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2008-09-29

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1. “We hope that UNMIT, out of respect for the views of the Government of Timor-Leste, will eventually be able to pull out of the country smoothly. That will serve as a good example for the formulation of other peacekeeping operations and the implementation of exit strategies. Both China and Timor-Leste are members of the large family of the Asia and Pacific region. We have therefore been closely following developments in the country and supporting peace, stability and development there. At a recent meeting with Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Premier Wen Jiabao of the State Council of China declared that China would provide Timor-Leste with 30 million yuan of gratis assistance. We are ready to continue to help the country to the best of our ability. Finally, I will also take this opportunity to thank Mr.”

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

2. “The international community should also continue to provide all kinds of assistance to speed up the nation-building process in Timor-Leste. With regard to the mandate and composition of UNMIT, we have noted that both the Secretary-General and Special Representative Khare believe that at present we should maintain its current composition and that the reconfiguration of staffing and composition should proceed in a gradual manner. We support that proposal. At the same time, we also believe that in order to ensure public security in Timor-Leste, and in light of the reality in the country and the views of all actors, the United Nations should focus on building the capacity of the police sector for independent law enforcement and should make police training and the handover of policing responsibilities a priority.”

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

3. “Attaining lasting peace and security in the country will require vigorous efforts to develop the economy and improve people's livelihoods. We have noted that despite the momentum of favourable economic growth, the situation still remains fragile. Problems such as poverty and high unemployment may adversely affect the stability and development of the country. Against the current backdrop, we support the efforts of the Government of Timor-Leste, which, while continuing to strengthen social stability, is prioritizing building infrastructure and the human resources capacity by focusing on improving the economy and raising employment so as effectively to remove those factors that contribute to destabilizing the society.”

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

4. “The National Police of Timor-Leste, with the assistance of United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), have been gradually taking over responsibility for maintaining law and order. The key to an effective response to the various problems facing the country lies in actions being taken by all factions - in particular, the Government and FRETILIN - who must put aside their previous differences and work in full cooperation. We appreciate the efforts by Prime Minister Gusmao and Special Representative Khare to promote dialogue among the factions. We appeal to the factions to put the interests of the country and its people first and to seize the present favourable opportunity to restore peace and achieve development in order to lead the people in focusing their efforts on nation-building.”

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

5. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Guterres of Timor-Leste at this meeting, and we thank him for his statement. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Khare, for his comprehensive presentation. We have noted with pleasure that the situation in Timor-Leste has generally remained calm and stable since the beginning of this year under the leadership of President Ramos-Horta and his Government. The political dialogue among the various factions has further deepened, and ensuring social stability has become an important area of consensus among the leaders of the factions. There has been a reduction in various types of crime, and positive results have been achieved in addressing the issue of internally displaced persons.”

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

6. “The international community should continue to support Egypt's efforts to that end. The Middle East peace process is now at a crucial juncture. Fulfilling the vision of two States, Palestine and Israel, living side by side in peace is the only way to settle the Middle East question. We support the achievement of the two-State option on the basis of the 09-5573] relevant Security Council resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative and the principle of land for peace, in order to ensure that the Palestinian people will be able to establish an independent and viable State.”

   2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source

7. “The excessive use of force is unacceptable. We support the Security Council in explicitly reiterating that all violations of international humanitarian law are intolerable and subject to prosecution. We appeal to all parties to abide by international humanitarian law and to maintain the necessary cooperation with the relevant United Nations agencies. Fourthly, Palestine and Israel must honour their obligations under the Road Map and support the negotiated-settlement approach. The Quartet should play a more active role in pressing for an early resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel. Achieving intra-Palestinian reconciliation is of the utmost importance in order to protecting the national interests of Palestine and to resuming the Middle East peace process.”

   2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source

8. “First, all parties concerned should be urged to comply seriously and fully with resolution 1860 (2009) by establishing and maintaining a lasting ceasefire and avoiding any action that could cause tension or pose a threat to regional peace and security. Secondly, Israel should respond in earnest to the appeals of the international community by opening all crossing points into Gaza and ensuring the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance and reconstruction materials there, while the international community should expeditiously honour its commitment to assisting in Gaza's reconstruction. At the same time, Israel should freeze its activities related to settlements and the separation wall. Thirdly, all parties should renounce the use of force and cease all acts of violence against civilians. We oppose all use of force against civilians.”

