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Li Kexin

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2006-06-30
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2008-11-26
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  1. “We understand the EU's desire to undertake an enhanced role in this regard. We hope that European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, to be deployed by the EU, will perform its duties pursuant to resolution 1244 (1999) and under the overall authority of the United Nations.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source

  2. “We have noted that recently Serbia has held intensive consultations with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the European Union (EU). Serbia has basically agreed with the Secretary-General's six-point plan. We hope that parties concerned will create conditions for a solution to this issue in a constructive spirit. We agree that a reconfiguration of UNMIK is, as is pointed out by the Secretary-General in his report, of a technical nature. It does not involve the status of Kosovo, nor does it weaken the United Nations position of neutrality on the question of Kosovo. China will continue to support efforts by UNMIK to implement its mandate under resolution 1244 (1999). Safeguarding the peace and stability of Kosovo and the entire Balkan region is in the interest of all parties concerned.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source

  3. “Mr. Li Kexin (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, China wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his report as well as the Special Representative, Mr. Zannier, for his briefing. We listened carefully to the statement by His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremic', the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, as well as the statement by Mr. Skender Hyseni. China's position on the question of Kosovo has been consistent. We maintain that all parties concerned should properly resolve the question of Kosovo on the basis of the purposes and principals of the United Nations Charter and Security Council resolutions. We have always believed that a mutually acceptable plan, reached after sincere negotiations by both parties concerned, remains the best approach to the question of Kosovo. The parties concerned should continue to move in this direction.”

    2008-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6025 (2008) · source

  4. “It is critical to ensure that no one wait for the others to take the very first step. The international community and the countries concerned should step up their efforts to advocate conciliation and peace talks. The meeting of the Quartet to be held later today will provide an important opportunity to that end. We hope that the Quartet will help to accelerate this negotiation process. China supports the establishment of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East through political dialogue on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions, the principle of land for peace and the Arab peace initiative. As an important organ entrusted with the mandate to maintain world peace and stability, the Security Council should and can play an important role in that regard.”

    2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source

  5. “It is also a matter of concern that Israel has continued its construction and expansion of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Not only is that a violation of its obligations under international law, but it has also weakened the political foundation for the peace talks. It has also made it more difficult to implement the programme to establish two States side by side. We call upon Israel to respond positively to the appeal of the international community on the issue of settlements. As a first step, it should forthwith freeze any new construction or expansion of settlements. The road map for the Middle East peace process sets forth obligations for the various parties. The parties concerned should demonstrate their good will by earnestly fulfilling their obligations.”

    2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source

  6. “Robert Serry in his latest briefing to the Security Council, there is now a huge gap in the negotiation process. It is imperative for the political talks to produce a specific result. While we wait for progress in the negotiations, we cannot neglect the grave situation on the ground. Since the talks are not being conducted in a vacuum, the situation on ground provides both the context and the subject matter to be addressed in such talks. It is not hard to appreciate that an ongoing improvement in the situation on the ground would help foster favourable conditions for such talks. However, it is matter of concern that the humanitarian situation in Gaza has continued to deteriorate this year and that Palestinians in the West Bank are facing many hardships in their lives.”

    2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source

  7. “Mr. Li Kexin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks you, Sir, for convening this meeting at the request of the League of Arab States. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Saudi Arabia, the Arab League, Palestine and Israel. The convening of the Annapolis conference last November provided a valuable opportunity, most rare in recent years, to achieve peace in the Middle East. With the Annapolis deadline fast approaching, the international community is waiting with ardent hopes to see practical results emerge from the Israeli- Palestinian talks. In recent months, the leaders of Israel and Palestine have met on a regular basis and a bilateral negotiating group has kept the negotiating process alive. We welcome those developments. However, as was indicated by Mr.”

    2008-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5983 (2008) · source

  8. “Draft texts should also be circulated to all members as soon as possible, in order that countries may have enough time to consult their capitals. Improving the Council's working methods is going to pose a daunting challenge for its work. Fortunately, the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions is playing a positive role by continuously considering and debating this issue. China encourages the Working Group to maintain enthusiasm for its work and to put forward useful suggestions on enhancing transparency and efficiency, as well as to carry out its work in a dynamic way in order to achieve tangible results. It is our hope that, with the common efforts of all members, positive changes can take place continuously in the work of the Council.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

