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Liu Zhenmin

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first: 2006-06-28
most recent: 2010-03-04
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“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I should like to think President Pocar, Prosecutor Del Ponte, President Mose and Prosecutor J allow for their reports on the work of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). China is satisfied with the progress made thus far in the work of the two Tribunals. In particular, the Tribunals have taken many measures to accelerate the pace of the trial proceedings. That has inspired our confidence in their completion strategies. The Tribunals' smooth implementation of their completion strategies depends mainly on the following three elements. First, the two Tribunals should organize the trial proceedings with a high level of efficiency.”
2006-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5594 (2006) · source
“The international community and the Security Council should be impartial on the question of the future status of Kosovo and encourage both sides to seek a mutually acceptable plan through constructive negotiations on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“The question of Kosovo is sensitive and complicated; it has a direct bearing on peace and stability in the Balkans and the neighbouring regions. Whether the question of Kosovo can be appropriately resolved is a source of concern to all. In resolving the question of Kosovo, we need to listen to the views of all parties, especially those of neighbouring countries. We must be mindful of the possible impact that the modalities of a settlement could have on neighbouring regions. Any settlement must lead to a lasting resolution of the question of Kosovo; it must not create new turmoil or have a negative impact on the stability of other regions. China has always abided by the principle in international law that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“While some progress has been made, the parties continue to hold opposing positions. Despite the great difficulties facing this endeavour, China believes that it is extremely important and that the efforts should continue. That will help to push the future status process in the right direction. China is concerned about the individual incidents of violence that have occurred recently in Kosovo. We hope that both sides will exercise restraint and continue their dialogue in a flexible, pragmatic and constructive spirit in order to find a mutually acceptable solution. We have also noted that Special Envoy Ahtisaari has indicated that he will submit a conclusive report early next year. We hope that his recommendations will play a constructive role in resolving the question of Kosovo's future status.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Given the situation on the ground in Kosovo, we believe that there can be hope for Kosovo's future only if the momentum for standards implementation is maintained and a breakthrough is achieved in establishing a harmonious and multi-ethnic society. We hope that the Provisional Institutions and their leaders will, with UNMIK's assistance, overcome the current difficulties and implement the standards in a comprehensive and effective manner. The other parties concerned should also provide positive cooperation. The future status process for Kosovo has been under way for nearly a year. With the assistance of Mr. Ahtisaari, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, the Serbian Government and the Kosovo authorities have engaged in contacts and carried out dialogues and negotiations at various levels and in various places.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2006/906) and his Special Representative, Mr. Rucker, for his excellent briefing. I also welcome the presence of Ms. Raskovic-Ivic, President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, and thank her for addressing the Council. The question of Kosovo has now reached a crucial stage. We have noted that, since the beginning of this year, with the joint efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government, some progress has been made in implementing the standards. However, challenges remain in areas such as security guarantees, the return of refugees and ethnic harmony.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“We welcome the periodic regional meetings of the Foreign Ministers and the Ministers of the Interior of Iraq and neighbouring countries. We hope that all sides will continuously increase mutual trust through dialogue. When the time is right, we could also consider convening an international conference, under the auspices of the United Nations, to promote dialogue and understanding. China has always stood for the maintenance of Iraq's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and the proper resolution of the problem through political means. We hope that, with the support and help of the international community, the Iraqi people will, through their tireless efforts, achieve the objective of an Iraq governed by the Iraqi people and restore Iraq to its past glory.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Thirdly, the Iraqi Government should quickly make progress in economic reconstruction and allow the Iraqi people to enjoy real benefits. The International Compact launched jointly by the Iraqi Government and the United Nations provides an important platform for mobilizing international support and crystallizing international consensus. China fully supports the International Compact and hopes that it will be able to play its due role at an early date. Fourthly, the international community - especially the countries in the region - should come together to help Iraq to achieve stability as soon as possible. The Iraq question cannot be resolved without the support and help of neighbouring countries. Security in Iraq directly impacts the security of all the neighbouring countries.