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Chen Jian

lines on the record: 71
first: 1993-02-19
most recent: 1994-06-22
sittings or episodes: 19
sources: un-security-council

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“China will continue to work with the international community to promote an early settlement of the question of Rwanda. We sincerely hope that the Rwandese parties to the conflict will consider the interests of the people of Rwanda and enter immediately into a cease-fire, and that they will cooperate seriously with UNAMIR to ensure that all the objectives of Security Council resolutions are achieved.”
1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source
“Such cooperation is an indispensable condition for the success of United Nations peace-keeping operations. It is clear from the current situation that the action the draft resolution would authorize cannot guarantee the cooperation of the parties to the conflict. We also note that, at its recent summit meeting the Organization of African Unity (OAU) formulated the following proposals: "Any action or effort undertaken by any countries, independently or collectively, should be placed within the framework of UNAMIR ... "All international efforts and resources should be employed to support the United Nations mandate in Rwanda". Hence, and on the basis of the experience and lessons of the United Nations peace-keeping operation in Somalia, the Chinese delegation will abstain in the vote on the draft resolution before us.”
1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source
“Resort to armed force or mandatory measures would only worsen the situation there. The United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) has expended great effort in seeking a settlement to the crisis in Rwanda. It has enjoyed the support of the international community, including African countries and the Rwandese parties to the conflict. We continue to believe that, for the present, effective measures should be taken towards the early complete deployment of an expanded UNAMIR, which should play its role in accordance with resolutions 918 (1994) and 925 (1994). We have always believed in respecting the opinions of the countries concerned in a given question and of the relevant regional organizations, and in securing the cooperation of all parties.”
1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source
“Mr. Chen Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the occurrence of the crisis in Rwanda, the Chinese delegation has been deeply concerned about the development of the situation there. The Chinese delegation supports the efforts made by the international community to seek an early solution to the crisis in Rwanda and an early end to the tragic suffering of the Rwandese people. At present, the situation in Rwanda continues to worsen and the humanitarian crisis has become evermore serious. We are therefore, as I say, deeply concerned about the development of the situation there. We have always believed that the Rwandese parties to the conflict should negotiate within the framework of the Arusha Peace Agreement, because that is the correct and only way of solving the crisis in Rwanda.”
1994-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3392 (1994) · source
“History tells us that, in the final analysis, it is the people themselves who are the masters of their destiny and that it is history that will pass judgement on each one for his or her actions. With the adoption of this resolution, 10 we once again strongly urge the parties in Haiti, in particular the Haitian military, to heed the repeated calls of the international community and to seize the opportunity offered to comply fully and promptly with the obligations they assumed under the Governors Island Agreement and the related New York Pact, so that the new sanctions regime would become unnecessary and a new page could be turned in the annals of Haitian history.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“Ironically, this suffering is at least partly attributable to the sanctions already applied to Haiti by the Security Council and by other bodies. The question is then whether the newly introduced sanctions regime, if applied, could possibly increase the suffering of the ordinary people in Haiti; and we cannot but express our concern about this. In this connection, the Council, the Secretary-General and the Organization of American States should, as they are bound to do by their moral duty, monitor closely the humanitarian situation in Haiti and take the necessary measures to alleviate the adverse effects of sanctions should our expressed concern translate into reality.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“The Chinese delegation wishes to place on record that the sanctions regime contained in this resolution is, in the absence of other effective measures, an exceptional step taken under the highly unique circumstances now prevailing in Haiti and one which should not constitute any precedent, and that our vote in favour does not presuppose any change in our position vis-d-vis the issue of sanctions in general. "The humanitarian situation is deteriorating in spite of the efforts of the United Nations and the NGOs" (4/48/931, para. 31). Those are the very words the Secretary-General, in his report to the General Assembly, uses in describing the depth of the sufferings inflicted upon the Haitian people.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“We hope that the proposed action, as advocated by the sponsors, will contribute to the long-awaited goal of restoring peace and stability to the tragic land of Haiti. All of this notwithstanding, the history of the United Nations has taught us many lessons, one of which is that sanctions are not a panacea that can be applied whenever and wherever it suits us, for want of a better solution. China, based on its consistent position, does not favour the use of sanctions as a means of resolving conflicts. We therefore urge the parties concerned to redouble their efforts to find a lasting and peaceful solution to the conflict in Haiti.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“Mr. Chen Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation supported, with reservations, the resolution just adopted. We understand that the main purpose of this resolution is to create the necessary conditions for the early restoration of peace and stability in Haiti. Having in the past been a victim of long years of war and instability, the Chinese people cherishes dearly its hard-won peaceful life and is therefore ready to support the efforts designed to facilitate the peace process and re-establish stability in Haiti. The importance of peace and stability cannot be overemphasized, for without them there can be neither political freedom nor economic rehabilitation for the Haitian people, who have suffered so bitterly and for so long.”