  9. “At the same time, the Council should also step up its exchanges and sharing of information with other United Nations bodies, especially the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. Thirdly, with regard to increasing its effectiveness given the drastic growth in the number of items on the Security Council's agenda, the Council should concentrate on priorities and focus its attention on the most urgent issues. When placing new items on its agenda, the Council should adopt a responsible and cautious attitude. We agree on the need for a review of the current items on the agenda, in order to save resources and enhance efficiency. We are also concerned about the excessive attention given to theoretical issues. In addition, during consultations, full consideration should be given to the technical difficulties faced by Member States.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

  10. “Secondly, with regard to increasing communication with non-members of the Security Council, China has always believed that the Council should do its best to listen to the opinions of all parties in addressing concrete issues, especially the parties to the issue and the countries of the region concerned. During meetings with troop-contributing countries, those countries should be encouraged to provide input. We also encourage the members of the Security Council to strengthen informal communications with non-members of the Council. The format used by the Council to carry out informal dialogues with organizations such as the African Union should also be further exploited.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

  11. “China supports the Security Council's improvement of its working methods. We would like to thank the delegation of Belgium for the concept paper (S/2008/528) it has prepared for this open debate, with whose relevant analysis we agree. I should now like to make a few comments. First, with regard to enhancing transparency, China supports the Security Council's holding of more open meetings. However, we believe that it is necessary for us to improve how public meetings are conducted. We should avoid reducing such meetings to lengthy and pro forma exercises. The interactive nature of public meetings should also be strengthened. The President of the Security Council or his or her designate should, in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner, brief non-members of the Security Council about its work.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

  12. “Generally speaking, the Security Council has made progress in enhancing its transparency, increasing its interaction with non-members of the Council and strengthening its effectiveness. However, this is no time for complacency. We must recognize that both the general membership of the United Nations and civil society have greater expectations as regards the Council and its working methods. Improving working methods is a long-term endeavour that should always be part of the Council's agenda and should be given priority consideration. Improving working methods is also an incremental undertaking. We must safeguard what we have achieved, maintain the momentum and continue to make progress. Improving working methods should also be a results-oriented undertaking that closely integrates debate on related issues and includes concrete measures.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

  13. “This is not only a concern for the members of the Council, but also for the overall membership. With regard to improving the working methods of the Security Council, in recent years the Council has undertaken many useful efforts. The note by the President contained in document S/2006/507 reflected the positive will and determination of the Council to increase its effectiveness and transparency. There has also been an increase in recent years in the number of public meetings. Coordination with troop-contributing countries has also been strengthened. In the course of taking decisions, the members of the Council are trying their best to consider and adopt the reasonable opinions of various parties.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

  14. “An ancient Chinese saying illustrates that same idea: in order to do a good job, a craftsman must first sharpen his tools. With regard to the Security Council, working methods that are reasonable and applicable constitute an indispensable tool in accomplishing our mission. Profound changes are taking place in the international situation. The agenda and practices of the Security Council have also been adjusted from time to time. The Council's workload has increased drastically. The Security Council faces many new situations and problems. In order to better carry out its duties and increase its ability to confront various challenges to international peace and security, the Council must learn from its experience, keep up with the times and adopt more scientific and advanced working methods.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

  15. “Mr. Li Kexin (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his statement. I also wish to thank the Secretariat for its strong support for the day-to-day work of the Security Council. We would also like to thank Costa Rica and the other members of the group of five small nations for their initiative in convening this meeting. In accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the members of the Security Council act on behalf of all Member States in shouldering the noble mission of maintaining international peace and security. Successfully carrying out that task depends upon the political will of Member States and, to a certain extent, on whether the Council has in place a set of working methods that are scientific, reasonable and effective.”

    2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968 (2008) · source

  16. “China will continue to support the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNMIK in carrying out their mandate within the framework of resolution 1244 (1999). The European Union enjoys significant influence in the Western Balkans. We would like to encourage the European Union to continue to work for the maintenance of regional peace and security. We hope that the European Union, within the framework of resolution 1244 (1999), will continue to play a constructive role.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

  17. “We believe that since UNMIK was established following the adoption of resolution 1244 (1999), its reconfiguration certainly should not stray from the mandate conferred by resolution 1244 (1999). The reconfiguration of UNMIK can only be technical in nature. It must not involve the question of status. Currently, the Council has not achieved consensus on the Secretary-General's proposal. We hope that the Secretary-General will carefully study the different steps involved in the reconfiguration and the post-reconfiguration mandate and evaluate the various proposals objectively. We hope that he will continue to have close contact with the parties concerned and address their major concerns, so that the issues can be resolved once and for all.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

