President, 

China welcomes the Council's unanimous adoption of Resolution 2752 renewing the sanctions regime on Haiti for one year. I thank Ecuador and the US for their work as penholders. I also wish to take this opportunity to commend Guyana for its hard work as Chair of the Sanctions Committee and to acknowledge the work done by the Committee and its Panel of Experts.

In the past year, in order to effectively combat gang violence and utilize the sanctions regime on Haiti, the Sanctions Committee has earnestly implemented the provisions of relevant resolutions, and has, in particular, actively promoted efforts in implementing the arms embargo. However, we have noted that the security situation in Haiti has not improved, with gang violence remaining rampant and even spreading and expanding. This indicates an absence of effective arms embargo. Arms and ammunition continues to flow into the country. The security of the Haitian people is still under serious threat. The Haitian authorities, countries in the region, and the overwhelming majority of Council members have expressed concerns and repeatedly called for strengthening the arms embargo on Haiti.

The just adopted Resolution 2752 is an effective response to these calls. It sets out more strict, detailed, and targeted provisions on the arms embargo. First, it stipulates a wider scope of the arms embargo, covering all arms and related materiel of all types. Second, it requests the Sanctions Committee to consider listing as soon as possible individuals and entities violating the arms embargo. Third, it encourages the Haitian authority to strengthen the control of arms, ammunition, and borders, and effectively raise awareness of the arms embargo provisions among government agencies and the general public. Fourth, it encourages member states to brief on a regular basis to the Sanctions Committee and the Panel on the implementation of the provisions, and calls on member states to cooperate with the Panel in its investigations. Fifth, it encourages the Panel, BINUH, and UNODC to strengthen coordination and cooperation. We hope that all parties will spare no efforts in implementing the resolution and the above-mentioned measures, so that they can have a real deterrent effect on the gangs.

President, 

Since this July, the Security Council has unanimously adopted three resolutions renewing the mandates of BINUH, the MSS, and the sanctions regime on Haiti respectively. This demonstrates the determination of the international community to stay united to help Haiti address the crisis. However, external support can only cure the symptoms, not the root causes. For Haiti to get out of the current plight, the key lies in its own efforts. It is imperative to establish at an early date a legitimate, responsible, and effective government and effectively promote a Haitian-led and Haitian-owned political process. We hope that all parties in Haiti will give priority to the interests of the Haitian people, speed up political consultations in pursuit of consensus, and push for early substantive progress in the political process. We support the continued good offices of BINUH and CARICOM and stand ready to work with the international community to help Haiti restore peace, stability, and tranquility as soon as possible. 

Thank you, President.