1994-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3376 (1994) · source
“We therefore urge the two parties of Mozambique to seize the opportunity before them by adopting practical and effective measures and by cooperating fully with ONUMOZ in the implementation of the General Peace Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions. This will ensure that the elections are held as scheduled, thus creating the conditions for the early realization of national reconciliation and the achievement of the peace and stability that have been cherished for so long.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“The experience of ONUMOZ has proved that as long as the two parties to the conflict are sincere about resolving their problems through negotiations and unswervingly implement the agreements reached by the parties, it is highly possible for them, with the help of the international community, to end yesterday's suffering and open up a new vista. It is on the same basis that United Nations peace- keeping operations will achieve success. We sincerely hope that with the joint efforts of the parties ONUMOZ can become another success story in United Nations peace- keeping operations. Mozambique needs peace and stability. Africa, too, needs peace and stability. Only under conditions of peace and stability can economic development and social progress be achieved and people live in happiness and prosperity.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“It has been announced by President Chissano that elections will take place on 27 and 28 October 1994. This is undoubtedly an important step towards the realization of peace in Mozambique and is an encouraging development. However, we have also noted that there still exist some difficulties in implementing the General Peace Agreement, difficulties which remain to be resolved. The peace process in Mozambique is now at a crucial juncture and there is not much time left before the elections scheduled for October. Considering that ONUMOZ is playing an important role in accelerating the peace process in Mozambique, the Chinese delegation supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of ONUMOZ, and voted in favour of the resolution just adopted.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“Mr. Chen Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, Sir, I wish to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am confident that with your rich diplomatic experience and talents you will surely provide excellent guidance to the work of the Council for this month. I should also like to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Colin Keating of New Zealand, for his outstanding contribution to the successful conclusion of the work of the Council last month. The Chinese delegation is pleased to note that with the joint efforts of the United Nations and the two parties of Mozambique the peace process in that country has witnessed important progress in many fields.”
1994-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3375 (1994) · source
“Any escalation of military actions could only lead to further military confrontation and intensified conflict, thus making more remote any chance of political settlement. This is by no means something people would like to see. Therefore, the Chinese delegation wishes to reiterate its reservations on the invocation of Chapter VII for mandatory actions and the implied possible military actions in the resolution.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“We therefore support the efforts to strengthen and coordinate various political and diplomatic initiatives with a view to advancing the peace process. Since the resolution just adopted reflects that spirit, the Chinese delegation has voted in favour of it. We have all along asserted that conflicts should be set- tled by peaceful means through negotiation, and we hope that the endeavours of the international community will genuinely contribute to the final comprehensive political settlement of the Bosnia and Herzegovina question. We deplore any action that might further intensify the situation in the region. We also oppose the use or the threat of force and any attempt to stop war by expanding its scope.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“We condemn the military attacks against Gorazde, a safe area, and any actions aimed at hindering the humanitarian relief activities of UNPROFOR. We urge the parties concerned to exercise restraint and to reach agreement on an immediate cease-fire in Gorazde and throughout the territory of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, so as to establish the conditions for the resumption of peaceful negotiations. We reaffirm that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina should be respected, and believe that the settlement of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina can only be a comprehensive political one achieved through peaceful negotiation. There are no other alternatives.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“Mr. Chen Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): At the outset, I would like to join my colleagues in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am confident that, with your rich experience and great ability, you will guide the work of the Council this month to success. I also wish to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Merimee, for his outstanding efforts, which helped the Council conclude its difficult work last month. Recently there has been an escalation of various military actions in and around Gorazde in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina which have led to the deterioration of the situation and caused casualties among the local populace and the personnel of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR). The Chinese delegation expresses its deep concern over this.”