  18. “They should work together to maintain regional peace and security. At the same time, challenges still exist in areas such as the reconciliation and integration of different ethnic groups and the return of internally displaced persons, and efforts must be made to protect the legal rights of all ethnic groups. There is no denying that significant changes have taken place in Kosovo compared to nine years ago. However, resolution 1244 (1999), which remains valid, continues to be the legal basis for resolving the Kosovo question. China has noted the assessment by the Secretary- General and his proposals with regard to the reconfiguration of UNMIK, and we commend him for his efforts.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

  19. “We have always called for a proper resolution of the question of Kosovo in conformity with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions. We have always maintained that a lasting solution to the question of Kosovo can be found only through negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo aimed at achieving a settlement that is acceptable to both parties. Over the past five months, the security situation in Kosovo has remained generally calm. However, it is a fragile calm, tinged with tension. Much uncertainty remains. China appreciates the reasonable spirit and the restraint demonstrated by Serbia and Kosovo. We encourage them to carry out practical dialogue in order to solve their problems through diplomatic and political means.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

  20. “Mr. Li Kexin (China) (spoke in Chinese): China wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his latest report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2008/458). We would like to thank the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Lamberto Zannier, for his briefing. We welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremie, to the Council; we listened carefully to his statement. We also listened carefully to the statement by Mr. Hyseni. China's position on the question of Kosovo has been consistent. We respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every country.”

    2008-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5944 (2008) · source

  21. “We are confident that the Security Council, as an organ of great importance for the maintenance of international peace and security, has an important role to play and that it can play it.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

  22. “Countries with substantial leverage on the negotiating parties should exert a positive influence by urging them to make strategic choices. Thirdly, it is important to promote a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. The Lebanon- Israel track and the Syria-Israel track are both important parts of the overall Middle East issue and are closely linked to the Palestine-Israel track. At present there are important opportunities to improve relations between Lebanon and Israel and between Syria and Israel; that would have a positive impact on the negotiations between Israel and Palestine. The international community should provide further assistance in that regard. The support of the international community is indispensable for the achievement of peace in the Middle East.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

  23. “The international community should intensify its efforts to promote Palestinian internal unity. Here, we express our support for the efforts being undertaken by Egypt and other Arab countries. Secondly, it is important to create conditions conducive to political negotiations between Israel and Palestine. We are now at the midpoint of the Annapolis process timetable, and the parties have high expectations of the negotiations. We hope that the parties concerned will take concrete action to accelerate the negotiating process and do everything possible to avoid any action that could harm the negotiating climate. Israel's continued establishment of settlements while negotiations are under way is clearly not conducive to those negotiations.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

  24. “They should redouble their efforts to attain a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East. Here, I wish to make three points. First, it is important to provide further assistance to the Palestinian people. There has been no discernable improvement in the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, and the situation in the West Bank is also a matter of concern. The Palestinian people both in Gaza and in the West Bank are a single whole, and the international community should accord them equal importance. It is important both to provide them with assistance and to help the Palestinian Authority with the building of institutions and capacity. To maintain the internal unity of the various Palestinian factions is the ardent hope of the vast majority of the Palestinian people.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

  25. “We are greatly encouraged by developments such as the proximity talks between Syria and Israel, the agreement on an exchange of prisoners between Lebanon and Israel, and the commitment made by Lebanon and Syria to strengthen their relations. Recently, a Government of national unity was formed in Lebanon, and we congratulate the Lebanese people on that achievement. The current positive progress and momentum are hard-won results achieved jointly by the parties concerned with the support of the international community. Those results are to be doubly prized in the light of the difficult situation over the past two years, and in particular over the past several months. The parties concerned should continue to show their political will and tackle the difficulties and challenges head-on.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

  26. “Mr. Li Kexin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for having convened this public debate. Our thanks go also to Mr. Lynn Pascoe for his briefing. Although the situation in the Middle East remains fragile and volatile, there has been significant progress since March, when the Council held its previous open debate on the subject (see S/PV.5 859). We welcome the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and we are pleased to see that leaders on both sides - in Palestine and in Israel 4 are determined to move the negotiating process forward. We welcome the active diplomatic efforts of Arab countries to promote the internal unity of Palestine.”

