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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“I thank Mr. Dieye for his briefing and for his review of the philosophical ideas of Lao Tzu. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today’s meeting. I thank the Council members for their valuable contributions to the statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2020/5. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. China thanks the briefers, namely, Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres; Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed, speaking on behalf of Mr.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Abdoulaye Mar Dieye, Assistant- Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the United Nations Development Programme Administrator, on behalf of the Administrator. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I also invite His Excellency Mr. Olof Skoog, Head of Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in the meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2020/161, which contains a letter dated 26 February 2020 from the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, the Sudan and Togo to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres; Her Excellency Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, on behalf of Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission; and Mr.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“To that end, it should focus on a peaceful reconstruction process, increase investment in infrastructure construction, promote regional connectivity, pay attention to the crucial role of countries and organizations of the region and inject momentum into Afghanistan’s sustained development. China stands ready to work with the international community and to continue to make its contribution to peace, stability and development in Afghanistan. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 4.50 p.m.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“The Afghan parties should start the intra-Afghan negotiations promptly to discuss together future political and security arrangements for the country that are acceptable to all parties and they should work in unison for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan. We hope that the international community will respect the will of the Afghan people, continue to support reconciliation among them and help Afghanistan achieve peace at an early date. The international community must continue its efforts to lay a solid foundation for lasting peace in Afghanistan.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“As part of implementation, efforts must be made to ensure that the foreign troops stationed in Afghanistan are withdrawn in an orderly and responsible manner and that the situation in Afghanistan transitions smoothly in order to avoid a security vacuum and, in particular, to prevent the rise of terrorist organizations that might take advantage of such a situation. To that end, the capacity-building of the Afghan National Security Forces should continue to be supported. China firmly supports a broad, inclusive and peaceful reconciliation process led and owned by the Afghans. We respect the Afghan people’s independent determination of their country’s future.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of China. The situation in Afghanistan is at a critical juncture. At present, Afghanistan’s peace process, political dialogue, its security situation and its economic development face grave challenges, as well as precious opportunities. The international community should work in synergy to help all parties in Afghanistan seize those opportunities and address those challenges. China welcomes the Joint Declaration between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States of America for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan and the Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan between the United States of America and the Taliban. The Afghan parties and the United States should work together to actively implement the Agreement.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2513 (2020). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2020/191, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. 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. In favour: Belgium, China, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Niger, Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“As Security Council Members will be aware, former Secretary- General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar passed away on 4 March. I am sure that Council Members will join me in expressing our deepest sympathy and in sending condolences to his family and loved ones. Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was a member of the Peruvian delegation to the first session of the General Assembly in 1946; he was twice President of this very Council, and he served with great distinction as the fifth United Nations Secretary- General, during a time of great transformation for our Organization and the world. I would ask that the Council now observe a minute of silence in his honour. The members of the Security Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Afghanistan”
2020-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8742 (2020) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.05 p.m.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We will continue to work under the Belt and Road Initiative framework by actively participating in the reconstruction of Iraq’s energy and infrastructure sectors, inter alia, helping the country strengthen its capacity-building, training more professional and technical people, and enhancing its capacity for self-development. China will also continue to provide humanitarian items and economic aid to Iraq and help the Iraqi people cope with various difficulties and challenges, improve the humanitarian situation and achieve lasting peace, stability and development. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Iraq.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“The international community should firmly support Iraq in exploring a development path that fits its own national conditions and fulfil in earnest its commitments to continued support and assistance for Iraq, help the country with its economic recovery, alleviate the humanitarian situation and effectively protect the rights of vulnerable groups, including women and children. China supports the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq in actively continuing its work and hopes that it will, in accordance with its mandate, support the Iraqi Government’s efforts aimed at achieving stability and development, and respect Iraq’s ownership of its own affairs. China supports any effort that is conducive to maintaining stability and development in Iraq.