President,

China welcomes the unanimous adoption by the Security Council of Resolution 2785, which extends the mandate of BINUH. 

The situation in Haiti remains complex and grave. The extension of BINUH’s mandate will help the United Nations continue to assist in stabilizing Haiti’s situation, reflecting the international community’s shared will and collective action to support Haiti in overcoming its challenges. I wish to reiterate China’s support for BINUH and commend Special Representative Maria Isabel Salvador for her work over the past two years. I also congratulate Special Representative Carlos Ruiz Massieu on his appointment. 

Among the multifaceted crises Haiti is facing, the political crisis is a critical one. Supporting Haiti’s political process is at the core of BINUH’s mandate as a special political mission. China calls on all political parties and factions in Haiti to strengthen unity and act with a sense of responsibility. We hope and support BINUH in enhancing coordination and cooperation with regional organizations such as CARICOM to make greater efforts in supporting Haiti in advancing its political process. We take note of the Secretariat’s efforts to optimize the implementation of BINUH’s mandate and hope that the Secretariat will maintain communication with the Security Council in this regard. We also hope that the adjustments will help BINUH better adapt to the evolving situation and fulfill its role more effectively. 

President, 

The resolution just adopted reaffirms Security Council’s readiness to continue supporting a comprehensive, Haitian-owned and Haitian-led solution to address the root causes of Haiti’s multifaceted crises. We support the Haitian authorities, regional countries, and the international community in continuing to take coordinated measures in areas including the political processes, security support, arms embargo, sanctioning the gangs, economic development, and humanitarian assistance, to address both the symptoms and root causes and to build synergy. Regarding how to improve Haiti’s security situation, including how to respond to the Secretary-General’s recommendations, we are ready to maintain candid communication with all parties, explore feasible solutions, and seek the broadest possible consensus. 

China stands ready to continue working with the international community to play a constructive role in helping Haiti find the right path out of the crises at an early date. 

I thank you, President.