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Cui Tiankai

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1998-01-27
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2013-01-15
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  1. “We have also provided, as our ability permits, material assistance and training to support the counterterrorism efforts of other developing countries. The world has made considerable progress in the fight against terrorism. However, there is still a long way to go. The international community should strive tirelessly and take a comprehensive approach in order to wipe out terrorist threats. China pledges its continued efforts to that end.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source

  2. “My Government has signed 12 relevant international conventions within the United Nations framework and faithfully implemented resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1373 (2001). Pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 1373 (2001), China has submitted seven reports to the Counter-Terrorism Committee, documenting China's implementation of the resolution and the latest progress in its counter-terrorism endeavours. China has also taken an active part in international cooperation against terrorism financing. We have signed cooperation memorandums with 20 foreign financial intelligence agencies and joined the Financial Action Task Force, the Eurasian Group on Combating Money-Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, and the Asia/Pacific Group on Money-Laundering.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source

  3. “The fight against terrorism should not be determined by ideology, nor should it be associated with specific countries, Governments, ethnicities or religious beliefs. On this issue, the international community should build greater consensus and speak in one voice. China has been suffering from terrorism. For years, the East Turkestan Islamic Movement and associated groups have carried out numerous violent terrorist attacks against China, causing heavy casualties and economic losses in my country. Definitive evidence abounds. Such attacks are grave threats not only to China's national security, but also to the peace and stability of our region. The international community shouldjoin hands in a united effort against it. China has consistently played an active role in international exchanges on counter-terrorism cooperation.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source

  4. “Counter-terrorism efforts must be combined with economic growth and the proper settlement of regional conflict. There should also be more dialogue and exchanges between different civilizations, religions and ethnic groups, so as to promote mutual understanding, tolerance and harmonious coexistence. A comprehensive approach involving political, economic and diplomatic means should be employed in order to eliminate the root causes of terrorist activities. Fourthly, we need to reject double standards. Terrorism is the arch-enemy of all humankind. Terrorist activities, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed, under whatever pretext, should be condemned and combated. There should not be different standards for different attacks.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source

  5. “Terrorism is a threat to global peace and security. China supports the important role of the United Nations and its Security Council in coordinating national efforts and shaping a global response. It is important for countries to strictly abide by the relevant Security Council resolutions and fully implement the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We welcome the establishment of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre, and we hope that there will be better coordination and greater synergy among the various counter-terrorism agencies of the United Nations. Thirdly, we need to adopt a comprehensive approach in addressing the root causes as well as the symptoms of this scourge. Terrorism is the result of a complex array of political, economic and social factors; it cannot be resolved by military means alone.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source

  6. “First, we need to fully respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned. In combating terrorism, it is important to adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations; respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries; fully listen to their views and opinions; and carry out international cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. Without global support, the fight against terrorism cannot be sustained. Therefore, the international community should provide more assistance to those developing countries that suffer from a lack of capacity, while respecting the wishes of such countries. Secondly, we need to leverage the role ofthe United Nations and its Security Council as the main channel of cooperation.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source

  7. “On the other hand, the situation today remains quite serious. Terrorist activities are rampant in certain parts of the world, and the turbulence in certain other regions provides space for terrorist infiltration. We have seen new developments concerning terrorist organizations. The average age of terrorist operatives has decreased, the methods employed are becoming more varied, and some organizations are joining together to form terrorist networks. In a word, the breeding ground for terrorism is far from having been eliminated, and international counter-terrorism cooperation remains a long and uphill battle. Today's open debate offers a valuable opportunity to explore effective and comprehensive ways to combat terrorism. I wish to set out the following positions of my Government on international counter-terrorism cooperation.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source

  8. “China rejects terrorism in all its forms and will continue to support the Government and people of Pakistan in their efforts to safeguard national stability and combat terrorism. The convening of this meeting is a strong testament to Pakistan's responsible attitude towards the issue of counter-terrorism. China fully appreciates this effort. I am confident that our meeting today will help strengthen international consensus and contribute to international cooperation on counter-terrorism. In the wake of the events of 11 September, the Security Council swiftly adopted resolution 1373 (2001), which led to the establishment of the Counter- Terrorism Committee. That reflects the international community's firm resolve to combat terrorism. In the ensuing years, some progress has been made, and the threat of terrorism on the whole is abating.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source

  9. “Mr. Cui Tiankai (China) (spoke in Chinese): China expresses its appreciation to Pakistan for having proposed this open debate on counter-terrorism. I thank you, Madam President, for having travelled to New York to preside over this debate. I also thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. Pakistan is at the forefront of the international struggle against terrorism. The tremendous efforts and enormous sacrifices it has made in that regard are recognized by the whole world. On 10 January, several blasts took place in the city of Quetta, in the Pakistani province of Baluchistan, causing heavy casualties. China strongly condemns those attacks. We wish to express our deep condolences and sincere sympathy to the wounded and to the families of the victims.”

