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Liu Zhenmin

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first: 2006-06-28
most recent: 2010-03-04
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“We would also like to encourage UNAMA to further intensify its efforts to mobilize the international community's participation in and support for the reconstruction in Afghanistan. The year 2007 will be a decisive year for the stability and development in the country. We fully share the analysis by the Secretary-General in his report in which he states, "Afghanistan and its international partners once again find themselves at a critical juncture in the country's transition" (S/2007/ 152, paragraph 85). Under such circumstances, it is all the more important for the international community to continue to make united and unremitting efforts towards peace, stability and development in Afghanistan. China will continue to provide assistance to Afghanistan, within its capacity.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“That is an encouraging development. We welcome all the policies to be adopted by the Government that are conducive to lasting peace and stability in the country. We support its efforts for national dialogue and unity. The international community should provide more direct support to the Government of Afghanistan and fully respect its ownership in the areas of internal and foreign affairs. Thirdly, support for the unique role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) must continue. We welcome the efforts made by UNAMA, when the security situation permits, to expand the scope of activities to more provinces, so that more Afghanis can know that they are not forgotten.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to underscore the following three points. First, the comprehensive implementation of the Afghanistan Compact must continue. Over a year has elapsed since the Compact was endorsed. It is now necessary to review and sum up the progress of this implementation and to adopt further implementation measures so that the Compact can bring about a tangible and positive impact benefiting the broad population in Afghanistan at an early date. The international partnership should also effectively implement its obligations under the Compact. That is also a decisive factor. Secondly, it is necessary to continue to support the Government of Afghanistan. President Karzai and the Government of Afghanistan are determined to normalize the situation in the country and to integrate it into the international community.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“Furthermore, the Afghan Government has not yet established effective authority and control throughout the territory of the country. Its military police and justice systems have yet to be strengthened. The Security Council should attach great importance to all these issues. Afghanistan is now confronted with complex challenges and intricate problems. Military actions cannot replace other means, nor, in the long run, can they, address the root causes of all these problems. There is an emerging consensus among the international community to adopt a comprehensive strategy to address all the challenges facing Afghanistan at present. While firmly combating terrorists and extremists, it is necessary to step up the efforts to promote national unity in Afghanistan so as to achieve self-sustaining peace and development in the country.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“On the one hand, with the support of the international community, the Afghan Government, under the leadership of President Karzai, has made some headway in maintaining stability, improving governance and the people's livelihood, establishing law and order and protecting human rights. On the other hand, all the progress that has been achieved so far is still very fragile. Afghanistan continues to face a series of formidable challenges, such as the increase in armed insurgencies that have caused a record number of civilian casualties, slow progress in economic and social recovery and lack of sustained improvement in the humanitarian situation, as well as the trend of widespread poppy cultivation, drug production and drug trafficking. On these issues, the Afghan Government has not yet taken firm and resolute measures.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in China): Mr. President, the Chinese delegation would like to thank you for convening this meeting. The Chinese delegation would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Koenigs, and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Mr. Costa, for their briefings. We would also like to thank the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Italy, Mr. Massimo D'Alema, for his presence at this meeting. The latest report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Afghanistan has presented us with a mixed picture.”
