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Cheng Jingye

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2003-08-18

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2005-09-20

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1. “Of course, the United Nations should also, in appropriate ways, listen to the views and proposals of civil society. In brief, we hope that civil society organizations will continue to play their own constructive roles in conflict prevention and the pacific settlement of disputes, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions.”

   2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

2. “We believe that civil society should abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations in their participation in activities related to conflict prevention and to the pacific settlement of disputes and, in their work in the field, maintain objectivity, impartiality and neutrality. This is imperative for their work to achieve positive results. In their participation in conflict prevention, various civil society groups can put to good use their expertise and experience in various fields to promote dialogue and reconciliation. At the same time, civil society organizations must proactively cooperate with and assist the Governments concerned and the international community, especially the United Nations, and avoid encroaching on their primary roles or causing hindrances.”

   2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

3. “The United Nations and the international and regional organizations concerned also have important roles to play. This constitutes an important component of resolution 1366 (2001) and should be adhered to in future endeavours related to conflict prevention and the pacific settlement of disputes. We have noted that in recent years some civil society organizations have been playing an increasingly active role in conflict prevention. They have undertaken a great deal of useful work and played a complementary role in the international community's peace efforts, as confirmed by General Assembly resolution 57/337 and Security Council resolution 1366 (2001).”

   2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

4. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like to begin by welcoming the fact that you, Mr. Minister, are presiding over this meeting. I also wish to thank the representatives of the three non- governmental organizations (NGOs) for their presentations. The pacific settlement of disputes is one of the important principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Conflict prevention is also what the United Nations has been actively engaged in over the years. The General Assembly and the Security Council have both emphasized the importance of conflict prevention and the pacific settlement of disputes in relevant resolutions. It is clear that the primary responsibility in that regard lies with the Governments of the countries concerned.”

   2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source

5. “We have also followed with great attention and concern the political process in Iraq. We believe that the parties in the country will be able to act in the long- term interests of the Iraqi people, strengthen their unity and overcome their differences so that the constitution can be finalized according to schedule.”

   2005-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5246 (2005) · source

6. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, the Chinese delegation would like to welcome Ambassador Bolton among us. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with the United States delegation. The Chinese delegation strongly condemns the series of terrorist attacks that has taken place recently in Iraq. We would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of those attacks, to their families and to the Government and the people of Iraq. The maintenance of security and stability in Iraq is a very important guarantee for the smooth development of the current political process in Iraq. We hope that the parties concerned can redouble their efforts to take all possible measures to improve the present security situation on the ground.”

   2005-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5246 (2005) · source

7. “We will also continue to participate actively in the work of the three committees and will work with all parties concerned to facilitate the complete and effective implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

   2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source

8. “We believe that the Committee's priority for the next phase of its work should be to continue its serious and objective consideration of country reports and to urge countries that have not yet submitted reports to do so as soon as possible. The Committee should also provide countries with the assistance they need with respect to the implementation of Council resolutions. China stands resolutely against terrorism in all its forms. We will work actively with all other countries and will be highly vigilant at all times. We will enhance our anti-terrorism cooperation and will continue to make unremitting efforts to eradicate terrorism.”

   2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source

9. “China looks forward to the full functioning of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) Executive Directorate. We hope that, with the support of a highly efficient and fully staffed Directorate with its work proceeding along the proper lines, the Committee will make additional achievements. On the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, China will continue to participate actively in the CTC's discussions on the formulation of best practices with respect to financing the fight against terrorism, with a View to reaching consensus and helping Member States in their implementation of the Council's resolutions. China is pleased to note that the work of the 1540 Committee is proceeding smoothly.”

   2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source

10. “The three committees should continue to strengthen their dialogue and cooperation with relevant international and regional organizations and with institutions within the United Nations family in order to enhance cooperation in the global fight against terrorism. China attaches great importance to the 1267 Committee because of its central role in countering Al- Qaida, the Taliban and associated individuals and entities. Consultations on and the adoption of a new resolution will be important for the work of the Committee in the near future. We hope that the resolution will consolidate the consensus recently forged among all parties on improving the quality of the comprehensive list, enhancing sanctions measures and encouraging more Members to submit lists.”

