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1993-04-30

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1. “The Chinese delegation believes that the removal of differences between the parties and the achievement of Angola's national reconciliation are possible only through negotiations and dialogue. It is our hope that, in fulfilling the commitments made during the Lusaka talks, the two Angolan parties will put State and national interests first, cooperate with UNAVEM II to establish an effective cease-fire forthwith and fully implement the "Acordos de Paz" and relevant Security Council resolutions in order to create conditions for the promotion of the peace process and the realization of national reconciliation. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

2. “In the final analysis, the Angolan people can only rely on their own efforts to free themselves from the suffering of the past and again enjoy peace and happiness in the years to come. The peace process in Angola is now at a crucial stage. The talks between the two Angolan parties that began a month ago in Lusaka have achieved gratifying results. The Chinese delegation supports the Lusaka talks and is pleased to see them take a positive turn. The Angolan peace process has benefited from the great efforts made by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, as well as by the three observer States and Angola's neighbours. We wish to express our appreciation to them.”

   1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

3. “I thank the representative of Hungary for the kind words he addressed to me and to my predecessor. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. Today's adoption of resolution 890 (1993) shows that the Security Council is determined to continue its support for the peace process in Angola. It also demonstrates that the international community stands ready to continue its efforts to help to restore peace and stability in that country. The Chinese Government wishes to express its complete support for those objectives. It is in that same spirit that the Chinese delegation supports the recommendations of the Secretary-General to extend the mandate of the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II), and voted in favour of the resolution. The Angolan people have been victims of war for 17 long years.”

   1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

4. “I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for his kind words addressed to me and to my predecessor as President of the Security Council.”

   1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

5. “I thank the representative of Japan for his kind words addressed to me and to my predecessor as President of the Council.”

   1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

6. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 890 (1993). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

   1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

7. “I thank the representative of the United States for the kind words he addressed to me and to my predecessor. I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/26877. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Djibouti, France, Hungary, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela”

   1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

8. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM II), documents S/26872 and Add.1. Members of the Council also have before them document S/26877, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

   1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

9. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Van Dunem "Mbinda" (Angola) took a place at the Council table.”

   1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3323 (1993) · source

10. “I thank the representative of Venezuela for his kind words addressed to me and to my predecessor. There are no further names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.40 p.m.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3322 (1993) · source

11. “There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution, as orally revised in its provisional form, has been adopted unanimously as resolution - 889 (1993). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3322 (1993) · source

12. “A vote was taken by show of hands. in_favour: Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Djibouti, France, Hungary, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Venezuela”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3322 (1993) · source

13. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/26642, letter dated 26 October 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; S/26720 and S/26832, letters dated 9 and 30 November 1993 respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; and S/26833, letter dated 3 December 1993 from the Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution, as orally revised in its provisional form, to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3322 (1993) · source

14. “"Further welcomes the declared support of the Government of Turkey for the package of confidence-building measures, would also welcome a statement of support for that package by the. Government of Greece and expresses the hope that rapid progress will now be made on achieving agreement on the package".”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3322 (1993) · source

15. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary~General in connection with the Security Council's comprehensive reassessment of the United Nations Operation in Cyprus, documents S/26777 and Add.1. Members of the Council also have before them document $/26873, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following revision to be made to the draft resolution contained in document S/26873 in its provisional form. Operative paragraph 11 of the draft resolution should read as follows: .”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3322 (1993) · source

16. “As this is- 'the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of December, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Jose Luis Jesus, Permanent Representative of Cape Verde to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of November. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Jesus for the great diplomatic skill and unfailing courtesy with which he conducted the Council's business last month. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted. THE SITUATION IN CYPRUS REPORT OF THE SECRETARY~GENERAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE SECURITY COUNCIL'S COMPREHENSIVE REASSESSMENT OF THE UNITED NATIONS OPERATION IN CYPRUS (S/26777 and Add.1)”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3322 (1993) · source

