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Zhang Yesui

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2008-09-29

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2010-01-28

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1. “"The Security Council recalls the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, reiterates its primary responsibility under the Charter for the maintenance of 40 international peace and security and further recalls that cooperation with regional and subregional organizations in matters relating to the maintenance of international peace and security, consistent with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, can improve collective security. "The Security Council expresses its intention to consider further steps to promote closer and more operational cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the fields of conflict early warning, prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and to ensure the coherence, synergy and collective effectiveness of their efforts.”

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2. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council recalls its previous relevant resolutions and statements of its President which underscore the importance of developing effective partnerships between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant statutes of the regional and subregional organizations.”

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3. “Thirdly, the United Nations and regional organizations have their own respective advantages in maintaining international peace and security. They should strengthen coordination and complement and synergize each other's efforts. As regional organizations vary from each other in many aspects, a flexible and pragmatic approach may be adopted in the cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. Fourthly, with regard to capacity-building, we support the United Nations in providing more assistance to regional and subregional organizations, including the African Union. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”

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4. “Turning to the item on our agenda, China places great emphasis on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. In that connection, I would like to focus on the following four points. First, to strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, it is imperative to adhere to the principles and relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. Secondly, regional organizations have unique advantages in carrying out preventive diplomacy and engaging in facilitation with countries in their respective regions to settle disputes through such peaceful means as mediation, negotiation and good offices. The Security Council should encourage regional organizations to play a positive role in that regard.”

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5. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. We are gravely concerned about the powerful earthquake that occurred yesterday in Haiti. We express our deep condolences to the Haitian people and concerning the casualties among United Nations peacekeepers and other personnel. As an initial step in our assistance, a Chinese international rescue team of more than 60 members departed Beijing this morning in a special aeroplane and with specialized equipment. The team is expected to arrive in Haiti this evening to begin its rescue work. Moreover, the Chinese Red Cross has decided to provide $1 million in international humanitarian assistance to Haiti.”

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6. “I thank Mr. Quinlan for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Muratbek Sansyzbayevich Imanaliyev, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.”

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7. “I thank Mr. Pavlyuk for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Gary Quinlan, Permanent Representative of Australia, who will speak on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum.”

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8. “I thank Mr. Ihsanoglu for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Oleksandr Pavlyuk, head of the External Cooperation Department of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.”

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9. “I thank Mr. Frontaura for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.”

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10. “I thank Mr. Bisogniero for his statement. I now give the floor to Mr. Victor Rico F rontaura, Secretary for Political Affairs of the Organization of American States.”

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11. “I thank Mr. Serrano for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Claudio Bisogniero, Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.”

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12. “I thank Mr. Bordyuzha for his statement. I now give the floor to Mr. Pedro Serrano, Acting Head of the European Union delegation to the United Nations.”

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13. “I thank Mr. Le Luong Minh for his statement. I now give the floor to Mr. Nikolai Bordyuzha, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.”

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14. “I thank Mr. Lamamra for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Le Luong Minh, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, who will speak on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.”

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15. “I thank Mr. Moussa for his statement. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union Commission.”

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16. “I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind speakers to limit their statements to no more than seven minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing in the Chamber and to deliver a condensed version when speaking. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Amr Moussa, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States.”

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17. “In today's world, regional organizations are playing an increasingly important role in preventing and resolving conflicts, deploying peacekeeping operations, promoting post-conflict reconstruction and easing humanitarian crises. It is of great significance and relevance for the Security Council to hold this thematic debate to explore ways to strengthen the 10-20793 cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. I now give the floor to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.”

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18. “I should like to draw the attention of members to document S/20lO/9, which contains the text of a letter dated 4 January 2010 from the Permanent Representative of China addressed to the Secretary- General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. In accordance with the United Nations Charter, the Members of the United Nations confer on the Security Council responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Member States expect the Security Council to meet the challenges before it and to play a bigger role in strengthening international peace and security and in responding to global threats and challenges. At the same time, members strive to promote regional peace and development through the strengthening of regional organizations.”

