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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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“In recent breaking news, more than 20 children have been shot and killed in the occupied Palestinian territory this year. On 3 and 4 July, Israeli military operations in Jenin led to the death of four Palestinian children. In Haiti, half a million children live at the mercy of gangs who shoot students in classrooms and abduct children near schools and have forced a large number of schools to close. In the Sahel, terrorists have trained thousands of children to be killing machines, forcing them to pick up rifles when they should be holding pens. In Afghanistan, foreign military operations have done terrible harm. Many children have been injured by landmines and other explosive devices left behind by foreign troops. Unlawful unilateral sanctions have further left humanitarian agencies in dire straits.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I congratulate the United Kingdom on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to express my appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for its excellent work in presiding over the Council last month. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Virginia Gamba de Potgieter and UNICEF Deputy Director for Programmes Omar Abdi for their briefings. I also listened closely to the briefing by Ms. Violeta. Children are the future and hope of humankind, and armed conflict has shattered the dreams of countless children. Every day we hear reports of violations against children, and the six types of grave violations, as defined by Security Council resolutions, persist, which is truly heartbreaking.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366 (2023) · source
“China will continue to support Mali in safeguarding its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security and stability and make further contributions to its peaceful development via multilateral and bilateral channels.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“Since 2013, when China began its involvement in the United Nations peacekeeping operations in Mali, Chinese peacekeepers have faithfully fulfilled the peacekeeping Mission, despite all difficulties and dangers, and contributed Chinese efforts to the maintenance of peace and stability in the country. China has sent multiple batches of guards, defence, infantry, engineering and medical contingents to Mali. They have conducted successful missions, such as armed patrols, guard and defence, engineering support, emergency construction, casualty care and medical support. They have won the recognition of the Malian Government and people. In June, all 398 peacekeepers of the tenth Chinese peacekeeping contingent to MINUSMA were awarded the United Nations Peace Medal of Honour.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“We hope that the Security Council will always strive to strengthen cooperation between peacekeeping operations and the countries concerned as a top priority and work tirelessly to that end. At present, many African countries, including those in the Sahel region, are facing multiple threats, such as terrorism, humanitarian crises, challenges to poverty reduction and development, as well as climate change. Maintaining regional peace and stability is in the common interest of the international community, which China expects to pay attention to the practical difficulties and needs faced by Mali and other countries in the region and to continue to provide assistance and support on the basis of respect for the sovereignty and leadership of the countries concerned.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“In order to ensure a safe and orderly withdrawal of the Mission and safeguard the security of peacekeepers and United Nations assets, MINUSMA and the Secretariat should continue to work closely with the Malian Government. United Nations peacekeeping operations are important means for the Security Council to fulfil its responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. Experience has proven that peacekeeping operations must follow the basic principles developed in practice over a long period, particularly the principle of the consent of the countries concerned. Missions should maintain communication with the Governments of the countries concerned and keep a relationship of mutual trust and cooperation, which is a prerequisite for smooth peacekeeping operations.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council just unanimously adopted resolution 2690 (2023), which terminates the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and makes specific arrangements for its drawdown and withdrawal. China voted in favour of the resolution and expects the Secretariat to develop a practical and feasible plan for steps, such as the withdrawal of MINUSMA personnel and the liquidation of its assets, in accordance with the Security Council’s request, so as to ensure the Mission’s safe, orderly and timely withdrawal. China appreciates the long-standing efforts made by the troop- and police-contributing countries to support the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“China stands ready to work with the international community to actively contribute to a comprehensive, just and enduring solution to the Palestinian question at an early date, to the peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel, to the common development of the Arab and Jewish peoples and to the lasting peace and stability of the Middle East.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“It should be noted that the crisis and instabilities in the occupied Palestinian territories today are rooted in the occupation and settlement expansion for over half a century and in the protracted stalemate of the Middle East peace process. The fundamental solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Palestinian question lies in the resumption of peace talks and the implementation of the two-State solution. The international community must always place the Palestinian question high on the international agenda and take practical steps to advance the two-State solution. The Security Council must demonstrate a sense of urgency and be prepared to take meaningful actions, assume its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations and provide oversight and safeguards for the implementation of the political commitments.