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Li Zhaoxing

lines on the record: 377
first: 1993-04-30
most recent: 2006-09-21
sittings or episodes: 88
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“As an ancient Chinese saying goes, "One will be enlightened by listening to various views, and benighted by heeding only a one-sided view." In order to make the United Nations peace-keeping operations more effective and enable them to continue to play an active role, we must continue to act in a flexible and practical manner, genuinely strengthening links between the Council and the States Members of the Organization - especially the troop-contributing countries. Before making such major decisions as _ one authorizing a peace-keeping operation the Security Council should engage in a timely exchange of information with Member States and with the Secretariat and should listen carefully to the views of all - in particular, the parties directly involved, as well as the neighbouring countries and the regional organizations concerned.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“At the same time, with the expansion of United Nations peace-keeping operations, both in frequency and in terms of coverage, and bearing in mind the fact that troop-contributing countries now make up more than one third of the membership of the United Nations, Member States are attaching ever-increasing importance to the Organization's peace-keeping operations. It is for the very purpose of improving the Council's working procedures in dealing with peace-keeping issues to make them better suited to the needs of the changed situation that the Security Council is considering this item today. The Chinese delegation adopts a positive and welcoming attitude to this process.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): It is stipulated explicitly in the Charter of the United Nations that the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security resides in the Security Council. This not only shows the solemn rights given by the entire membership to the Security Council, but also demonstrates that the Council should be responsible to the Member States in carrying out its duties. In recent years the United Nations peace-keeping operations have been fruitful in facilitating the resolution of conflicts and maintaining world peace and security. As a result, wide-ranging attention has been drawn to the question of how the Security Council might better play its peace-keeping role in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3449 (1994) · source
“At the same time, we sincerely hope that they will, in the interests of their country and nation, earnestly implement the relevant Security Council resolutions and realize national reconciliation at an early date so as to enable the Somali people to embark on the process of rebuilding their homes and reconstructing their economy. We also sincerely hope that neighbouring States and regional organizations will continue to help the Somali people achieve an early national reconciliation, thus contributing to peace and stability in that region. We will, as always, continue to work with other members of the international community and to make our own contributions to a comprehensive political settlement of the Somali question.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“The Somali question has remained unresolved for a long time, despite the numerous efforts of the international community, especially the United Nations and such _ regional organizations as the Organization of African Unity. For a number of reasons, the various Somali factions have yet to remove the final obstacle on the road to political reconciliation. This is indeed most regrettable. The Chinese Government and people have been following closely the developments in Somalia and deeply sympathize with the Somali people in their suffering. We urge all the Somali factions to cease all hostilities and fulfil their commitments to provide safety for the personnel of UNOSOM II during their withdrawal.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Though UNOSOM II has to leave Somalia before attaining its goal of facilitating national reconciliation among the various Somali factions, it should try to avoid, to the best of its ability, creating adverse effects. The international community, especially the United Nations, should continue to care about the Somali people. In this regard, the United Nations should not only continue but also strengthen its efforts of peaceful mediation, and international humanitarian assistance should not come to a halt. Through the ups and downs in Somalia, the international community has come to realize more clearly that the key to a lasting settlement in Somalia lies in the Somali people themselves and that the fundamental way out is broad-based national reconciliation, which cannot be achieved by resort to military means.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“On the basis of the Secretary-General's recommendation, the Security Council has decided to extend for a final period the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) to 31 March 1995, by which date the withdrawal of UNOSOM II will be complete. This reflects the willingness of the international community to pursue its efforts to find a political solution to the Somali conflict so as to bring about genuine national reconciliation in Somalia. The Chinese delegation therefore voted in favour of the resolution just adopted. 12 The Chinese delegation is of the view that the withdrawal of UNOSOM II should be implemented in a safe and orderly manner.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): At the outset, I wish to join my colleagues in the Council in congratulating you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am confident that, with your remarkable and rich diplomatic experience, you will surely provide excellent guidance to the work of the Council for this month. I should also like to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Hannay of the United Kingdom, for his outstanding contribution to the successful conclusion of the work of the Council last month.”