17. “, I request the representative of Hungary and the Permanent Representative of Cete d'Ivoire to the United Nations to convey to the Governments and peoples of their respective countries and to the bereaved families the Council's profound condolences. I now invite the members of the Council to rise and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of those eminent leaders of their peoples. The members of the Council observed a minute of silence.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3322 (1993) · source

18. “On behalf of the members of the Security Council I should like to express profound sorrow at the passing of the President of the Republic of Cete d'Ivoire, His Excellency Mr. Felix Houphouet-Boigny. President Houphouet-Boigny, the great African patriot, served his country for several generations with singular dedication. He will long be remembered as an advocate of dialogue and non-violence in the settlement of disputes. His loss will be greatly felt, but the lessons of his wisdom will remain with us. The international community also mourns the loss of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary, His Excellency Mr. Jozsef Antall. Prime Minister Antall was an enlightened leader of his people and was deeply committed to the democratic development of his country. He will be greatly missed in Europe, in particular.”

    1993-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3322 (1993) · source

19. “The Addis Ababa Agreements are the basis for the peaceful settlement of the Somali question. The Chinese delegation Sincerely hopes that the various Somali parties will put the national interests above everything else and will cooperate with the United Nations, the OAU and UNOSOM II to create the conditions for an early political solution of the Somali question. For those reasons, the Chinese delegation supports the Secretary-General's recommendations on the extension of the mandate of UNOSOM II and voted in favour of the resolution that has just been adopted.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

20. “In the case of any dispute or conflict - no matter how complicated and difficult - so long as there is patience, there is hope of its resolution through dialogue and negotiation. The international community can play only a supplementary and facilitating role in the promotion of a final settlement. The overall objective of UNOSOM II should be to promote national reconciliation, and it should fulfil its mandate by relying on the Somali people, using peaceful means. It is hoped that, in this connection, the positive role of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and of countries in the region will be brought more fully into play and that, with the gradual realization of national reconciliation, UNOSOM II will in the near future become a peace-keeping operation in the traditional sense.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

21. “We are glad to note that the fourth Coordination Meeting on Humanitarian Assistance for Somalia will be held in Addis Ababa at the end of this month. This will provide a good opportunity for all the Somali parties to return to the process of national reconciliation and political settlement. We believe that the current reconciliation efforts are of crucial importance, and their result will be a decisive factor in determining the future mandate and the size of UNOSOM II. The ups and downs in Somalia have shown once again that any problem in a country can be solved only by the people of that country themselves and that the affairs of a region should be settled by the countries and peoples of that region through discussion and consultation.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

22. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the adoption of Security Council resolution 837 (1993) the Situation in Somalia has been at the centre of the international community's attention. The United Nations, the Organization of African Unity and the Arab League have made valuable efforts to help the Somali people to extricate themselves from their plight and secure national reconciliation and lasting peace. Encouraging changes have taken place in Somalia, but there are still many unstable elements. There is a long way to go before genuine peace can be achieved in Somalia. The Chinese delegation has always been in favour of a political settlement of the Somali question. The key to such a settlement lies in widely based reconciliation of all the Somali parties.”

    1993-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3317 (1993) · source

23. “These efforts should also continue so as to help the parties concerned remove their differences and settle the remaining issues at an early date. At the present stage, while recognizing the difficulties we are facing in solving the problems, we should also be aware of the existing opportunities. As long as we allow sufficient time for diplomatic efforts and have enough patience there is hope for a compromise acceptable to all, thus avoiding the imposition of upgraded sanctions and their adverse consequences. We therefore strongly urge the parties concerned to adopt an attitude of flexibility and compromise in order to create the necessary conditions for a final settlement.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

