President, 

China welcomes the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2792 by the Security Council, and expresses its appreciation to the United Kingdom for its efforts as the penholder. 

The issue of missing Kuwaiti prisons and property is a legacy of the Gulf War. Over the years, Iraq and Kuwait have maintained active cooperation and worked together with the ICRC in establishing the Tripartite Commission to advance the search, which has yielded remarkable results. In 2013, the Council mandated UNAMI to provide support in this regard. With the Mission’s scheduled withdrawal by the end of the year, it is the shared expectation of all parties that efforts to settle the issue will continue. The Secretary-General has also recommended options for the follow-up mechanism. 

The adopted Resolution 2792 takes on board the Secretary-General’s recommendations, fully considers the views of both Iraq and Kuwait, and makes arrangements to continue advancing the settlement of the issue. We expect both Iraq and Kuwait to maintain their momentum of engagement and be guided by the principles of mutual respect and friendly consultation, so as to jointly promote an early and satisfactory settlement of the issue. 

Iraq and Kuwait are neighbors that cannot be moved away. Resolving the issue of missing Kuwaiti persons and property holds significant importance for both countries. As a good friend and partner of Iraq and Kuwait, China will continue to support the relevant efforts and play a constructive role in promoting the sustained improvement of their bilateral relations, strengthening regional solidarity and cooperation, and deepening good neighborliness. 

Thank you, President.