1994-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3447 (1994) · source
“Therefore, the Chinese delegation sincerely hopes that the two Angolan parties will, in their overall national interest, cease forthwith all military hostilities and earnestly fulfil their commitments made during the Lusaka Peace Talks by establishing an effective and sustainable cease-fire and comprehensively implementing the relevant Security Council resolutions so as to create conditions for an early realization of national reconciliation. The Chinese Government and people have been following closely the developments in Angola and deeply sympathize with the Angolan people in their sufferings inflicted on them by war. We will, as always, together with other members of the international community, make our own contributions to a comprehensive political solution to the Angolan conflict.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“Based on its consistent position of supporting the Angolan peace process, the Chinese delegation supports the Secretary-General's recommendation on the extension of the mandate of UNAVEM II and the restoration of the strength of UNAVEM II to its previous level and has voted in favour of the resolution just adopted. While encouraged by the major progress in the peace process, we have noted that the military hostilities are still going on unchecked in Angola. This has not only brought enormous sufferings to the Angolan people but has also impeded the smooth operation of humanitarian relief work. It may adversely affect and even undermine the peace process of Angola. This is something the international community does not wish to see.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“The resolution just adopted by the Security Council has reflected the fact that the international community and especially the Security Council fully support the Angolan peace process and sincerely hope for its success. The main purpose of the resolution is to promote an early national reconciliation and restoration of peace and stability in Angola so that it will embark on the road of nation- building and economic recovery. In this connection the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) has done a great deal of work and played an important role in safeguarding humanitarian assistance and accelerating the process of peace talks between the two Angolan parties.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): With the assistance of the international community, the two Angolan parties have finally made a breakthrough after nearly a year of arduous negotiations. The Lusaka peace talks will soon be brought to a successful conclusion and an agreement will soon be initialled. The peace process for Angola is therefore at a crucial historic moment. These are all very encouraging developments. The Chinese delegation is convinced that as long as the Angolan parties continue to show sufficient flexibility and political will, the remaining issues in the military area will be resolved through negotiations as well.”
1994-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3445 (1994) · source
“The Chinese delegation has always held that the purposes and principles of the United Nations set forth in the Charter, as well as the five principles of peaceful coexistence that have stood the test of time as being correct and effective, should be the basic norms to be followed in the handling of inter-State relations, including the Gulf problem. The Chinese delegation, together with other Members of the United Nations and the Security Council, will continue to make its contribution to safeguarding peace and stability throughout the world by upholding the above- mentioned principles.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“The Government of China has always advocated peaceful solutions on the basis of the full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions to the problems left over from the Gulf War so that lasting peace and the stability of the Gulf can be realized at an early date. We wish to reaffirm that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Kuwait, like that of all other Members of the United Nations, should be fully respected. We hope that Iraq will continue its cooperation with the United Nations in full compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions so as to create conditions for the partial or complete lifting of sanctions.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First, allow me warmly to welcome the presence among us of their Excellencies, Mr. Tariq Aziz, the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq, and Mr. Kozyrev, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. We are pleased to note that, thanks to the peace effort of the international community, the United Nations and other parties concerned, the Iraqi Government has begun withdrawing its troops. Tensions in the region have also begun to be defused. We hope that the parties will continue their peace efforts with a view to finding a speedy and appropriate solution to the problem.”