24. “Organizations such as the Organization of African Unity, the League of Arab States and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries have also expressed their willingness to contribute to the settlement of the crisis that resulted from the above-mentioned air crashes, and they have already made unremitting efforts and achieved certain results. Therefore, more time should be given for their continuing efforts. We believe that these organizations, with their more frequent contacts and exchanges with the party concerned, are in a better position to promote the settlement of this question and will be able to play a more positive role. In order to bring an end to the crisis and ease the tension, the Secretary-General has overcome many difficulties and has been tireless in his mediating efforts.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

25. “Therefore, the Chinese delegation was unable to support the resolution adopted by the Council today. Recently, the Libyan side has shown certain flexibility and is willing to encourage the suspects to appear before the Scottish courts. It has also expressed its intention to negotiate with the parties concerned to settle some specific issues. This positive gesture demonstrates that as long as the parties concerned show Sincerity and are able to negotiate in a calm manner there will always be hope for a peaceful solution to the dispute.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

26. “We are opposed to the indiscriminate imposition of sanctions on a country in the name of the United Nations. We made our position clear, when resolution 748 (1992) was adopted by the Council, that in principle China was not in favour of imposing sanctions on Libya. Under the current changing circumstances we are still not in favour of maintaining, let alone intensifying, sanctions against Libya. In our view, the only effective means that can lead to a solution of this question is negotiation and consultation. To intensify sanctions against Libya will not help to settle the question; on the contrary, it may further complicate the matter, make the Libyan people suffer more, and create even greater economic difficulties for the neighbouring and other countries concerned.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

27. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Peace is the common aspiration of people all over the world, and terrorist activities in any form are a great threat to people's peaceful lives. Since the tragic crashing of the Pan Am 103 and UTA 772 flights, the Chinese Government has on many occasions strongly condemned these terrorist acts and expressed its profound sympathy to the bereaved families and the victim countries. We have always held that comprehensive, fair and objective investigations should be conducted and that convicted criminals should be duly punished in accordance with the principles and provisions of the United Nations Charter and relevant international conventions. The disputes between States, no matter how complicated they are, should be settled peacefully by diplomatic and political means.”

    1993-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3312 (1993) · source

28. “We hope that the two sides in Mozambique will seize the opportunity and comprehensively implement the general peace agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions so as to create conditions for the early realization of national reconciliation. Consequently, the Chinese delegation supports the Secretary-General's recommendation on extending the mandate of ONUMOZ and has voted in favour of the resolution adopted just now.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

29. “The Chinese delegation maintains that whether the peace process in Mozambique will be completed successfully and whether Mozambique can genuinely enjoy lasting peace depends, in the final analysis, on the people of Mozambique themselves, and that outside efforts can only help promote the process. At present, the peace process in Mozambique has entered a crucial stage, and the two sides should therefore, in accordance with their commitments and in full cooperation with the United Nations Operation in Mozambique (ONUMOZ), adopt practical measures to strictly follow the new time-table so as to ensure the holding of the general election as scheduled in October 1994.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

30. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): With the joint efforts of the Secretary-General and the two sides in Mozambique, the peace process in Mozambique has made gratifying progress which has resulted in agreements on the establishment of the National Elections Commission, the Commission for Information and the National Police Affairs Commission, and on the time-table for the assembly and demobilization of troops reached not long ago by the two sides, thus making an important contribution to peace and security in Mozambique and southern Africa and opening up new vistas for economic revitalization in Mozambique. The Chinese delegation is very pleased with all these developments.”

    1993-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3305 (1993) · source

31. “We hope that the measures authorized by the Council today will, as indicated by the Secretary-General, help build up the confidence of the Cambodian people and further ease the tension, thus contributing to the improvement of the security situation in Cambodia.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

32. “The Chinese Government is in favour of the sending by the United Nations, at the request of the Cambodian Government and on the recommendation of the Secretary-General, of a team of 20 military liaison officers, and of the United Nations extending the withdrawal period of the Cambodia Mine Action Centre (CMAC) mine clearance and training unit and of elements of the military police and medical unit of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) UNTAC has satisfactorily fulfilled the mission entrusted to it by the Security Council, and the extension of the withdrawal period for some of its units and their members is simply for the purpose of ensuring an efficient transfer of its work and the smooth implementation of the withdrawal plan.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