   2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source

9. “The difficult situation of the Palestinians on the West Bank of the Jordan River is also a cause for concern. The Chinese Government expresses its deep concern and sympathy over the plight of the Palestinian people and its ongoing exacerbation. We hope that the Security Council will address this matter with great concern and take active steps to promote a settlement. The current humanitarian situation in the occupied Arab territories, in particular the Gaza Strip, is unsustainable. The international community and the Security Council should follow it very closely and take practical measures to help reverse it. At this point, the international community should intensify its efforts in the following four priority areas.”

   2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source

10. “At present, what is most disconcerting to the States of the region - and, for that matter, to the entire international community - is the grave humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including Gaza. Following the issuance of the report of the Fact- Finding Mission established by the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/12/48), the miserable plight of those living in Gaza is once again the object of much attention on the part of the international community. Nine months have elapsed since the adoption of Security Council resolution 1860 (2009), yet it has yet to be fully and effectively implemented, and there has been no progress in the reconstruction of Gaza. The people of Gaza still find themselves in a difficult situation that continues to deteriorate.”

    2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source

11. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's open debate. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing. We welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Palestinian National Authority and thank him for his statement. We also listened attentively to the statement made by the representative of Israel. The Middle East question, including the question of Palestine and Israel, is a difficult issue that has been a focus of the Security Council since the founding of the United Nations. Despite the unremitting efforts of all parties concerned to achieve a settlement of the Middle East issue, the Middle East peace process has remained stagnant and the regional security situation unimproved.”

    2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source

12. “A few days ago, the Council adopted resolution 1888 (2009), which requests the Secretary-General to continue to submit annual reports on combating sexual violence in armed conflict. We hope that the Secretariat will strengthen internal coordination, heed the requests of the two resolutions, avoid duplication of work and waste of resources and make full use of the relevant information, in particular to provide high-quality reports to the Council.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source

13. “While providing external support, the international community and donors should respect the will of recipient countries, rely on local governments, fully put to use the enthusiasm of local women and girls and encourage them to engage in the peacebuilding process as owners of their countries. The Security Council has just adopted resolution 1889 (2009). I appreciate the efforts made by the Vietnamese delegation in drafting the resolution and during the consultations on it. Resolution 1889 (2009) requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Security Council two reports in 2010, one on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and the other on the needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source

14. “Secondly, the countries concerned should shoulder the primary responsibility for addressing the needs of women and girls in post-conflict situations and comprehensively implement resolution 1325 (2000). Armed conflicts in different parts of the world vary in cause and nature. The Governments and people of the countries concerned have the best understanding of the needs of local women and girls. Post-conflict countries are often faced with numerous tasks and difficulties. The international community should provide them with generous financial and technical support and should help them to enhance capacity-building.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source

15. “Respect for and protection of women and girls are manifestations of social progress and civilization and are an indispensable element of a mature social system. Respect for and protection of women's rights and interests should be incorporated in the entire peace process. The special needs and concerns of women and girls should be accommodated. Women should have greater access to participation and decision-making, and their right in that regard should be institutionalized. Peace in post- conflict countries is often fragile. Without the effective participation of women, there cannot be lasting peace and long-term social stability. Women should fully enjoy the right of decision-making and participation in the post-conflict peacebuilding and development of their countries. They can provide staunch support for hard-earned peace.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source

16. “Nevertheless, owing to the changed nature of conflicts and a combination of complex factors, the international community still has a long way to go in fully and effectively implementing resolution 1325 (2000). The relevant United Nations organs and organizations should engage in cooperation while at the same time carrying out their respective mandates, so as to make use of the synergy to achieve the best results. In that connection, I would like to underscore the two following points. First, responding to the needs of women in post- conflict reconstruction and enabling them to play their full role form an important link in the comprehensive and full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source

17. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I wish to thank the Vietnamese Government for initiating this open debate of the Security Council and Your Excellency, Mr. President, for presiding over this meeting in person. Nine years ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000), a milestone document that has laid the groundwork for international cooperation in the area of women and peace and security. Since then, the Council has taken a number of follow-up actions under the resolution, and relevant Member States have also taken vigorous measures in that regard. Women are shouldering an increasing share of the responsibility to maintain world peace and are playing a significant role in peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding throughout the world. As the Chinese saying goes, women can hold up half of the sky.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source

18. “The Chinese Government has always paid great attention to improving the status of women and protecting their rights and interests. We would like to work together with the international community in our common effort to reduce acts of sexual violence in the world and to achieve the goals in the area of women and peace and security.”

