China commends the positive initiatives taken by the Burundian Government to maintain national stability and promote internal reconciliation, and urges the parties in Burundi to actively participate in the political dialogue and resolve their differences peacefully through dialogue and consultation.…
China endorses the extension of the mandate of the United Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). China is closely following developments in the situation in South Sudan and hopes that the parties there will effectively implement the agreement on the resolution of the conflict in their country and honour t…
China thanks you, Sir, for convening today’s open debate. Our thanks also go to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Foreign Minister Mohamed of Kenya and African Union (AU) Commissioner Chergui for their briefings.
Ten days ago, the United Nations celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day, commemorati…
The General Assembly has just adopted the simple and technical oral decision 70/559, to roll over the intergovernmental negotiating process on Security Council reform to the General Assembly at its next session. Pursuant to decision 62/557 and the consensus of the Member States, the intergovernmenta…
In recent years, while fully discharging its responsibilities, the Security Council has worked to improve its working methods, increase efficiency and enhance transparency. With efforts of the Council members and the support of the broader membership of the United Nations, the Council has constantly…
China appreciates the commitment of the Government of the Sudan to the promotion of national dialogue, peace and stability in the Darfur region and its economic development, and to the successful organization of the
referendum in Darfur. China welcomes the mediation efforts of the African Union Hig…
I thank you, Sir, for convening this open meeting on Afghanistan. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Afghanistan, Mr. Haysom, for his briefing, and Ambassador Saikal, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for his statement.
China strongly condemns the multiple te…
Preventing the flow of illicit weapons into Libya affects the peace, security and stability of Libya and related regions. China supports the internationalnternational community in taking effective measures to implement the provisions of the Council’s resolutions as they relate to the arms embargo in…
China appreciates the initiative of France to hold today’s open debate on the protection of civilians in peacekeeping operations. We welcome Foreign Minister Ayrault’s presence in New York to preside over the meeting. We also welcome His Excellency Mr. Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Cen…
China appreciates Egypt’s initiative to convene today’s open debate. With Africa Day just ahead of us on 25 May, it is of great significance to discuss United Nations- African Union (AU) cooperation in peace and security.
I thank Under-Secretary-General Ladsous; Ambassador Kamau, Chair of the Peace…
China appreciates Egypt’s initiative to convene this open Security Council debate on countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorism. China also welcomes Foreign Minister Selim’s presiding over this meeting. I thank the Foreign Ministers and Deputy Foreign Ministers who have come here today to…
I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Feltman and Under-Secretary-General O’Brien for their briefings.
The recent escalation of the conflict in some parts of Syria, especially Aleppo, has resulted in large numbers of casualties among civilians and medical and humanitarian relief workers. Ch…
At the outset, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. I am sure that you will ably lead the Security Council through a productive and fruitful month in May. Once again, I wish to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of …
I thank the Permanent Representative of Sweden, Ambassador Skoog, for his contribution over the past year as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I congratulate the Permanent Representative of Kenya, Ambassador Kamau, on his election as Chair of the PBC.
The General Assembly and the Securit…
China welcomes Angola’s initiative to convene this debate. China expresses its appreciation to you, Minister Delgado, for presiding over this meeting. I also wish to thank Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka, Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun, Ambassador Kamau and Ambassador António for their briefings. China also…
China commends Angola for its initiative in convening today’s open debate. We are pleased to see Angolan Minister for Foreign Affairs Chikoti here in New York, presiding over today’s meeting. I thnk the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for the Great Lakes R…
I thank you, Sir, for convening today’s meeting. China listened carefully to the briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Honoré.
Thanks to the joint efforts of all parties, the interim Government of Haiti has been established. The second round of presidential elections is schedu…
I thank the President of the Security Council for convening this debate on Afghanistan. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Haysom, for his briefing, as well as the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Mr. Saikal, for his statement.
Recently, th…
China wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing.
Since their inception, United Nations peacekeeping operations have played a significant role in maintaining international peace and security. To date, hundreds of thou…
On 6 January, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in defiance of the universal opposition of the international community, once again conducted a nuclear test, and on 7 February used ballistic technology to launch a satellite in a series of violations of the relevant Security Council resolutio…