2007-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5641 (2007) · source
“We sincerely hope that, with the support and help of the international community and through their own unremitting efforts, the people of Iraq can achieve the objective of an Iraq ruled by Iraqis so as to re-create a new Iraq that is equal to its past glory.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“The issue of Iraq cannot be resolved without the help and support of its neighbouring countries. The security of Iraq has a direct bearing on the stability of all its neighbours. We welcome the fact that the Foreign Minister and Minister for Internal Affairs of Iraq will hold regular regional meetings with their counterparts in neighbouring countries. We hope that all parties will continue to increase their mutual confidence through dialogue. China has always supported the upholding of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Iraq. We also believe that appropriate solutions must be found through political means. We support the United Nations playing an important role in the reconstruction process in Iraq, and we hope that the various parties will create suitable conditions in that regard.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“We noted that the Iraqi Government recently produced a new Baghdad security plan. We hope that the plan will help improve public security and win the hearts of the Iraqi people. In economic terms, the Iraqi Government must promote economic reconstruction expeditiously so as to produce real results and effectively improve the living conditions of the people of Iraq. We support the International Compact initiated jointly by Iraq and the United Nations. We hope that it will ensure equal and equitable participation by all parties in the country's economic reconstruction and will establish a new type of cooperation partnership between Iraq and the international community so as to help Iraq address the various difficulties it faces. We hope that the International Compact will play its due role as soon as possible.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“As for security, the various factions in Iraq should renounce force and seek to resolve their differences by peaceful and democratic means. The Iraqi Government and the Multinational Force must attack the root causes of instability. Resorting solely to military force attacks only the symptoms, rather than the root causes. Furthermore, it would worsen the vicious circle of responding to violence with violence, giving rise to greater terror and instability. We hope that the Iraqi Government will shoulder greater responsibility for maintaining security and public order in Iraq so as to restore public confidence and trust in the Government. At the same time, the Multinational Force must send a message that it will not stay permanently in Iraq, so as to improve its image in the country.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“However, as the Secretary-General states in his report, the security situation, the economic reconstruction and the humanitarian situation in Iraq all leave much to be desired, and the country still faces many challenges. At the political level, the new Iraqi Government needs to do all it can to promote the inclusiveness of the political process, to foster national reconciliation and to find appropriate solutions to the outstanding issues related to formulating a constitution. Iraq's various regions and ethnic groups should put the national interest first and resolve their differences through dialogue. In that regard, we appreciate the efforts of the Arab States to promote national reconciliation in Iraq. We also support the initiative by the League of Arab States on the convening of a national reconciliation conference in Iraq.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“This was the first international conference held within Iraq after the end of the Iraq war, and therefore it is of particular significance. The conference was held in a very good atmosphere. The various parties had an extensive exchange of views on issues covering politics, security, economic reconstruction and the repatriation of refugees in Iraq. We hope that that good atmosphere can continue so that there can be new breakthroughs on solutions to the Iraqi issue. Since the end of the Iraqi war, the people of Iraq have traversed an extraordinary path. Under extremely difficult circumstances they have overcome various difficulties and have roughly completed the political transition process set out in resolution 1546 (2004). At present, Iraq is entering a completely new stage of development.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the participation of Mr. Mahdi, Vice-President of Iraq, and his statement. The Chinese delegation thanks Mr. Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and the representative of the United States for their presentations. We have carefully read the comprehensive and thoughtful report submitted by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon a few days ago. We agree with the report. Last weekend, an international conference on Iraq was held in Baghdad. The countries neighbouring Iraq, the five permanent members of the Security Council, the League of Arab States and the Organization of the Islamic Conference all sent representatives to take part.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“The international community should continue to monitor the countries in the region emerging from conflict, as well as to increase its economic assistance to them and help them in capacity- building. As a friend of all the countries of the region, China will, in the framework of the Forum on China- Africa Cooperation, continue to strengthen its multidimensional cooperation with those countries in order to make an active contribution to the achievement of lasting peace, stability, and development in the region. Finally, China would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the African Union and the Group of Friends of the Great Lakes Region for their contributions to peace and stability in the region.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“The signing of the Stability, Security and Development Pact for the region is an indication of the new important progress by the countries to resolve conflicts themselves and to make joint efforts towards economic development. We believe that through dialogue and consultation, the countries of the region can seek appropriate solutions to the issues and make further efforts to consolidate good-neighbourly relations. We hope that the International Conference can continue to provide a platform for the countries of the region to carry out constructive dialogue and cooperation, so as bring about lasting peace and stability in the region soon as possible. Peacebuilding efforts in the region cannot be carried out without the support of the international community.