    2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source

11. “As subsidiary bodies of the Security Council, the 1267 Committee, the Counter- Terrorism Committee and the 1540 Committee play a unique and important role in the global fight against terrorism. We continue to urge the committees to strengthen their coordination and cooperation in the gathering and sharing of information. Each of the committees' monitoring groups, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the various groups of experts should have its own focus based on its particular mandate and purview. At the same time, horizontal exchanges should be enhanced in the interest of efficiency and avoiding duplication. The committees should also coordinate their activities with respect to the review of country reports and should learn from each others' successful experiences.”

    2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source

12. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks Ambassadors Loj, Mayoral and Motoc for their briefings on the work of their respective committees and on their plans for the next phase of their activities. We thank them for their great efforts to facilitate the work of the three committees. Let me also commend the new Danish chairmanship of the Counter-Terrorism Committee for the great deal of fine work it has done. We take this opportunity strongly to condemn the terrorist attacks that recently took place in London. Our condolences go to the victims and their families. That incident shows once again that much remains to be done in the fight against international terrorism. I shall now make some remarks on the work of the three committees.”

    2005-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5229 (2005) · source

13. “We urge all sides to effectively implement Security Council resolution 1502 (2003), on strengthening the protection of United Nations personnel, and we call upon all countries to positively consider joining the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel.”

    2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source

14. “Only thus can we fundamentally resolve the question of protecting civilians. Finally, I should like to stress that the protection of personnel of international humanitarian organizations and the protection of international personnel participating in post-war reconstruction are also very important. It is a cause for concern that violent terrorist acts against those personnel have been increasing rather than decreasing in recent years. Such acts should meet with condemnation on the part of the international community in one voice. Those responsible must be brought to justice.”

    2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source

15. “Those who have committed serious crimes against civilians must be brought to justice, and their punishment must be commensurate with the seriousness of their crimes. On the other hand, we need to ensure that international humanitarian organizations are facilitated in their efforts to provide assistance. Secondly, the most fundamental and lasting way to protect civilians is to put an end to conflict and to achieve peace. Therefore, as it provides timely humanitarian assistance to civilians in conflict areas, the international community - particularly the United Nations, including the Security Council - must actively promote ways in which the parties concerned can reach political solutions to the conflict and must provide appropriate assistance to that end, including through peacekeeping and post- war reconstruction.”

    2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source

16. “We believe that, to protect civilians from the suffering brought about by war and turmoil and to mitigate as much as possible the difficult humanitarian situations in which those civilians find themselves, the international community should adopt a comprehensive strategy that addresses both root causes and symptoms. First, it must be made clear that the countries concerned and the parties to conflict bear the primary responsibility for protecting civilians. On the one hand, they should abide strictly by international humanitarian law, complying fully with their obligation to protect civilians. In particular, they should adopt effective measures to protect vulnerable groups, such as women and children, to alleviate their suffering.”

    2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source

17. “In times of armed conflict, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Children's Fund and other relevant international organizations have promptly provided emergency assistance to refugees, thus playing a positive role in easing the humanitarian situation in conflict areas. Admittedly, owing to continued conflict and violence in some regions - for example, Africa, the Middle East and Iraq - the task of protecting civilians remains arduous and still requires much work.”

    2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source

18. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish first of all to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2004/431) and Under-Secretary-General Egeland for his briefing. Since the publication five years ago of the first report of the Secretary-General on this topic (S/1999/957), the international community has been devoting great attention to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The Security Council and the General Assembly alike have adopted numerous resolutions on the protection of civilians in general and of women and children in particular, and on the prevention of armed conflict. United Nations peacekeeping operations too have marked the protection of civilians as an important task.”

    2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990 (2004) · source

19. “The fight waged by the Chinese Government and the Chinese people against the East Turkestan terrorist organization is an important part of the international community's efforts to fight terrorism and its crackdown on the Al Qaeda network. China will continue its scrupulous implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. The 1267 Committee can be assured of China's support and active participation in its work. In concert with all other countries, China stands ready to make its contribution to the common fight against the Al Qaeda network.”

    2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source

20. “For their part, the Committee and the Monitoring Team should undertake wide contacts and consultations with Member States to further identify the challenges they face in implementing the sanctions and to make practical recommendations on ways to help them overcome those difficulties. We also encourage the Committee to constantly enhance its coordination with the Counter-Terrorism Committee and to maintain close contact with relevant international and regional organizations, to enable their respective advantages and expertise to work in synergy, thus making a greater contribution to the fight against terrorism. China resolutely opposes terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The international community should adopt a consistent stand on the fight against terrorism and should eschew double standards.”

