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Zhang Jun

lines on the record: 2,260
first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
sittings or episodes: 311
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“We urge the parties to continuously strengthen mutual trust and cooperation in order to jointly create conditions favourable to the comprehensive political settlement of the Syrian issue.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“It is essential to strengthen overall supervision and ensure fairness, neutrality, credibility and increased transparency. Relevant relief operations must be coordinated with the Syrian Government so as to effectively prevent relief supplies from falling into the hands of terrorist organizations or being diverted for other purposes. China has been making active efforts to promote consensus on the issue of cross-border humanitarian relief in Syria among all parties. We regret that the parties failed to reach agreement on the extension. As a result of the aforementioned reasons, China was compelled to vote against draft resolution S/2019/961. Regarding the differences among parties on Syrian humanitarian issue, they should be addressed fundamentally through the Syrian political process.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“We have always advocated the need for any operation to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned. The Syrian Government has the primary responsibility for improving the humanitarian situation in Syria and we should prioritize the provision of humanitarian assistance from within Syria. Cross-borderhumanitarian relief is a special relief mechanism adopted in specific circumstances. It should be evaluated in a timely manner in light of the developments on the ground. This mechanism must ultimately be adjusted. In the meantime, cross-border humanitarian Operations should also strictly follow international law and the United Nations guiding principles on humanitarian relief, based on Security Council resolutions.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China always attaches great importance to the humanitarian situation in Syria, supports the international community in increasing humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people and supports the active work of Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other international humanitarian agencies. China has also provided Syria with food, medicine, education, training, public services and other assistance through multilateral and bilateral channels and is committed to improving the humanitarian situation there and reducing the suffering of the Syrian people. Regarding the establishment of a Syrian cross- border humanitarian relief mechanism, China has had consistent reservations.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“China wishes to reiterate its support for the Syrian political process and stands ready to play a constructive role in the early restoration of peace, stability and development in Syria. At the same time, all parties should make a joint effort to contribute to the Syrian political process, help build mutual trust and work towards the same goal through compromise. China does not support the holding of discussions on the Syrian human rights issue in the Security Council, or the use of human rights issues to impose pressure on Syria or make accusations against it. Such actions are not in line with the mandate of the Security Council, and neither are they conducive to creating a good atmosphere for advancing the Syrian political process.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“Syria is currently facing economic sanctions, oil shortages, damaged or run-down infrastructure, insufficient resources for reconstruction and other difficulties, all of which have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis on the ground and had an extremely adverse effect on the lives of the Syrian people. The large number of refugees has also exerted economic and social pressure on Syria's neighbouring countries and become a destabilizing factor in the region. There should not be any political preconditions attached to the provision of humanitarian supplies to Syria. Humanitarian relief operations in Syria should be carried out with increased communication and coordination with the Syrian Government and with respect for the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“We recommend that the Secretariat pay close attention to the counter-terrorism developments in Syria and the flow of terrorists there, while proceeding to establish a terrorist database and providing timely and relevant information to the countries concerned so that they can solidify the conditions necessary for the next step in resolving the issue of foreign terrorist fighters, as well as other problems. While advancing the Syrian political process, the international community should also work to improve the economic and humanitarian situation in Syria through efforts to address and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the country in a comprehensive, objective and balanced manner.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“The problem of foreign terrorist fighters in Syria has come to the fore - Idlib has become a breeding ground for terrorism, the risk of terrorism spreading across north- eastern Syria is increasing and there is still a possibility ofa resurgence ofthe Islamic State. Such developments threaten peace and security in Syria, the Middle East and the world. All parties should avoid taking actions that undermine counter-terrorism achievements and instead try their best to work together and earnestly explore the issue of how to bring the terrorists to justice.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“We expect the members of the Constitutional Committee to put the interests of Syria and its people first and participate in the dialogue with political will and the spirit of compromise. China welcomes the new round of the Astana dialogue that was convened last week in Nur-Sultan by Russia, Iran and Turkey, and hopes that it will help the Syrian parties to bridge their differences and build consensus. The eradication of terrorist forces is a necessary security precondition for the Syrian people to be able to return to a peaceful and orderly life. Countries should continue to act in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and international law to combat all forms of terrorism with uniform standards.