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Secondly, the Iraqi Government should shoulder more responsibilities for maintaining security and law and order in the country so as to restore the popular confidence in the Government. The Multinational Force should also signal that it will not stay in Iraq forever, so as to improve its image in Iraq. Meanwhile, the Iraqi Government and the Multinational Force should realize that it is impossible to resolve the security question solely by military means. It is necessary to deal with the political, economic and security aspects of the problem if it is to be resolved effectively. A national reconciliation process that is broad and inclusive will greatly help all sides to resolve their differences through democratic and peaceful means.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“China believes that, in order to properly resolve the Iraq question, a number of aspects need to be taken into account. First, Iraq should continue to promote the national reconciliation process and enhance the inclusiveness of the political process. The realities of the past few months have shown that the sectarian conflict has become a major factor affecting security and stability in Iraq. China welcomes the national reconciliation plan put forward by Prime Minister Al-Maliki. We hope it will effectively encourage all parties to take the overall interests of the country to heart, showing mutual respect, understanding, tolerance and trust for each other, and jointly create a good future.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“However, despite the important progress made in the political process in Iraq, an examination of the current situation there shows that security, economic reconstruction and the protection of human rights remain sources of great concern. The question of Iraq has once again given rise to universal concern. Secretary-General Annan points out that the prospect of all-out civil war and even of regional conflict has become much more real. The United States Iraq Study Group recently published a report that put forward some new ideas and ways of thinking aimed at resolving the Iraq question. All sides can take this opportunity to reconsider the issue in a comprehensive manner with a view to finding a proper solution and helping Iraq to set out on the road to peace, stability and development at an early date.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Qazi, for his briefing. We would also like to thank Ambassador Wolcott Sanders of the United States delegation for her briefing. We have carefully read the report of the Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, which is very comprehensive and contains some impressive ideas. The Iraq war ended more than three years ago. Since then the Iraqi people have travelled an extraordinary road. They have overcome many difficulties and basically achieved various benchmarks set out in resolution 1546 (2004). We would like to convey to them heartfelt congratulations for those accomplishments.”
2006-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5583 (2006) · source
“We call on the international community to continue to provide multifaceted support and assistance to Afghanistan and to make every effort to implement tangible and beneficial projects for the Afghan people. As a friendly neighbouring country of Afghanistan, China will, as always, make a constructive contribution to help Afghanistan to achieve peace, stability and economic and social development and to maintain regional peace and stability.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“The extensive growth in poppy cultivation and illicit trafficking poses a life-and-death challenge to the peacebuilding process in Afghanistan. We urge Afghanistan to strive to counter the drug threat and hope that it can cooperate closely with the United Nations, regional organizations and its neighbours to that end. Thirdly, the international community should continue to provide unwavering support to the people and Government of Afghanistan in order to propel that country towards success. That is the common responsibility of the international community. We support an enhanced and more extensive role for the United Nations and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in the peacebuilding effort in that country.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“The international community should provide more resources to help Afghanistan to strengthen its military and police forces so that it can, independently and as soon as possible, assume the responsibility for maintaining national security and social stability. Secondly, it is necessary to accelerate economic and social reconstruction in Afghanistan so that development and dignity can be enjoyed by all Afghans. The international community should make further efforts to assist the Afghan Government effectively to implement the Afghanistan Compact and the interim Afghan National Development Strategy so as to help it to achieve tangible progress on the economy, infrastructure, education, human rights and law and order.