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“The construction of settlements in the occupied territories violates international law and runs counter to the obligations of resolution 2334 (2016). Israel recently adopted a new settlement resolution that streamlines and expedites the settlement approval process and approved the construction of several thousand new settlement housing units, about which China expresses its concern. Every inch of settlement expansion represents a further squeeze on the living space of Palestine, a further encroachment on the land and resources of the occupied territories and a further weakening of the two-State solution. We once again urge the cessation of all settlement activities and unilateral actions to change the status quo of the occupied territories. Thirdly, it is important to honour political commitments and advance the two-State solution.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“The occupying Power must fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law and guarantee the security of the people and their property in the occupied territories. Palestine and Israel are neighbours and cannot be moved away from each other. No country should pursue absolute security at the expense of the security of another country. That is impossible both in theory and in reality. The international community must give equal attention to the legitimate security concerns of both sides and promote a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security observed by both sides, which must be encouraged to achieve common security through dialogue and negotiation. Secondly, it is important to uphold the international rule of law and cease unilateral actions to change the status quo.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“Last week, in the face of escalating tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories, China, together with the United Arab Emirates and France, facilitated, on 23 June, the convening of urgent consultations in the Security Council. In connection with the briefing just delivered by the Special Coordinator, I would like to make three further points. First, it is important to break the cycle of violence to pursue common security. The report of the Secretary- General provided an alarming account of violence and Palestinian casualties in the occupied territories, as well as civilian casualties on the Israeli side. I would like to reiterate China’s opposition to unilateral actions that exacerbate tensions in the occupied territories, to all violence against civilians and to irresponsible provocation and incitement.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“President Xi pointed out that Palestine’s economic and livelihood needs should be met, and that the international community should step up its development assistance and humanitarian aid to Palestine. He also called for adhering to a path towards genuine peace talks, respecting the historical status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem and refraining from excessive and provocative rhetoric and actions. A large-scale, more authoritative and more influential international peace conference should be convened to create the conditions for the resumption of peace talks and contribute concrete efforts to help Palestine and Israel to live in peace.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. I also listened attentively to Mr. Zogby’s statement. The Palestinian question is at the heart of the Middle East issue and bears on the lasting peace, security and stability of the region. China has always upheld the principles of fairness and justice on the Palestinian question and has always firmly supported the Palestinian people in their just cause for the restoration of their legitimate national rights. On 14 June, in a meeting with President Abbas during his visit to China, President Xi Jinping stressed that the fundamental solution to the Palestinian question lies in the establishment of a fully sovereign and independent Palestinian State, based on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2023-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9361 (2023) · source
“China stands ready to work with the international community to contribute even more to the achievement of lasting peace and stability in Somalia.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Special Representative Laing should play a coordinating role, mobilize international resources and create enabling conditions for the development and stability of Somalia. The future of Somalia should be in the hands of the Somali people. As a good friend and good partner of Somalia, China has always firmly supported Somalia in its efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and development and national reconstruction, improving its capacity to counter terrorism and maintain stability. Since last year, we have provided two batches of emergency food aid, engaged in practical cooperation in such areas as agriculture, education and fisheries, inter alia, and contributed to the reconstruction of Somalia.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“During his visit to Somalia, Secretary- General Guterres appealed for help to be provided Somalia to strengthen social resilience and enhance security and stability as it carries out counter-terrorism operations. In areas recovered in military operations, the Somali Government should meet the basic needs of the people, promote a stronger sense of national belonging and maintain lasting stability. At present, the humanitarian situation in Somalia is grim, with half of the population in dire need of humanitarian aid and 6.6 million people facing food security issues. The international community should step up humanitarian assistance and ensure the timely disbursement of humanitarian funding. Somalia should also improve humanitarian access and support international humanitarian operations.