1994-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3439 (1994) · source
“We urge Iraq to continue to cooperate with the United Nations in fully and practically implementing the relevant resolutions of the Council in order to create favourable conditions for the early easing and lifting of sanctions, and we hope it will do so. On the basis of these considerations, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution the Council adopted today. It should be noted that our favourable vote on this resolution does not signify any change in our reservations regarding other relevant resolutions of the Council, including resolution 678 (1990).”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“We hope that all the parties concerned will exercise restraint and continue their efforts for peace so that tensions in the region can be eased and eliminated. The Chinese Government has all along stood for a peaceful settlement of the problems left over from the Gulf war, on the basis of the full implementation of the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, so as to achieve lasting peace and stability in the Gulf region as early as possible. Kuwait being a State Member of the United Nations, we reaffirm that its sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected by the international community.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): At the outset I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council this month. I believe that under your outstanding and skilful leadership, the Council will be successful in its work this month. I would also like to thank Ambassador Yafiez- Barnuevo, who, as President of the Council in September, successfully guided us in our work last month. The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned over the recent developments in the Gulf region and hopes the tension there can be eased as soon as possible. We have taken note of the fact that the Iraqi Government has begun to withdraw its troops, which is conducive to the relaxation of tensions in the region.”
1994-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3438 (1994) · source
“Once again, the Chinese delegation urges the parties concerned in Haiti to cooperate fully with the international community and the United Nations by faithfully implementing the Governors Island Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions so as to create the conditions for an early restoration of peace and stability in Haiti and avoid any further deterioration of the situation in the country.”
1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source
“The Chinese delegation wishes to take this opportunity to emphasize that we have held all along that dialogue and negotiation are the only appropriate and effective means to resolve the various international issues today, that the resort to pressure at will, sanctions and, above all, the use of force does not contribute to a fundamental solution and runs counter to the post-cold- war international trend towards widespread efforts to resolve disputes and conflicts through peaceful negotiations.”
1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source
“The practice of the Council's authorizing certain Member States to use force is even more disconcerting because this would obviously create a dangerous precedent. We have noted that many Member States, particularly those in the Latin American region, have identical or similar views. For these reasons, the Chinese delegation will abstain in the voting on the draft resolution before us.”
1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source
“However, we cannot agree to the provision in the draft resolution before us concerning the authorization for Member States to adopt mandatory means under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter to resolve the problem of Haiti. As always, China advocates a peaceful solution to any international disputes or conflicts through patient negotiations. China does not agree with the adoption of any means of solution based on the resort to pressure at will or even the use of force. 10 The Chinese delegation is of the view that resolving problems such as that of Haiti through military means does not conform with the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and lacks sufficient and convincing grounds.”
1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source
“On the basis of this position, the Chinese delegation has voted in favour of the previous Security Council resolutions on this question, including support for the economic sanctions against Haiti, although we are deeply concerned over the resulting suffering of the Haitian people. The Chinese delegation shares the view that the problem of Haiti constitutes an element of instability in the region and understands the concern shown by numerous countries in the region over the prolonged lack of a solution to the problem. We therefore endorse greater peaceful efforts on the part of the international community, especially the countries of the region, to facilitate an appropriate solution to the problem through political means.”
1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the eruption of the crisis in Haiti the Chinese delegation has been following closely the development of the situation there. We sympathize deeply with the Haitian people in its present plight. We support the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Envoy, the Organization of American States and the Latin American countries in seeking a political solution to the problem in Haiti, and we hope that the efforts of the international community will be conducive to a peaceful solution to the problem.”
1994-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3413 (1994) · source
“In our view, the Security Council should act as directed by the Charter and focus its efforts on its already heavy and important task of maintaining international peace and security as mandated by the Charter. Based on this position, the Chinese delegation has reservations on those elements in the resolution concerning the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Rapporteur. Secondly, the Chinese delegation holds that the establishment of the Commission of Experts as authorized by the resolution is an exceptional action adopted in line with the special situation in Rwanda and, therefore, should not be considered as a precedent.”
1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source
“Only by so doing can peace in Rwanda be truly restored and the sanctity of life and property of the Rwandese people be guaranteed, thus enabling the Rwandese people to enjoy once again peace and stability at an early date. The Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution that has just been adopted. However, I wish to take this opportunity to place on record the following two points. First, the Chinese delegation has always maintained that the various organs of the United Nations should perform their functions in accordance with the mandates given them by the Charter. We are concerned with the increasing involvement of the Security Council in matters that are by nature within the purview of other organs.”