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“We should support the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in actively working under its mandate and in close consultation with the Government of the country concerned. Thirdly, we should actively promote Iraq’s economic recovery and accelerated reconstruction. Development is the fundamental guarantee for peace. Speeding up economic reconstruction, augmenting public-service capacity, improving democracy and responding to people’s aspirations are important tasks for Iraq in its current state of development.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“Secondly, we should support Iraq in consolidating the achievements in counter-terrorism and safeguarding national security. Iraq has made great sacrifices for the international cause of counter-terrorism. Yet the threat of remnant forces of terrorism still exists, and the efforts to address the issue of foreign terrorist fighters and their families are in urgent need of support from all parties. The international community should fully respect Iraq’s sovereignty and jurisdiction and support the country in bringing terrorists to justice, in accordance with relevant domestic laws, and in preventing the return and spread of terrorist forces and activities.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“The international community should support Iraq in independently managing its own internal affairs and responding to the challenges it faces by playing a constructive role, creating an enabling environment and firmly opposing interference in Iraq’s internal affairs. Any military action on Iraq’s territory must be subject to the consent of the Government of the country so that Iraq may avoid becoming a victim of geopolitics. Engaging in peaceful and meaningful dialogue towards inclusive reconciliation and harmonious coexistence is in the fundamental interest of the Iraqi people. We welcome the further improvement of relations between the central Government of Iraq and the Kurdish Regional Government, as well as the continuation of their communication and dialogue on oil, revenue-sharing and security arrangements.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“Against the looming backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East and the Gulf region, it is particularly important to safeguard Iraq’s national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. All countries should fully respect the will of the Iraqi people and support the Iraqi Government in properly addressing the internal and external challenges and in achieving economic recovery, peace, stability, national reconstruction and national reconciliation. In that regard, I would like to emphasize the following points. First, a good atmosphere should be created for political dialogue and national reconciliation in Iraq, as the internal political process in the country is at an important juncture.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. First of all, I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing. Once again, I would like to express to my good friend, the Permanent Representative of Belgium, and his team my appreciation for their outstanding work during their presidency of the Security Council last month. I also thank all the speakers for their kind words and their confidence in China. I look forward to working closely with all delegations in our joint effort to complete the tasks before us in the month of March by discharging our responsibilities in the best way possible. At present, the peace, stability and reconstruction of the State of Iraq is at a critical stage.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“I thank Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2020/133, which contains the twenty-fifth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013) (S/2020/133), and document S/2020/140, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2470 (2019).”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“The situation concerning Iraq Twenty-fifth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013) (S/2020/133) Report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2470 (2019) (S/2020/140)”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“As this is the first public meeting of the Security Council for the month of March, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Marc Pecsteen de Buytswerve, Permanent Representative of Belgium, for his service in the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing our deep appreciation to Ambassador Pecsteen de Buytswerve and his team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council’s business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2020-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8739 (2020) · source
“China supports the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Pedersen, strengthening his communication with the Syrian Government and making full use of the platform of the Constitutional Committee in an effort to make new progress.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source
“The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs should actively communicate with the Syrian Government and prioritize the channels it has provided to carry out humanitarian relief operations and address the needs for medical supplies in north-eastern Syria. China supports the Syrian Government in its reconstruction efforts in areas where the security situation is relatively stable as well as its work to clear explosive remnants of war, which is conducive to improving the humanitarian situation on the ground. The United Nations should continue to make progress on a Syrian political process that is Syrian-led and Syrian-owned in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). With regard to the Syrian political process, it should be up to the Syrian people themselves to find a solution, free from external interference.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source
“Measures should be taken to prevent foreign terrorist fighters from fleeing to other countries and regions to continue to wreak havoc. China is deeply concerned about the overall humanitarian situation in Syria. China supports the efforts of the United Nations to assist Syrian refugees and displaced civilians. The living conditions of the Syrian people are very difficult as a result of years of war, dilapidated infrastructure and economic sanctions. The international community should provide the United Nations with adequate funding and resources to ensure the provision of humanitarian supplies to populations in need throughout Syria. We note that the Syrian Government has taken a number of decisions to assist international humanitarian relief operations.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source