    2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source

19. “In recent years, the Secretariat has taken many positives steps to increase the number of senior women officials and female heads of United Nations special missions. We hope that those efforts will continue in the future. Thirdly, efforts should be made to encourage and support the participation of civil society in the protection of women. Many colleagues in non-governmental organizations work on the ground under difficult conditions to promote the protection of women's rights and interests. Their work should be acknowledged. China supports them in their continuing constructive role to protect women in situations of armed conflict. We encourage them to continue their engagement with other United Nations agencies, especially those directly involved in women's issues, as well as to put forward reasonable proposals in that regard.”

    2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source

20. “Therefore, the international and donor communities should provide generous assistance to help their capacity-building efforts. At the same time, I would like to stress that the provision of external support and assistance should comply with the principles of the United Nations Charter and should respect the wishes of the country concerned while not undermining its sovereignty. Secondly, women's participation in the different stages of a peace process should be strengthened and attention should be paid to their status and their role. The rights and interests of women must be respected and protected throughout the entire peace process and their special needs and concerns heeded. They should be given greater participation and more decision- making power.”

    2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source

21. “Here, we would like to express our appreciation for the efforts of Ambassador Rice and the flexible approach and constructive attitude of the United States Mission during the consultations. With regard to improving the protection of women in armed conflict, I would like to underscore the following three points. First, Governments bear primary responsibility for protecting women and combating crimes of sexual violence. The international community should provide effective assistance in that regard. While the primary responsibility for implementing resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) lies with Governments, both conflict-affected countries and those in post-conflict situations are often faced with many difficulties.”

    2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source

22. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for presiding over today's meeting in person and the Secretary-General for the statement that he has just made. China condemns all acts of violence against women in conflict situations, including sexual violence. We call on all parties to conflicts to abide by international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We call on Governments to investigate and punish the perpetrators of such crimes against women. We also call on all countries to adopt measures for their early accession to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. In view of the above, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of resolution 1820 (2008) in April last year and of resolution 1888 (2009) that we have just adopted.”

    2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source

23. “We hope that the Organization of American States, DPKO and countries of the region will accord due attention to recommendations on Haiti, so that they can together arrive at a solution.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

24. “It is necessary for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) to carry out a comprehensive assessment of MINUSTAH's mandate, including its military and police components, and the deployment and efficient use of resources, so as to ensure that the Mission's assets and resources are configured as appropriately as possible in order to further improve the efficiency of peacekeeping operations and propose drawdown plans where appropriate. Strengthening the capabilities of Haiti's security sector is an important task. The Haitian President's Commission on Public Security has developed some recommendations for the establishment of a force with military status. Those recommendations merit further study.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

25. “We hope that MINUSTAH will focus on carrying out its mandate to maintain peace and stability in Haiti and remain from taking on tasks that do not fall within its responsibilities. At a time when the countries of the world face all sorts of security challenges, there is an ever-growing demand for United Nations peacekeeping operations. However, there is only a limited supply of available peacekeeping resources. The Security Council is currently engaged in discussions on the reform of peacekeeping operations.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

26. “However, we should also realize that ensuring Haiti's economic and social development is not MINUSTAH's mandate. The Security Council cannot just turn to the Mission for the country's development; other United Nations and international and regional organizations, Haiti's neighbours and countries of the region can all play a greater role. MINUSTAH has now been deployed for five years. It has made a great contribution to the maintenance of Haiti's peace and stability. We appreciate its work and pay tribute to its staff for its dedication. At a time when the situation in Haiti is still fragile, we support the continued presence of MINUSTAH. However, as progress continues to be made in Haiti's consolidation and stabilization process, MINUSTAH should eventually hand over responsibilities to the Haitian Government and people.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