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“Although that is inevitable, we hope that all parties will maintain political dialogue through the Constitutional Committee to enhance mutual understanding and trust. China supports Special Envoy Pedersen's work to build on the achievements that have already been made, in accordance with the Syrian-led and Syrian- owned principle and resolution 2254 (2015), and to continue to advance Syrian political process. Attention should be focused on maintaining the independence of the Constitutional Committee's work - there should be no outside interference or imposition of arbitrary time limits. Syria's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity should be fully respected and the legitimate demands of the Government of Syria heeded. Syria cannot be divided or fragmented.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (Spoke in Chinese): First, I wish to thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing. Because of the strong sunlight behind me, I cannot see him very well. However, I hope that light is a sign of a brighter future for the political process in Syria. The establishment of the Constitutional Committee is a good start for the Syrian political process, with both the large body of the Constitutional Committee and the 45 -member small body initiating their work in the time since late October. China welcomes such progress and appreciates Special Envoy Pedersen's mediation efforts, as well as the constructive participation of all Syrian parties. At the same time, there are differences among the Syrian parties in the Constitutional Committee.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8696 (2019) · source
“China calls on all the parties concerned to remain calm, exercise restraint, resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation, refrain from taking actions that might escalate regional tensions, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of others. China supports the Gulf countries in conducting dialogue on regional security issues and supports the countries of the region in their efforts to resolve conflicts.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“In the current circumstances, all the parties need to exercise caution in addressing Iran's missile launches and accurately interpret the relevant Council resolution in order to avoid any negative impact on the overall picture of the implementation of the JCPOA. China notes Iran's repeated statements on the conventional and self-defensive nature of its missile programme and hopes that the parties will take the Iranian position seriously. The proper handling of the Iranian nuclear issue is closely linked to the maintenance of peace and stability in the Middle East. Recently, the Middle East has seen continued tensions and rapidly evolving hotspot issues.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“We will continue to be objective, impartial and responsible in our tireless efforts to uphold and implement the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015). China commends the Secretary-General's report for its call to uphold the agreement, protect the freedom to pursue legitimate business with Iran, support the procurement channel and maintain regional stability. In the meantime, the report should reflect the implementation of the resolution in an objective, balanced and comprehensive manner so as to ensure the accuracy of the information and fully address Iran's legitimate concerns and lawful rights and interests. The 2231 format of the Council is not a sanctions mechanism. The Facilitator of the format and the Secretariat should act strictly in accordance with their mandate and function.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“We welcome the European Union's positive progress in setting up the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges, and we support France in its continued diplomatic good offices. We further support the IAEA in its continued objective and impartial position in monitoring and verifying Iran's nuclear activities. China has always been committed to settling the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic channels and remains committed to consolidating the international nuclear non-proliferation system and safeguarding international regional peace and stability. China is a negotiator of and participant in the JCPOA, as well as its staunch defender and enforcer. China will continue to work with all the parties to make new progress in the modernization of the Arak heavy-water reactor.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“China has noted that Iran has remained largely restrained in reducing its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA, and that it has stressed that all the steps that it has taken in that regard are reversible and subject to the monitoring and verification of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). All the parties to the agreement should exercise restraint and stay within the framework of the Joint Commission to strengthen consultations, resolve their differences and refrain from taking steps that might further complicate the situation. China commends all the parties to the agreement for their courage and efforts. We appreciate Russia's continued efforts to take forward the modification of the Fordow nuclear facility.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“The full and effective implementation of the JCPOA is the only correct and effective way to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue and ease the current situation. All the parties concerned should work together to restore the balance of rights and obligations under the plan. China is concerned about the United States unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA and its increase of unilateral sanctions against Iran. In the Secretary- General's report (S/2019/934), he also states his belief that such steps on the part of the United States continue to run contrary to the goals set out in the JCPOA and the resolution and may also impede Iran's ability to implement certain provisions of the plan or the resolution. The Secretary-General's observation warrants serious attention on the part of the Council and all the parties.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, Ambassador Pecsteen de Buytswerve and Ambassador Skoog for their briefings and commend the parties concerned for their efforts. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), endorsed by the Security Council, is a significant achievement of multilateral diplomacy and an essential component of international order based on international law. It is of crucial importance for safeguarding the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East. The Iranian nuclear issue is reaching a critical turning point, and the implementation of the JCPOA is being put to a severe test. Dialogue and negotiation point to a realistic avenue to settle the Iranian nuclear issue.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“Thanks to our concerted efforts, China and Afghanistan have opened direct flights, established direct transport links and expanded economic and trade ties. We stand ready to work with Afghanistan in a spirit of consultation, cooperation and mutual benefit to strengthen economic cooperation in the region, create connectivity partnerships, promote regional peace and stability through development and help to achieve lasting peace in Afghanistan. Let us work together to build a community united by the vision of a shared future for all humankind.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“To boost Afghanistan's socioeconomic development, China will focus the assistance it provides to the country on areas relating to people's lives. We have helped Afghanistan to build the Republic Hospital, Kabul University and the Afghanistan Technical Vocational Institute. Every year, we provide scholarships to Afghan students and treat Afghan children with congenital heart problems. We have also been carrying out regional cooperation projects in disaster risk management and other areas. China will continue to work with Afghanistan to actively implement the China-Afghanistan memorandum of understanding on jointly advancing the Belt and Road Initiative, thereby supporting the country in its reconstruction and integration into regional economic development.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“Its Government and people need continued attention and significant assistance if they are to improve their humanitarian situation, while help is also needed to enable Afghanistan use its own advantages and participate in regional economic cooperation and connectivity in order to eradicate poverty and overcome the challenges caused by natural disasters. In our communications with Mr. Yamamoto, we have expressed deep concerns about the worsening poverty situation in Afghanistan, which deserves our joint efforts. UNAMA should therefore play an active role in that regard by implementing its mandate, supporting Afghanistan in post-conflict reconstruction and enhancing its cooperation with regional countries and organizations.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“We have been actively exercising diplomacy and our good offices, and will continue to engage the parties in talks through channels such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Contact Group with Afghanistan, the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Dialogue and the China-United States-Russia-Pakistan consultations on Afghanistan. Our efforts are aimed at building regional consensus and an environment that is conducive to peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, while also providing a platform for intra-Afghan talks. It is important that we provide tangible assistance in promoting Afghanistan's socioeconomic development.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“The international community and other countries in the region have recently been actively promoting direct talks between the Afghan Government and the Taliban, lending impetus to the peace and reconciliation process. China calls on all Afghan parties, including the Taliban, to prioritize the interests of their country and people, seize these historic opportunities and engage in intra-Afghan talks in order to establish an extensive and inclusive political framework as early as possible and open the door to reconciliation. China is a staunch supporter of the Afghan peace and reconciliation process.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“At the same time, we will be watching closely for any new challenges to Afghan security and stability following the release of the election results. China calls for foreign troops to withdraw from Afghanistan in an orderly and responsible manner and for all Afghan political parties to resolve their differences through dialogue in order to ensure a stable and smooth transition of power. The international community should provide training, funding and technical support for capacity-building in the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces and assist the country in effectively countering terrorism, transnational crime, drug trafficking and other threats. We should provide rigorous support to Afghanistan in advancing its peace and reconciliation process.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“Its security situation is disconcerting, its peace and reconciliation process beset by growing uncertainties and its humanitarian situation dire. The international community should therefore continue to provide Afghanistan with support and assistance. We need to continue to help it improve its security environment, as the situation on the ground has recently been worsening, with air strikes and search operations that have led to a considerable increase in civilian deaths. Terrorist groups remain active and drugs are still an important source of funding for them. As the Afghan presidential elections enter their final stage, China applauds Afghanistan for the tremendous efforts it has made to ensure their smooth conduct. We respect the choice of the Afghan people and support the work of the Independent Election Commission.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China thanks Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto for his briefing and commends him for leading the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the enormous amount of work it has done over the years. We also listened carefully to the statements by Afghan youth delegate Ms. Khurram and Ambassador Raz, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations. China has been following the developments in Afghanistan closely. The realization of peace and stability in that country is not only the goal that the Afghan people strongly aspire to but also a shared expectation of the countries in the region and the international community. The results of Afghanistan's presidential elections have yet to be announced.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8687 (2019) · source