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19. “Oleksandr Pavlyuk, head of the External Cooperation Department of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe; His Excellency Mr. Gary Quinlan, Permanent Representative of Australia, on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum; and His Excellency Mr. Muratbek Sansyzbayevich Imanaliyev, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. It is so decided. I invite the aforementioned representatives to take the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

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20. “Amre Moussa, Secretary General of the League of Arab States; His Excellency Mr. Ramtame Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union Commission; His Excellency Mr. Le Luong Minh, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations; His Excellency Mr. Nikolai Bordyuzha, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization; Mr. Pedro Serrano, acting head of the 2 European Union delegation to the United Nations; His Excellency Mr. Claudio Bisogniero, Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Mr. Victor Rico Frontaura, Secretary for Political Affairs of the Organization of American States; His Excellency Mr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference; His Excellency Mr.”

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21. “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security Letter dated 4 January 2010 from the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2010/9) The President (spoke in Chinese): On behalf of the Security Council, I wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General and the representatives of the regional and subregional organizations participating in today's Security Council meeting. Their presence is an affirmation of the importance of the subject matter being discussed today. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to: His Excellency Mr.”

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22. “On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I wish to express my profound concern about the devastating earthquake that took place yesterday in Haiti. Members of the Council are deeply saddened by the reported loss of life and injuries, including among United Nations peacekeeping and civilian personnel. Members of the Council convey their heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of Haiti. I now invite members to stand and observe a minute of silence. The members of the Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

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23. “I thank Mr. Djinnit for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

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24. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Office for West Africa. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Djinnit to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/682, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Office for West Africa. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”

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25. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.35 p.m.”

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26. “I now give the floor to Mr. Hans-Peter Schwaiger, acting head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”

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27. “We support the Afghan Government and people in their efforts to promote steady social and economic development and to improve people's livelihoods, and we call on the international community to provide more support and assistance in view of the country's development needs. We hope that the international conferences on Afghanistan, to be held in Istanbul, London and Kabul, will achieve positive and concrete results. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Canada.”

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28. “The President (China) (spoke in Chinese): I shall now make a brief statement in my capacity as the representative of China. We would like to congratulate the Afghan people on the election of their new national leader. China hopes that the new Afghan Government can be established and carry out its functions as soon as possible. We support the Afghan Government's efforts to bring stability to the country. We hope that the international community will further increase its efforts to actively assist the Government in strengthening the capacity-building of the army and the police so as to enable them to assume the responsibility for security at an early date.”

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29. “I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kai Eide. On behalf of the Council, I would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Eide, who is today making his last appearance before the Council in his capacity as Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Afghanistan. We have appreciated Mr. Eide's capable leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and his unwavering approach to this challenging work since he assumed the post in March 2008. We wish him success in all of his future endeavours. I now give the floor to Mr. Eide.”

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30. “Schwaiger to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/674, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, and invite him to take the floor.”

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31. “At the invitation of the President, Mr. Tanin (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Chinese): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend invitations under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and to Mr. Peter Schwaiger, acting head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Eide to take a seat at the Council table. I invite Mr.”

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32. “The situation in Afghanistan Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (S/2009/674) The President (spoke in Chinese): I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Afghanistan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Norway, in which they 2 request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

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33. “I would like to take this opportunity to express the Council's deep gratitude to the outgoing members - Burkina Faso, Costa Rica, Croatia, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and Viet Nam - for their important contributions to the Council's work during their term in 2008 and 2009. Expression of thanks to the retiring President The President (spoke in Chinese): I should also like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Mr. Michel Kafando, Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of December 2009. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Kafando for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

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34. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council this year, I should like to extend my very warm wishes for a fruitful new year to all members of the Security Council, the United Nations and the Secretariat. I wish them every success in the New Year. On behalf of the Council, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new members: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria. We look forward with confidence to their participation in the work of the Council. Their experience and wisdom will be of invaluable assistance in the discharge of the Council's enormous responsibilities.”

