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Zhang Jun

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first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-12-19
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“Humanitarian actions should be carried out in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and General Assembly resolution 46/182 and the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, and in full respect for the sovereignty, laws and customs of recipient countries. Despite their different natures, both public and private institutions should adhere to the principle of non-interference in internal affairs when providing international humanitarian assistance and should not attach any political preconditions to their aid or impose their will on others, let alone seek ulterior political interests in that process.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source
“At the same time, official assistance from developed countries is the main channel for international humanitarian financing. Their financial commitments should be fulfilled on time and in full. The participation of the private sector should not lead to Governments cutting their investments or shifting responsibility. It is worth noting that, in some conflict-affected regions and countries, humanitarian funding is being cut back arbitrarily, exacerbating the humanitarian plight of the local population — something that should not happen. Secondly, we should adhere to fundamental humanitarian principles.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source
“According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance report released this June, 360 million people worldwide need humanitarian assistance, with a yawning humanitarian funding gap of $43 billion. With limited access to timely assistance, women and children in many regions suffer from hunger and displacement, which is heart-wrenching. Today’s meeting calls for public-private humanitarian partnership, which can be a useful complement to scaling up humanitarian financing. For a long time, multinational corporations have benefited immensely from the resources and markets of developing countries and thus bear the responsibility for helping the relevant countries out of their humanitarian predicament and have a duty to make greater contributions to the livelihood and well-being of those countries’ peoples.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, Mr. President, I welcome you as you preside over today’s meeting. I would also like to thank Executive Director McCain, Mr. Cohen and Mr. Miebach for their briefings just now. The humanitarian cause, as a common endeavour of all humankind, can build the greatest consensus across different civilizations. The international community should practice true multilateralism, promote international humanitarianism, unite all actors, including the public and private sectors and civil society, step up investment, jointly face challenges and continuously improve the humanitarian situation in the relevant countries and regions. First, we should keep up humanitarian investment. The current global humanitarian landscape faces unprecedented difficulties and challenges.”
2023-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9418 (2023) · source
“If we look only at the use of the veto and ignore the unfairness and irrationality of the Council’s composition and working methods, we will not be able to grasp and address the root causes of the problem correctly. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that China stands ready to work with all parties to draw lessons from our past experience, develop new ideas and take practical action to promote continued improvement in the work of the Security Council so as to better safeguard international peace and security.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“We are willing to work with Member States to keep intergovernmental negotiations in the General Assembly as the principal channel in that regard and to seek a packaged solution through patient and democratic consultations. The ultimate goal of reform is for the Council to be better, not worse, to move forward, not backwards, and for the entire general membership, not just a few countries, to benefit. It should be noted that the use of the veto is closely related to the imbalance in the Council’s composition. Many of its members belong to the same political grouping and often take advantage of its numerical strength to dominate the Council’s agenda and push for votes by skipping extensive consultations, which can ultimately result in the use of the veto.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“In short, the issue of penholdership deserves serious attention and treatment. We are aware that the Council’s Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions is already engaged in relevant discussions, and we hope that its current and incoming Chairs will prioritize reforming penholdership arrangements and expediting substantive improvements. Improving the Security Council’s working methods is integral to its reform. China has consistently supported reasonable and necessary reform of the Council, prioritizing increased representation for developing countries and paying heed to their voices, and in particular making special arrangements to meet the needs of African States.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“It comes with a duty to prioritize the maintenance of solidarity and the forging of consensus. At the same time, we need to seriously study penholdership arrangements and undertake appropriate reforms. Considering what the job actually is, the term “penholder” is extremely misleading. In Security Council practices, the role a penholder plays goes far beyond taking notes or drafting documents. The General Assembly has co-facilitators for its major processes. The Security Council could learn from the Assembly and consider having three coordinators for each agenda item from among both permanent and non-permanent members. Chairs of the subsidiary bodies should also be involved in this process, which would be a true demonstration of joint responsibility and participation.