“Terrorism is the common enemy of the international community. According to the Secretary-General’s report, terrorist forces systematically harm civilians, journalists and medical workers in Idlib. Eradicating the forces of terror is a necessary requirement for the restoration of peace and stability in Syria and the region. Listed terrorist groups should be resolutely crushed in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions and international law. The safe haven established by terrorist forces in Syria should be liquidated. At the same time, counter-terrorism operations should be cautious not to harm civilians. The origin of weapons seized in the course of counter-terror operations should be investigated and the channels for supplying weapons to terrorists should be cut off.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank Secretary-General Guterres and Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for their briefings. China has been following the developments in Idlib very closely. The Idlib problem is rooted in the control of Idlib by terrorist forces. The parties concerned should continue to seek a comprehensive, long-term solution to the Idlib problem through dialogue and negotiations. In that process, Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territory integrity must be upheld. We have noted that the leaders of Russia and Turkey maintain close communication. That Syrian issue has its complicated background. The Council must act in an impartial, objective and comprehensive manner to create enabling conditions for a political settlement of the Syrian crisis.”
2020-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8738 (2020) · source
“The Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) should play a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Yemeni issue. China is not in favour of introducing complicated issues into the question of sanctions, since that would only undermine the unity of the Council.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“We advocate the promotion of peace and stability through development in countries affected by conflict. We hope that the international community, in addition to providing relief supplies to Yemen, will also support the country’s development and reconstruction by helping to stabilize prices and providing support for education, employment and other economic and social needs. The unity of the Security Council is an essential prerequisite for a political resolution of the Yemeni issue. All parties should enhance communication, overcome their differences, work towards consensus and create favourable conditions for a political settlement. On the question of sanctions, China always takes the position that they are not an end in themselves.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“All parties in Yemen should fully cooperate with the humanitarian relief operations of the United Nations and relevant agencies, avoid inflicting civilian casualties during military operations and avert the more serious humanitarian crisis that could result from a lack of humanitarian access. The humanitarian situation has affected all aspects of people’s lives — the country’s currency and prices are unstable; food and supplies of drinking water are insufficient and diseases such as cholera are not effectively prevented or treated. Last year, the country also suffered from plagues of locusts, which seriously affected its agricultural production. China is deeply sympathetic to the suffering of the Yemeni people and has provided them with assistance through multilateral and bilateral channels.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“The implementation of the Riyadh agreement has entered its second phase, which has a direct impact on the formation of a coalition Government and the next stage of political negotiations. We hope that all signatories to the agreement will implement the consensus in military, security and other key areas. In that process, it is imperative to pay attention to the views of the countries of the region and leverage their roles. Parties to the conflict in Yemen should focus on the future of the country and the interests of the people, avoid an escalation of hostilities and jointly safeguard the country’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is grim and deserves serious attention.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“All parties in Yemen should strive to relaunch the United Nations-led comprehensive political settlement process at an early date. The conflict in Yemen has been continuing for five years, during which all parties have paid a heavy price. In the past two years, after difficult negotiations, the parties reached the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement. Those outcomes should be commended and the political commitments made must be fulfilled by all parties in order to maintain the momentum for a political settlement. The situation in Al-Hudaydah remains tense. We support facilitating the work of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement in monitoring the ceasefire and fulfilling its mandate. We urge all parties to cooperate with the Mission.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“At the same time, we note that, against that backdrop, the Yemeni Government and the Houthi representative recently reached an agreement in Amman, the capital of Jordan, on a large-scale prisoner exchange. That demonstrates that both sides are willing and able to ease tensions in Yemen. China welcomes that development and commends the efforts of both the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross. We hope that the prisoner release will take place as soon as possible. We also call on all parties to the conflict to engage in broad dialogue and consultations in order to make progress with regard to a ceasefire, the cessation of violence and the building of mutual trust, among other elements. Despite the many challenges, the political settlement of the Yemeni issue should continue.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank Special Envoy Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock and Ambassador King, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), for their briefings. China has been closely following the security, political and humanitarian situations in Yemen. We commend the United Nations for its vigorous efforts to advance the political process and improve the humanitarian situation in Yemen. We support the 2140 Committee and the Panel of Experts in carrying out their mandated work. Recently, there have been fighting in several areas in Yemen and an escalation of military operations, which is of concern.”