1994-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3367 (1994) · source
“As for the possible serious consequences that the use of air strikes could have for the safety of UNPROFOR personnel and that of the humanitarian relief organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we cannot but express anxiety and concern. One should therefore act very prudently and refrain from taking any hasty action. Peaceful coexistence is the common aspiration of the various ethnic communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We strongly urge the parties to the conflict to act in the people's fundamental interests, bury the hatchet and bring the war and conflict to an end through negotiation, and achieve genuine national reconciliation so as to lift the people in Bosnia and Herzegovina from the abyss of war.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption1 (1994) · source
“The parties concerned in Bosnia and Herzegovina recently held several rounds of talks. We hope that the endeavours of the international community will truly help promote the peace process towards a political settlement. China always advocates the peaceful settlement of conflict through dialogue and negotiation. We are opposed to the use or threat of force. At present, the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina is at a crucial juncture. To take further military actions there will by no means help achieve a political settlement. On the contrary, it will only entail negative consequences. With regard to the use of air power in Bosnia and Herzegovina, our understanding is that it should be limited to self-defence by UNPROFOR.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption1 (1994) · source
“We have noted that an agreement has recently been reached between the Bosnian Serbs and the Bosnian Government forces on a cease-fire in Sarajevo and the withdrawal of heavy weapons. We welcome this new agreement and hope that the international community will continue to urge and encourage the parties to implement in earnest the agreements already reached so as to create a favourable atmosphere and conditions for peace talks. The eventual settlement in Bosnia and Herzegovina should continue to be sought within the framework of the principles set forth by the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia and the relevant Security Council resolutions and through peaceful negotiations, so as to ensure a lasting, fair and reasonable settlement that can guarantee the fundamental interests of the various parties and can be accepted by all.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption1 (1994) · source
“In this regard, we fully understand the concern and anxiety shown by the numerous non-aligned and Muslim countries over the current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We believe that the fundamental solution to the Bosnia and Herzegovina conflict is a political settlement, which depends, in the final analysis, on the people in Bosnia and Herzegovina themselves. We also agree that heavy weapons should be withdrawn from areas surrounding Sarajevo or put under the control of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR), for the purpose of protecting the safety and security of the people in Sarajevo and ensuring the smooth conduct of humanitarian-relief activities.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption1 (1994) · source
“Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Recently, with the aggravation of the armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the humanitarian situation is worsening and the people there are being subjected to greater suffering. On 5 February, a mortar-shelling incident occurred in Sarajevo, resulting in the killing or wounding of more than 200 persons. This incident has caused shock and indignation in the international community. The Chinese delegation strongly condemns this atrocity. We are in favor of a speedy and thorough United Nations investigation into the incident. The conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina has long remained unsolved and continues to worsen. It is the common aspiration of the international community that this disastrous crisis should be brought to an early end.”
1994-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3336Resumption1 (1994) · source
“It is undesirable to stop violence by greater violence. China, as a founding State, is dedicated to the United Nations endeavour in peace-keeping operations. We have participated in many peace-keeping operations of the United Nations. We are ready to continue, together with other Member States, to make our contribution to ensuring the success of United Nations peace-keeping operations and the security and safety of their personnel.”
1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source
“We also appreciate the initiative taken by New Zealand and its efforts on this matter, and we thank the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, who is present at today's meeting and who made an important statement. In taking appropriate steps to ensure the security and safety of peace-keeping personnel, the United Nations should respect the sovereignty of the host country and refrain from interfering in its internal affairs. It is out of the question to ensure the security and safety of peace-keeping personnel by force alone. A fairly safe environment can be established only with the cooperation and support of the host country and the various parties concerned. We are not in favour of using force indiscriminately or of resorting to excessive force, harming innocent civilians.”
1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source
“The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned by, and strongly condemns, the violence directed against United Nations peace-keeping personnel. The host country of a United Nations peace-keeping operation and the various parties to the conflict should cooperate closely with the United Nations to create conditions conducive to the successful execution of the peace-keeping operation. They have the responsibility and the obligation to take effective steps to ensure the security and the safety of peace-keeping personnel. We therefore favour the Security Council's taking appropriate action, within its mandate, to ensure the security and safety of peace-keeping personnel in line with the actual conditions of each operation. On the whole, the resolution we have just adopted reflects that spirit, and we welcome its adoption.”
