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Li Junhua

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2005-11-15

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2008-01-30

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1. “The early resumption of relevant negotiations and progress in this regard will help achieve comprehensive peace in the Middle East. We believe that the peace process will not be smooth sailing, but as long as we stick to negotiations rather than resorting to force, and dialogue rather than confrontation, we will surely be able to open the gate to peace. We hope that all the relevant parties in the Middle East will make unremitting efforts in this regard.”

   2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source

2. “We hope that the Lebanese factions will proceed in the interests of national stability and solidarity and resolve their differences peacefully in seeking a common understanding. Not long ago, the League of Arab States put forward a proposal to settle the Lebanese political crisis. This proposal is worthy of the attention of all Lebanese parties and factions. The year 2008 is crucial for achieving Middle East peace. New opportunities are accompanied by complex challenges. In order to ensure that 2008 will be a year of hope for the Middle East, all relevant parties must make concerted efforts, including the early realization of peace between Lebanon and Israel and between Syria and Israel. The negotiations between Lebanon and Israel and between Syria and Israel are an important component of the Middle East peace process.”

   2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source

3. “To ensure that the negotiations are conducted smoothly, all the parties should make concerted efforts and create favourable conditions for them. The international community should assist the Palestinian Authority in building a security forces mechanism and in accelerating its economic development. Efforts are also needed to push for a comprehensive ceasefire between Palestine and Israel 08-22132 so as to avoid any actions that may lead to the deterioration of the situation. Israel should also take bold measures in lifting its closure of Palestine and should dismantle the separation wall and settlements. The Lebanese situation is at a crucial point. The presidential election has been delayed again and again, and the security situation is showing signs of deterioration.”

   2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source

4. “The only way to respond to the various challenges in the Middle East and to realize a comprehensive, just and lasting peace is for all parties involved conduct political negotiations, with the support of the international community. We welcome the negotiations process initiated at the Annapolis Conference, and we welcome the work done by the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, as well as their respective negotiation teams. In order to ensure that the negotiations yield progress, Israel and Palestine should do away with various interferences and be more resolute in their resolve to push for negotiations, build up a broader consensus between them and make necessary compromises and concessions in negotiations. The international community should encourage and commend the negotiations conducted by the two parties and offer helpful support.”

   2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source

5. “It is our hope that the Israeli Government will effectively carry out its commitments and open all crossings to Gaza at an early date in order to ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. The international community should also provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Palestine. In this regard, we express our appreciation for the efforts and contributions by relevant countries, especially those of Egypt. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the most pressing issue at present in the Middle East, and it requires emergency measures to resolve it. Any delay will result in more human suffering. The Palestinian National Authority made a proposal for controlling the crossings in Gaza. This plan is worthy of a positive response. The crisis in Gaza has an extensive background and deep root causes.”

   2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source

6. “Mr. Li Junhua (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks Under-Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing. On 22 January, the Security Council held an emergency meeting on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. All of the relevant parties expressed their deep concern. But over the past week, the situation did not change fundamentally for the better. China is deeply concerned with the situation and expresses its regret. The current difficult living conditions of civilians in Gaza are unacceptable. We have noted that Prime Minister Olmert, in his meeting with President Abbas on 27 January, committed not to again cut off its food, medical and necessary energy supplies to Gaza and to make further efforts to avoid any outbreak of new humanitarian crises.”

   2008-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5827 (2008) · source

7. “But even though the causes of conflicts are complex and sensitive, humanitarian relief efforts should strictly abide by the principle of fairness, neutrality, objectivity and independence, thereby safeguarding the humanitarian nature and credibility of the activities.”

   2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

8. “The Security Council should therefore refrain from invoking the concept of the responsibility to protect. Still less should that concept be misused. The Security Council should respect and support the General Assembly in continuing to discuss the concept in order to reach broad consensus. Fourthly, the effectiveness and credibility of humanitarian relief efforts should be improved. The parties concerned should collaborate in compliance with international humanitarian law. Humanitarian relief efforts are indispensable for minimizing losses and helping civilians overcome difficulty in the aftermath of a crisis. Over the years, humanitarian relief agencies have done a great deal of work in dangerous circumstances to provide relief to civilians in distress. They deserve our appreciation and acknowledgement.”

   2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

9. “But external assistance should be provided with the prerequisite that the will of the Government concerned must be respected and its sovereignty and territorial integrity preserved, and that no arbitrary intervention should be imposed on the Government concerned over its objection. Thirdly, the concept of the responsibility to protect should be understood and applied correctly. The 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1) devoted a large section to comprehensively setting out the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity, and requested the General Assembly to continue its consideration and enrichment of the concept. At present, there are still differing understandings and interpretations of this concept among Member States.”