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like first of all to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ibrahima Fall, for his briefing. We would like to express our gratitude to him for his tireless efforts over the past few years to assist the Great Lakes region. I would also like to express my best wishes to him. We are pleased to note the recent important progress in the peace process in the region. Countries there have gradually emerged from the shadow of conflict and are actively carrying out post-conflict reconstruction. The second summit of the International Conference on Peace, Security, Democracy and Development in the Great Lakes Region and the meeting of regional parliamentarians were successfully completed.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“In July 2006, we co-sponsored, with the United Nations and a number of other interested countries, a seminar on implementing Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) 12 in Asia and the Pacific. That formed part of our contribution to promoting the implementation of the resolution in the Asia-Pacific region. China will, as always, continue to actively support and participate in the work of the Committee and will work with all other actors in a concerted effort to effectively implement resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006). China supports the issuance today of a presidential statement on this item.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“It goes without saying that the implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006) is a long-term task for all countries that cannot be accomplished overnight. The implementation of those resolutions depends largely on unflagging national efforts. At the same time, it is important for full and effective implementation of the resolutions that the 1540 Committee play a constructive role in enhancing outreach, promoting international assistance and maintaining the necessary exchanges and cooperation with the relevant international organizations. China attaches great importance to resolution 1540 (2004) and has always participated constructively and actively in the work of the 1540 Committee. As required by the resolution, China has submitted its national report and supplementary notes.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“In the past three years, with the assistance of experts, the Committee has done much work and made steady progress in collecting and reviewing national implementation reports and in carrying out outreach activities and facilitating international assistance and cooperation to promote the effective implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). China appreciates all those efforts. We have also been pleased to note that the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the World Customs Organization have also 7 utilizing their resources and expertise - made positive contributions to the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in their respective areas of responsibility.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“11 In 2004, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation, thereby establishing a Committee whose aim was to fill the gaps in existing international non-proliferation mechanisms in order to cope with illegal WMD proliferation activities by non-State actors. That was of great importance to the deepening of the international consensus on non-proliferation and to the promotion of the non-proliferation process. In April 2006, the Council unanimously adopted resolution 1673 (2006), which renewed the Committee's mandate for another two years, thereby laying the groundwork for further comprehensive implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“China believes that the proliferation of WMD has complex underlying causes that require an integrated approach to address both symptoms and causes. First, it requires the building of a global security environment of cooperation and mutual trust. Secondly, it requires efforts to deal with proliferation through political and diplomatic means. Thirdly, it requires the full participation of the United Nations in its central role, as well as that of other international organizations. Fourthly, it requires proper management of the relationship between non-proliferation and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, the Chinese delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. The Chinese delegation believes that preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems is a real and pressing task facing the international community. Non- proliferation is conducive to maintaining international peace and security, in addition to being in the common interests of all countries. China is adamantly opposed to the proliferation of WMD. We support, and actively participate in, relevant international non-proliferation efforts. We welcome the fact that the United Nations is playing its proper role in this area.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“We hope that the Quartet will soon produce a new initiative to promote the implementation of the Road Map, so as to achieve peace and stability in the region as soon as possible.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“The situation in the Middle East has not only brought untold disaster to the region, it has also had an impact on peace and development throughout the entire world. China has always believed that the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, the principle of land for peace, the Quartet Road Map and the Arab Peace Initiative constitute the basis for the resolution of the Middle East issue. The establishment through political negotiations of an independent Palestinian State living side by side in peace with Israel remains the only way to resolve the question of Palestine. That is in keeping with the basic interests of both Palestine and Israel, as well as of all the countries of the Middle East region.