33. “In the course of the national rehabilitation and reconstruction in Cambodia, we are in favour of the provision by the United Nations and the international community of necessary assistance, at the request of the Cambodian Government, to facilitate its efforts in preserving sovereignty and lasting peace and in promoting national reconstruction and economic development. China has made, and will continue to make, its own contribution to this end.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

34. “We also hold that the Cambodian question should be settled by the Cambodian people themselves. In its activities in Cambodia, the United Nations should first and foremost fully solicit and respect the opinions of King Sihanouk and the Cambodian Government. The Chinese delegation sincerely hopes that, under the leadership of King Sihanouk and the Cambodian Government, the Cambodian people will achieve greater success in establishing a country that has independence, peace, unity, territorial integrity and prosperity.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

35. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Mr. President, first of all, I wish to join my colleagues in congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. The Chinese delegation will actively cooperate with you with confidence that your remarkable talent and rich experience will provide excellent guidance for our work this month. I should also like to express my thanks and admiration to Ambassador Sardenberg of Brazil for his outstanding performance in guiding the work of the Council last month. The Chinese Government and people have all along supported the Cambodian people in their just struggle to safeguard their sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and their unswerving efforts for national reconciliation and unity.”

    1993-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3303 (1993) · source

36. “Meanwhile, in carrying out measures authorized by the resolution, countries should take only actions commensurate with the specific Situations prevailing at the time, strengthen coordination with the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative and keep the Security Council informed on a regular basis.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source

37. “Given the unique and exceptional situation now prevailing in Haiti, and in light of the formal request of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, supported by the Latin American countries and the OAS, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution just adopted. The measures authorized in the resolution are special actions taken under the unique and exceptional circumstances in Haiti, and they should not establish a precedent. We always hold that all international disputes should be settled by peaceful means and oppose the use or threat of force. The fact that we voted in favour of the resolution does not mean any change in our position.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source

38. “China has all along supported the peace process in Haiti and urged the Haitian parties concerned to cooperate fully with the international community and the United Nations, to adopt forthwith practical and effective measures and to implement strictly the Governors Island Agreement, the New York Pact and the relevant Security Council resolutions in order to create conditions for an early restoration of peace and stability in Haiti. The Security Council, in handling the Haitian question, should fully solicit and respect the views of the OAS and the Latin American countries and bring their role into full play.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source

39. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned with the recent developments in Haiti. We have taken note of the unswerving efforts made by the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the Organization of American States (OAS) for the political settlement of the Haitian question and hope that these efforts will help curb and end the recent recurring violence in Haiti.”

    1993-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3293 (1993) · source

40. “This will help the two parties build mutual trust and contribute to the realization of national reconciliation and lasting peace in the country. The Chinese delegation supports the above-mentioned recommendation of the Secretary-General and voted in favour of the resolution the Council has just adopted.”

    1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3288 (1993) · source

41. “At present, as the peace process in Rwanda has entered a crucial stage, the key to peace and stability in Rwanda lies in whether the two parties will fully cooperate with the United Nations and the OAU, adopt effective measures, overcome their difficulties, comprehensively implement the Arusha Peace Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions, and start forthwith the cantonment and demobilization of their troops so as to create the necessary conditions for the establishment of the transitional institutions and the holding of the general election on schedule. At the repeated request of the two parties, the Secretary- General has recommended the establishment of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR).”

    1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3288 (1993) · source

42. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the presence of the Foreign Minister of Rwanda at the Council meeting. We would also like to thank him for the important statement he has just made. On 4 August this year the Government of Rwanda and the Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF) signed in Arusha a peace agreement which has laid a solid foundation for ending the tragic war and restoring peace and stability in the country. This is the result of the joint efforts of the two Rwandese parties, the United Nations Secretary-General, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and Tanzania. For this we wish to express our welcome and appreciation.”