1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source
“Regrettably, the situation there still defies these efforts. The civil war continues to plunge the people of Rwanda into an abyss of misery, causing an exodus of refugees into the neighbouring States. Furthermore, the humanitarian situation in Rwanda continues to deteriorate. The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned with these developments and has profound sympathy for the Rwandese people. The Chinese delegation is of the view that the only effective solution to the crisis in Rwanda is for the two parties to the conflict to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions and the agreement reached between them, and implement forthwith the cease-fire and replace confrontation with dialogue, thus realizing national reconciliation through political negotiations within the framework of the Arusha Peace Agreement.”
1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Please allow me to join my colleagues in the Council in warmly congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency for this month. The Chinese delegation will fully cooperate with you. I am confident that with your wisdom, talents and rich diplomatic experience, you will surely guide the work of the Council this month to success. I should also like to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Al-Khussaiby of Oman, for his outstanding contribution to the successful work of the Council last month. Since the outbreak of the crisis in Rwanda, the international community, and especially the Organization of African Unity and the neighbouring countries of Rwanda, have made valuable efforts for an early restoration of peace in Rwanda.”
1994-07-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3400 (1994) · source
“Accordingly, we support the Secretary-General's recommendation that the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) be extended, and we voted in favour of the draft resolution that has just been adopted. Nevertheless, we must state emphatically that we have important reservations about the future expansion of the mandate and the scope of UNMIH provided for in the resolution. The Chinese delegation wishes to state clearly that its vote in favour of the resolution in no way implies that we are undertaking any obligations in advance in this respect.”
1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3397 (1994) · source
“The Chinese delegation has always supported the peace process in Haiti, and we urge the parties concerned to cooperate with the international community and the United Nations to implement effectively the Governors Island Agreement and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council in order to create conditions for the restoration of peace and stability in Haiti as soon as possible. For various reasons, the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) has so far not yet been deployed on the ground. This is, of course, a matter for concern for the international community. It is the view of the Chinese delegation that our first order of business is to take effective measures to deploy UNMIH as soon as possible, as authorized by Security Council resolution 867 (1993) so as to enable it to play its mandated role.”
1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3397 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned at the situation in Haiti. We note that the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, the Organization of American States (OAS) and other Latin American countries have made unremitting efforts for the political settlement of the Haitian problem. We hope these efforts on the part of the international community can contribute to the solution of the Haitian problem so that the Haitian people can enjoy life in peace.”
1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3397 (1994) · source
“Social stability and national unity are most precious for a developing country. In order to ensure the success of the peace process in Angola, we urge the two Angolan parties, especially UNITA, to comply faithfully with the relevant Security Council resolutions, cease forthwith all hostile actions, achieve an effective and lasting cease-fire, diligently fulfil the commitments they made during the Lusaka talks, cooperate with UNAVEMII, and comprehensively implement the Acordos de Paz so as to bring the peace process in Angola to an early conclusion and achieve national reconciliation and peace and stability throughout the country.”
1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3395 (1994) · source
“We support the continued presence and role of UNAVEM II in Angola. In view of the foregoing, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution. The peace process in Angola is now at a crucial moment. Thanks to the efforts of the parties concerned, some encouraging results have been achieved at the Lusaka peace talks, which have been going on for over seven months. However, because of the differences between the two Angolan parties on some specific principles concerning national reconciliation, the peace process is constantly being obstructed. The Chinese delegation is of the view that as long as the two Angolan parties show sincerity and political will, and put state and national interests first, the existing differences can be removed through negotiations.”
1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3395 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the participation of the representative of Angola and also welcomes the statement he has made in the Council. The resolution just adopted by the Council has once again extended the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II). This shows the determination of and the commitment undertaken by the international community in favour of an early and peaceful solution to the question of Angola. The Chinese delegation has all along supported the peace process in Angola, and appreciates the unswerving efforts made by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and African countries, as well as other interested countries.”