2020-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8725 (2020) · source
“China stands ready to work with the international community in the maintenance of international peace and security, improve the situation of children in armed conflict and provide all children worldwide with a shared future of peace, stability and happiness.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“Chinese medical teams have been saving lives and treating children in many parts of Africa, and many touching stories have been told of their devotion. It is worth mentioning in particular that the Chinese peacekeeping contingent deployed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been participating in the construction of the SOS Children’s Village in the city of Bukavu since 2005. Despite the contingent’s rotations over the years, its assistance to local children in the form of providing supplies and medical service has continued uninterrupted. We hope that all countries will provide concrete support and continue to work to help the children of the affected communities and address the practical difficulties that they are facing in their daily lives.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“Going forward, a comprehensive strategy is needed to make the return of children to their families, schools and society a priority in post-conflict reconstruction. Even if children survive conflict, many of them may relapse into tragic situations owing to physical or mental-health issues and lack of education. China calls on the international community and the relevant United Nations agencies to work closely to support post- conflict countries in peaceful reconstruction, economic and social development, as well as the resettlement, demobilization, repatriation and reintegration of former child soldiers, in order to ensure that children have access to basic social services and can enjoy their rights to health and education. Since 2000 China has helped Africa build more than 200 schools.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“The United Nations and the international community should fully respect the leadership of the countries concerned, maintain close communication and coordination with them, support their capacity-building, mobilize international resources to address their practical difficulties, such as funding and technology, and promote their effective implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Since 2018, within the Framework of the South- South Cooperation Assistance Fund, the Chinese Government has provided financial and technical assistance to countries including Somalia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to train officials and improve capacity-building in the area of child protection. Those efforts have produced positive results.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“China firmly supports the Security Council in the fulfilment of its mandate under the Charter of the United Nations and continues to play an active role in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, so as to allow children around the world to grow up in a peaceful, secure and stable environment. The priority now is that countries in conflict should assume primary responsibility for protecting children in armed conflict. All parties to a conflict should prohibit the recruitment and use of child soldiers.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“The fundamental approach to protecting children from the harm of armed conflict is to stop and resolve armed conflicts. Disputes should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation on an equal footing, and the use or threat of force must be avoided. Greater attention should be paid to conflict prevention and the promotion of peace processes. In this regard, the special needs of children should be fully taken into account so as to ensure that children are free from the harm of conflicts and that their rights, including the right to education, are safeguarded. The Security Council should in full earnest discharge its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and remain committed to facilitating the political settlement of conflicts through mediation.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“They deserve the maximum protection and also happen to be the most vulnerable group. In 1999, the Security Council adopted its first resolution on children and armed conflict (resolution 1261 (1999), which strongly condemned the targeting of children in armed conflict and called on all parties concerned to put an end to such practices. For more than 20 years, the United Nations and the international community have made unremitting efforts to protect children in armed conflict, and this issue has received increasing attention. However, reality indicates that what we have done is still far from enough. Armed conflicts and terrorist activities continue to spread and, as a result, many children have been denied carefree childhoods, and others are struggling in difficult situations of violence, fear, hunger, disease and displacement.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): Once again China would like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence of Belgium, Mr. Philippe Goffin, and is pleased to see you presiding over this meeting. I also thank His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium for his statement. I wish also to thank Secretary-General Guterres, Commissioner Chergui and Ms. Becker for their respective briefings. China welcomes the presidential statement just adopted by the Security Council (S/PRST/2020/3) and appreciates the efforts made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to promote the development of the practical guidance for mediators to protect children in situations of armed conflict. Children represent the future and the hope of our world.”