    1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3288 (1993) · source

43. “China sincerely hopes that Cambodia, after its protracted war, will embark on the road of peace, stability and prosperity under the leadership of King Sihanouk.”

    1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source

44. “China has all along devoted its efforts to the political and comprehensive settlement of the Cambodian question and supported the efforts of King Sihanouk and the Cambodian people to achieve national independence, peace and reconciliation, and the stands of the Cambodian Government on the safeguarding of national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, neutrality and unity. During the phase of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Cambodia, China is in favour of the United Nations and the international community providing, at the request of the Cambodian Government, all the assistance conducive to safeguarding the country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and to promoting national reconstruction and economic development.”

    1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source

45. “Over the years, he has made significant contributions to achieving Cambodia's independence, sovereignty, peace, unification and territorial integrity, promoting national reconciliation and maintaining peace and stability. The Chinese Government and people have always deeply admired and appreciated his endeavours. In celebrating the victory in the peace process of Cambodia, we should not forget those who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of peace in Cambodia. Some peace-keeping personnel, including two members of the Chinese engineering detachment, even sacrificed their precious lives. The Chinese delegation wishes to express its sincere condolences to their families.”

    1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source

46. “The solution to the question of Cambodia has set a successful example for resolving regional conflicts through peaceful means. Practice has proved that where there is a will, there is a way. As long as we rely on the peoples in the countries concerned, earnestly implement the relevant agreements and adhere to the principle of settling disputes through peaceful negotiations, no matter how complicated and difficult the question is it will be settled appropriately. King Sihanouk has played an important role in promoting the peace process in Cambodia. The King is a leader beloved by the Cambodian people and a statesman with vision.”

    1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source

47. “All these developments show that the peace process in Cambodia has entered a new and historic stage. The Paris Agreements were signed two years ago by the various Cambodian parties and the countries concerned. The United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) was established by the Security Council soon after, reflecting the determination and conviction of the Cambodian people and of the international community to arrive at a political settlement of the Cambodian question. In order to achieve peace in Cambodia, the peace-loving Cambodian people, with the assistance of the United Nations and the countries concerned, made unswerving efforts, overcame various difficulties and setbacks, and finally achieved success recognized by the entire world. For this, we wish to offer our warm congratulations.”

    1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source

48. “Mr. LI Zhaoxing (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, please allow me to extend, on behalf of the Chinese delegation, our warm welcome to His Royal Highness Sdech Krom Luong Norodom Ranariddh, First Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia, to His Excellency Mr. Hun Sen, Second Prime Minister, and to the other members of their delegation who are in our midst today. I should also like to thank His Royal Highness for the statement he made just now. The Chinese delegation is pleased to note that at a time when we are once again considering the question of Cambodia, encouraging changes have taken place in that country. In September of this year, the new Constitution became effective in Cambodia, King Sihanouk was enthroned, and the new Government started to operate.”

    1993-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3287 (1993) · source

49. “In addition, prudence should be exercised with regard to the extension of air support to UNPROFOR in Croatia so as to avoid further complicating the matter and adversely affecting the political-settlement process.”

    1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source

50. “We urge the Croatian Government and the local Serbian authorities to settle their disputes at an early date through dialogue and negotiations so as to ensure that UNPROFOR can soon fulfil its mandate, in a comprehensive manner, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. China has always advocated the peaceful settlement of disputes and opposed the use or threat of force. UNPROFOR is deployed in Croatia for the purpose of peace-keeping, and we are neither in favour of invoking Chapter VII of the Charter in peace-keeping operations, in an attempt to stop war by expanding the scope of war, nor in favour of uSing sanctions as a means to resolve conflicts. Therefore, we have reservations on certain elements in the resolution.”

    1993-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3286 (1993) · source