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“In the light of developments in the situation, the Security Council should review and adjust the arms embargo measures on Somalia and support the country in strengthening its defence capabilities. China appreciates the significant contributions made by ATMIS to the security and stability of Somalia. The Security Council is discussing the issue of the ATMIS transition. We hope that the Somali Government will step up coordination and cooperation with ATMIS, steadily advance the ATMIS drawdown plan and ensure the steady and orderly handover of security responsibilities. Pending the withdrawal of ATMIS, the European Union and other relevant financial contributors should provide ATMIS with adequate, sustainable and predictable funding support. Thirdly, we should promote development and achieve lasting peace.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“The terrorist threat posed by Al-Shabaab is far from having been eliminated. China strongly condemns the recent attacks by Al-Shabaab on the Pearl Beach Hotel in Mogadishu and the camp of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), inter alia, and offers its condolences for the peacekeepers killed in the attacks, including Ugandan peacekeepers. At present, Somalia’s security transition is at a critical phase. The Somali Government should accelerate the capacity-building of its security forces and enhance its independent counter-terrorism capabilities. China welcomes the Frontline States initiative reached between Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya, and the deepening of regional counter-terrorism cooperation to safeguard common security.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“China calls upon the Federal Government of Somalia to enhance mutual trust through dialogue with federal member states in order to find solutions for lasting peace and stability in the country. The international community must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, uphold the Somali-led and Somali-owned principle and provide constructive support. We oppose any actions that undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia and lead to disunity in the country. In Las Anod, clashes continue to break out between the security forces of Somaliland and local militia. We urge the parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities, withdraw their forces, engage in dialogue and effectively protect the security of the people. Secondly, the security transition must be accelerated.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“While Somalia has continued to register important progress in its political process, security transition and national reconstruction, among other things, it is still facing major challenges. When Secretary-General Guterres visited Somalia in April, he called on the United Nations and the international community to stand with the country. In the light of the Secretary- General’s report (S/2023/443), I would like to stress three points. First, we must continue to advance the political process in Somalia. President Mohamud recently presided over multiple meetings at the National Consultative Council and actively discussed major issues with federal member states regarding the federal system and the national security architecture, among other things.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I welcome President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to today’s meeting. His participation will help the Security Council gain a better knowledge of the realities in Somalia and its concerns so as to give the country more targeted support in its efforts to achieve stability, development and security. I also welcome the very first briefing to the Council by Ms. Laing, the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General. I listened attentively to the briefings by Mr. Souef, the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and Executive Director McCain of the World Food Programme.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Particularly concerning is the fact that, since 2021, $7 billion of Afghanistan’s overseas assets were frozen by the United States. Until this day, not a cent has been returned to the hands of the Afghan people. We urge the United States to promptly return the assets concerned. The United States must not delay doing so under various pretexts and aggravate the suffering of the Afghan people. We request that the Secretary-General attend to this issue and request his Special Representative to step up efforts and report to the Council on relevant developments in a timely manner. As Afghanistan’s neighbour, China has always followed and cared about the situation in Afghanistan and, not long ago, we issued our position on the Afghan issue. To the best of its abilities, China will continue to help Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“It is unacceptable for developed donors to significantly cut their aid to Afghanistan and to link humanitarian aid to other issues. In the long run, the international community should go beyond humanitarian aid and offer more help for Afghanistan to integrate into regional, economic and trade cooperation and to embark on a path of economic independence and sustainable development. Fourthly, external constraints must be removed. Due to the impact of unilateral sanctions — on items ranging from food, drinking water, medicines and other necessities, to cement, reinforcing steel bars and other construction materials — Afghanistan is facing serious shortages in supplies, and even more difficulties in its economic reconstruction. We urge relevant countries to lift unilateral sanctions on Afghanistan.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“The international community should support Afghanistan and help it develop alternative crops, improve the economic structure and curb the space for terrorist forces to exist. Thirdly, socioeconomic development must be promoted. The Afghan authorities value economic development, and the national income has remained stable, with some increase. Yet easing the humanitarian crisis remains the most urgent priority. As of now, this year’s United Nations humanitarian response plan for Afghanistan is only 9 per cent funded, with the gap exceeding $4 billion. We call upon traditional donors to continue providing Afghanistan with humanitarian assistance and keep United Nations humanitarian operations functioning normally in the country.