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the Security Council's successful mission to Afghanistan. The report before us contains many important ideas and recommendations. We believe that it will be very helpful to the Council in addressing the issue of Afghanistan in its next phase. I thank Ambassador Oshima and the Japanese delegation for their initiative and active efforts to make the mission possible and successful. I should like to take this opportunity to stress three points. First, security and stability remain the top priority for Afghanistan and should be addressed with enhanced effort. China supports the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to combat terrorist and extremist activities and to maintain national security and stability.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“All sides should continue to abide by the relevant agreed elements of the Summit Outcome in interpreting or applying this concept. In that context, the Security Council cannot and should not take over the role of the General Assembly or make any prejudgment. Finally, we hope that in the process of implementing the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, full consideration will be taken of the specific characteristics and circumstances of each conflict, so as to adopt appropriate measures aimed at effectively achieving the objective of protecting civilians.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“In discussing the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the Security Council should continue to approach with caution the concept of the responsibility to protect. The World Summit Outcome last year gave an extensive and very cautious representation of the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity, and went on to request the General Assembly to continue to explore this concept. As many Member States have expressed their concern and misgivings in that regard, we believe that it is not appropriate to expand, wilfully interpret or even abuse this concept. Resolution 1674 (2006) only reaffirmed in principle the relevant statement as contained in the Summit Outcome, without any further elaboration.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“If the Security Council, which bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of world peace and security, can effectively prevent and resolve various conflicts, that would successfully provide the best protection possible to civilians. A number of incidents that occurred this year have demonstrated that failure effectively to respond to the outbreak of conflict will render any ex-post-facto protective measures, however ingenious, virtually ineffectual vis- a-vis the sudden onslaught of violence and conflict. The best way to protect civilians is to provide them with safe and predictable living environments by actively exploring ways of preventing conflicts and effectively resolving ongoing conflicts.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“The efforts made by humanitarian agencies in the spirit of humanitarianism to provide assistance to civilians affected by armed conflict, often under dangerous circumstances, should be appreciated and commended. However, they should also at all times abide by the principles of impartiality, neutrality, objectivity and independence, in order to maintain the humanitarian nature of their operation and to avoid getting involved in local political disputes or negatively affecting a peace process. Thirdly, to protect civilians, greater emphasis should be placed on prevention as well as on the need to address both the symptoms and the root causes of a conflict.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“In that context, I would like to highlight the following points. First, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international humanitarian law, the responsibility to protect civilians lies primarily with the Governments of the countries concerned. While the international community and other external parties can provide support and assistance and urge the parties concerned seriously to implement the provisions of humanitarian law and to avoid harming civilians, they should not infringe upon the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned, nor should they enforce intervention by circumventing the Governments of such countries. Secondly, it is imperative clearly to differentiate between the protection of civilians and the provision of humanitarian assistance.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the fact that the lives and property of civilians are threatened in armed conflict. We urge the relevant parties to armed conflicts to abide by international humanitarian law, provide adequate protection to civilians and avoid threatening their lives and damaging their property. The important Security Council resolution 1674 (2006), adopted in April, which sets out comprehensive provisions pertaining to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and a number of other relevant resolutions and presidential statements adopted by the Council on previous occasions, have established a legal framework for the work of the Council on this issue. What is needed now is the effective implementation of those documents in order to improve the situation on the ground.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like at the outset to thank Under-Secretary- General Egeland for his briefing. I would also like to thank him for the efforts that he has made over the past three years in the area of humanitarian assistance. We wish him every success. I also wish to commend United Nations agencies for their significant efforts in the field of protecting civilians in armed conflict over the years. The issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict is an old one. International humanitarian law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and its two Additional Protocols of 1977, sets out adequate provisions in this regard. While the provisions of international humanitarian law have been widely accepted, many challenges remain in their implementation.”