2020-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8721 (2020) · source
“In the current circumstances, the Council should work alongside the international community and play a constructive role in seeking a comprehensive, fair and lasting solution to the question of Palestine at an early date. China remains firmly committed to supporting the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“We call on the parties concerned to fulfil their international treaty obligations and the Paris Protocol on Economic Relations, comprehensively implement the relevant resolutions, fully lift the blockade against Gaza in a timely fashion, and improve the economic and humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) continues to face financial shortages this year. The international community must increase its political and financial support to UNRWA so as to effectively improve the humanitarian situation of the Palestinian refugees and their host countries. It must also bolster its input into economic reconstruction in Palestine. The Security Council bears the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“We believe that the Council must base its work on the resolutions adopted in the past; heed the voices of the Palestinian people; reaffirm its support for the two-State solution, the importance of the relevant resolutions and existing international consensus; and call upon all parties to comply with international law in order to prevent the further complication and deterioration of the situation. China encourages all the parties to continue consultations in a responsible manner, while narrowing differences and widening consensus with a view to creating conditions conducive to resolving the issue. China is highly concerned about the economic and humanitarian situation in Palestine.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“Any proposed solution to this issue must be based on the views and opinions of the major parties, in particular those of Palestine, as well as on giving consideration to the voices of regional countries and organizations. Such a solution must be reached through dialogue and negotiations on an equal footing and contribute to a comprehensive, fair and lasting solution to the question of Palestine at an early date. Over recent days, Council members have held intensive consultations on the question of Palestine. China supports the efforts of Tunisia and Indonesia in that regard.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“Settlement activities and the demolition of Palestinian housing are continuing and expanding. The Middle East peace process has deviated from the right track. China is deeply worried. China has noted the United States announcement of a new Middle East peace plan and the reactions of Palestine, the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Secretary-General and others. China has always believed that the relevant United Nations resolutions and international consensus on the two-State solution and the principle of land for peace constitute an important foundation for resolving the question of Palestine. As such, they must be effectively observed. The question of Palestine can be settled only through political means.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks you, Mr. President, for presiding over this meeting. We also thank President Abbas and Secretary-General Aboul Gheit of the League of Arab States for their presence at today’s public meeting. We further thank Secretary-General Guterres and Special Coordinator Mladenov for their briefings. The question of Palestine, an issue that has remained unresolved for over 70 years, is the root cause of the turbulence in the Middle East. That issue calls into question the human conscience and international justice. Independent statehood is an inalienable national right of the Palestinian people. It cannot be subject to trading in any way. The Palestinian people continue to endure terrible suffering. Clashes and confrontations between Palestine and Israel are incessant.”
2020-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8717 (2020) · source
“I wish to take this opportunity to say that in order to push the parties concerned to resume dialogue on the Korean peninsula issue and settle their disputes by peaceful means, China and the Russian Federation proposed not long ago a draft resolution on strengthening the political settlement of the Korean peninsula issue. The draft resolution is still on the Council’s table. We have organized several rounds of consultations. We will keep an open mind and hope that everyone can put forward constructive ideas. Let us work together to create a good environment for making contributions to easing the situation on the Korean peninsula, pushing the parties concerned to resume dialogue, resolving differences through dialogue and achieving the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and its long-term peace and stability.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source
“On what grounds? I can tell the representative of the United States that the label of militarization is not the right one for China but could make a more appropriate one for the United States. Just now, some representatives referred to the South China Sea arbitration case. I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize that the Chinese Government has solemnly declared that the South China Sea arbitration award is null and void and has no binding force. China did not accept or participate in the arbitration. China neither accepts nor recognizes the award. Just now, the issue of the Korean peninsula was mentioned by some representatives in their statements.”
2020-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8711 (2020) · source