I thank Special Representative Patten and the other briefers for their briefings.
As the conflict in Ukraine enters its fourth month, it has taken a heavy toll on the Ukrainian people. The security risks faced by women and children are particularly worrisome. Parties to the conflict should
comply …
China voted in favour of resolution 2636 (2022) on the mandate renewal of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS). This resolution provides the basis for UNITAMS to continue to implement its mandate in a balanced manner based on the needs of the Sudan. In t…
China thanks Albania for its initiative to hold this meeting and welcomes the briefings by Judge Donoghue, President of the International Court of Justice; Ms. Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; and Professor Dapo Akande of the University of Oxford.
Peace and just…
In recent years, maritime security issues in the Gulf of Guinea have become acute, with rampant piracy, foreign ships being hijacked and crew members are being kidnapped frequently. That has seriously threatened the security and stability of coastal countries, affected people’s lives and greatly aff…
I do not want to take up too much of the Security Council’s time, as time is a precious resource and I do not want to prolong our discussions.
In fact, after my explanation of vote and supplemental intervention, I gave a comprehensive explanation of China’s position. I only wish to further point ou…
In her earlier statement, the representative of the United States levelled a slew of accusations, echoed by a non-Council member, against China’s position. China categorically rejects those accusations. We must point out that they are entirely unfounded.
China has been a responsible member of the S…
I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing and the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya for their statements. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya at this meeting.
The uncertainty of the…
The Security Council sanctions regime on South Sudan is the most controversial of all the Council’s sanctions regimes. That is because South Sudan is the youngest State Member of the United Nations, and one that has endured a decade of war and whose foundations are very fragile. It needs constructiv…
I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. I
have also listened attentively to the briefings presented by Mr. Daniel Munayer and Ms. Robi Damelin.
During the past month, the security situation in the occupied Palestine territory remained turbulent, with multiple clashes between Israe…
The Chinese delegation voted against the draft resolution contained in document S/2022/431, submitted by the United States, which is intended to impose additional sanctions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. That is a prudent decision made by China after it repeatedly weighed the pros and…
As today is Africa Day, I should like to extend warm, festive greetings to the representatives of the African Member States present here, to all African countries and to all of our African brothers and sisters. The independence and self-reliance of Africa embodied in Africa Day has become our shared…
China thanks Special Representative Perthes for his briefing. We welcome the new Permanent Representative of the Sudan as he takes up his new position, and his participation in today’s meeting.
During the reporting period, all parties in the Sudan, together with the United Nations, African Union (A…
The rapid development of science and technology has brought us new opportunities and new challenges. In May 2021, China, Kenya, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates jointly convened an Arria Formula meeting to exchange views in an in-depth manner on the impact
of emerging technologies on internation…
I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Swan and Special Representative Madeira for their briefings. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Somalia to today’s meeting.
Last week, the presidential election was successfully concluded in Somalia, turning a new pa…
I thank Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his briefing, and I listened carefully to the statement by the representative of civil society.
Throughout the 11-year Syrian conflict, humanitarian issues have been at the centre of the efforts of the Syrian parties and the international communi…
I thank Secretary-General Guterres, Director-General
Qu Dongyu and Executive Director Beasley for their briefings. I also listened carefully to Ms. Menker’s remarks. In the briefings, we were presented with the current very troubling and disturbing state of food security. The recommendations provid…
I thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and Executive Secretary Tiaré for their briefings. I listened carefully to Ms. Bandiaky-Badji’s statement.
The current situation in the Sahel region is complex and severe, beset with numerous security and economic challenges, among others. There were once a…
China thanks Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing and welcomes the Permanent Representative of Iraq to today’s meeting. I also listened carefully to the statement delivered by Ms. Edwar.
For a period of time, all parties in Iraq have maintained close communication on the forma…
I wish to start by expressing our deepest condolences to the people and the Government of the United Arab Emirates and to our colleagues from that country on the passing of President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
I listened carefully to the briefing by Mr. Markram, Deputy to the High Represen…
I thank Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya and Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi for their briefings.
The conflict in Ukraine is inflicting on children pain that is foreign to their age. Protecting children from harm is an obligation under international law that must be fulfilled by the part…