2006-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5577 (2006) · source
“China hopes that the Working Group will continue to demonstrate professionalism and that, as a result of cooperation and constructive discussions with the Governments concerned, it will continue to submit effective recommendations to the Council. Furthermore, China has always advised against the frequent resort to sanctions or threats of sanctions by the Security Council, and we consider caution to be especially necessary with regard to the question of children and armed conflict. Every conflict situation is different, and there can be no generalizations or a one- size-fits-all approach. We need to work with the countries concerned and encourage and support their efforts to protect children. We hope that the work of the Security Council can truly improve the plight of children in armed conflict.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Thirdly, we need to continue to improve the monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict, as well as the work carried out by the Working Group. Although progress has been made since the mechanism became operational, a little more than a year ago, it is still at an early stage of application. With the independent review only recently completed, the mechanism needs to be improved through further practice and should refrain from moving too fast or acting too hastily. The Working Group has deliberated on the situations of children in many countries and has made recommendations to the Security Council.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The situations on the Council's agenda are essentially different from those not on its agenda. It is true that the Council should be concerned about the protection of children in both types of situations; nonetheless, it should follow different approaches in dealing with them. Relevant resolutions of the Security Council have specific provisions to that effect. Furthermore, many countries not on the Council's agenda have misgivings about the motives behind and implications of the Council's consideration of the situations in their countries. Therefore, the Council should try to allay their concerns by engaging them in dialogue and cooperation so as to convince them that the purpose of its work is to protect children.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“The recent escalation of tension in part of the Middle East has once again taken a heavy toll on the lives of many children, whereas positive developments in peace processes in other regions of the world have brought hopes to children. That is further proof that the Security Council should devote more attention to the conflicts themselves. Secondly, in considering the issue of children and armed conflict, the Council needs to draw a distinction between the situations that are on its agenda and those that are not. The work of the Council is based on country-specific situations. While the question of children and armed conflict is a thematic issue on the Council's agenda, it is closely linked to particular peace processes and to the specific nature of particular conflicts.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“China explained its position in detail in July this year, when the Council last debated the issue (see S/PV.5494). Here, I should like to highlight the following points. First, the Council needs to continue to carry out its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. All armed conflicts inevitably put children and other vulnerable groups in harm's way. If the Council is able to prevent, reduce the number of and resolve conflict situations by tackling their root causes, it will be providing the best possible protection for children. We consider that approach to be far more meaningful and effective than any attempt to remedy the situation after conflict has already broken out. The events of the past year bear that out.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, the Chinese delegation would like to thank you, Mr. Minister, for coming here to New York to preside over this meeting. We should like also to thank Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and Ms. Ann M. Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF, for their briefings. In addition, we thank the Secretary-General for his presence at this meeting and for his statement. China attaches great importance to the Council's discussion of this issue. We are opposed to the recruitment and use of child soldiers and to other violations of the rights and interests of children in armed conflict. It is our hope that the Council will play its unique role in the consideration of this question.”
2006-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5573 (2006) · source
“We hope that all parties will seize this rare historic opportunity to step up consultations and make progress on a proper and comprehensive resolution to the issue of Darfur. We also hope that the humanitarian situation will improve as the process to achieve a political settlement in Darfur is accelerated.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“We hope that the Government of Uganda and the representatives of the LRA will quickly reach agreement on the relevant political issues, make progress in the peace talks and achieve positive results. China is concerned about the humanitarian situation in Darfur, the Sudan, as well as along the border between the Sudan and Chad. Fundamentally alleviating the humanitarian situation depends upon restoring security and making progress in the peace process. We appeal to the Government of the Sudan and the parties concerned to provide assistance and access to humanitarian workers. Important consensus in that regard was recently reached at the high-level talks in Addis Ababa. We are aware that the African Union's Peace and Security Council has also taken important decisions with regard to resolving the problem of Darfur.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“Turning to the situation in northern Uganda, an adequate resolution to the question of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) will have a major impact on the situation in northern Uganda and the stability of the entire country. China welcomes last August's signing of the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities between the Ugandan Government and the LRA. We expect to see the implementation of the relevant provisions of the Agreement. We appreciate the efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to raise funds for the peace talks and to provide assistance and support for the secretariat of the peace talks and the monitoring group on the cessation of hostilities.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary- General Egeland for his briefing. We believe that Mr. Egeland's visit to northern Uganda and Darfur once again focused increased attention by the international community on the situation in the region. His briefing indicated that the humanitarian situation in Darfur and northern Uganda remains serious. The Security Council should continue to pay attention to the humanitarian situation in those two regions. Moreover, we should intensify efforts to resolve the problems in those areas. The humanitarian, political and security issues are interrelated and affect one another. The absence of the necessary stability makes it difficult to fundamentally alleviate the humanitarian cr1s1s.”