1994-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3395 (1994) · source
“Based on that position, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution just adopted. The United Nations Charter contains explicit provisions on the mandates of the Security Council, the General Assembly and other United Nations organs. These bodies should earnestly carry out the respective mandates entrusted to them by the Charter. The Security Council should therefore refrain from involvement in activities that go beyond its mandate. It is our consistent position that the Security Council should work in line with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and with the relevant mandates. We are not in favour of willfully linking the work of the Council with that of other organs. Therefore, we wish to express our reservations on the resolution's elements relating to the human rights rapporteur.”
1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the adoption of Security Council resolution 918 (1994), the situation in Rwanda has seen further deterioration. The humanitarian situation remains grave. Like other delegations, the Chinese delegation cannot but express its deep concern. In order to seek an early solution to the crisis in Rwanda, the Chinese delegation supports the continued presence in that country of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) and its performance of its proper role, so as to alleviate the suffering of the Rwandese people, to help the Rwandese parties to the conflict reach a cease-fire at an early date and to bring about national reconciliation within the framework of the Arusha Peace Agreement, eventually leading to peace and stability throughout the country.”
1994-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3388 (1994) · source
“We hope that the countries and organizations concerned in the region will continue to play an active role of mediation in helping all those concerned to resolve their disputes by peaceful means, thus bringing the war to an early end and restoring peace and tranquillity for the Yemeni people. Finally, it must be emphasized that, in its consideration of any issue of concern, the Security Council should respect the relevant views of the countries or parties concerned. It is our view that the consideration of the situation of the Republic of Yemen by the Council under the current special circumstances should not constitute a precedent for the handling of other similar issues.”
1994-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3386 (1994) · source
“We urge all those concerned to cease fighting and all hostile actions forthwith, give up the use of force and resume negotiations as soon as possible so as to seek an appropriate solution by peaceful means. The Chinese delegation has always maintained that all conflicts should be settled peacefully through negotiation, and we oppose resolving political disputes by force. We sincerely hope that the armed conflict will be brought to an early end and that peace and stability will be restored. It is based on this consistent position that the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. We have noted that in the course of resolving the conflict the countries concerned in the region, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the League of Arab States have all made unswerving efforts, which we welcome.”
1994-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3386 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, I wish to join my colleagues in the Council in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am confident that, with your wisdom, talent and wealth of experience, you will surely provide excellent guidance to the work of the Council for this month. I would also like to thank your predecessor, Ambassador Gambari, for his outstanding performance and effective work, which led to the successful conclusion of the work of the Council last month. Since the conflict started in Yemen on 5 May this year, the flames of war have spread wider and wider, leading to huge losses of innocent life and of property. The Chinese delegation expresses its great anxiety and concern over these developments.”
1994-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3386 (1994) · source
“UNOSOM IL is entrusted with the task of supporting the Somali people in their efforts to achieve national reconciliation. Meanwhile, its humanitarian mandate remains unchanged, and the principle of using non-coercive measures should be observed in the performance of that mandate. We believe that the final solution to the Somali question lies with the Somali people themselves. As long as all the Somali parties adopt a compromising and flexible attitude, an appropriate final solution to the Somali question will be found through peaceful negotiation.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source
“The United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM II) has played an important role in safeguarding humanitarian assistance, enhancing negotiations between various parties and promoting national reconciliation in Somalia. Therefore, the Chinese delegation supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General on the extension of the mandate of UNOSOM II and voted in favour of the resolution just adopted. The international community should continue to make every possible endeavour to help the Somali people to seek an appropriate solution acceptable to all through dialogue and negotiation and to achieve genuine national reconciliation. This is the key to ending civil war and restoring peace in Somalia. In this connection, the Organization of African Unity and the African States can and should continue to play an important role.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the adoption of Security Council resolution 897 (1994), the Somali peace process has made some headway, but at the same time unstable elements have further increased, resulting in a chaotic social order devoid of safety. This cannot but cause us deep concern. The main purpose of a number of resolutions adopted by the Council on the question of Somalia is to promote the peace process initiated by the Addis Ababa Agreements, achieve genuine national reconciliation and restore peace and stability in Somalia so that its people can set out on the road of rebuilding their homeland and revitalizing their national economy.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3385 (1994) · source