27. “At the same time, it is essential to strengthen dialogue between the Haitian Government, the Parliament, the political parties, the private sector and civil society, with a View to achieving consensus, in a joint effort to maintain stability in the country. Extreme poverty and economic and social underdevelopment pose the major obstacles to sustainable peace and stability in the country. In order to achieve sustainable stability, Haiti must make greater progress on the economic and social fronts. The Haitian Government and people bear the greatest responsibility in that regard. The international community should provide assistance appropriate to the conditions in the country. Through MINUSTAH, it can also provide support and the necessary resources in connection with political, security and rule of law efforts.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

28. “As the international community continues to provide support, we call upon the Haitian Government to muster greater determination, make increased efforts and strengthen in a practical manner its own capacity- building efforts in order to effectively assume responsibility for achieving sustainable peace and stability in the country. The Government of Haiti is expected to strengthen its coordination with MINUSTAH and to take effective steps in the political, security, economic and social spheres. It should also step up its legislative and judicial reforms, strengthen the recruitment and training of police and bolster its coordination with its neighbours in the areas of border control and the fight against drug trafficking and crime.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

29. “As indicated in the discussion in the Secretary-General's report of the consolidation plan annexed to the report, Haiti has made encouraging progress on all five benchmarks of the consolidation process. We have also noted that the situation in Haiti continues to be fragile, in particular with regard to the economic, social and development situation. Great challenges also remain in terms of the political process, institution building and the security sector, and especially with regard to police, legislative, judicial, penal and institutional reform, as well as in combating corruption.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

30. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I wish to thank you, Madam President, for convening today's meeting. We would also like to warmly welcome to the Security Council His Excellency Mr. William Jefferson Clinton, United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, and Her Excellency Mrs. Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis, Prime Minister of Haiti. We also welcome the report (S/2009/439) of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), as well as the briefing just given by Special Representative of the Secretary- General He'di Annabi. Over the past five years, thanks to the support of the international community and, in particular, the outstanding contributions of MINUSTAH, the security situation in Haiti has improved a great deal.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

31. “Such behaviour would serve the common interests of all parties. China will continue to act in a responsible and constructive manner to strengthen contacts among the parties concerned, address the issue appropriately, work for an early resumption of the Six-Party Talks and play an active role in achieving the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and maintaining peace and stability there and in North-East Asia.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

32. “China has made tremendous efforts to that end. We initiated the Six-Party Talks and pushed for a joint statement by the six parties in September 2005. Thanks to the concerted efforts of all parties, the Six-Party Talks made some initial progress. At present, despite the second nuclear test undertaken by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea - which represents a negative development - we remain of the View that Security Council actions are not all about sanctions and that political and diplomatic means are the only way to 3 resolve the relevant issues, achieve the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and safeguard peace and stability in North-East Asia. In the current circumstances, the parties concerned should remain calm, exercise restraint and refrain from actions that may aggravate the situation.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

33. “As indicated in the relevant paragraph of resolution 1874 (2009), if the Democratic People's Republic of Korea complies with the relevant provisions of the resolution, the Security Council will review the appropriateness of suspending or lifting the measures it has imposed. I wish to stress that the issue of cargo inspection is complex and sensitive. Countries need to act prudently and in strict accordance with domestic and international law and on the condition of reasonable grounds and sufficient evidence. All parties should refrain from any word or deed that could exacerbate the conflict. Under no circumstances should force be used or threatened. The Chinese Government has consistently advocated a peaceful settlement of the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula through political and diplomatic means.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

34. “It reflects the firm determination of the Security Council to resolve the Democratic People's Republic of Korea nuclear issue peacefully through dialogue and negotiation. In that context, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of resolution 1874 (2009). It should be stressed that the sovereignty, territorial integrity and legitimate security concerns and development interests of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea must be respected. Once it returns to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as a State party, will enjoy the right to enjoy the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The Security Council's actions should not adversely impact the economic viability or the development of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea or the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the country.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

