustainable development. As we kick off the Decade of Action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, the international community should prioritize development and put people first.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“Millions of people are being displaced by natural disasters, famine and conflicts. No country is immune from the impact of global challenges, including climate change. The international community must unite to address these challenges holistically and in a coordinated manner. In this regard, I wish to highlight four points. First, we must prevent conflicts and promote the peaceful settlement of disputes. There is no direct link between environmental issues and peace and security. The security implications of environmental degradation differ from country to country and from region to region. We need to discuss and handle them in country-specific ways. The first step is to identify the root causes of a conflict, evaluate the environmental aspects of the security situation and work towards a targeted and specific solution.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“I welcome you, Sir, in chairing this meeting. I also thank Mr. Maurer, Mr. Thiaw and Ms. Modja for their briefings. Climate change and environmental degradation are common challenges for all countries. According to the United in Science 2020 climate report, the warming of our planet has not stopped despite the coronavirus disease pandemic; in fact, greenhouse-gas concentrations have reached record highs in 2020. In the world today, we see places where climate change and environmental degradation endanger people’s livelihoods, exacerbate the scarcity of resources and even aggravate existing tensions and conflicts. In Africa and the Middle East, tensions and instability, which are being compounded by environmental crises, have led to serious humanitarian consequences.”
2020-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/929 (2020) · source
“Many countries, including China, are deeply concerned about terrorist activities in Syria. According to the Secretary-General’s report (S/2020/813), more than 10,000 Islamic State terrorists are active in Syria and Iraq, threatening the security and stability of Syria and the entire region. The ceasefire arrangement does not and must not mean give free rein to terrorists. The international community should adopt uniform standards and strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation in accordance with international law and Security Council resolutions.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, there is a need to respond positively to the Secretary-General’s global ceasefire initiative, strengthen political dialogue and maintain regional peace and stability. The political and security situation directly affects the humanitarian situation. Since March this year, the overall situation on the ground in Syria has been relatively calm, creating better conditions for the protection of civilians. We appreciate the efforts of all parties to maintain the ceasefire arrangements and encourage the Astana process to continue playing its constructive role. All parties in Syria should seize the opportunity to strengthen political dialogue and advance the Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process. China welcomes the recent successful convening of the third round of meetings of the Syrian Constitutional Committee in Geneva.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“The number of confirmed cases has increased rapidly, detection capabilities are insufficient, many medical workers have been infected, and women, children and refugee camp populations face additional risks. China encourages the Syrian Government to continue to take active response measures, and appreciates and supports the work of the World Health Organization in leading and coordinating countrywide COVID-19 response efforts. China calls on the international community to increase multilateral and bilateral support for the Syrian Government and people in their fight against the pandemic. China will continue to provide assistance to Syria through the bilateral channel to help the Syrian people prevail over the scourge as soon as possible.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“We note that the United Nations plans to cooperate with the Syrian Government to deliver two batches of supplies to the north-west, and the World Health Organization continues to deliver medical supplies to the north-east. It is hoped that all parties will continue to improve the efficiency of cross-line humanitarian operations, simplify the procedures for cross-border delivery to meet the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people. China is paying close attention to the issue of Allouk water station and Rukban camp and hopes that the relevant parties can find a lasting solution through dialogue. Secondly, we should attach great importance to the threat of COVID-19 and support the efforts of Syria and the United Nations to combat the pandemic and save lives. The pandemic situation in Syria is worrying.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“The international community should also fulfil its promise of humanitarian assistance to Syria as soon as possible, without attaching preconditions, and not use such assistance as a tool to pressure the Syrian Government. The top priority is to immediately lift unilateral sanctions. Unilateral sanctions are severely undermining the ability of countries such as Syria to mobilize resources, rehabilitate their economies and respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Secretary-General Guterres and his Special Envoy have repeatedly appealed for a waiver of unilateral sanctions. China strongly urges relevant countries to earnestly respond to these appeals by immediately lifting unilateral sanctions against Syria and other countries. China welcomes the recent positive progress in cross-line humanitarian operations.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for the briefing. China appreciates the efforts of the United Nations and its humanitarian partners to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria. Regarding the humanitarian issue in Syria, I would like to emphasize three points. First, there is a need to take a comprehensive and integrated approach to revitalizing the Syrian economy and improving the humanitarian situation on the ground. The current economic situation in Syria is extremely fragile. The Syrian Government has launched many initiatives to alleviate the difficult situation, which deserve recognition. The international community should take concrete actions to increase financial and material assistance to Syria to support its economic development, improve people’s livelihoods and rebuild infrastructure.”