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35. “The Council's adoption today of a resolution on sanctions against Eritrea should not replace diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation. The top priority now is for all parties concerned to keep calm, exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could exacerbate the situation. Any country can choose its friends, but no country can choose its neighbours. Harmonious coexistence among members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development is a blessing for countries in the Horn of Africa. We hope that countries of the region, including Eritrea, will bear in mind the long- term interests of their peoples and their region and will make concerted and more constructive efforts to create a harmonious regional environment favourable to win- win cooperation.”

    2009-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6254 (2009) · source

36. “In recent years, the African Union has vigorously engaged in diplomatic mediation and good offices efforts, as well as in cooperation in peacekeeping endeavours, to deal with hot-spot issues in Africa. It strives to resolve African issues in an African way, and it has gained successful experience. Those African Union efforts merit our respect and further testify to the Union's value, as a strategic partner of the United Nations, in maintaining regional peace and security. We look forward to the African Union playing a larger role in addressing conflict in the Horn of Africa by means of political and diplomatic efforts. Thirdly, China has always maintained that, in imposing sanctions, the Security Council should act with prudence.”

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37. “The ultimate settlement of the issue of Somalia 3 depends not only on a substantive breakthrough in the Somali political reconciliation process, but also on sincere cooperation by the countries of the region. We call on all parties concerned to genuinely respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, to support the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia and to make a greater contribution to peace and security in that country. Secondly, China has always supported the African Union as it coordinates with the broader international community and as it plays an important constructive role in addressing hot-spot issues in Africa.”

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38. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council has just adopted resolution 1907 (2009). China abstained in the vote on that resolution. In that regard, I wish to make three points. First, China has always flrmly supported the peace process in Somalia. China has maintained friendly relations and cooperation with successive Transitional Federal Governments in that country. We support the international community's efforts to promote the process of political reconciliation there and have played an active part in supporting the Security Council's diplomatic efforts in coordinating with the Somali national talks launched in Djibouti.”

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39. “We believe that resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomatic negotiations is the best option. It is also in the common interest of the international community. In the current circumstances, it is particularly important that the parties concerned continue to be patient and to exercise restraint so as to leave sufficient time and space for the ongoing diplomatic efforts. We hope that the relevant Security Council resolutions on this issue will be effectively implemented. China will continue to participate actively in the work of the 1737 Committee. We will support and cooperate with the efforts of the Chair of the Committee and work to ensure that the Committee plays a constructive role in the due handling of the Iranian nuclear issue.”

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40. “However, the path towards a resolution of the issue is not completely blocked. Iran is still willing to engage in further consultations with the parties concerned to resolve the issue together. This shows that there is still the possibility that the diplomatic efforts of the international community will see talks resume. That may require more time and patience on all parts. We also note that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently adopted a new resolution on the Iranian nuclear issue. We support the IAEA's playing a larger and more constructive role in order to properly resolve the Iranian nuclear issue and to promptly resume negotiations. We also hope that the parties concerned will strengthen the dialogue and cooperation with the IAEA and avoid taking further action that could complicate the present situation.”

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41. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I should like to thank Ambassador Takasu for his briefing on the progress in the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) over the 90-day reporting period. We should like to thank him for his efforts since he assumed the Chairmanship of the Committee. China has always supported the international non-proliferation regime. We are opposed to nuclear proliferation and do not wish to see any new instability in the Middle East. China is in favour of the peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomatic negotiations. Recently, there have been new developments on the Iranian nuclear issue. It has been noted that Iran 09-642 1 7 has various views regarding the supply of nuclear fuel for the Tehran research reactor.”