35. “In conducting another nuclear test, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea violated the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, impaired the effectiveness of the international nuclear non- proliferation regime and affected regional peace and stability. We support an appropriate and balanced reaction of the Security Council to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear test. The provisions of resolution 1874 (2009) are in line with Article 41 of Chapter VII of the United 09-36806 Nations Charter. The resolution not only demonstrates the international community's firm opposition to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear test, but also sends a positive signal to that country.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

36. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council has just adopted resolution 1874 (2009) on the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. On 25 May, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea conducted another nuclear test in disregard of the common objection of the international community. The Chinese Ministry for Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing its firm opposition. We strongly urge the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to honour its commitment to denuclearization, cease all actions that may exacerbate the situation and return to the Six-Party Talks. China is committed, as always, to safeguarding the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, promoting the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and maintaining peace and stability there and in North-East Asia.”

    2009-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6141 (2009) · source

37. “Chinese leaders have worked vigorously to promote peace and negotiations in the region through frequent communications with leaders of the countries concerned. Two weeks ago, Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi visited Egypt, Palestine, Israel and Syria, where he had in-depth exchanges of views of the leaders of those countries and with the Secretary- General of the League of Arab States on the Middle East peace process. He put forward China's proposals on how to promote the Middle East peace process and provided further assistance to Palestine for its reconstruction efforts. China will continue to work with the rest of the international community for the early and appropriate settlement of the Middle East issue and will play a constructive role in the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

38. “The Middle East process cannot succeed without the assistance and support of the international community, which should continue to support the development of Palestine and immediately fulfil its commitment to reconstruction in Gaza. The parties concerned should uphold justice and strengthen mediation while, at the same time, considering the establishment of a broadly representative, balanced and effective multilateral mechanism to provide oversight and support for the Middle East peace process. China supports the efforts of the Quartet. We welcome any initiative that will contribute to the Middle East peace process. We support Russia's proposal to hold an international conference on the Middle East in Moscow. China always attaches great importance to the issue of the Middle East and is committed to promoting the peace process there.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

39. “They should press for the early achievement of reconciliation between Israel and Palestine, the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, and peaceful coexistence between Arabs and Jews. We hope that both Israel and Palestine will bear in mind the fundamental interests of their peoples and make the right choice. The achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East depends on the resolution of all relevant issues in the region. The negotiations between Syria and Israel and between Lebanon and Israel are important components of the Middle East peace process. They should be promoted as part of a holistic approach. At the same time, other volatile issues in the region should also be appropriately addressed in order to create an external environment favourable to the peace process.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

40. “We hope that the parties concerned will hold firm in their determination to resolve the issue through political negotiations and refrain from any action that could undermine mutual trust and reconciliation in order to create conditions for a resumption of negotiations. At the core of the Middle East issue is the Palestinian question. The ultimate solution to the Palestinian question is the realization of the vision of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace. The parties concerned should continue to act in the spirit enshrined in the relevant United Nations resolutions and adhere to the principle of land for peace and the two-State solution.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

41. “Israel should open the border crossings to Gaza in order to facilitate reconstruction efforts and improve access to Gaza for humanitarian supplies in order to ease the humanitarian crisis there. Israel should also put an end to its ongoing construction of settlements in the West Bank. Palestine should strengthen its internal unity and reconciliation process. The parties concerned must avoid the use of force, prevent civilian casualties and ensure the implementation of resolution 1860 (2009). Political negotiation is the only path towards a lasting peace in the Middle East; the use of force will not achieve it. To the contrary, the cycle of violence will only exacerbate hatred and confrontation. The situation in the Middle East is now at a very critical stage.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

42. “Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): I am greatly honoured to attend this Security Council meeting on the Middle East as Special Envoy to Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi. I wish to thank the Government of the Russian Federation for this initiative and you personally, Mr. President, for presiding over today's meeting. My thanks go also to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing on the current situation in the Middle East. Resolution 1860 (2009), adopted by the Security Council in January this year, is the result of arduous efforts by all parties. It brought about the Israeli- Palestinian ceasefire and created conditions for a resumption of the Middle East peace process. Regrettably, however, the resolution has not been implemented comprehensively or effectively.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

43. “China stands ready to work with the international community and will continue to play a constructive role in favour of an early proper settlement of the Middle East question and the attainment of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.”