1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source
“Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): In recent years United Nations peace-keeping operations have played their role in alleviating regional tension and promoting peaceful solutions of regional conflicts and are therefore highly regarded by the international community. The rapid expansion of United Nations peace-keeping operations and the increasingly complex nature of their missions have given rise to a number of questions demanding prompt solutions. Among them is that related to the security and safety of United Nations peace-keeping personnel, a question that has been the focus of much attention. Many peace-keeping personnel, including Chinese personnel, have given their lives for the peace-keeping cause.”
1993-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3283 (1993) · source
“The United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) has all along played a crucial role in the peace process in Angola. It has not only become an indispensable channel of communication between the two conflicting parties, but has also constituted an essential factor in checking a further escalation of the conflict. Therefore, we are in favour of the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend the mandate of UNAVEM IT. We believe that the international community should make further efforts to urge the two sides in Angola to resume negotiations for national reconciliation and advance the peace process to a successful conclusion. The Chinese delegation will be happy to support the draft resolution before the Council.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“We have noted that, as was pointed out this morning by the Minister for External Relations of the Republic of Angola, the Angolan Government is willing to continue to seek a peaceful solution to the conflict on the basis of the "Acordos de Paz" and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We support this peaceful disposition. Meanwhile, we strongly urge UNITA to cease all hostile actions forthwith and to withdraw immediately from the occupied territories. UNITA must also ensure the safe departure of foreign nationals from areas under its control and unimpeded access for humanitarian relief. UNITA should return to the negotiating table without delay so as to achieve an early cease-fire between the two sides and a comprehensive implementation of the "Acordos de Paz".”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“As a result, the political and military situation in Angola continues to deteriorate, with UNITA mounting repeated military attacks to seize additional territory, spreading hostilities across the land and forcing a huge exodus of refugees into neighbouring countries. All this has seriously affected regional peace and security, to our profound concern and consternation. Negotiations and dialogue constitute the only way to resolve the conflict and to achieve national reconciliation in Angola. Any attempt to seek to prevail by resorting to the use of force is myopic.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Today these three Foreign Ministers have brought to us the voice and aspirations of Africa, and they are very useful to our discussion. It was expected that after the general election held in September 1992 Angola would leave its bitter past behind and usher in a new era of peace and reconstruction. However, because of UNITA's refusal to accept the results of the election, civil war again broke out, leading to a rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation and subjecting the Angolan people once again to the torments of war. The Abidjan peace talks in April 1993 brought new hopes for peace to the Angolan people. Unfortunately, just as success appeared to be within reach, the talks were suspended in May.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Please allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. You have already impressed all your colleagues with the highly efficient manner in which you have organized our work. I am therefore confident that, with your extensive diplomatic experience and talent, you will successfully steer the work of the Council this month. I should also like to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Yanez Barnuevo of Spain, for his outstanding contribution to the work of the Council last month. I should also like to welcome the presence of, and the statements made by, the Foreign Ministers of Angola, Zimbabwe and Namibia.”
1993-07-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3254 (1993) · source
“It is on the basis of these considerations that the Chinese delegation has voted in favour of the resolution just adopted. The Chinese delegation, as its consistent position, does not favour the Security Council's handling matters which are essentially internal affairs of a Member State, nor does it approve of resorting lightly to such mandatory measures as sanctions by the Council. We wish to point out that the favourable vote the Chinese delegation cast just now does not mean any change in that position.”
1993-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3238 (1993) · source
“The resolution has also made it very clear that the Council, in dealing with the Haitian crisis, will fully heed and respect the views of the relevant regional Organization and countries in the region, and that any action by the Council should be complementary to, and supportive of, the actions by the relevant regional Organization. The main purpose of the resolution is an early political solution to the crisis in Haiti. We have noted, in particular, the statement by the President of the Council to the effect that the adoption of this resolution and the measures envisaged therein are warranted only as a result of the unique and exceptional situation in Haiti, and therefore should not be regarded as constituting any precedent for the future.”