2006-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5571 (2006) · source
“We also expect that such a unity government will be able to assume the important responsibility of leading the Palestinian people in participating in the Middle East peace process. We hope that both Palestine and Israel will put aside their past grievances and start a dialogue so as to create favourable conditions and an environment conducive to a peaceful resolution of the conflict. We also hope that the Quartet mechanism can play a positive role for the resumption of the Middle East peace process and that the Security Council will continue to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to it.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“We believe that those meetings were timely and necessary, and that they sent a clear message to both sides. Regrettably, the Security Council did not adopt the draft resolution submitted by Qatar. This brings us back to a question: In the face of never-ending conflict between Palestine and Israel, how can the Security Council better fulfil its responsibilities and help both sides to end the violence and achieve lasting peace? That is a question that we all need to reflect upon. Consultations are currently taking place between the main Palestinian factions, Fatah and Hamas, on the formation of a unity government. We hope that they will continue their constructive consultations so as to reach agreement on the formation of a unity government at an early date.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“The key to a resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is for both Palestine and Israel to gradually restore mutual confidence and, through peaceful negotiations, find a solution that is truly in the fundamental interests of both peoples. At the same time, the international community should also provide favourable conditions for the resumption of talks, as well as effective support. The United Nations - in particular, the Security Council- shoulders a heavy responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and ought to play its proper role in the context of the Middle East issue. This month, both the Security Council and the General Assembly successively convened emergency meetings to discuss the Palestine- Israel issue.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“China has consistently maintained that the conflict between Palestine and Israel should be resolved through peaceful negotiations. We are opposed to all military actions that cause civilian casualties. Israel must strictly abide by international humanitarian law and immediately put an end to military action against Palestine. Palestine should also stop firing rockets into Israel. We hope that both Israel and Palestine will act with maximum restraint and reason, and put an immediate end to the vicious circle of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth and meeting violence with violence, so as to avoid further turmoil in that region.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank Mr. Gambari, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his comprehensive briefing. We were shocked to learn this morning that Mr. Pierre Gemayel, Minister for Industry of Lebanon, was assassinated earlier today. We express deep regret in that connection. We would also like to extend our condolences to the family of Mr. Gemayel and hope that, at this difficult moment, the Lebanese people will stay calm and maintain domestic peace and stability. Over the past month, the situation between Palestine and Israel has again intensified, causing heavy casualties among innocent civilians. China is deeply concerned about that. We have expressed our position on this issue on a number of occasions.”
2006-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5568 (2006) · source
“China has always believed that a comprehensive and just solution to the Middle East question should be worked out on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions and the principle of land for peace through political negotiations. Political realities over the years demonstrate that a State of Palestine, in peaceful coexistence with Israel, is in the fundamental interests of both Palestine and Israel and the peoples in the Middle East. This will also contribute to the early realization of peace and stability in the region. We hope that the day will soon come when Palestine and Israel will demonstrate political will and take a courageous step forward. China will, as always, join forces with advocates of peace and continue to play a constructive role for the realization of Middle East peace.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“However, this hope is again dashed as a result of the escalation of violence. We call upon both Israel and Palestine, in the long-term interests of both countries, to stop the bloody conflict and create an environment conducive to the restoration of political negotiations. The Middle East problem has lasted for over half a century. It not only has brought great suffering to the countries in the region, but also has repercussions for world peace and development. Since the beginning of the year, the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories has continued to worsen. The conflict between Palestine and Israel has continued to escalate and the Middle East peace process has been deeply mired in stagnation.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“We are against any practices that may exacerbate tensions in the region, or any military actions that may harm innocent civilians. The excessive use of force by the Israeli army can only lead to the worsening of Israeli-Palestinian relations. On the other hand, rocket launches by the Palestinians into Israeli territory are also unwise. We hope that both Israel and Palestine will exercise maximum restraint, resort to reason and put an end to the vicious cycle of violence, thus avoiding the further deterioration of the situation. Recently, the major parties in Palestine - Fatah of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas - have been discussing the formation of a Government of national unity, as well as an improvement of Palestinian-Israeli relations, which is an encouraging sign.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation is grateful to Assistant Secretary-General Angela Kane for her briefing. The recent firing by Israeli tanks on the Gaza Strip has resulted in numerous civilian casualties, including many women and children. China is deeply concerned and disturbed by this. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families of the victims. We hope that Israel will carry out an earnest and serious investigation of the incident, and publish their findings at an early date to accord justice to the victims. China continues to believe that the Palestinian- Israeli dispute should be resolved through peaceful negotiations.”