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Both sides should carefully respect the hard-won resolution 1701 (2006) and exercise maximum restraint and calm, so as to effectively implement their commitments to cease all hostile acts. Tomorrow will be the second anniversary of the death of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. We hope that the International Independent Investigation Commission can identify and bring to justice the perpetrators of that assassination as soon as possible. We strongly condemn the bombings that occurred today in Beirut. We also hope that the Lebanese people can come together in order to find a peaceful resolution to their domestic differences, while maintaining their national unity, independence and territorial integrity and achieving peace and development in their country.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“As we all know, what occurred at the site of the holy Al-Aqsa mosque six years ago triggered large- scale violence and conflict, which led to a serious setback in the peace process in the Middle East. We hope that all sides will learn the lessons of that event, exercise restraint, respect the religious holy sites of both sides and not take any hasty actions, so as to avoid repeating history. The situation between Lebanon and Israel is part and parcel of the peace process in the Middle East. Six months following the end of the conflict between those two countries, gunfire once again erupted along the Lebanese border. We believe that to be a regrettable development.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“We sincerely hope that all Palestinian brothers, regardless of which faction they belong to, can join hands to preserve the long-term national interests and cause, effectively implement the agreement that has been reached to consolidate unity by finding common ground despite existing differences and establish a unity Government as soon as possible, so as to resume peace talks between Palestine and Israel. For that is the only way to bring about a bright future for the just cause of the Palestinian people. At the same time, however, we have taken note of some worrisome trends in the situation between Israel and Palestine. Recently, work by the Israeli Antiquities Authority at the site of the site of the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque to build a new walkway to the Temple Mound compound has given rise to strong reaction in Arab countries.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“On 8 February, following arduous negotiations under the good offices of Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the leaders of Hamas and Fatah - the two main factions in Palestine - signed an accord in Mecca in which they declared that they had reached agreement on the establishment of a Government of national unity, on the political platform for the new Government and on the reorganization of the PLO. China welcomes that development, and appreciates the active role played by Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Arab countries. All factions in Palestine have, therefore, finally agreed to cease all acts of violence and provocation, halt inter-factional fighting and achieve peace among themselves. That is indeed a gratifying and encouraging development.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank Mr. De Soto for his detailed briefing. The question of the Middle East has been a difficult issue for the international community for the past 50 years or so. It is therefore extremely necessary and timely, at the beginning of a new year, for the Council to hold another open debate for a full exchange of views on how to promote and reinvigorate the peace process in the Middle East. The situation in the Middle East has recently shown some positive signs.”
2007-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5629 (2007) · source
“That calls for joint efforts and a sustained commitment on the part of the United Nations, countries of the region and other stakeholders. Timor-Leste is a new member of the Asian family, as well as of the United Nations family. The international community has a joint responsibility to help Timor-Leste to overcome its difficulties and make the success story a lasting one. I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to the international community to sustain its interest in and support for Timor-Leste. China will continue to contribute towards peace and development in T imor-Leste.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“UNMIT should, on the basis of the Security Council's mandate, do its best to provide assistance to Timor-Leste. The Security Council should also fully consider and meet the legitimate requests of the Timorese Government. The elections are neither the beginning nor the end of the political process. It must be borne in mind that there are many major issues that need to be addressed. Efforts must be intensified to build the national machinery, including the police, the judiciary and educational institutions. More important, the majority of Timorese are still suffering from poverty and want. Helping Timor-Leste to attract investment, develop its economy, expand employment and join the regional integration process will provide a fundamental guarantee for lasting peace in Timor-Leste.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“We hope that the various parties in Timor-Leste will put national stability and peace for the general population above all else, and that, with the assistance of the United Nations and the international community, they will maintain the momentum of the dialogue, consolidate the results of reconciliation, resolve existing problems within a constitutional and democratic framework, and rekindle the Timorese people's hopes and confidence in the future of their country. The elections that are to be held within the next few months will be a major milestone in the political process in Timor-Leste. They will also be a test to see whether or not Timor-Leste will move towards unity and harmony. We have noted that, under the leadership of the Timorese Government, preparations for the elections are under way. But, of course, time is pressing.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like, first of all, to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting. The Chinese delegation welcomes the presence of the Prime Minister of Timor- Leste, His Excellency Mr. Ramos-Horta. We would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Atul Khare, for his briefing. We would also like to express our satisfaction with the work undertaken by the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) during the past few months. Over the past six months, Timor-Leste has made good progress in terms of national recovery and reconstruction. The political leaders have taken encouraging and important steps in conducting political dialogue and promoting national reconciliation. China appreciates those developments.”