1993-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3238 (1993) · source
“Under these circumstances, the Permanent Representative of Haiti, acting within the context of the related actions previously taken by the Organization of American States and by the General Assembly of the United Nations, has requested the Security Council to take urgent measures to redress the crisis in Haiti, and his letter has been circulated as an official document of the Security Council. As the developments in Haiti have already brought, or will bring, adverse effects on them, the Organization of American States and countries from Latin America and the Caribbean have made similar requests to the Security Council to support the efforts made by the regional Organization.”
1993-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3238 (1993) · source
“Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation is deeply concezned over the current situation in Haiti. The Secretary-General and his Special Envoy as well as the Organization of American States have all made tireless efforts for a political solution to the Haitian crisis. We hope that such efforts will facilitate a settlement of the Haitian question, thus contributing to peace and stability in the region. The crisis in Haiti is essentially a matter which falls within the internal affairs of that country, and therefore should be dealt with by the Haitian people themselves. Meanwhile, it has come to our attention that the Haitian crisis has acquiree a new dimension with the latest developments.”
1993-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3238 (1993) · source
“The Chinese delegation attaches importance to the significant role played by Prince Sihanouk in the Cambodian peace process and appreciates his recommendations aimed at achieving peace and avoiding bloodshed in the current circumstances. We support his active efforts to achieve peace and national reconciliation in Cambodia. We hope that Prince Sihanouk will continue to make his contribution by promoting the peaceful consultations among the parties concerned in Cambodia to overcome the difficulties and maintain peace and stability after the general elections.”
1993-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3237 (1993) · source
“Only under the leadership of Prince Sihanouk and through the concerted efforts of all the Cambodian parties, and only when genuine national reconciliation is achieved, will it be possible for Cambodia finaily to embark on the road of building an independent, unified and neutral new State. We hope that all the Cambodian parties will set store by the national interests and establish, through consultation, a new Government that can reflect the spirit of national reconciliation so as to facilitate the realization of the aforementioned objectives. We also hope that the international community will fully respect the choice made by the Cambodian people of its own free will.”
1993-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3237 (1993) · source
“Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation is pleased that the resolution on the question of Cambodia, of which the Chinese delegaticn was honoured to be a sponsor, was adopted. Under the auspices of the United Nations and through the concerted efforts of the Cambodian people, the elections in Cambodia have, on the whole, come to a conclusion. The Secretary-General's Special Representative Mr. Akashi has, on behalf of the Secretary-General, made a statement on the results of the elections. We urge the various Cambodian parties fully to respect the results of those elections. The Chinese delegation is of the view that the Cambodian question should be resolved by the Cambodian people themselves.”
1993-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3237 (1993) · source
“Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation abstained in the vote on the resolution just adopted by the Security Council. When the Security Council adopted resolution 777 (1992), the Chinese delegation expressed its principled position with regard to the question of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. We have always held that all the Republics of former Yugoslavia should take their own seats in the United Nations and other organs of the system, and no Republic should be excluded lightly. We are of the opinion that the resolution just adopted is a transitory arrangement. We hope that the question of the seat of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia can be settled properly, that the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia can obtain its own seat in the United Nations and the organs belonging to the United Nations system,”
1993-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3204 (1993) · source
“From the long-term point of view, such a practice will create adverse pclitical and economic consequences for the regions concerned. This is not something the international community would wish to see. In our view, the international community should continue to explore all possibilities so as actively to promote peace negotiations and should avoid taking any action that might further complicate the issue. We have noted that there are also some elements in this resolution that run counter to the principle of respect for sovereignty contained in the United Nations Charter. Since this resolution contains both elements we can support and elements we cannot, the Chinese delegation therefore abstained in the vote on the resolution just adopted.”
1993-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3200 (1993) · source
“At the same time, we wish to point out that, proceeding from our consistent position, we find it difficult to support such elements in the resolution as the invocation of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, adoption of enforcement measures and the authorization of measures to strengthen and expand the existing sanctions regime against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. History has shown that it is impossible to find lasting solutions to conflicts and disputes by exerting pressure externally and adopting such enforcement measures as sanctions. In addition, the actions authorized by the resolution will not only bring suffering to the people in the country targeted by the sanctions regime but also be gravely detrimental to the economies of the third countries implementing such sanctions provisions.”