2006-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5564 (2006) · source
“Finally, China supports the Council's issuance of the draft presidential statement on this item, which now commands consensus.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“The Beijing Declaration announced that "Local, national, regional and global peace is attainable and is inextricably linked with the advancement of women, who are a fundamental force for leadership, conflict resolution and the promotion of lasting peace at all levels." (A/CONF177/20, annex 1, para. 18) More than 10 years later, that Declaration still provides guidance and is of profound significance. The Chinese Government always attaches importance to the protection of women's rights and interests and to the advancement of women, having taken an active part in all United Nations processes in the field of women. We are ready to work in concert with the international community in a continued effort to achieve all the goals in the area of women and peace and security.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“We hope that the Plan will be followed through and integrated with the United Nations reform process so that the various bodies within the United Nations system and the Secretariat will be better adapted, systemically and in their practices, to implement the resolution fully. Having deliberated over the years on the complex of issues related to women, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council possess vast experience and systematic agendas of work. For that reason, the Security Council should coordinate with them in its work and focus on questions within its own terms of reference in order to achieve the overall result of a clear division of labour and an emphasis on key issues. There will be no lasting peace and social stability without the effective participation of women.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“In its work in the years ahead, it should accord priority to women in post-conflict situations and encourage them to participate in peacebuilding-related activities of all kinds. Thirdly, in the process of United Nations reform, efforts should be made to enhance the Organization's inter-agency coordination and capacity-building in the field of women and peace and security while optimizing resource allocation. The Secretary-General's United Nations System- wide Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is a meaningful experiment as it involves dozens of United Nations bodies and encompasses hundreds of specific actions.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Pursuing gender equality is a demand that is enshrined in the Charter and resolution 1325 (2000), and it is an obligation for all Member States. It is imperative to heed women's special needs and concerns at the various stages of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Their potential and their role should also be fully recognized and tapped. Women should enjoy full decision-making power in the peace process, as they can provide firm support and a solid foundation for a hard-won peace. A peace process in which women are accorded attention and respect is a promising peace process; a social system in which women are valued and respected is a mature and durable social system. The Peacebuilding Commission, on which all parties place high hopes, has come into being and has had a smooth start in its substantive work.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“As the organ that bears primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council should strive to remove the root causes of conflicts and intensify conflict prevention and peacekeeping so as to create an enabling environment for the survival and development of all vulnerable groups, including women, children and civilians. For their part, countries should formulate their own national strategies or programmes of action in the light of their national conditions with a view to fulfilling the aforementioned commitments. Secondly, the status and role of women should receive adequate attention in all phases of the peace process. In this regard, an awareness and a culture of paying heed to and respecting women should be formed.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“First and foremost, the existing outcomes in the area of women, peace and security should be followed up proactively and comprehensively; the Security Council should play a critical role in its own right. Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and a series of other outcomes in this area set out for us clear long-term requirements that need to be met jointly through collective efforts by Member States and various United Nations bodies, agencies and programmes.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Nonetheless, we also realize that the question of women and peace and security covers many levels and facets, involves many institutions and agencies and finds expression in conflict situations with varying characteristics. What is more, in carrying out their own current mandates, those institutions and agencies have encountered institutional and organizational challenges and inadequacies. In some conflict situations, women remain in tragic predicaments, lacking guarantees of their personal safety and security and unable to participate effectively in the peace process and political life. The Chinese delegation attaches great significance to this issue. In that regard, I wish to stress the following points.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source