    2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source

21. “We are confident that the Monitoring Team will keep up the good work in fulfilment of its mandate. Instrumental in the enforcement of the sanctions against Al Qaeda and the Taliban and associate entities and individuals, the work of the 1267 Committee has become an indispensable link in the counter-terrorist endeavour of the international community. We believe that the Committee should formulate measures and policies in response to the constantly changing circumstances and should improve the sanctions as appropriate, with a view to playing a more effective role in fighting terrorism. We also call on Member States to continue their support of and cooperation with the work of the Committee and to submit country reports to it as required by the resolution.”

    2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source

22. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to express appreciation to Ambassador Mufioz for his comprehensive briefing. We note with satisfaction the important efforts made by the 1267 Committee in implementing resolution 1526 (2004). The Committee's programme of work for 2004 is detailed and practical, and the recent visits undertaken by Ambassador Mufioz to concerned countries proved to be productive. All of this has made a useful contribution to the implementation of the resolution. I also welcome the presence of members of the Monitoring Team who, in a relatively short period of time, have established a wide range of contacts with many countries to sound out their views. Based on its analysis of the country reports, the Team presented to the Committee a written assessment of compliance with the sanctions measures.”

    2004-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4976 (2004) · source

23. “In that connection, I should like to appeal once again to the Israelis and the Palestinians to put an end to the Vicious circle of violence, to resume contacts and dialogue as soon as possible and to implement the relevant obligations under the road map. The international community should also intensify its efforts to press for a speedy resumption of the road map's implementation. The Government and the people of China have deep sympathy for the sufferings of the Palestinian people. We are prepared to work together with the international community to provide Palestine with appropriate humanitarian assistance.”

    2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4972 (2004) · source

24. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): China is opposed to Israel's large-scale demolition of Palestinian houses, a practice that is in violation of international law. We also condemn the Israeli military actions that have caused heavy civilian casualties in Gaza. Those Israeli actions will only aggravate the already deteriorating situation in the Middle East and will in no way contribute to a resumption of peace talks. China urges Israel to immediately halt such actions and return to the path of a political settlement of the relevant issues. Based on that position, China voted in favour of the draft resolution.”

    2004-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4972 (2004) · source

25. “We hope that the parties concerned will assiduously fulfil their obligations to effectively achieve the standards, resolve their differences through dialogue and actively strive for harmony among the ethnic communities in order to create the necessary conditions for a final and satisfactory settlement of the question of Kosovo.”

    2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source

26. “Security for ethnic minorities and their freedom of movement have not yet been effectively ensured. The return of refugees remains at a trickle. The comprehensive settlement of the Kosovo question is therefore a formidable challenge that requires a redoubling of efforts by the parties concerned and the continued attention and assistance of the international community. Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) provides the basis for resolving the Kosovo question and the "standards before status" policy provides the guiding principle. Dialogue and cooperation offer an effective way forward.”

    2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source

27. “In addition, to facilitate implementation of the "standards before status" policy, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General recently released the document on standards for Kosovo, which was subsequently endorsed by the Security Council in a presidential statement (S/PRST/2003/26). We welcome those positive developments and believe they are of crucial significance for advancing the Kosovo political process. We look forward to the early formulation of a concrete, specific implementation plan by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), in consultation with the bodies concerned. However, we also realize that Kosovo is presently faced with multiple difficulties and challenges. There is still a high rate of violent crime.”

    2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source

28. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to express our pleasure at seeing you, Sir, preside over today's meeting. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing. This will be the year's last meeting ofthe Council on the question of Kosovo. In the past year, some positive progress has been made on the Kosovo question. What merits special mention is that in October, through the efforts and impetus of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the parties concerned, Belgrade and Pristina held their first direct dialogue.”