“We should also strengthen coordination, and the various United Nations entities should forge synergies. The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) should continue to work in accordance with its mandate to strengthen cooperation with all parties to promote regional peace and stability. The United Nations country teams, the United Nations Development Programme and other entities should fully leverage their respective advantages, strengthen coordination and cooperation with UNOWAS and work together to play a constructive role in achieving regional peace and stability. China will continue to support the work of Special Representative Chambas and UNOWAS.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“We also support ECOWAS and the Economic Community of Central African States in jointly exploring solutions to intercommunal conflicts and terrorism. The G-5 Sahel Joint Force and the Multinational Joint Task Force for combating Boko Haram are examples of proactive initiatives that West African countries are taking to jointly respond to the terrorist threat in the region, and they constitute important contributions to international and regional peace and security. The international community should support the United Nations in providing the financial support that these relevant regional efforts need. Since the China-United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund was established it has provided financial support to various peacekeeping and counter-terrorism capacity-building projects in Africa.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“We have established the China-Africa Peace and Security Fund to boost our cooperation with Africa in the areas of peace, security, peacekeeping and law and order. The first batch of assistance materials, worth Â¥200 million, has already arrived in Africa to support the African Standby Force and its capacity to respond immediately to crises. We have also provided Â¥3OO million in aid for the counter-terrorism operation in the Sahel and the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). We should ramp up our cooperation to jointly address the challenges in this area. China supports African countries in finding African solutions to African problems, and commends the special summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held in September for coming up with new ideas and measures to combat terrorism.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“The international community should promote the political settlement of hotspot issues in West Africa and the settlement of disputes through peaceful means. Dialogue on an equal footing among different civilizations and religions should be encouraged in order to promote their harmonious coexistence. The countries of the region should be helped to enhance their counter- terrorism and deradicalization capacities. There should be a major focus on settling ongoing issues such as the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, the diversification of financing channels for terrorist organizations and the convergence of terrorist organizations and organized crime. The countries of West Africa should be supported in strengthening their border control and law-enforcement coordination, intelligence-sharing and other practical cooperation measures.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Education and employment opportunities should be provided, especially for young people. All communities should be guaranteed the right to development and the equal provision of public services. Economic development should also help to enhance the capacity of the countries of the region to adapt to climate change and give them the resources they need to improve governance and protect their various communities. China is actively helping countries of the region to work on infrastructure and development in order to strengthen connectivity. It has also provided education and vocational training opportunities to young people in Africa through scholarships for their study in China and the establishment of education and training centres, among other things. We should also adopt integrated policies to eradicate the root causes ofterrorism.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Boko Haram and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant have continued to grow in West Africa, and extremist militants have returned and used these conflicts to launch attacks, posing unprecedented threats to regional peace and stability. At the same time, the links between intercommunal violence and terrorism have increased and demand a holistic approach on the part of the international community. We must accelerate development in West Africa with a view to eliminating this breeding ground for intercommunal violence and conflicts, which in essence are a struggle for development resources. Extreme poverty and a lack of development are the root causes. We should put our full weight behind economic and social development in order to increase investment and trade in Africa with a View to eradicating poverty.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“For example, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire have graduated, as we say, from the Security Council agenda and have embarked on a path of sustainable development. However, the region is also facing threats and challenges, traditional and non-traditional, that call for the international community's attention and support. One ofthose challenges is intercommunal violence. Transhumance has led to increased competition for resources such as land and water, resulting in frequent conflicts between farmers and herders. Among other factors, ethnic and religious differences, climate change and the prevalence of weapons have exacerbated the region's problems. What is even more worrying is that in the past few years terrorism and extremism have taken advantage of those problems as opportunities.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): We listened carefully to the briefings by Special Representative Chambas and Mr. Sma'il Chergui, the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security. Their opinions and suggestions deserve the Security Council's full attention. China strongly condemns last week's terrorist attack in the Niger. We would like to express our sorrow for the victims and our deep condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured, to whom we wish a speedy recovery from their pain and injuries. The current situation in West Africa is generally stable. The economy continues to develop, and the efforts to achieve strength and unity have had remarkable results. There have been many success stories for the good offices, mediation and peacekeeping operations of the United Nations in West Africa.”