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“Penholderships must be adjusted to ensure equity, equality and openness. We therefore need more African members serving as penholders on African issues. The fact that African members cannot serve as penholders on those matters is unjustifiable. We should also allow more non-permanent members to serve as penholders, as they are fully capable of doing so. In a great example, over the past two years the United Arab Emirates, a non-permanent member, has patiently consulted with all members and facilitated the Council’s consensus adoption of many important documents on the issue of Afghanistan. Existing penholders should discharge their responsibilities honestly. As a voluntary service, penholdership is a responsibility, not a prerogative. Serving as a penholder requires objectivity and impartiality.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“The Council’s sanctions on countries such as the Sudan, South Sudan, the Central African Republic and Guinea-Bissau, as well as those imposed under resolution 1988 (2011), have become obsolete, and the process of lifting them should be initiated as soon as possible. In addition to those points, I want to highlight penholdership, an issue that has become so controversial that its reform cannot wait any longer. Penholdership derives from practice and is not regulated by the Council’s rules of procedure. The reality is that a small number of permanent Council members have long monopolized the penholderships on the majority of issues, with individual penholders sometimes placing their national positions above those of our collective organ. That has become the root cause of many issues.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“They seem to care only about responding to issues raised by non-governmental organizations or individuals and to deliberately neglect the concerns of the Governments of the countries involved. Fifthly, on sanctions, China has always maintained that the Council should approach sanctions prudently and responsibly, carefully controlling their intensity and scope and adjusting or lifting them to reflect changes on the ground. It is regrettable that during the past 20 years or so, sanctions once established tend to be prolonged and expanded, making their reversal nearly impossible. Sanctions cannot replace diplomacy or serve as a tool for certain countries to exert political pressure.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“We also support the Security Council strengthening its engagement and communication with the countries concerned, Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and non-Council members. Fourthly, the Security Council should demonstrate inclusiveness in its work. We support the Council in continuing to invite civil society briefers. Nevertheless, recent experiences have brought to light the need to improve quality control concerning the briefings themselves in order to deliver genuine added value. Presidencies should shoulder the responsibility in that regard. As things stand today, we are concerned about the fact that some members seem to care only about bringing different voices to the Council without considering how to reach consensus.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“The practice of the African members of the Council of making joint statements both is time-saving and helps to increase their impact. The practice is commendable and could be emulated by other Council members. Thirdly, concerning the dynamics among Council members, at the centre of the Council’s myriad working methods lies the core principle of solidarity and unity. Council members should show mutual respect, consult one another as equals and take into account one another’s concerns. Instead of paying attention only to public effect and talking to the camera, we should listen attentively to one another, enhance mutual understanding and make an effort to seek consensus. China is in favour of holding more informal consultations.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“The meetings, statements and documents of the Council are the means to an end, not an end in and of themselves. Holding a meeting does not translate into resolving an issue. The same holds true for convening multiple meetings on the same topic, which sometimes turn out to be counterproductive. We could begin by taking small steps towards improving the Council’s efficiency and effectiveness. The documents that we adopt should be understandable and practical. Resolutions should normally not be allowed to exceed 10 pages. The Council currently meets on the Syrian issue two to three times a month, with most members repeating their established positions. We could effectively decrease the frequency of deliberations by streamlining and combining them.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“In connection with the major issues related to the Security Council, I would like to make the following points. First, the Council should focus on its core mandate. The world is facing rapidly emerging crises and challenges. The Council must carry out its mandate, but it cannot take on too much. Hence the need to focus its resources on addressing major issues that threaten peace and security. We do not support thematic issues, which take up excessive resources, or overlapping and redundancy between the Council and other United Nations bodies. Furthermore, we oppose certain members’ politically motivated practice of promoting the discussion of country-specific human rights issues in the Council. Secondly, the Security Council should be results- oriented and committed to resolving practical issues.