1993-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3200 (1993) · source
“The resolution just adopted commends the unremitting efforts of the Co-Chairmen in the peace negotiations, reiterates the necessity of achieving a 'lasting peace acceptable to all the parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and emphasizes the importance of ensuring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. These elements are basically in conformity with our principled position. We therefore welcome and support these elements in the resolution.”
1993-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3200 (1993) · source
“Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation has followed with great concern the development of the crisis in the former Yugoslavia, and especially the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We have, all along, supported the tireless efforts of the Co-Chairmen for the political settlement of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina within the framework of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia. Therefore, we urge the parties concerned to reach agreement promptly on the Co-Chairmen's peace plan through consultations and negotiations so as to pave the way for the achievement of national reconciliation and reconstruction in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
1993-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3200 (1993) · source
“We therefore hope the Mozambican Government and RENAMO can promptly resolve their differences through consultations and negotiations and implement comprehensively the General Peace Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We also hope that ONUMOZ can be deployed as soon aS possible. We are glad that the Security Council has just adopted a timely resolution, We believe that the comprehensive implementation of this important resolution will create favourable conditions for Mozambique to engage in national reconcilsation and embark on economic development at an early date.”
1993-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3198 (1993) · source
“We have noted that, on the one hand, with United Nations assistance and the joint endeavours of the two Mozambican sides, the peace process has made some progress, while, on the other hand, as is pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report, for various reasons the deployment of the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ) has met with obstacles, and the implementation of the General Peace Agreement is also faced with difficulties, activities in implementing various timetables are all behind schedule, and it is difficult to hold national elections in Mozambique on time, The Chinese delegation cannot but express its deep concern about this. Early realization of peace and stability in Mozambique is the ardent expectation of all the African countries as well as the entire international community.”
1993-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3198 (1993) · source
“It not only opens up new prospects for restoring peace and revitalizing the economy in Mozambique, but also has a significant bearing on peace and stability in southern Africa. At present, Mozambique's peace process is ata crucial historical moment .”
1993-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3198 (1993) · source
“Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, please allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. for this month. I am confident that with your rich diplomatic experience and remarkable talents you will successfully guide the work of the Council in April. I should also like to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Mr. O'Brien, Ambassador of New Zealand, for his active contribution to the satisfactory conduct of the Council's work last month. In October 1992, thanks to the concerted efforts made by the Mozambique Government and RENAMO, the General Peace Agreement was signed in Rome. This is an important document in ending the civil war and achieving national peace in Mozambique.”
1993-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3198 (1993) · source
“We wish to place on record that we have reservations on the invocation of Chapter VII to authorize countries to use force in implementing the no-fly zone, Moreover, we note that the Secretary-General of the United Nations sent a letter to the President of the Security Council dated 22 March 1993 stating that the Force Commander of the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) had grave concern at the thrust of the relevant provision of the present resolution. He took the view that the enforcement action authorized by the resolution will have negative consequences for the viability of UNPROFOR within its existing mandate. The Chinese delegation cannot but feel great concern over this. In view of the aforementioned, the Chinese delegation has therefore abstained in the vote on the resolution just adopted.”
1993-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3191 (1993) · source
“Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The negotiation process presided over by the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia is now at a critical stage. We strongly hope that the parties concerned will immediately cease hostilities, effect a genuine cease-fire and seek an early agreement on a settlement plan. We, in principle, do not oppose the establishment of a no-fly zone in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the consent of the parties concerned, with a view to easing tension and ensuring the smooth conduct of international humanitarian relief activities. However, our principled position on Security Council resolution 781 (1992) remains unchanged.”
1993-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3191 (1993) · source
“The Chinese delegation supports the main thrust of the resolution the Security Council has just adopted and voted in favour of it. However, the Chinese delegation would like to reiterate its reservations concerning the applicability of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. It is our view that the application of Chapter VII is due to the special and specific needs of Croatia and should not constitute a precedent for the peace~keeping operations of the United Nations. It is our hope that, in the coming three months, all sides concerned will actively cooperate with and support the efforts made by the two Co-Chairmen and that, through full consultation and negotiation, they will resolve their existing differences so that real progress can be made towards a peaceful solution of the question of the former Yugoslavia.”
1993-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3189 (1993) · source