2007-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5628 (2007) · source
“The international community, and developing countries in particular, have high expectations of the Peacebuilding Commission. This June we will celebrate the first birthday of this newborn baby. We hope that with the joint efforts of all, the Peacebuilding Commission will be able to give us a report card that pleases everyone. This will be the best birthday present it can give to itself. China is ready to join the international community in working hard towards this end.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“The Commission should try not to be over-ambitious and should concentrate its limited energy on solid, down-to-earth work. Only by branding and building up prestige at the outset can it attract more attention from the international community. Fourthly, the role of the Support Office should be brought into full play so as to provide guarantees and support for the effective functioning of the Peacebuilding Commission. The Support Office should not only serve as a secretariat by preparing for meetings and providing conference services, but it should also actively make bold proposals to the Commission in the fields of policy, theory and strategy by taking advantage of its wide access to a great variety of information and its extensive contacts, thereby playing the role of a good adviser.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“The relationship between them should be complementary rather than competitive and should enable them to capitalize on their respective comparative advantages. Thirdly, the focus of the Peacebuilding Commission should be country-specific meetings so that integrated strategies and programmes of action can be formulated promptly for countries under consideration, because they constitute the very soul of peacebuilding. Having finished drafting the guidelines for its work in the initial phase, the Peacebuilding Commission should shift its focus to country-specific meetings in a timely manner. Its work should be practical, efficient, focused and action-oriented, with a view to developing integrated strategies and programmes of action that affect the specific situations of the countries under consideration.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Before the Peacebuilding Commission entered the scene, a number of plans for reconstruction and framework documents may have already existed. The Commission should consolidate them into an integrated strategy and programme of action. The second level of coordination is that among different players. Peacebuilding is a complex undertaking, with a host of players, including donors, countries that by tradition are influential, international financial institutions, civil society and so forth. The Commission needs to establish and maintain channels for smooth communication among the players. The third level of coordination is that among different organs of the United Nations. The General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council all play an important role in peacebuilding, according to their respective mandates.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“One of the Commission's main functions is to provide advice for peacebuilding in post-conflict countries and to help those countries to formulate integrated strategies. In a sense, the countries under consideration are the Commission's clients. It is only by communicating with them as much as possible and by gaining a better understanding of their needs that the Commission can establish clear objectives for its work and develop country strategies that are appropriate to their specific situations. Secondly, the Commission's function in comprehensive coordination must be enhanced. That is the key to successful peacebuilding. Coordination should be carried out at the following three levels. The first is coordination among the different plans for reconstruction in post-conflict countries.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“We hope that the Commission's establishment will herald better times for post-conflict countries and their peoples and that it will enable them to realize their dreams of peace and development at an early date. The healthy development of the Peacebuilding Commission, a newborn baby in the United Nations family, will depend on the joint efforts of all Member States; it is also the joint responsibility of everyone. Peacebuilding in any post-conflict country is, by its very nature, a comprehensive and systematic undertaking and requires that each of the parties concerned fully play its role. First, countries under consideration at the country-specific meetings must enjoy full ownership, which is a prerequisite for successful peacebuilding.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting. We would also like to thank the representatives of the relevant bodies of the United Nations system, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, for their participation in today's debate. The Peacebuilding Commission was established as an outcome of the 2005 World Summit. For the first time in its history, the United Nations has a mechanism to coordinate and address post-conflict peacebuilding efforts. Despite the remarkable results achieved over the past 60 years by United Nations Blue Helmets operations in putting an end to armed conflicts, the United Nations faces a great many challenges in building sustainable peace.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“China will also continue to provide the necessary assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo so as to play its part in the peaceful reconstruction of the country.”
2007-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5616 (2007) · source
“Although EUFOR's mandate has expired, we hope that the EU will continue to support the democratic process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, actively provide economic assistance and help the new Government in carrying out security sector reform, so as to make a new round of contributions to the achievement of durable peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is actively engaged in the formation of a new Government, and post-conflict reconstruction will soon be under way. The international community must devote the necessary attention to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. China is in favour of MONUC's continuing to play an important role in the Democratic Republic of the Congo so that the very fragile peace there can be maintained.”