    2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100 (2009) · source

44. “Fourthly, there must be an expeditious resumption of the Middle East peace process. We have always maintained that political talks are the only correct avenue leading to durable peace in the Middle East. The Security Council should support the Palestinian-Israeli negotiation process in a more proactive manner, and in particular ensure that the relevant resolutions of the Security Council are respected and implemented. We hope that the Quartet will play an even greater role and push for a resumption of political talks between Palestine and Israel on the basis of the principle of land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Road Map, so as to fulfil as soon as possible the vision of two States, Palestine and Israel, coexisting in peace.”

    2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100 (2009) · source

45. “We welcome the positive outcome of the pledging conference held at Sharm el-Sheikh on 2 March and we appeal to the international community to translate the commitments made into concrete actions. Israel must open the border crossings and ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance and the materials necessary for reconstruction. At the same time, we expect the Board of Inquiry established by the Secretary-General to give a timely report to the Security Council on the findings of its investigations. Thirdly, there must be a push for intra-Palestinian reconciliation. Intra-Palestinian reconciliation is of critical importance to safeguard the Palestinian people's interests and the resumption of the Middle East peace process. We appeal to the various Palestinian factions to engage in sincere talks and resolve their differences.”

    2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100 (2009) · source

46. “We believe that, given the tense and fragile Middle East situation, the international community should focus its efforts on the following four areas. First, the security situation should be consolidated in order to push for a durable ceasefire. The parties concerned should fully implement in good faith resolution 1860 (2009), adopted on 8 January, so as to reach a comprehensive and durable ceasefire arrangement as soon as possible. In this context, the international community must support the efforts undertaken by Egypt and other countries. Secondly, the commitments for assistance for the reconstruction of the Gaza strip must be honoured in order to alleviate the humanitarian situation on the ground.”

    2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100 (2009) · source

47. “The plight of the Palestinian people on the West Bank of the Jordan River is also worrisome. There are still multiple uncertain factors vis-a-vis the resumption of talks between Palestine and Israel. We appeal to the parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint, renounce violence and military means and refrain from any action that may exacerbate the tension. We urge Israel, the occupying Power, to open the border crossings, stop building settlements on the West Bank and allow the Palestinian people to enjoy normal and dignified lives. We are concerned about the plight of the Palestinian people and appeal to the international community to continue to provide humanitarian, development, technical and other kinds of assistance to Palestine.”

    2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100 (2009) · source

48. “Beginning on 27 December, Israel carried out military actions against the Gaza Strip that lasted more than 20 days and resulted in heavy casualties among Palestinian civilians and enormous loss of property. The Middle East peace process was thus severely tested and suffered a major setback. China wishes to reaffirm that we oppose any attempt to solve disputes through military means, as well as any act of violence targeting civilians. The current situation in the Middle East remains tense and fragile. The Palestinian and Israeli sides have not yet reached a lasting ceasefire agreement, and hostilities and acts of violence still occur. The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is a cause for concern. The reconstruction process is beset by difficulties.”

    2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100 (2009) · source

49. “Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): We welcome this open meeting of the Security Council. We also wish to thank Under-Secretary- General Pascoe for his briefing. On 16 December 2008, the Security Council held a ministerial-level meeting on the question of the Middle East (6045th meeting) and adopted resolution 1850 (2008), demonstrating its support for political talks between Palestine and Israel and their efforts to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. The meeting also indicated the international community's expectations for the peaceful coexistence of two States, Palestine and Israel. However, just 11 days following the adoption of the resolution, the situation in the Middle East experienced precipitous changes.”

    2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100 (2009) · source

50. “Currently, United Nations peacekeeping operations are confronted with such daunting challenges as overexpansion, low efficiency and inadequacy of resources. Thus, strengthening the African Union's peacekeeping capacity will not only increase the efficiency of peacekeeping and save resources, but will also enhance Africa's sense of ownership and the capacity to take the destiny of the continent into Africans' own hands. It is necessary for us to study ways to achieve the optimal combination of the two, so that United Nations peacekeeping can be advanced through strengthening the peacekeeping capacity of the AU, and so that Africa can benefit from United Nations peacekeeping reform and improve its overall peacekeeping capabilities.”

    2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source