Today humankind is once again at an historical crossroads. We are facing a changing and turbulent world. Challenges of insecurity, imbalanced development and ineffective governance are increasingly prominent. Hotspot conflicts, major country confrontation and geopolitical tensions keep emerging. The…
China welcomes the convening of a high-level meeting on the Middle East initiated by Arab countries. Under the current circumstances, this meeting is highly relevant and necessary. I thank Prime Minister Golob for chairing today’s meeting. We all listened carefully to the briefing of the Secretary-G…
China welcomes the initiative of Slovenia, as the current President of the Security Council, of convening this open debate on leadership for peace. I thank Prime Minister Golob for presiding over the meeting. I listened carefully to the briefing by the Secretary- General, and I commend him for all h…
Thank you, Mr. President, for presiding over today’s meeting. I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing, and I have noted the position that President Zelenskyy has stated.
The Ukraine crisis is now in its third year. The conflict and fighting continue to spread, the numbers of civilian ca…
The future carries the hope of human development. Facing transformation unseen in a century, it is highly relevant that we gather here. Humankind has only one planet. It is important that we take good care of our common home and make joint efforts to advance global governance.
With that goal in min…
We are at a time fraught with challenges. The coronavirus disease
(COVID-19) keeps resurfacing. Global security faces uncertainty. Global economic recovery is fragile and unsteady, and various risks and crises are emerging. The world has entered a new phase of turbulence and transformation. Changes…
I thank Foreign Minister Colonna for convening today’s ministerial meeting. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing.
China’s position on Ukraine is consistent and clear. President Xi Jinping has pointed out that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be r…
This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The United Nations was established in 1945 in response to the call of the times. Four years later, the People’s Republic of China was founded and the Chinese nation re-emerged before the eyes of the world a…
Let me begin by welcoming the initiative of Russia, in its capacity as President of the Security Council this month, to convene a ministerial briefing on the issue of peace and security in Africa. I listened closely to the briefings by the Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary- General and Mr. Moussa Fak…
Let me begin by expressing our appreciation to Russia for convening today’s ministerial debate. I listened carefully to the statements by Secretary-General Guterres, Secretary-General Norov, Acting Secretary-General Semerikov and Deputy Executive Secretary Ivanov, and I commend the cooperation on fi…
Every September, global attention is focused on the United Nations and on this stately Assembly Hall. People watch closely what is happening here, hoping that the United Nations will deliver peace, development, harmony and prosperity to the world. People look to the United Nations to help them reali…
In the course of this year, we have seen important positive developments on the Korean peninsula. The situation has returned to the track of dialogue and negotiations. Seizing the opportunity of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea have…
Maintaining global peace and security is the primary responsibility of the Security Council, as entrusted to it by the Charter of the United Nations, as well as a shared responsibility of all Security Council members. Given the complex challenges to international peace and security, how should the S…
Mr. Nelson Mandela was a prominent South African leader in the fight against apartheid and the founding father of the new South Africa. Throughout his life, Mr. Mandela pursued national liberation in Africa, defended the dignity of African people and promoted the unity of African countries. He devot…
The theme of the General Assembly at this year’s session, “Focusing on people: Striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet”, is highly relevant, especially for an Organization that has made an exceptional contribution to peace and development. The United Nations has upheld i…
The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and their means of delivery constitutes a real threat to international peace and threat, as well as a shared challenge for the international community. Therefore, I deem it extremely necessary and timely for the Security Council to devote toda…
At the outset, allow me to thank Ethiopia for initiating today’s
debate. I also thank Secretary-General Guterres, Chairperson Faki Mahamat and Chair Ramos-Horta for their briefings.
The Chinese delegation welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2378 (2017). United Nations peacekeeping operat…
The continued escalation of tensions on the Korean peninsula in recent times has cause widespread concerns in the international community. If the tensions on the
peninsula are not kept under control, in particular in the case of unexpected events, it is highly likely that the situation will take a …
I thank New Zealand for having convened this high-level meeting in the Security Council, and I also appreciate the fact that you, Sir, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, have come to preside over this meeting.
Peace is the shared aspiration of people throughout the world. This very Chamber embodies…
China welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2254 (2015) by the Security Council. The resolution embodies the broad consensus of the international community, demonstrates the important role of the Security Council, reflects the keen aspiration of the Syrian people and lends fresh impetus to t…
