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Chen Jian

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1993-02-19
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1994-06-22
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  1. “Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the Security Council adopted resolution 807 (1993), which extended UNPROFOR's Mandate for an interim period, armed conflict in the former Yugoslavia has continued and the plight of the people continues. For this we express our deep concern and sympathy. The Chinese delegation agrees with the analysis made by the Secretary-General in the report he submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 907 (1993). We also agree with the Secretary-General's recommendation that the UNPROFOR mandate be extended for three more months. We support the principles contained in the resolution, particularly that of ensuring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia.”

    1993-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3189 (1993) · source

  2. “We sincerely hope that the Somali factions concerned will put the fundamental interests of the Somali people and of regional peace and security first, maintain the momentum of national reconciliation and achieve a political solution to the Somali question at an early date.”

    1993-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3188 (1993) · source

  3. “At the same time we believe that UNOSOM II should act prudently in carrying out such enforcement action. Once the situation in Somalia improves, UNOSOM II should promptly resume its normal peace-keeping operations. A genuine settlement of the Somali question relies, in the final analysis, on the Somali people. Only when disputes are resolved through dialogue and consultation and there is national reconciliation can lasting peace and stability in Somalia be achieved. In this respect, we are glad to note that with the efforts of the Secretary-General, the Conference on National Reconciliation in Somalia held in Addis Ababa has made some positive progress despite many difficulties.”

    1993-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3188 (1993) · source

  4. “We are therefore in favour of the United Nations taking strong, exceptional measures in Somalia, in accordance with the Secretary-General's recommendations and at the request of most of the African countries, so as to establish a secure environment for humanitarian assistance and to create conditions for the final settlement of the Somali question. Authorizing UNOSOM II to take enforcement action under Chapter VII of the Charter in order to implement its mandate has made it the first operation of its kind in the history of Umited Nations peace-keeping. It is our understanding that this authorization is based on the needs of the unique situation in Somalia and should not constitute a precedent for United Nations peace-keeping operations.”

    1993-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3188 (1993) · source

  5. “How to put a genuine and effective end to the crisis in Somalia is an issue that faces the entire international community. China has always held that a political solution to the Somali question should be sought through peaceful means within the framework of the Conference on National Reconciliation under the auspices of the United Nations. At the same time, we also take note of the opinion of the Secretary-General to the effect that while the unique situation of the absence of any effective, functioning government in Somalia has increased the difficulty and complexity of the task of settling the Somali question, delaying such a settlement will undoubtedly affect the peace and stability of the entire region.”

    1993-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3188 (1993) · source

  6. “Mr, CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The question of Somalia has been at the centre of attention for the international community since the end of 1991. In order to stop the war in Somalia, bring to an end the untold sufferings of the Somali people, achieve national reconciliation and restore peace and stability there, the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity and the entire international community have made tireless efforts. At present, though the situation in Somalia has witnessed a degree of relaxation it remains unstable and complicated. We have noted with concern that sporadic armed conflicts are still occurring in Somalia; that a secure environment for humanitarian assistance has yet to be completely established; and that conditions remain miserable for the many disaster-stricken victims.”

    1993-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3188 (1993) · source

  7. “China sincerely wishes to see the early realization of peace in Angola, recognizing that lasting peace in Angola can be finally achieved only by the Angola people themselves. It is shortsighted for any side to seek temporary victory on the battlefield. A political solution through negotiations is the only alternative in the Angola question. We hope that the conflicting parties in Angola will put the fundamental interests of the Angola people first, earnestly implement the Peace Accords and realize national reconciliation so that their country will embark on the road of peace and reconstruction at an early date.”

    1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

  8. “The Chinese delegation would like to express its appreciation for their efforts. At this crucial juncture of the Angola peace process, we support the Secretary-General and the United Nations in bringing the peace process in Angola back to the normal track. At present, the most important thing is to effect an immediate cease-fire and resume peace negotiations with a view to achieving comprehensive implementation of the Peace Accords. We urge the two Angola parties to resume negotiations promptly and unconditionally under the auspices of the United Nations. We are in favour of the Secretary~General's arranging a meeting between the leaders of the Angola Government and UNITA at an appropriate time.”

    1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

  9. “Large-scale armed conflicts reoccurred, bringing serious reversals in the peace process there. It is especially worrying to see the recent fierce military conflicts in Huambo, which have led to an unprecedentedly high number of casualties and a sharp increase in displaced persons. At the moment, Angola is faced with a grave danger of an all-round civil war. At the same time, the personnel of UNAVEM II are under frequent attacks and threats and its work is seriously hampered. The Chinese delegation wishes to express its deep concern over these developments. In order to promote the political settlement of the Angola dispute, with the support of the international community, the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Ms. Anstee, have made arduous endeavours under extremely difficult conditions.”

    1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

  10. “Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Nearly two years have passed since the signing of the Peace Accords by the Government of Angola and UNITA and the establishment of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission II (UNAVEM II) by the United Nations in May 1991. Over the past two years, thanks to the joint efforts of the United Nations, the international community and the parties concerned in Angola, important progess has been made in the Angola peace process. In September last year a general election was held in Angola under the supervision of the United Nations. And it seemed that peace was dawning in Angola. Unfortunately, after the general election last year, UNITA refused to recognize the results of the election and carried out military manoeuvres. The situation in Angola thus deteriorated again.”