    2003-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4886 (2003) · source

29. “That is the best way to help protect civilians from the devastation of war. Thirdly, protecting civilians is a multidisciplinary task requiring a comprehensive strategy. Various agencies of the United Nations, in implementing their mandate, should strengthen their coordination and cooperation in order most effectively to fulfil the role ofthe United Nations as a whole.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

30. “First, the primary responsibility for protecting civilians lies with the Governments of the countries concerned and with the parties to a conflict. The Governments of the countries concerned and the parties to a conflict should strictly comply with international humanitarian laws and effectively implement their obligations to protect civilians and relevant humanitarian relief personnel. All actions violating international humanitarian law should be punished. Secondly, preventing and ending conflict is the most effective way to protect civilians. As the organ bearing the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, the Security Council should continue to take effective measures to strengthen preventive diplomacy and to actively promote the settlement of current conflicts.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

31. “We highly commend the various agencies of the United Nations, including the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, OCHA and other humanitarian agencies of the United Nations for the great amount of work that they have done. At present, many serious challenges remain in the field of the protection of civilians. In some conflict regions, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. Civilians continue to be deliberately attacked and wounded. Refugees and internally displaced persons are suffering a tragic plight. Of great concern to us is the great increase in violent terrorist activities against humanitarian relief personnel and agencies, which have greatly hindered those agencies in their work to protect civilians. Therefore, much remains to be done by the international community. I wish to stress the following.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

32. “We note with satisfaction that the relevant resolutions and presidential statements of the Council have set out the fundamental principles for the protection of civilians. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has developed a relevant aide-memoire and road map, which have provided the Council with an important document of reference in this area. Various agencies of the United Nations have provided timely humanitarian resistance to conflict regions to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the field, thus playing a much needed role. As well, United Nations peacekeeping missions have paid great attention to the protection of civilians.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

33. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I thank Under-Secretary-General Mr. Jan Egeland for his detailed briefing and welcome the revised aide- memoire that he has submitted. A notable characteristic of conflicts in all regions of the world is that innocent civilians, especially women and children and other vulnerable groups, are the most serious victims. In the past decade, several million civilians have died in armed conflicts, and millions more have been driven by war to flee their homes to become refugees or internally displaced persons. In recent years, the United Nations, including the Security Council, has been carrying out the work of protecting civilians as an important task and has made much progress in this area.”

    2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source

34. “First, we have taken note of the fact that approximately 52.4 per cent of the contracts have been amended. We believe that it is necessary to ensure that the amendment of the remaining contracts is completed. Secondly, we believe that it is necessary to accelerate the authentication of goods. We also believe that, after 21 November, the Coalition Provisional Authority should take effective measures to ensure the ongoing implementation of the authentication procedure.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

35. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): I join other speakers in strongly condemning yesterday's attack against the International Committee of the Red Cross. The Chinese delegation thanks Mr. Sevan for his detailed and comprehensive briefing. We highly appreciate the arduous work of the Office of the Iraq Programme and all those involved in the phase-out of the oil-for-food programme, under special, very difficult circumstances. The successful phasing out of the programme directly concerns the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people and the practical interests of suppliers from various countries. We hope that the parties concerned will work together to ensure an orderly, transparent and comprehensive transfer of responsibilities. In this connection, I wish to emphasize two points.”

    2003-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4851 (2003) · source

36. “In order to guarantee the legitimate rights and interests of all ethnic groups in Kosovo and to promote the ultimate settlement of the issue of Kosovo, it is necessary that the Government of Serbia and Montenegro and the Provisional Institutions of Kosovo undertake political dialogue as soon as possible. To that end, the international community should provide active support.”

    2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source

37. “The tragedy of 13 August demonstrates yet again that, although it has been four years since the Security Council adopted resolution 1244 (1999), achieving peace, stability and multi-ethnic peaceful coexistence in Kosovo remains a long and arduous task. We urge the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo to take effective measures to strengthen the establishment of the rule of law in Kosovo, to improve the security situation there and thereby to prevent such violence from reoccurring. Resolution 1244 (1999) established the foundations for resolving the issue of Kosovo.”

    2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source

38. “Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Covic of the Republic of Serbia to brief the Security Council on the situation in Kosovo. I listened attentively to his statement. The Chinese delegation was deeply shocked by the shooting incident that occurred in the Pec region on 13 August, resulting in the deaths of two Serb children and the serious injury of four others. We strongly condemn this violence and urge that efforts be made immediately to investigate the incident and to bring the perpetrators to justice. Recently, the Kosovo region has been troubled by rampant terrorist activities and a series of violent incidents. We are deeply concerned by these developments in the situation.”

    2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source