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“Terrorist attacks still continue to take place in Afghanistan, reminding us that terrorism remains a major challenge facing the country. Terrorist forces, including the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant- Khorasan Province, Al-Qaida and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement, also known as the so- called Turkistan Islamic Party, are colluding with each other and jeopardizing the security of the country, the region and the world, at large. We hope the Afghan authorities will take firm and strong measures to combat all terrorism and to prevent Afghanistan from again becoming a centre of gravity for terrorism. Drug transactions could be a major source of terrorist financing. We note with appreciation that Afghanistan’s poppy-cultivation area has dropped significantly this year.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“We hope that the Afghan interim Government will make positive efforts in the interest of the Afghan people, meeting the expectations of the international community, and realize independent and effective State governance, including effectively ensuring the rights of women to education and employment. In order to promote dialogue and engagement, it is necessary for the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) to make a package of exemption arrangements for the international travel of the relevant personnel of the Afghan interim Government. The sanctions measures imposed on the relevant personnel by the Council, pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), should also be adjusted or lifted, in the light of the development of the situation, in a timely manner. Secondly, security and stability must be upheld.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“Since September 2021, Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries have already held four meetings of Foreign Ministers, the latest of which was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on 13 April. On 6 May China, Afghanistan and Pakistan relaunched the Foreign Ministers dialogue in Islamabad. Presided over by Secretary-General Guterres, the meeting of special envoys on the Afghan issue was held in Doha on 2 May. On the basis of those activities, the international community, generally speaking, does have consensus on building an Afghanistan that is peaceful, stable and prosperous and hopes to resort to dialogue and engagement to help the Afghan interim Government, build political inclusivity, govern with moderation and build an open and inclusive political architecture.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I thank Special Representative Otunbayeva and Ms. Basij-Rasikh for their briefings. Afghanistan is at a critical phase of transitioning from chaos to order and needs the continued input and attention from the international community and the United Nations. In the light of the current situation, I wish to stress four points. First, dialogue and engagement must be maintained. Engaging the Afghan interim Government with a practical attitude is the fundamental way to enhance understanding and mutual trust and address relevant concerns. We are pleased to see that Afghanistan’s neighbours and countries in the surrounding area have always been at the forefront in that regard.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“The current mandate of the Mission is due to expire at the end of this month. China looks forward to the Council members fully listening to Mali’s views and concerns, having a constructive and responsible discussion on the future arrangements for the Mission and conducting their discussions and making a decision grounded in broad consensus. In that process, we encourage the penholder to maintain close communication with Mali and the Council members.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“As the political and security situations in the countries concerned evolve, the mandates of peacekeeping operations must be adjusted and optimized accordingly in a timely manner. In that process, the sovereignty of the countries concerned should be respected, the views of the Governments should be fully heeded and the real needs of the countries should be prioritized. The past experience of successful peacekeeping operations shows that clear and focused mandates and a timely formulation of time-bound exit strategies are important ingredients in the recipe for their success. MINUSMA has been deployed for 10 years with a great deal of investment. In June 2022, the Security Council adopted resolution 2640 (2022) requesting an internal review of the Mission to analyse new developments and optimize and streamline the Mission’s mandate.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“We must not adopt double standards on counter- terrorism. More important, we must avoid stigmatizing counter-terrorism operations, which would only play into the hands of terrorist forces. Thirdly, peacekeeping operations are an important means for the Security Council to fulfil its mandate of maintaining international peace and security. Experience has shown that peacekeeping operations must follow the basic principles developed in practice over a long period of time, in particular the principle of consent of the parties concerned. Missions should maintain communication with the Governments of the countries concerned and maintain a relationship of mutual trust and cooperation, which is a prerequisite for smooth peacekeeping operations.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“The international community should fully recognize those efforts and step up the provision of funding, equipment, intelligence and logistical support to help Mali strengthen its security sector capacity-building. Some colleagues referred to the issue of human rights in counter-terrorism operations. It should be noted, without a doubt, that human rights need to be protected. It should be noted too that terrorism endangers people’s lives and security. Eliminating that threat through counter-terrorism efforts is in itself a means of protecting human rights. China has consistently opposed the politicization of human rights issues. The reports on the human rights situation of MINUSMA and relevant United Nations bodies should be based on facts, and any allegations should be verified against facts.