I would like to thank the French presidency for convening today’s debate. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my thanks to Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo, the five outgoing members. I thank them for their contributions to the Council over the past two years. I wo…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s meeting. I also wish to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Kubiš for his briefing and Ambassador Tanin, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his statement.
The year 2013, which is coming to an end, is of great sign…
China is grateful for the President’s efforts in convening today’s meeting, and for the briefings and presence of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Special Envoy Prodi and Mr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank. We also listened with great interest to the statements made by the representatives o…
The Chinese delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his reports submitted under agenda item 70, and takes this opportunity to express its sympathy and support for the Governments and people of countries affected by the humanitarian crises of the past year. We would like to convey our appreciatio…
I thank Ambassador Quinlan for briefing and his efforts to advance the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006).
Thanks to the efforts of all parties, the six mediators recently reached an agreement with Iran. China welcomes the agreement, which marks a significant first…
Last year, at the solemn commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of the opening for signature of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS), we reviewed the journey made by UNCLOS and the evolution of international maritime affairs over the past 30 years. Since then, ocean affa…
The United Nations was established as a result of the Second World War. Its purpose is to prevent the scourge of war and maintain international peace and security.
In the course of nearly 70 years since its inception, the international situation has undergone major and profound changes. The United …
China appreciates the initiative of Azerbaijan to host today’s high-level briefing on strenthening the partnership and synergy between the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). We welcome Foreign Minister Mammadyarov, who has presided over this meeting. I thank Secreta…
I thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his statement. China welcomes the presence at today’s debate of Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women; Ms. Pillay, High Commissioner for Human Rights; and the NGO representative, Ms. Balipou. We listened attentively to all of their briefings.
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The Chinese delegation welcomes the report submitted by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the work of the United Nations (A/68/1). At present, with the international situation undergoing profound and complex changes, peace and development remain the theme of our time. In a multipolar world, economic …
I would like to thank Special Adviser Benomar for his briefing today. The Chinese delegation listened with great interest to the statements made by Foreign Minister Al-Qirbi and Secretary General Al Zayani of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Since the launch of the National Dialogue last March, …
At the outset, Madam, I wish to welcome your presence leading this meeting of the Security Council. I thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and Ms. Beerli, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, for their briefings. I wish to express my appreciation and thanks to Australia fo…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this debate on the question of Afghanistan. Likewise, I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Ján Kubiš, for his briefing, as well as the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Mr. Tanin, for his statement, as well a…
First, I thank you, Madam President, for the kind words of welcome and assure you of China’s close cooperation.
I thank Mr. Zarif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. I have listened carefully to the statements made by His Excellency Mr. Mrkić, Minister for Foreign Af…
The Chinese delegation welcomes the Defence Minister of Argentina, Mr. Rossi, to the Council to preside over today’s meeting. I thank you, Sir, and other colleagues for the words of welcome extended to me. I look forward to close cooperation with all colleagues in the future in our joint efforts to …
Two months after the adoption of resolution 1127 (1997), no substantive progress has been achieved in the Angolan peace process. The peace that has been long awaited by the Angolan people continues to elude them. China is deeply concerned about this.
A complete end to many years of strife in Angola…
The Chinese delegation believes Iraq should implement the relevant resolutions of the Security Council in a comprehensive manner. Meanwhile, the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as the reasonable security concerns, of Iraq should also be respected. The agreement signed be…
On behalf of the Chinese delegation I would like to thank those delegations which spoke at this afternoon’s meeting — including Algeria, Brazil, the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union and its 12 associated countries, and Mali — for their condolences on the passing of Mr. Deng Xiaoping. The …
At the outset, the delegation of China would like to thank the Vice-Minister without Portfolio of Angola, General Carneiro, for his condolences on the passing of Mr. Deng Xiaoping. The delegation of China will convey his sentiments to the Chinese Government and people and to the family of Mr. Deng X…
