I thank Director Rajasingham for his briefing.
The Ukraine crisis continues to drag on, with millions of people displaced and a worrisome humanitarian situation on the ground. There are no winners in any war or conflict. They only bring suffering to innocent people. The escalation of the war has al…
At present, as the political and security situation in Somalia is at a critical juncture, the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) is generally conducive to supporting Somalia’s political process and coordinating increased international assistance. The…
At the outset, China thanks President Hofmański for his report (see A/78/322) on the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and offers congratulations on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute. China notes that, over the past year, the Court has cooperated wit…
In her statement earlier, the representative of the United States accused China of vetoing draft resolution S/2023/792, put forward by the United States. I would like to respond to that.
The United States representative accused China of vetoing its draft resolution. That is the most unreasonable re…
I would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Ms. Wosornu for their briefings.
In the light of the recent situation and the briefings we have just heard, I would like to make the following points.
First, no effort must be spared to avoid a spillover of tensions. The political process in Syria c…
Over the years, the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) has diligently fulfilled its Council mandate and made positive contributions to maintaining stability in Western Sahara and promoting a political settlement. Resolution 2703 (2023), just adopted, shows the Co…
First, I would like to thank Brazil for organizing today’s meeting at the request of the United Arab Emirates and China. I thank Commissioner-General Lazzarini, Executive Director Russell and Ms. Doughten for their briefings.IS/11. The briefings underscored once again the gravity of the situation in…
The Security Council has had many deliberations in the past on the supply of weapons to Ukraine. In its briefings, the Secretariat has mentioned many times that the flow of weapons and ammunition into conflict areas may pose the risk of proliferation and that stricter control measures should be take…
I thank Special Representative Rugwabiza for her briefing, and welcome Ms. Baipo Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic, and the representative of Angola to today’s meeting.
In recent times, the Central African Republic has continued to make progress in its peace proces…
The Chinese delegation thanks President Donoghue for her report (A/78/4) on the work of the International Court of Justice and pays tribute to all the judges and the staff of the Registry for their diligent performance of their duties.
China attaches great importance to the role of the Internationa…
I will be brief. I would like to say to the Permanent Representative of Israel only that it was not my intention to have a debate with Israel, and that Israel, in treating China as
a rival, may have picked the wrong target. He should be aware that from the very start of this round of conflict betwe…
China welcomes the convening of today’s important meeting under the Brazilian presidency. We thank Secretary-General Guterres and the briefers for their briefings.
There are sayings in China that “women hold up half the sky” and that “women are just as competent as men”. More than 20 years ago, the…
China voted against draft resolution S/2023/792. Our position is based on facts, law, conscience, justice and the urgent calls of the entire world, in particular the Arab countries.
We all recall that last Wednesday, draft resolution S/2023/773, which focused on the humanitarian situation in the Pa…
I would like to welcome you, Sir, as you preside over today’s meeting, and to thank Secretary-General Guterres, Special Coordinator Wennesland and Ms. Hastings for their briefings.
This meeting is very timely. We have heard many voices of justice. The tensions between Palestine and Israel have grip…
First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for coming to New York to preside over today’s meeting. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Salvador, Executive Director Russell and Executive Director Waly for their briefings.
I welcome the representati…
I welcome the presence at today’s meeting of Her Excellency Ms. Ana Brnabić, Prime Minister of Serbia, and her statement on Serbia’s position. I also listened carefully to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ziadeh’s briefing and Ms. Osmani- Sadriu’s remarks.
China’s position on the iss…
China commends Brazil for convening this open debate on the role of regional mechanisms. I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. I also listened attentively to the statements made by Ms. Bachelet, Mr. Mbeki and the civil society representative.
The Security Council has the prim…
I thank Special Representative Laing and Special Representative Souef for their briefings, and I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Somalia at this meeting.
At present, the political and security process in Somalia is at a critical stage. The international community must not re…
The night before last, I already gave a comprehensive account of China’s views on the current situation in Palestine and Israel. In the upcoming emergency meeting, I shall elaborate on China’s position.
I will now focus on China’s position on today’s vote and the fact that draft resolution S/2023/7…
I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Griffiths and Special Coordinator Wennesland for their briefings. I wish to commend in particular Special Coordinator Wennesland for his tireless efforts to actively engage with all parties for the de-escalation of the conflict so as to prevent a humanitarian …