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I would like to congratulate Albania on its presidency of the Security Council. I also thank the United States for serving as President of the Council in August. With regard to the agenda item for today, I would like to thank Ambassador Hoxha for his briefing. Since 2010, the Security Council has held an annual open debate to discuss how to improve its working methods, which is a valuable exercise. China welcomes the participation of non-Council members at this meeting today. Working methods as a reflection of thinking methods have never been, and never will be, mere technicalities. The work of the Security Council is highly political, and its working methods therefore will have to be approached from a political perspective.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source
“China supports the continued constructive role played by the International Atomic Energy Agency in ensuring the safety and security of nuclear facilities.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“Since the outbreak of the conflict, the safety and security of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant has been a major concern. Lately, the sound of explosions and gunshots has been heard repeatedly in the vicinity of the power plant and its surrounding areas. We must always remain vigilant against and attentive to nuclear safety and security risks. There is no winner in a nuclear war. On the nuclear issue, all parties must exercise maximum restraint and reason and abide by nuclear safety conventions under international law. With their own future and the future of humankind in mind, all parties should strictly observe the bottom line of nuclear safety, steer clear of the red line of nuclear war and work together to manage crises and avoid man- made nuclear accidents.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“The prolonged fighting has led to the destruction of much large-scale infrastructure, the displacement of millions of people and rising humanitarian needs. Under such circumstances, parties to the conflict must strictly abide by international humanitarian law, observe the principles of necessity, distinction and proportionality, refrain from attacking civilians and civilian infrastructure, and ensure that people’s basic needs are provided for and the safety and security of life and property. I would like to reiterate that the irresponsible transfer and use of cluster munitions could easily give rise to humanitarian disasters. The relevant parties must be extremely cautious in that regard. Fourthly, all efforts must be made to guard against risks to nuclear safety and security.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“Major developed countries should launch responsible economic and trade initiatives to ensure the secure and smooth operation of the global supply and industrial chains, cease the abusive use of unilateral sanctions and long- arm jurisdiction, and avoid the politicization and weaponization of the economy. The Black Sea Grain Initiative should not be so easily abandoned. We expect all parties to strive for the early resumption of grain and fertilizer exports from Russia and Ukraine through dialogue and consultations. China stands ready to continue its support for the Secretary-General’s efforts to that end. Thirdly, no effort should be spared in ensuring the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“The Ukraine crisis has once again shown that the practices of the cold war mentality of provoking bloc confrontation and seeking absolute security do not work. Such an approach will not help to reach a final settlement of the crisis. Rather, it will bring endless instability to the region, ultimately hurting all States concerned. Secondly, every effort must be made to manage the spillover effects of the conflict. The Ukraine crisis, compounded by other economic and security risks, has triggered crises and shocks in the global food, energy and financial sectors, making post-pandemic recovery, especially growth in developing countries, even more difficult. It remains an uphill task to realize the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“As President Xi Jinping said at the fifteenth summit of the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, the root causes of the Ukraine are complex, and the most pressing tasks now are to facilitate peace talks, promote de-escalation and an end to the conflict, and achieve peace. We believe that the international community should encourage the parties to exercise calm and restraint, meet each other halfway, seek consensus, strengthen the voice of reason for peace and negotiation and explore ways to implement various peace initiatives to create conditions conducive to peace talks. Adding fuel to the fire, continuing to supply weapons to the battlefield, escalating unilateral sanctions and taking any action that could cause the war to spiral out of control should be avoided. The security of all States is indivisible.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China has elaborated its position on the question of Ukraine many times before in the Council. We have always stressed that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be safeguarded, the purposes and principles of Charter of the United Nations observed, the legitimate security concerns of all parties taken into account, and all efforts conducive to a peaceful settlement to the crisis supported. We have therefore been making efforts to achieve peace on the basis of that position. In view of the current situation, I would like to stress the following four points. First, every effort must be made towards the cessation of hostilities.”