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“China encourages relevant regional organizations to strengthen their communication with the Malian Government and play a constructive role in supporting Mali’s political transition. Secondly, China commends the Malian Government’s active efforts in counter-terrorism operations, which serve as a deterrent to terrorist forces. According to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/402), in the past 10 months the number of civilian casualties caused by terrorist attacks decreased significantly compared to the previous period. Mali is at the forefront of counter- terrorism in the Sahel and West Africa and has made considerable efforts to curb the spread of terrorism.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“First, the constitutional referendum is an important step for Mali in advancing the transition process and maintaining lasting stability. China welcomes the positive progress achieved by Mali in such areas as drafting the constitution, preparing for the referendum and building electoral institutions. We encourage all parties concerned in Mali to resolve any potential differences through dialogue and create favourable conditions for the constitutional referendum. The constitutional referendum is an internal affair of Mali, and the international community should respect Mali’s sovereignty and ownership in that regard. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) should be available to provide Mali with logistical and technical support on the ground based on its actual needs.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank Special Representative Wane for his briefing. I also welcome Foreign Minister Diop to today’s meeting. Recently, Mali has made active efforts to maintain the country’s stability and development, promote the political transition and combat terrorism and has made significant progress in that regard. The political and peace process in Mali is now at a critical stage. Mali’s cooperation with the international community and the United Nations has also entered a crucial phase. Foreign Minister Diop’s presence at this meeting will help the Security Council to better understand Mali’s position and concerns on relevant issues. I would like to stress the following points.”
2023-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9350 (2023) · source
“It is also important to effectively respect developing countries’ right to development, resolutely oppose making various excuses for technological strangleholds and economic coercion and safeguard fairness and justice. Humankind is a community with a shared future of shared joys and sorrows. Whether or not our generation will be able to replace division with unity, confrontation with cooperation and exclusion with tolerance will determine the future of human civilization. China stands ready to work with the rest of the international community to practice genuine multilateralism, achieve common security, promote common development and blaze a new trail together towards a better shared future.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“This year, we are looking forward to the midpoint review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the SDG Summit. The United Nations should take that opportunity to increase its attention to, and investment in, development issues in order to give tangible hope to all peoples. The United Nations development system should be a true partner of developing countries, while genuinely demonstrating its concern and care for them. Developed countries should honour their official assistance commitments. International financial institutions should take steps towards reform, as soon as possible, and redress moral deficits and must not be turned into private funds and private banks manipulated by an individual country.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“Currently, the global economic recovery is fraught with mounting difficulties, and developing countries are faced by grim challenges related to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Many of the hard-won development gains have even been undone. Developing countries’ specific vulnerabilities and fragility are ultimately rooted in the unfair, unjust and unreasonable international economic order. Moreover, in order to maintain their dominant position, certain countries have indiscriminately imposed technology and economic sanctions, while advocating decoupling and cutting off supply chains and building small, high- walled silos. Such acts, which prevent development and try to turn back the clock, are as immoral as they are unsustainable. The international community must firmly reject them.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“As a matter of course, the freedom of expression should be protected, but it should not be a license for hate speech. Neither should it be an excuse for Government inaction. Terrorism is a malignant tumour ailing human civilization. It must not be linked to any ethnicity, religion, country or civilization. We call for the effective implementation of General Assembly resolution 75/309 and for a strong global momentum to counter hate speech. Fourthly, we must focus on shared development, which is an important indicator of civilizational progress and a concrete manifestation of the latter. Leaving no one or country behind is the solemn commitment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“Those countries need to do some soul-searching and genuinely address the chronic problems related to their own national governance, instead of blaming their problems on external factors and diverting attention to scapegoats. In particular, political leaders should shoulder the responsibilities of their time, forge social consensus and actively promote reforms. They must not ride on or be propelled by the wave of populism. Hate speech exacerbates social rifts. Extremism is running rampant. Mis- and disinformation continue to spread unchecked. Religious intolerance and racial discrimination against people of African and Asian descent are on the rise. Islamophobia has reached epidemic proportions, which should be cause for concern and vigilance.