    2013-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6900 (2013) · source

  10. “We are duty-bound to reach out to those who are suffering as a result of conflicts and help them to emerge from the abyss of war, restore law and order and enjoy stability and security. We should bring conflicting parties together through mutual tolerance, the resolution of differences and national reconciliation. We should help them to heal the wounds of conflict and embark on the road to development, thus enabling them to enjoy the dividends of peace. All of that is in conformity with the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations and is essential to conflict prevention, as well as peacekeeping and peacebuilding. China is ready to work with the Council to attain those objectives.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source

  11. “In the final analysis, the rebuilding of national institutions is essentially a country's internal affair and will depend on the country itself. As countries have different conditions and problems, it is useful to consult them and to listen to their opinions. The international community, for its part, should act more as an adviser and assistance provider aiming at improving their capacity to build their own strength and helping them to find mechanisms and approaches that fit their own conditions, instead of going beyond given mandates or even acting arbitrarily. The United Nations was founded following the scourges of the two world wars. It has the important responsibility of building a harmonious world of lasting peace and common prosperity in the twenty- first century.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source

  12. “The United Nations, given its unique position, should play the leading and the coordinating role in the reform process and mobilize all resources so as to increase efficiency. The United Nations could formulate a comprehensive approach to security sector reform by drawing on practices that have proved effective over years of United Nations peacekeeping operations. The General Assembly, the Security Council, the Peacebuilding Commission, the Economic and Social Council and relevant United Nations missions should be more involved, and coordination and communication between the United Nations and relevant regional organizations should be strengthened. Fourthly, the will of the countries concerned should be respected in any security sector reform exercise.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source

  13. “Secondly, security sector reform should serve the comprehensive strategy of peacekeeping and peacebuilding. The mandates of United Nations missions are different from one another, as they deal with different issues. Reform should match and complement efforts towards reconciliation, economic recovery, the rule of law and human rights protection, and vice versa. The international community should give equal weight to those aspects and make parallel efforts in those areas. Thirdly, the important role of the United Nations should be fully recognized in security sector reform. Currently, too many institutions are involved in reform and there is too little coordination among them. As a result, efficiency suffers.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source

  14. “The Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, the President of the Economic and Social Council and the Chairman of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission have just made very enlightening statements. I would now like to make four comments. First, in carrying out security sector reform, we should bear in mind the general goals of peacekeeping and peacebuilding, focusing on lasting peace and sustained development for the countries concerned. Reform should aim to ensure the involvement of security sectors such as the army and the police in nation-building, the preservation of stability and the promotion of economic growth. It should not be used as a tool for war and violence or as a catalyst for conflict and chaos.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source

  15. “Mr. Cui Tiankai (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on Slovakia's presidency of the Security Council for this month. I wish to commend Slovakia for its initiative to hold this open debate. I am pleased to see you personally presiding over the meeting. Security sector reform has become an important part of United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding. United Nations experience in Liberia and Sierra Leone shows that efforts to reform the security sector are conducive to restoring peace and promoting development and that they bear fruit. It also reminds us that such reform efforts are still facing many problems and challenges, which we must meet effectively.”

    2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5632 (2007) · source

  16. “We sincerely hope that the parties concerned in Angola can seize the favourable opportunity offered by the extension of MONUA's mandate and intensify their efforts so that genuine and lasting national reconciliation and peace can be realized in Angola and Angola can start reconstruction and development soon.”

    1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source

  17. “In view of the fact that the peace process in Angola is at a crucial juncture at present and still needs the firm support of the United Nations, including the Security Council, and considering that the parties concerned in Angola are also requesting the United Nations to continue to play a positive role in promoting the peace process in Angola, the Chinese delegation is in favour of extending MONUA's mandate and will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. In the meantime, I wish to point out that when the Council adopted resolution 1118 (1997), the Chinese delegation expressed reservations with regard to certain functions of MONUA. This position of ours remains unchanged.”

    1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source

  18. “In this connection, we are pleased to note that the Joint Commission approved on 9 January the latest timetable for the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. We were also pleased to learn that President Dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi will hold a meeting soon. We sincerely hope that all this will take place as scheduled. In accordance with resolution 1118 (1997), the tasks of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MON UA) should be completed by the end of this month.”

    1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source

  19. “This is a matter of deep concern for us. The Chinese delegation wishes to reiterate that the peace and well-being of Angola ultimately depend on the Angolan people themselves. The genuine and lasting settlement of the question of Angola requires the political will of and practical action by the parties concerned. We appeal to the parties in Angola to conform to the general trend and to the will of the people and, with the fundamental interests of the Angolan people in mind, seriously to fulfil their agreed obligations, especially with respect to completing their tasks in areas such as demilitarization and the normalization of State administration, so as to push Angola towards the final realization of peace and reconciliation.”

    1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source

  20. “Mr. Cui Tiankai (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The question of Angola has become the last hot spot in southern Africa. China sincerely hopes that in the context of the general trend of seeking peace, stability and development on the African continent, the question of Angola will also be promptly resolved so that the Angolan people could enjoy peace and prosperity at an early date. We were pleased and relieved at the signing of the Lusaka Protocol more than three years ago, and we were encouraged by the establishment nearly a year ago of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation of Angola. However, in the latter half of the past year, the peace process in Angola has begun to stagnate and has even come to a halt. Certain measures stipulated in the Lusaka Protocol have never been effectively implemented.”

    1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source