    1993-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3182 (1993) · source

  11. “What we stand for is the realization of genuine national reconciliation, We believe that at this important juncture in Cambodian history Prince Sihanouk, as the leader of the Cambodian people, will play an important role in achieving peace and national reconciliation. We also hope that the endeavours of the international community will be conducive to the realization of this objective. Based on the position I have stated, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

  12. “However, it is regrettable that, as rightly pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report, politically motivated violence has been occurring continuously and that a neutral political environment is yet to be established. We urge UNTAC to take all practical and effective measures to create the necessary neutral political environment so as to ensure the conduct of a free and fair election. We call on the various Cambodian parties to make positive efforts towards this end. The question of how to maintain peace in Cambodia after the election in May and how to build an independent, sovereign, unified, peaceful and neutral Cambodia is of universal concern. China neither wishes to see the recurrence of civil war in Cambodia nor supports any party in resorting to force.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

  13. “We hope that the peaceful settlement of the Cambodian question and genuine national reconciliation will be achieved through the joint endeavour of all the Cambodian parties under the guidance of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) and the leadership of Prince Sihanouk. It is an important step in the Cambodian peace process to hold the constituent assembly election in accordance with the Paris Agreements. In our view, the establishment of a neutral political environment is a key factor in ensuring a free and fair election in Cambodia. We have noted that certain progress has been made in the preparation for the election in Cambodia.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

  14. “The Paris Agreements are the results of the concerted efforts of the various Cambodian parties as well as the international community, and constitute, therefore, the foundation for the comprehensive political settlement of the Cambodian question. Only when the Paris Agreements are comprehensively implemented, and when all the Cambodian parties participate fully in the peace process, can the success of the peace. process in Cambodia be guaranteed. With regard to the difficulties and differences arising from the implementation of the Paris Agreements, we always hold that they should be .resolved by the joint efforts of the parties concerned through consultation and dialogue. We are not in favour of any act that runs counter to the Paris Agreements.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

  15. “Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, Sir, I would like to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. x am confident that with your rich diplomatic experience and talent, you will successfully guide the work of the Security Council this month. I also wish to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, His Excellency Mr. Snoussi, Ambassador of Morocco, who steered the work of the Security Council last month with remarkable skill. China has consistently advocated the comprehensive implementation of the Paris Agreements on the question of Cambodia and the realization of Cambodia's national reconciliation.”

    1993-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3181 (1993) · source

  16. “Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation supports the thrust of the draft resolution before us and will therefore vote in favour. Based on our understanding of the nature of the draft resolution before us, I should like to reiterate for the record that its expected adoption and my delegation's participation in it do not prejudge China's position on future Security Council actions on the subject.”

    1993-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3175 (1993) · source

  17. “With regard to the safety of UNPROFOR personnel, the question can be settled through the expanded concept of self-defence and rules of engagement and by taking other appropriate measures without invoking Chapter VII. We should therefore like to express our reservations on invoking Chapter VII in this draft resolution. We should like to put on record the understanding that the practice of invoking Chapter VII in this draft resolution is an exceptional case and therefore does not constitute a precedent for future United Nations peace-keeping operations.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  18. “Proceeding from the above statement and considering that the sponsor country has repeatedly stated that the purpose of invoking Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter in this draft resolution is to take measures to increase appropriately UNPROFOR's self-defence capability, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of this draft resolution. Nevertheless, it must' be pointed out that UNPROFOR in Croatia is a peace-keeping operation, and Chapter VII was not invoked either in resolution 743 (1992) or in subsequent resolutions relating to this matter. Nor does the current report of the Secretary-General contain any such request.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  19. “We hope that during this period the Co-Chairmen of the Steering Committee of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia will conduct full consultations with all parties concerned and will make early progress on a negotiated political solution to the issue of the former Yugoslavia. At the same time we are much concerned at the fact that the security of UNPROFOR's personnel is under constant threat. We also understand the concerns expressed by the troop-contributing States in that regard. We therefore support the Secretary-General's taking appropriate measures, in consultation with the force-contributing States, to strengthen the security of UNPROFOR personnel. Meanwhile, we urge all the parties to the conflict to cooperate with UNPROFOR to ensure the safety of its personnel.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  20. “It is regrettable, however, that we have been witnessing there an escalation of the armed conflict and a sharp increase in the number of displaced persons. At the same time, humanitarian relief efforts are still being obstructed. This leads to huge losses of life and property, and to greater suffering. We should like to express our deep concern about this situation. The Chinese delegation appreciates the further report of the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 743 (1992), and agrees to the extension of UNPROFOR's mandate for an interim period terminating on 31 March 1993.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source

  21. “Mr. CHEN Jian (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, Sir, please allow me to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for February. I am confident that, with your rich experience, wisdom and talent, you will successfully guide the work of the Security Council this month. I should like to take this opportunity also to thank His Excellency Mr. Yoshio Hatano, Permanent Representative of Japan, for his outstanding performance as he guided us through the work of the Security Council last month. Almost a year has passed since the adoption of Security Council resolution 743. (1992), which established the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in the former Yugoslavia.”

    1993-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3174 (1993) · source