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“We must take an unequivocal stand against any interference in the internal affairs of other countries, against any attempt to stir up tensions to serve one’s own interests, against drawing ideological boundaries for the purpose of bloc politics and against hegemonic bullying in international relations. Thirdly, we must promote social inclusion. Social inclusion bears on individuals’ well-being and rights, and has an impact on the orientation of a country’s foreign policy. Some countries are seriously troubled by their frayed social fabric and political polarization. It not only slows down achieving stability and development for themselves, but also places their foreign policies on the slippery slope of conservatism and populism, with tangible negative spillover effects.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“Under the new circumstances, members of the Security Council should be more united, give substance to their commitments and better discharge the mandates of maintaining international peace and security. We should focus on solving the root causes of the issues on the Council’s agenda beyond a mere piecemeal approach to crisis management and invest more energy in our quest for lasting peace and common security. We should remain committed to the political settlement of disputes and devote more efforts to negotiation, good offices and mediation. We should do our utmost to launch dialogue to stop conflict and war. We should bring the unique role of regional organizations into full play and encourage them to find regional solutions to regional issues.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“Syria has returned to the fold of the League of Arab States, marking a reunion of the Arab family after 12 years. Those developments have set a good example in terms of mutual respect among countries by rising above their differences, which has injected positive energy into unity and cooperation among the countries of the region. The international community should also seize that pivotal opportunity and work with a greater sense of urgency to resolve the Palestinian issue in a comprehensive and just manner on the basis of the two-State solution and to promote the peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel so that their two peoples, the Arabs and the Jews, can seek development together, hand in hand.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“China is ready to work with the rest of the international community to refresh the landscape of cultural exchanges and to promote the convergence of different cultures and people-to-people engagement among all nations in the world so that our collective garden of diverse civilizations will teem with vitality in a riot of colour. Secondly, enhanced mutual trust and respect, treating one another as equals and promoting mutual trust are a sine qua non for consistent and healthy interactions among nations. Recently, we have seen some encouraging developments in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia and Iran announcing the resumption of diplomatic ties between them as an outcome of the Beijing dialogue, thereby setting off a rising tide of reconciliation in the region.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“Speaking of mutual learning and harmony among civilizations, the United Nations, including its Alliance of Civilizations, has a big part to play. It is incumbent upon all countries to work to that end together. In March, the President of China, His Excellency Mr. Xi Jinping, unveiled the Global Civilization initiative, which advocates respecting civilizational diversity, promoting the common values of humankind, valuing civilizational heritage and innovation and strengthening international cultural exchanges and cooperation.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“In history, colonial conquests and plundering driven by civilizational superiority and white supremacy wreaked devastation in Asia, Africa and Latin America as never before seen. Today interference, intervention, provocation and incitement, under the banner of so- called universal values, are creating new conflicts and new confrontations. China believes and advocates that, in this world of interdependence, while we should have the pride, confidence and ambition to promote our respective civilizations so they can shine with vibrant brilliance, we must also open our hearts and minds in order to embrace the development of other civilizations and the vision to promote exchanges of mutual appreciation and learning.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“In that context, it is highly relevant to discuss the value of the spirit of fraternity in promoting and sustaining peace. I would like to share some of our observations and reflections. First, with regard to respect for civilizational diversity, diversity is a hallmark of our world and the fountainhead from which human progress springs. Civilizations differ only geographically and in terms of their distinctive characteristics. There is no such thing as a superior or an inferior civilization. To believe that one’s own civilization is a cut about the rest and to be hell-bent on transforming, or even replacing, other civilizations is sheer folly on an epistemological level and disastrous when applied in practice.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“Mr. Zhang Jun (China) (spoke in Chinese): China welcomes the initiative of the United Arab Emirates as President of the Security Council to convene today’s meeting. I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his statement, and I thank Grand Imam Al-Tayeb and Archbishop Gallagher for their briefings at the start of this meeting. I also listened carefully to Ms. Ibn Ziaten’s statement. Our world is at a crossroads in history where the peace, development, security and governance deficits are deepening. Various forms of intolerance and extremism are eroding mutual trust between fellow human beings and among nations. As a result, the international community’s collective ability to address global challenges in solidarity is severely hampered.”
2023-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9346 (2023) · source
“China stands ready to continue working with all parties to promote a fair and just global climate governance system with win-win cooperation, so that together we can build a clean and beautiful planet Earth.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345 (2023) · source