   2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

10. “Efforts to prevent or deal with crises will effectively contribute to alleviating the suffering of civilians. Efforts to prevent and reduce conflicts are the best protection for civilians. Meanwhile, together with other relevant bodies, the Security Council should identify and remove the root causes of conflicts so that both the symptoms and the causes of the problem can be addressed. Secondly, the role of Governments should be given its place in the protection of civilians and should be respected. The Charter of the United Nations, international humanitarian law and resolutions of the Security Council and the General Assembly all require that Governments bear the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians. The international community and external players have a role to play in resolving crises by providing help and support.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

11. “Some conflicts have eluded solution for too long or have escalated, leading to continuous deterioration of the humanitarian situation and consequently affecting additional civilians. Refugees and displaced persons have no access to essential relief. Therefore, while it is necessary for the Security Council to respond to a crisis in an integrated manner, addressing legal and political issues, it should also take a tailored approach when addressing a particular situation involving specific issues. First, the Security Council should faithfully carry out its sacred duty, as provided for by the Charter of the United Nations, by stepping up efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts. Civilians are the most vulnerable group in armed conflict and no remedial measure can save them from harm when they are caught in an armed conflict.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

12. “Mr. Li Junhua (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General John Holmes for his briefing. The Chinese delegation appreciates all his efforts and the work he has done on the ground since taking office. I also wish to pay tribute to the relevant United Nations agencies for their efforts in protecting civilians in armed conflict and in providing other humanitarian relief. The item on the protection of civilians in armed conflict has been on the agenda of the Security Council for many years, during which numerous resolutions, including resolution 1674 (2006), and presidential statements were adopted. However, in almost every conflict situation, the circumstances of civilians have not been greatly improved.”

    2007-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5703 (2007) · source

13. “Meanwhile, in China's view, the residual issues should be approached with a mechanism that has been carefully worked out on the basis of adherence to the principles and timeline of the completion strategy, as established by the Security Council. In the process of the implementation of the completion strategies, difficulties and complications are to be expected. However, we believe that with goodwill and strengthened cooperation, those issues can be solved in a satisfactory manner.”

    2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

14. “States that have the ability to do so should provide further financial and technical support so that the countries in question are fully prepared for the gradual transfer of cases to national jurisdictions at an early date. Both Tribunals seem to have run into difficulty on the question of cooperation. Therefore, we call upon those countries in a position to do so and countries in the region to continue to strengthen their cooperation with the two Tribunals. China notes that the reports refer to the issue of the legacies of the Tribunals. We welcome early consideration of and implementation of various follow- up mechanisms to the completion strategy.”

    2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

15. “Secondly, countries of the regions need to play their role in these proceedings. Thirdly, countries in the regions need to cooperate with both Tribunals. The latest reports of the Tribunals set out a number of highly effective measures for improving efficiency in their proceedings. The Security Council should fully acknowledge these measures. With regard to the referral of cases involving intermediate and lower-ranking accused to competent national jurisdictions, we are very pleased that both Tribunals have considered this to be an important part of the implementation of their completion strategies. Since this question is closely related to capacity- building for the judiciaries of the countries in the regions, much more remains to be done. These countries should enjoy greater trust and be provided with more opportunities.”

    2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

16. “Mr. Li Junhua (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I would like to thank President Fausto Pocar, Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte, President Dennis Byron and Prosecutor Hassan Bubacar Jallow for their briefings on the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). China has taken full note of the continued progress in the work of both Tribunals, and we welcome this progress. We also have confidence and expectations regarding the full implementation of the completion strategies of the two Tribunals. Six months ago, my delegation pointed out (in this Council) that the successful implementation of the Tribunals' completion strategies relies on three key elements. First, both Tribunals need to improve their efficiency in trial proceedings.”

    2007-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5697 (2007) · source

17. “The Chinese Government is ready drastically to reduce the Iraqi debt to China and to cancel all governmental debt to China. China sincerely hopes that, with the support and assistance of the international community and the unremitting efforts of the people themselves, the Iraqi people will at an early date achieve the rule of Iraq by the Iraqis themselves and enjoy peace, tranquillity and prosperity.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

18. “As a longstanding friend of the people of Iraq, China supports the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Iraq and advocates the finding of an adequate solution to the differences between the various factions in Iraq through a political process and in a peaceful and democratic manner. China appreciates the efforts made by the Government of Iraq aimed at achieving reconciliation and at stabilizing the situation. China supports the efforts made to speed up the reconstruction of Iraq, in accordance with the principle of equality and openness, and to improve the lives of the Iraqi people and the humanitarian situation in the country. The Chinese Government will provide 5 million yuan renminbi in free aid to Iraq, which will be earmarked for the health and education fields, inter alia.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

19. “In that regard, we welcome the expanded ministerial meeting of Foreign Ministers of States neighbouring Iraq held at Sharm el-Sheikh last month, as well as the consultations held between the United States and Iraq at the ambassadorial level. We hope that the parties concerned will continue their efforts to find an adequate solution to other regional hotspots through dialogue and consultation, so as to create an environment conducive to the settlement of the question of Iraq. We support the taking of active measures by the United Nations, where conditions permit, with a View to expanding its role in the political and economic reconstruction of Iraq.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