2023-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9404 (2023) · source
“The United Nations and the Security Council must take forceful action to advance the two-State solution with a sense of urgency, shoulder their responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations and earnestly uphold fairness and justice. China welcomes the recent tripartite summit held between Egypt, Jordan and Palestine and supports the convening of a larger, more authoritative and more influential international peace conference to create conditions for the resumption of peace talks. China is ready to continue to work with the international community to make unremitting efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the question of Palestine at an early date and promote lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“China signed an agreement last week with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East on an annual contribution and will continue to provide humanitarian and development assistance to Palestine and support the work of the Agency. Thirdly, it is important to fulfil international commitments and earnestly promote the concept of a two-State solution. Managing the crisis in piecemeal fashion is unsustainable, and the fundamental solution to the Palestinian question lies in the establishment of an independent State of Palestine with full sovereignty, based on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. The international community must place the question of Palestine higher on the international agenda.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“The prolonged occupation has severely constrained Palestinian economic and social development and the volatile security situation has made Palestinians’ lives worse. We call on Israel to ease and lift its unreasonable restrictions on the movement of goods and the use of land in the occupied territory, create conditions conducive to the development of the Palestinian communities in the West Bank and lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip as soon as possible. We urge the international community to pay attention to and support the needs of the Palestinian economy and its people’s livelihoods, provide humanitarian assistance and help Palestinians alleviate the financial crisis.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“The barbaric expansion of settlements continues to change the status quo in the occupied territory, in violation of international law and Council resolutions, and is further exacerbating the confrontation between Palestine and Israel. We urge for an end to all settlement activities and to the escalating settler violence. The holy sites in Jerusalem have a bearing on the religious sentiments of the followers. We must take a clear stand against irresponsible provocation and incitement and earnestly respect the historical status quo of the holy sites and Jordan’s custodianship of them. Secondly, it is essential to promote economic development and protect people’s livelihoods effectively.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“The situation on the ground has remained tense for some time, with negative incidents happening in quick succession and leading to escalations of violence and civilian casualties. More than 40 Palestinian children have been killed since the beginning of this year, and we are deeply concerned about that. We condemn all violence against civilians and the killing and abuse of children, and we oppose the excessive use of force by security forces. All the parties concerned must exercise calm and restraint, and the occupying Power should earnestly fulfil its obligations under international law and ensure the safety and security of the population and their property in the occupied territory.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing today. As has been the case with many of his previous briefings recently, we have heard no encouraging news or progress. The Security Council has held innumerable meetings on this issue, too many to count. All I know is that the question of Palestine has dragged on for more than 70 years and remains unresolved. In the current circumstances, we must rely on firm political will, effective diplomatic action and resolute collective efforts to prevent the Palestinian-Israeli situation from getting completely out of control and to promote a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement to the question of Palestine. First, it is imperative to oppose violence and incitement to violence and to earnestly uphold international law.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“China has proposed global development initiatives and an international food security cooperation initiative advocating for enhanced practical food cooperation. We have been providing assistance to developing countries in the form of funding, technology and access to markets to improve their food production, storage and loss- reduction capabilities. China has cooperated in the area of agriculture with more than 140 countries and regions, has provided more than 1,000 types of agricultural technology to developing countries and has trained more than 14,000 professionals in hybrid rice technology for more than 80 developing countries. We have also provided emergency food aid to countries in need. We stand ready to work with other countries to contribute further to global food security through enhanced exchanges and cooperation.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“In the preparatory processes for the SDG Summit and the Summit of the Future, it will be vital to comprehensively consider how to improve the global governance of food and agriculture at the institutional and rule-making levels, with a focus on increasing the representation and decision-making power of developing countries. Efforts should be made to remove restrictions and unilateral sanctions on food production and exports and combat speculative capital and price gouging, in order to build a safe, stable, efficient, open, inclusive and mutually beneficial supply-chain system, as well as a fairer and more reasonable international food trade order. Actions speak louder than words. China has contributed to maintaining global food security by taking proactive measures.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“The international grain market has long faced problems such as the monopolization of pricing power by major grain merchants, structural imbalances in production and supply chains and the financialization of agricultural commodities. Some countries have indiscriminately implemented unilateral coercive measures, creating serious obstacles to the agricultural and economic development of the countries targeted. The international community should focus on these types of persistent problems, which undermine global food security, and work hard to resolve them.