2020-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/915 (2020) · source
“Children in conflict have already experienced too much undeserved pain and suffering, yet so long as there is education, there is hope. Let us join hands and try our utmost to guarantee each and every child the right to education and protect his or her safety and healthy growth. Therein lies the meaning of all our work, which is also the basic premise for building a better future.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source
“At the same time, it attaches great importance to providing educational assistance to other developing countries. In the past five years, China has helped build 123 schools and vocational training centres for fellow developing countries. In Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, a vocational school that China helped to build can accommodate 500 students studying mechanical automation, agricultural-produce food processing, and other disciplines. In the town of Al-Majadel, in south-eastern Lebanon, Ali, an 11-year- old boy, drew a picture for Chinese peacekeepers after learning that they were there to help build a square and renovate classrooms in his school. The two peace doves in the picture carry the flags of China and Lebanon, respectively. Clearly, Ali deeply longs for and cherishes the opportunity to learn.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source
“All parties should therefore continue to provide humanitarian assistance to children in conflict, take measures to alleviate the impacts of unilateral sanctions on children and make the greatest effort to ensure their health and safety. China calls on all parties to conflict to heed the call of Secretary-General Guterres for a global ceasefire and to promote, through consultation and negotiations, the process of peace and reconciliation. The Council should earnestly fulfil its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, strive to settle disputes and conflicts through mediation, and create a peaceful and stable environment for children to grow. Education is the foundation of a long-term plan. China has always made the development of education a strategic priority.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source
“Digital technology and remote learning have the potential to open up more learning opportunities for children affected by conflict and minimize the negative impact of school closures. The international community should help countries in conflict bridge the digital divide so that remote learning benefits every child. Relevant United Nations agencies should strengthen coordination to form synergy in expanding digital education in conflict areas. Fourthly, we must keep children away from gunfire and effectively take responsibility for the next generation. Only by preventing and resolving conflicts can we protect children from being harmed by armed conflicts. The coronavirus disease pandemic has exacerbated the plight of children in conflict areas.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source
“At the same time, we should combine legal and administrative means to prevent schools from becoming targets of armed attacks. The international community and the relevant United Nations agencies should, on the basis of full respect for the ownership of the countries concerned, actively help these countries strengthen capacity-building and resolve, inter alia, practical difficulties in financing and technology. Thirdly, education cannot wait. The learning opportunities for children in conflict should be guaranteed. Education should not be subject to forced interruption because schools are destroyed by war, given that being away from schools may expose children to more threats of violence. It is urgent to restore and rebuild school buildings to create favourable conditions for children to return to school.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source
“China welcomes the presidential statement just adopted by the Council (S/PRST/2020/8) and encourages the Secretary-General and the relevant United Nations agencies to continue, in accordance with their mandates, to strengthen the monitoring and reporting of such attacks in conflict situations. Secondly, we should increase investment in education to prevent schools from becoming a weak link vulnerable to violent attacks. Education is an important means of peacebuilding, as it helps countries in conflict realize their vision of peace as they embark on a path of sustainable development. All countries should prioritize the development of education and increase investment in educational resources, including building and strengthening school infrastructure and expanding the resiliency of school premises against risks and shocks.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source