“Meanwhile, we also hope that this resolution will send a clear message to the parties concerned that time is running out and that they should, in full cooperation with UNAVEM II, act in their national interest, cease forthwith all military actions and comprehensively implement the "Acordos de Paz" and the relevant Security Council resolutions so as to create favourable conditions for an early and comprehensive agreement on national reconciliation and restoration of peace and stability in Angola.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source
“Yet the two parties, for various reasons, are unable to remove the last obstacle and bring the man-made disaster in Angola to an end. The Chinese delegation is of the view that the key to an early and appropriate solution to the Angolan question lies in the hands of the Angolan parties themselves, which should understand that their conflict can never be resolved by military means and that they must therefore show the necessary political will and adopt a practical and flexible attitude in their negotiations so as 11 to realize national reconciliation at an early date and settle the related questions. The favourable vote by the Chinese delegation shows that we will, as always, continue to support the Angolan peace process with profound sympathy for the sufferings of the Angolan people.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The resolution we have just adopted on extension of the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II) shows that the international community wishes to continue its efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability in Angola so that the Angolan people will enjoy happiness again. Since the Lusaka peace talks on 15 November last year, the two Angolan parties have reached agreements on a number of complicated military matters and have partially resolved the issue of national reconciliation. These are encouraging developments. The Angolan question has long remained unsolved, and six months have passed since the Lusaka peace talks started.”
1994-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3384 (1994) · source
“Though China and Latin America are geographically far apart, China has always attached great importance to the process of peaceful settlement of the conflicts concerned, and has actively supported the Security Council in its unswerving efforts to restore peace and stability in these war-torn countries. China will continue to do so in the future.”
1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source
“The advances made in the peace process in El Salvador have been hard won, and the successful completion of the mandate of ONUSAL still requires the continued efforts of the Government of El Salvador and the FMLN to overcome the delays in implementing the Peace Accord and start early implementation of the "Timetable for the implementation of the most important outstanding agreements", concluded recently, especially such issues as the deployment of the National Civil Police, the transfer of land and the demobilization and _ resettlement of ex-combatants, so as to avoid falling short of success for lack of a final effort. The draft resolution before us has reflected this spirit, and the Chinese deleqation will therefore vote in favour of it.”
1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source
“Mr. Li Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): There is no lack of success stories in United Nations peace-keeping operations, and the issue of the United Nations Observer Mission in El Salvador (ONUSAL) under our consideration today is about to become another one. Practice in El Salvador proves that the success of a peacekeeping operation depends, first and foremost, on whether the parties to a conflict have the sincerity and political will to resolve the conflict and achieve reconciliation. It is only through the parties to a conflict that the root cause of the conflict can be genuinely removed. In the final analysis, the role of peacekeeping operations is one of complementing and promoting the process.”
1994-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3381 (1994) · source
“This historic development shows once again that, in the final analysis, the affairs of a country should be handled by its people, and the affairs of a region by the countries and peoples of that region. As long as all parties show sincerity and political will, there is hope for resolving any contradictions and conflicts through dialogue and negotiation. We sincerely hope that, under the leadership of the new South African Government, the South African people will unite as one and make continued, concerted and unswerving efforts to create a South Africa of peace, stability and economic prosperity. 22”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source
“Leaders of various South African parties, with their statesmen's poise and courage, have contributed remarkably to the endeavour of the South African people to build a country of unity, democracy and racial equality, thus receiving support from the entire South African people. China, as a permanent member of the Security Council, has always sympathized with and supported the South African people in its just struggle to combat apartheid and win racial equality and democratic rights; we have constantly upheld the peace process in South Africa. We stand ready to develop friendly relations of cooperation with the new South Africa in all areas on the basis of the United Nations Charter and of the five principles of peaceful coexistence. The key to the successful political transformation of South Africa lies in the South African people itself.”
1994-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3379 (1994) · source