20. “Thirdly, the pursuit of unity and stability has development as its objective. The Government should strive to achieve rapid progress in the field of economic reconstruction, improve the lives of its people and create a mechanism for the independent development of Iraq. Last month the International Compact with Iraq was launched at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where proposed measures for the reconstruction of Iraq were considered and the international consensus was reaffirmed. We hope that, with the joint efforts of all the parties concerned, the International Compact will be implemented. The unity, stability and development of Iraq cannot be achieved without the support and participation of its neighbouring States and the international community as a whole.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

21. “In this regard, we appreciate the constructive efforts made by the Constitutional Review Committee and the Independent High Electoral Commission. Secondly, stability is the prerequisite for development. Undeniably, how to improve the security situation is the biggest challenge that Iraq now faces. It will determine the future course of political, economic and social development in Iraq. We have taken note of the measures taken by the Government of Iraq and by the Multinational Force in order to improve the security situation and of the results achieved in this regard. We hope that the Iraqi Government will be able gradually to take on more responsibility for its national security and thereby address the root causes of the security problem. That is also what the Iraqi people have been awaiting anxiously.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

22. “The people of Iraq have basically completed the political transition as provided by resolution 1546 (2004). At present, Iraq is entering a new phase of development, where unity, stability and development are the three major objectives that it is striving to attain. First, unity is the basis for stability. All ethnic and religious groups should place the overall interest of the nation above everything else by facilitating dialogue, overcoming differences and promoting reconciliation on such sensitive issues as the constitution and legislation. The Government of Iraq should spare no efforts in seeking the views of people in all walks of life, with a View to reaching consensus on a programme that satisfies all parties.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

23. “Mr. Li Junhua (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Mr. Zebari, at today's meeting of the Security Council. We also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Iraq, Mr. Qazi, and Ambassador Khalilzad of the United States for their briefings. China strongly condemns the attack on the holy shrine of Imam Ali al-Hadi in Iraq today. We call upon the various factions of Iraq to maintain unity and exercise restraint so as to stabilize the situation as soon as possible. Since the end of the Iraq war, the people of that country have been traversing an extremely unusual path, having overcome enormous difficulties under exceptional circumstances.”

    2007-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5693 (2007) · source

24. “We hope that, with the assistance of the EU and the international community, Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue to make progress in major areas, so as to establish a more mature political system and truly realize the harmonious coexistence and common development of all nationalities, with the support of the Office of the High Representative, to carry out close consultations with the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Nations Secretariat in seeking to settle historically inherited issues, in particular the issue of police and decertification. China stands ready to join the international community and continues making its own efforts to help Bosnia and Herzegovina realize long-term development and stability.”

    2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source

25. “Since assuming its responsibility for security nearly two years ago, the European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina has made major contributions to the security, stability and political processes in the country. China recognizes this contribution, and we are happy to see the gradual integration of Bosnia and Herzegovina into European society. It was not easy to achieve today's results in the political process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we hope that all parties concerned will doubly treasure this reality.”

    2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source

26. “China takes pleasure in seeing that, since the Dayton Peace Accord was signed 11 years ago, with the joint efforts of all parties concerned with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and with the help of the international community, Bosnia and Herzegovina has made positive efforts and achieved notable results in many areas, such as constitutional reform, institution-building, economic recovery, improvement of the judiciary system, police reform, national conciliation and the return of refugees. The general election was successfully held in Bosnia and Herzegovina in October 2006. Furthermore, Bosnia and Herzegovina has initiated the accession process with the European Union (EU).”

    2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source

27. “Mr. Li Junhua (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank the High Representative, Mr. Schwarz-Schilling, for his briefing, and I highly commend him on the efforts he has made since assuming his duties in promoting the political process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Like previous colleagues, we welcome and thank the Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Mr. Terzie, for his statement.”

    2006-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5563 (2006) · source

28. “We hope that the country and the parties involved will further strengthen their mutual trust and unity in order to gradually lead the country's people of various ethnic minorities to peaceful coexistence and shared development. We hope that Lord Ashdown will bring even better news to his next meeting with the Council, and China will continue its efforts in that regard.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

29. “The European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) smoothly took over responsibilities from the Stabilization Force (SFOR) and demonstrated its capabilities in supporting the political process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We welcome the further contributions made by the European Union (EU) in the political process and in helping maintain the stability of the country. In the 10 years since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, through the efforts by Bosnia and Herzegovina and the parties involved and with the assistance of the international community, the country has made encouraging progress in various aspects of national reconstruction. The parties involved should greatly value that hard-won achievement.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source

30. “Mr. Li Junhua (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank the High Representative, Lord Ashdown, for his comprehensive and complete briefing. We greatly appreciate the efforts he has made as the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are pleased to note that since the second half of last year, Bosnia and Herzegovina has made positive efforts and has achieved remarkable results in strengthening institution-building, achieving economic recovery, completing its judicial system and police reform, and facilitating national reconciliation. We greatly appreciate the fact that the Office of the High Representative has played a positive role in that regard.”

    2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source