2019-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8685 (2019) · source
“With regard to implementing the Security Council's resolutions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, China has unfailingly and conscientiously fulfilled its international obligations and sustained huge losses and tremendous pressure in the process of implementing the relevant sanctions. China maintains that the Security Council sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea should not negatively affect humanitarian activities. China calls on the Security Council to remain united, discharge its historical responsibility and speak unequivocally with one voice in support of a political solution. China stands ready to continue working together with all parties concerned towards the peninsula's denuclearization and achieving lasting peace and stability there.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“That is in keeping with the spirit of the resolutions, which are conducive to easing the humanitarian and livelihood-related situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, creating a favourable environment for dialogue, encouraging the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to take greater strides towards denuclearization and creating the necessary conditions for and impetus to a political settlement of the situation on the peninsula. China has been consistent in its commitment to the denuclearization of the peninsula, the maintenance of peace and stability there and the settlement of all issues through dialogue and consultations. Approaching the matter responsibly, China has played a constructive role by maintaining close communication and coordination with the parties concerned and encouraging peace talks between them.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“It is imperative that the Council take action and invoke the reversible provisions in resolutions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as soon as possible in the light of the evolving situation on the peninsula and make the necessary adjustments to the sanctions measures stipulated by those resolutions, especially in areas where the livelihood of the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is at stake.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“Currently, there is a greater sense of urgency to find a political settlement to the issue on the peninsula. Advancing the denuclearization of the peninsula in parallel with establishing a peace mechanism on the peninsula, is the only realistic and feasible way to solve the issue politically. It is the Security Council's important responsibility to maintain peace and stability on the peninsula and move the denuclearization process forward. In the current context, the top priority is to maintain the international consensus and momentum to reach a political solution to the peninsula issue, support and urge the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to meet one another half way and do everything we can to head off a dramatic reversal of the peninsula situation.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“The international community, in particular the main parties to the peninsula issue, must take an objective and impartial position, act in the service of long-term interests and the greater good, and make additional efforts contributing to the relaxation of tensions in the dialogue and consultations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the political process on the peninsula so as to avoid plunging the region into tensions and confrontations. The Security Council's resolutions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea should be comprehensively, completely and accurately implemented. Sanctions are only a means to an end, not an end in and of themselves. Enforcing sanctions is required by the relevant Council resolutions. Pushing for a political solution is also required by the relevant Council resolutions.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“That is one significant reason explaining the current deadlock in dialogue and increasing tensions related to the situation. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and especially the United States should take advantage of the hard-won window of opportunity, take on board and respect one another's stances in good faith, demonstrate genuine flexibility and good will, act on the consensus reflected in the Singapore joint statement and, by taking a phased and synchronized approach, break the deadlock and resume dialogue and engagement as soon as possible so as to prevent the dialogue process from derailing or reversing course.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“The situation on the Korean peninsula has recently taken another turn, leading to renewed tension between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States and bringing the situation on the peninsula once again to a critical juncture. China notes that, on 7 September, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted a test and made a related public statement. So far, the details of the test, what it involved and other specific information have yet to be established. The Security Council should therefore not jump to hasty conclusions. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has taken a series of positive steps towards denuclearization, but its legitimate concerns and aspirations with regard to security and development have not been given the attention they deserve and remain unanswered.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“At the same time, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has honoured its promise to suspend nuclear tests and the test launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and has declared on multiple occasions its commitment to the denuclearization of the peninsula. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States, as the principal parties to the peninsula issue, should cherish the hard-won relaxation of the situation on the peninsula, achieved through dialogue, and work together by taking practical measures to achieve the denuclearization of and lasting peace on the Korean peninsula.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“We listened closely to Assistant Secretary- General Khiari's briefing. Since early 2018, thanks to the concerted efforts of the parties concerned, there have been positive changes in the situation on the Korean peninsula and the issue of the peninsula has been steered back on track towards a negotiated solution through dialogue. Earlier this year, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the United States held meetings between their leaders in Hanoi and Panmunjom, as well as working-level consultations in Stockholm, which are positive step towards greater mutual understanding between the two parties.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“It is China's consistent position that development is an effective pathway to peace and stability in countries in conflict. China stands ready to carry out further practical work for the benefit of the Yemeni people, participate in the economic reconstruction of Yemen, bolster the Yemeni people's confidence in their future and contribute constructively to the early achievement of lasting peace and stability in Yemen.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“The Yemeni parties should fully cooperate with the humanitarian operations of the United Nations and other relevant agencies. Current efforts should be focused on easing Yemen's oil crisis, stabilizing the Yemeni rial and prices, curbing the cholera epidemic, supporting development and reconstruction projects and increasing employment. China has long been working to provide assistance to the Yemeni people. Recently, through bilateral channels, we once again provided assistance to Yemen; in particular, we provided a gift of sporting goods to Yemeni youth. On 31 October, China and the Yemeni Government signed an economic and technical cooperation agreement whereby Yemen will receive 100 million yuan renminbi, or $40 million, worth of aid to improve Yemen's economic and humanitarian situation.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“The Council should remain united on this matter, firmly support Yemen's sovereignty, independence, unity and territory integrity and provide political support for the diplomatic efforts of the United Nations and countries of the region. Recently the Ambassadors of the permanent members of the Council to Yemen held a meeting in Riyadh with Special Envoy Griffiths and General Guha, Chair of the RCC, and reiterated their support for its work. All members of the Council should work in synergy with the Special Envoy, UNMHA, the RCC and the countries of the region to contribute to the early restoration of peace and order in Yemen. The international community should provide assistance tailored to improving the living conditions of the Yemeni people.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“Nevertheless, the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) and the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) have overcome all difficulties and eased the situation there. China appreciates this. It would behove the Yemeni parties to demonstrate political will, stop violating the ceasefire agreement and ensure that the Al-Hudaydah Agreement is fully implemented. China supports the prisoner-exchange committee and encourages it to keep up its effective work in effectively implementing existing agreements. That will also help the parties have greater confidence in each other and pave the weight for comprehensive political negotiations.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“We commend Saudi Arabia and the other countries involved for the positive role they played in this respect. We hope that this will serve as a good example of negotiated solutions achieved through dialogue. China supports Special Envoy Griffiths in his preparations for a new round ofpeace talks. The Yemeni parties should refrain from any action that could lead to an escalation of tensions and keep the momentum towards a political solution going. Since it was concluded nearly a year ago, the Stockholm Agreement has been instrumental in improving the situation in Al-Hudaydah and advancing the political process in Yemen. We also can see that right now the situation in Al-Hudaydah remains tense.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller for their briefings. China supports Special Envoy Griffiths in his efforts to advance the political process in Yemen and commends the untiring efforts of the United Nations and the relevant agencies to improve the humanitarian situation in Yemen. Recently there have been signs that the situation in Yemen is easing. The United Nations and countries of the region should seize this opportunity and further encourage the Yemeni parties to bridge their differences and strive for an early resumption of the comprehensive political settlement process. China welcomes the fact that the Yemeni Government and the Southern Transitional Council formally signed the Riyadh agreement recently.”
2019-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8672 (2019) · source
“We support the actions of the G-5 Sahel to assume ownership of security responsibilities and meet regional security challenges. China supports the United Nations in providing the Joint Force with necessary financial support. Together with the rest of the international community, China stands ready to continue to contribute to the stability and prosperity of the Sahel and the African continent as a whole.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source