2007-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5616 (2007) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I should like to thank the representative of Germany and Mr. Solana for their respective briefings. I wish also to thank Mr. Gue'henno and Mr. Gambari for their briefings. China wishes to congratulate the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the successful holding of the elections there. China expresses its appreciation to the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) for the assistance it provided to the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) in the accomplishment of parts of MONUC's mandate in the general elections. We deem highly positive the constructive role played by EUFOR in the maintenance of peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2007-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5616 (2007) · source
“China actively participated in the relevant United Nations peacekeeping operations and provided assistance, within its capabilities, to the countries concerned through bilateral channels. We are ready to continue to strengthen this comprehensive cooperation with the countries in the region in the framework of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum, so as to make a positive contribution to achieving lasting peace, stability and development in the region. Finally, I would like to thank the delegation of the United Republic of Tanzania for drafting the Presidential Statement, which we support.”
2006-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5603 (2006) · source
“This should be conducive to quickly easing the regional conflict, accelerating post-war reconstruction and achieving lasting peace and security in the region. We earnestly hope that the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region will continue to provide a platform for the countries in the region to carry out constructive dialogue and cooperation and that it will strive to make a positive contribution to the achievement of sustainable peace and development in the region. As a friend of the countries in the region, China has followed the situation in the Great Lakes region with close attention and has done its share to assist the countries concerned to end conflict and achieve development.”
2006-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5603 (2006) · source
“We hope that the Peacebuilding Commission will also give positive attention to the post-conflict reconstruction process in the Great Lakes region. Peace and development in that region are inseparable from the ownership of the process by the countries concerned; and they need to solve the relevant issues properly within the regional framework and through dialogue and consultation. They should also further consolidate the good-neighbourly relations among the countries. The signing of the Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region marks the occasion for the countries of the region to enter a new path towards solving their disputes independently and to develop their economies through solidarity and self- reliance.”
2006-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5603 (2006) · source
“The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi successfully held historic elections. Many countries gradually came out of the shadows of conflict and actively carried out the work of post-war reconstruction. Of course, this region is still faced with problems, such as poverty and disease. Some countries are still either suffering from armed conflict or facing the arduous challenge of peacebuilding. The international community cannot shirk its responsibility to assist the countries in the region to quickly eliminate armed conflict, achieve national reconciliation and move forward along the road of sustainable development. It should also continue to increase economic assistance to the countries in the region.”
2006-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5603 (2006) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Fall, for his briefing. We would also like to thank the Executive Secretary of the Great Lakes Conference Secretariat, Ms. Mulamula, for her briefing. China welcomes the successful convening of the Second Summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the signing and adoption of the Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the African Union and the Group of Friends of the Great Lakes Region for their contribution to the preparations for the Conference. In recent years, there have been some encouraging developments in the situation in the Great Lakes Region.”
2006-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5603 (2006) · source
“Likewise, we reiterate our appeal to the countries in the region to continue their cooperation with the two Tribunals. The positive role played by the two Tribunals in promoting peace and stability in the countries in the region has been widely recognized by the international community. China is closely following the Tribunals' current implementation of their completion strategies. We are prepared to join other Member States in considering the various follow-up options related to the implementation of those strategies as soon as possible.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“Secondly, the countries in the region must play a role in those proceedings, and thirdly, the countries in the region must cooperate with the Tribunals. We believe, judging from the reports of the two Tribunals, that there is still much potential in utilizing the capabilities of the countries in the region in the context of participation in the trial proceedings. We continue to urge the two Tribunals to fully consider the referral of cases involving mid- and low-level accused to the judicial systems of the countries in the region for trial. In that connection, we call on countries with capabilities to provide further financial and technical support, and to assist the countries in the region in building their judicial capacity so that they can meet the conditions for trial at an early date.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source