China to continue active support to and participation in UN peacekeeping operations

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NEW YORK, November 1 (ChinaMil) -- China will continue to actively support and participate in peacekeeping operations of the United Nations and make joint efforts with the international community to constantly push forward the development of peacekeeping operations and maintain international peace and security, said Wang Min, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, on October 30, 2013.

The Fourth Committee for Special Political and Decolonization of the UN General Assembly reviewed UN peacekeeping operations on October 30, 2013.

At the review conference, Wang Min said that the UN peacekeeping operations should continue to adhere to the following three principles: "consent of the countries concerned, neutrality, non-use of force except in self-defense and being authorized".

Wang Min said that some peacekeeping missions are faced with such problems as insufficient equipment, lagging logistical support, inadequate training and tight budget, which need to catch the attention from all parties concerned. The request of troop-contributing countries for resource support should be given enough attention.

Wang Min said that the UN Security Council, the UN Secretariat and troop-contributing countries related to UN peacekeeping operations should strengthen communication and cooperation to ensure effective implementation of the mandate. The UN should enhance cooperation and coordination in peacekeeping operations with regional and subregional organizations.

Wang Min also said China has always been actively involved in UN peacekeeping operations, making its due contributions to UN peacekeeping cause.

Currently, a total of nearly 1,800 Chinese peacekeepers are performing UN peacekeeping operations in nine mission areas.

In mid-October, China successfully held the 6th Peacekeeping Experts’ Meeting under the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), during which countries of the region had a full exchange of views on training in peacekeeping operations.

China also held UN military observers international training course for the first time in October 2013, offering three-week-long training to dozens of military officers from 15 countries in the world.

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