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Developed countries should end unreasonable agricultural subsidies and adopt responsible monetary policies to reduce the impacts of imported inflation and exchange-rate fluctuations, among other factors, on food security in developing countries, while working earnestly to fulfil their official development assistance commitments. They should also refrain from technology lockdowns and so-called small-yard, high- fence practices. We should rather accelerate technology transfers and the application and sharing of knowledge in areas such as biology, the digital world and outer space in order to create better conditions for developing countries to strengthen capacity-building and achieve sustainable development. Thirdly, it is essential to improve the global food and agriculture governance system.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“The international community should address the issue of food insecurity in the context of sustainable development and take advantage of the upcoming opportunities in 2023 for taking stock, such as the SDG Summit and the United Nations Food Systems Summit. The international community should heed the voices of developing countries, seek to strengthen North-South dialogue and coordination and mobilize greater development resources to build greater development synergies. We should make diligent efforts to assist developing countries in need in solving problems in agriculture, rural areas and farming so as to enhance resilience to climate change and natural disasters and increase food production and self-sufficiency.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“The Black Sea Grain Initiative and the memorandum of understanding on Russia’s grain and fertilizer exports have had a positive impact on maintaining global food security, and the window of opportunity for resuming the package agreement still remains open. China hopes that the relevant parties will intensify their dialogue and consultations and meet each other halfway as they strive to find a balanced solution to the legitimate concerns of all the parties and restore the export of food and fertilizers from Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible. China supports the Secretary-General and other stakeholders in their continued efforts to that end. Secondly, the development gap between North and South must be swiftly bridged. Sustainable development is the most fundamental guarantee of the achievement of common food security.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“We should uphold common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable concepts of security, remain committed to the peaceful settlement of disputes, advocate for dialogue and respond to challenges such as food insecurity in a spirit of unity and a win-win mindset. We must firmly oppose unilateral sanctions and actions that affect international food security and global cooperation, such as decoupling and breaking supply chains, disrupting the market order and suppressing enterprises from other countries. China urges the countries concerned to immediately cease such practices, which lack legal foundation and are contrary to a spirit of fairness and justice.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“The international community should seize the opportunity of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit in September and the Summit of the Future next year to address both the symptoms and root causes, improve rules and regulations and take comprehensive measures to achieve Goal 2 — zero hunger by 2030 — on schedule. In that connection, I would like to make the following points. First, we should firmly establish the concept of common security, as the causes of the food crisis are complex and intertwined with other traditional and non-traditional security issues. Without efforts to ensure the common security of the international community, it will be difficult to achieve sustainable food security.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“In addressing these urgent issues and with a view to thoroughly resolving the food crisis, it is essential to focus on the root causes and conduct systematic reviews. Without exception, the primary victims of the food crisis are the populations of developing countries. Food insecurity is essentially a result of insufficient and unbalanced development on a global scale and a concrete manifestation of the development gap between the North and the South. It is closely related to the long-standing unjust and unreasonable systems of food production and trade and international governance.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“The international community should work together to promote the effective implementation of the relevant Council requirements, adhere to the political settlement of disputes and break the vicious cycle of conflict and famine. The current global food security situation is worsening. The data in United Nations reports and the situations illustrated by today’s briefers are shocking and worrying. China supports United Nations agencies in utilizing their professional expertise and coordinating roles to mobilize the international community, especially developed countries, to increase humanitarian assistance and bridge the funding gap in the global humanitarian response so as to alleviate the urgent needs of people in the countries concerned.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Ms. Ghelani, Mr. Miliband and Ms. Salem for their briefings. The issue of food, which affects people’s livelihoods and security, is complex and sensitive. With its extensive dependence on supply and production chains, it represents one of the most long-standing recurrent global challenges. The Security Council attaches great importance to the issue and has taken positive action on it from various angles, including through its adoption of resolution 2417 (2018), which sets out clear requirements for protecting civilians, safeguarding agricultural facilities and improving humanitarian access in armed conflict.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“We believe that, with the support of the United Nations, the people and the Government of Colombia will continue to make further progress in the full implementation of the peace agreements and the active promotion of the vision of total peace. China is ready to work with the international community to continue to support the Colombia-led and Colombia-owned peace process and to help the Colombian people to move forward towards the goal of total peace, stability and development.”