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42. “The United Nations should mobilize world resources and provide the relevant countries with financial and technical assistance to help them to develop their economies, free themselves from poverty and thereby avoid conflicts. We hope that the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Bank and other international institutions and regional organizations will play a part in assisting the countries concerned in areas such as economic development, conflict resolution and the protection of civilians. We also welcome non-governmental organizations playing a more positive role in that regard.”

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43. “It is necessary to emphasize that the key to ensuring a successful peacekeeping mission is adherence to the three principles governing peacekeeping operations, namely established local consent, mission neutrality and the non-use of force except in self-defence. Any deviation from these principles in implementing a mandate to protect civilians would only create more controversy and problems than it could solve, and could even jeopardize the overall peacekeeping process. In addressing the mandate to protect civilians in armed conflicts, the efforts of the Council alone are far from adequate. Tackling the problem through its symptoms, while ignoring the root causes of a conflict, will not contribute to finding a lasting solution to the protection of civilians. Today, most conflicts take place in the less developed areas of the world.”

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44. “Tasking United Nations peacekeeping missions with the protection of civilians is a decision that the Council takes on a case-by-case basis. We are of the View that a mandate to protect civilians should be prepared in the light of real need, taking fully into account the situation on the ground and the existing capacities and conditions of a given peacekeeping mission. A one-size-fits-all approach is not advisable. We attach great importance to the protection of civilians, but we are not in favour of indiscriminately expanding such mandates while ignoring real-world conditions and the physical viability of implementing such mandates.”

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45. “The international community has, over the years, developed a relatively complete system of international legal norms. The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Protocols provide a comprehensive and systematic regime for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. However, in the reality of today's world, many provisions are yet to be fully respected and observed. Therefore, the pressing issue is to ensure the comprehensive, just and effective implementation of the existing norms. In this context, the competent United Nations entities and international treaty bodies should continue to play their important roles. The Council has adopted many resolutions and presidential statements on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The priority for the next stage should be to push forward the effective implementation of these documents.”

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46. “When providing assistance, the international community and external organizations must comply with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, fully respect the will, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country concerned, and refrain from forceful interference. Dialogue between the United Nations and non-State armed groups may be helpful in the protection of civilians, but such dialogue should be conducted within the general framework of cooperation between the United Nations and the country in question and with the consent of its national Government. With regard to the question of impunity, we support the leading role played by the domestic judicial system of the country concerned as the main avenue for achieving justice.”

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47. “The Security Council bears primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and, as such, it is duty bound to keep the protection of civilians in armed conflict on its agenda and to deal with it accordingly. The Council must tackle this issue at its root, devoting greater attention to preventing and containing conflicts. At the same time, it is necessary to make sure that this issue is addressed within the overall framework of political processes aimed at the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Primary responsibility for the protection of civilians lies with national Governments.”

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48. “Thus the international community continues to face an uphill struggle in addressing the protection of civilians. We are deeply concerned over the threat and harm to the lives and property of civilians in situations of armed conflict. We urge parties to conflicts to comply with international humanitarian law and relevant resolutions of the Security Council and to protect the lives, property and legitimate rights and interests of civilians. We are in favour of strengthening the Council's efforts in this regard. The issue of the protection of civilians involves many aspects and is very complex indeed. The countries concerned, relevant international agencies of the United Nations and regional organizations should make the most of their strengths and expertise, working in a concerted manner to respond to this issue together.”

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49. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to welcome your presence at the Security Council, presiding over this open debate. I should like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Under-Secretary-General Holmes and Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kang for their briefings. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Council's discussion of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Over the past decade, the Council has been paying ever greater attention to the protection of civilians and has made positive efforts to deal with this issue. However, with the changes in the nature of armed conflict and the effects of various complicated factors, large numbers of civilians in many regions of the world continue to be harmed by armed conflicts.”

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50. “Khare for his outstanding contribution to maintaining peace and stability in the country during his tenure. We wish him every future success.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source