    2008-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5940 (2008) · source

  27. “The establishment of a region free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East is the common aspiration and objective of the international community, as well as a requirement of resolution 687 (1991). In the current circumstances, it assumes special significance because it would facilitate the building of mutual trust and contribute to easing tensions in the Middle East. China supports all efforts aimed at establishing a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East and hopes that it can be achieved at an early date.”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

  28. “Iraq has also created relevant bodies to ensure that its international obligations in disarmament and non- proliferation are honoured. China appreciates and acknowledges the aforementioned efforts of the Government of Iraq. China understands and consents to Iraq's urgent request that UNMOVIC be dissolved. We hope that Iraq will take the termination of the mandates of UNMOVIC and the IAEA Iraq Nuclear Verification Office as a new starting point and live up to the expectations of the international community by honouring its commitments and effectively meeting its obligations in disarmament and non-proliferation, thus restoring its position in the international community as 07-40467 a responsible member that contributes to the maintenance of security and stability in the Middle East.”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

  29. “The Iraqi people have elected a new Government that is devoted to the post-war political and economic reconstruction of the country and its reintegration into regional and international affairs. In his letter of 24 April 2007, Foreign Minister Zebari of Iraq informed the President of the Security Council that "the Permanent Constitution of the Government of Iraq states that: 'The Iraqi Government shall respect and implement Iraq's international obligations regarding the non-proliferation, non- development, non-production and non-utilization of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, and shall prohibit associated equipment, materiel, technologies and communication systems for use in the development, manufacture, production and utilization of such weapons' (S/2007/236, para. 2).”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

  30. “We express our profound appreciation and admiration to them for their devotion to finding the truths that will stand the test of history. In its resolutions 687 (1991) and 1284 (1999), the Security Council demanded that Iraq destroy all its weapons of mass destruction. Convinced that the disarmament of Iraq would be achieved by peaceful means, China supported the United Nations inspection and verification activities in Iraq, which not only were in the interests of Iraq's security and stability, but would also contribute to peace and tranquillity in the Gulf region and the Middle East as a whole. With that in mind, China recommended numerous experts to UNMOVIC, one of whom gave his life in the line of duty. The situation in Iraq has undergone tremendous changes since the establishment of UNMOVIC.”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

  31. “Mr. Li Kexin (China) (spoke in Chinese): In a historic decision, the Security Council mandated a full inspection and verification of weapons of mass destruction in the possession of Iraq and their complete destruction. Both the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) made painstaking efforts to that end. Their dedication and professionalism in conditions of extreme hardship and danger are highly impressive. Mr. Hans Blix, former Chairman of UNMOVIC; Mr. ElBaradei, Director General of IAEA; and Mr. Demetrius Perricos, Acting Executive Chairman of UNMOVIC all led their teams with strict discipline, impartiality, transparency and professionalism.”

    2007-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5710 (2007) · source

  32. “It is our hope that the international community can take practical action and, in a constructive manner, help Palestine and Israel emerge from this difficult situation. The Security Council bears special responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and should therefore play a more active role in that regard.”

    2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source

  33. “Again, we appeal to Israel to respect international humanitarian law, to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance by the international community to the Palestinian civilians and to avoid taking any action that would worsen the humanitarian situation in Palestine. The recent rapid exacerbation of tension in Israel and Palestine again reminds us that the Middle East peace process should continue. Direct dialogue between the two parties should be resumed at an early date. Bloody lessons remind us that hatred and violence will not bring about peace. We urge the leadership of Palestine and Israel to proceed in the interests of their peoples, guided by the relevant resolutions of the United Nations and the principle of land for peace, to restore political confidence as soon as possible and to resolve all disputes through dialogue.”

    2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source

  34. “Israel has resorted to unilateral force, and its action has been taken at the expense of the lives of many innocent Palestinian civilians. It has even detained democratically elected Palestinian Government officials. The international community cannot accept such actions. Israel must put an end to its operations. For its part, the Palestinian Authority should endeavour to bring about the immediate release of the kidnapped Israeli soldier, in accordance with the interests of the Palestinian people. China notes that the conflict tension between Israel and Palestine has caused many civilian casualties, thus aggravating the already fragile humanitarian situation in Palestine.”

    2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source

  35. “Mr. Li Kexin (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, we would like to thank Ms. Kane for her briefing. We are deeply disturbed by the recent escalation of tension between Israel and Palestine. China has consistently advocated the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli dispute through peaceful means. We oppose any military action that would cause casualties among innocent civilians. We hope that both Israel and Palestine will be able to show the utmost restraint and rationality and take immediate action to put an end to the vicious circle of violence for violence, so as to prevent a further destabilization of the situation in the region. Every Government has the right to protect the life and security of its citizens. However, any action taken should conform to international law.”

    2006-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5481 (2006) · source