2023-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9391 (2023) · source
“The Council’s adoption of this resolution one day before the ceasefire agreement comes into effect fully reflects its firm support for the Colombian peace process and its deep appreciation for the Colombian Government’s efforts to achieve a total peace through dialogue and negotiations. China hopes that the Mission will earnestly fulfil its mandate under the resolution, work closely with the Colombian Government and play a more positive and constructive role in advancing the peace process in the country. We also hope that the Mission will adopt a scientifically sound approach in strengthening its financial and human resources management and improve its efficiency and effectiveness. The peace process in Colombia has set a very good example for ending conflict and rebuilding peace through dialogue.”
2023-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9391 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): As this is the first official meeting of the Council for this month, I would like to take this opportunity to express our congratulations to the United States on the assumption of the presidency for this month. I would also like to thank the United Kingdom for their work as President last month. The Security Council just unanimously adopted resolution 2694 (2023), authorizing the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia to participate in the verification of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between the Government of Colombia and Ejército de Liberación Nacional.”
2023-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9391 (2023) · source
“In August 2022, during its presidency of the Council, China pushed for the issuance of a presidential statement (S/PRST/2022/6), requesting the Council to pay attention to Africa’s concerns and to review, adjust and lift the sanctions regime in a timely manner in the light of the developments on the ground. The Council should implement the relevant requirements of the presidential statement and make timely adjustments to the unnecessary sanctions until they are completely lifted.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9388 (2023) · source
“The Government of the Central African Republic has repeatedly and forcefully called for the complete lifting of the arms embargo, which has received the active support of the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the countries of the region. We hope that the Council will continue to respect the concerns of the Central African Republic and take further actions in that regard. We also hope that all relevant countries will, through bilateral channels, help the Central African Republic boost its security capacity. In recent years, African countries have been eager to see the lifting of the Council’s sanctions and arms embargoes, as they believe that such measures have had a negative impact on the enhancement of Africa’s security capacity.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9388 (2023) · source
“At the same time, today’s resolution fails to fully meet the wish of the Central African Republic and the countries of the region for a complete lifting of sanctions, and the amendments proposed by China to that effect are not fully reflected in the text. Accordingly, China had to abstain in the voting. The Council’s arms embargo on the Central African Republic has already been in place for 10 years. With progress made on the security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes, the arms embargo no longer meets the country’s needs, given its situation, and impedes its efforts to enhance its security capacity and to maintain its national security and stability.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9388 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I would like to welcome the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Sylvie Valérie Baipo Temon, Foreign Minister of the Central African Republic, to today’s meeting. Just now, the Council adopted resolution 2693 (2023), deciding that the Council’s arms embargo and reporting requirements no longer apply to the Central African Republic’s security forces, and on the basis of resolution 2648 (2022), adopted last July, the Council has further lifted the arms embargo on the country. That is of great practical significance to the Central African Republic for strengthening its security, capacity-building and maintaining peace and stability. China commends the work of all parties, especially France, as the penholder.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9388 (2023) · source
“In June, President Xi Jinping met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit to China and emphasized that the fundamental way to resolve the issue is to establish an independent Palestinian State that enjoys full sovereignty, based on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. China stands ready to continue working with the international community to actively contribute to a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian question at an early date and to enduring peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“The United Nations, including the Security Council, and all parties in the international community must, with a profound sense of urgency and on the basis of the relevant resolutions, exert greater efforts in promoting the resumption of Israeli- Palestinian peace negotiations, take vigorous action to advance the two-State solution and raise a stronger voice to uphold fairness and justice. China has always attached great importance to the Palestinian question and firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights. President Xi Jinping has repeatedly put forward proposals for a just resolution of the Palestinian question.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“The question of Palestine, which is both a political issue and a matter of international morality and justice, poses a common challenge for the Council and the international community. The recurring escalation of the situation on the ground clearly demonstrates that piecemeal crisis management is unsustainable and there is no substitute for a comprehensive and just solution. The longer action is delayed, the graver and more complex the situation will become, and the greater the difficulties in achieving peace will be.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source