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Liu Zhenmin

lines on the record: 686
first: 2006-06-28
most recent: 2010-03-04
sittings or episodes: 119
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“Susceptible to developments in neighbouring regions, the situation remains volatile and sensitive, as pointed out by the High Representative in his report. Bosnia and Herzegovina is uniquely vulnerable to political instability in the region, as it and Kosovo are closely related to each other in terms of geography, history, religion and ethnicity. Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence on 17 February has had a negative impact on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to a number of worrisome developments. China believes that all parties concerned should, in considering relevant issues, remain focused on the long-term peace and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina and of the Balkan region as a whole. China respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank the High Representative, Mr. Lajcak, for his briefing and appreciates his efforts to promote the political process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also wish to welcome to today's meeting His Excellency Mr. Nikola Spirie, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to thank him for his statement. Since last year, Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken positive measures in the areas of police reform, economic development, consolidating the rule of law and national integration. The political process in Bosnia and Herzegovina has continued to yield progress. However, elements of instability still exist.”
2008-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5894 (2008) · source
“China supports the three Committees in actively implementing the Global Strategy within their respective mandates, so that the Security Council and the General Assembly can complement and coordinate with each other in their counter-terrorism efforts and can create favourable conditions for assessing the Strategy.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“China hopes that the three Committees will continue to pool their resources, improve their effectiveness and pay closer attention in their work to the views of developing countries and their counter-terrorism needs, so that the Council's counter-terrorism mechanisms can better meet the expectations of all Member States. In September, the General Assembly will assess the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. That assessment will be of great importance for the counter-terrorism work of the United Nations.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“Over the past few months, despite the international community's tireless efforts to combat terrorism, terrorists and their violent acts have continued to be widespread worldwide. Terrorism continues to pose a serious threat to the peace and security of the international community. Therefore, the United Nations should continue to play a central role in the international fight and cooperation against terrorism. China believes that the Security Council's adoption of resolutions 1805 (2008) and 1810 (2008) in swift succession demonstrated its members' common resolve to strengthen its counter-terrorism machinery and to strongly combat terrorism by sending a positive signal to the international community.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“China welcomes the fact that the mandate of the 1540 Committee has been renewed without difficulty. We hope that the Committee will, in accordance with resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1810 (2008), formulate a comprehensive and balanced programme of work as soon as possible in order to effectively promote the comprehensive implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). China values the role played by the Committee, and we have been participating constructively and actively in the Committee's work in all areas. We are prepared to continue our active support for that work and to contribute to facilitating the comprehensive implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), to building consensus on non-proliferation and to promoting cooperation on non-proliferation throughout the world.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“We have also noted that the CTC has done a great deal of effective work in reviewing Preliminary Implementation Assessments, carrying out technical assistance visits to Member States and increasing the transparency of its work. China believes that Security Council resolution 1805 (2008) has not only extended and clearly defined the mandate of the CTED, but has also pointed out the direction for the future work of the CTC. China hopes that the CTC and the CTED will follow the provisions set out in resolution 1805 (2008), will continue to follow the principles of cooperation, transparency and even-handedness and will advance their work in all areas, thereby making the Security Council's counter- terrorism mechanisms more comprehensive and effective.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“China supports the Committee in continuing to improve its working methods - including its listing and de-listing procedures - and in increasing its cooperation with mechanisms such as the CTC. China congratulates Ambassador Jurica on his assumption of the chairmanship of the CTC. We believe that he will lead the Committee to further success in its work. Since the previous briefing to the Council on the CTC, the Committee has adopted a revised organizational plan for the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). The implementation of the plan has had a positive impact on the work of both the CTC and the CTED - a fact that China appreciates.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“The Committee has made fresh progress in further improving the integrity and accuracy of its sanctions list, improving the transparency of its work, strengthening its website and increasing the exchanges and dialogue with the Member States and competent international organizations, fully acknowledging such progress. China believes that maintaining the authority and understanding of the Committee requires the vigorous support of all Member States of the United Nations. China encourages all countries, in dealing with issues involved, to provide the Committee with detailed information to the greatest extent possible so as to improve the effectiveness and fairness of the sanctions mechanism.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“The delegation of China thanks Ambassadors Jurica, Verbeke and Urbina for their respective briefings on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). China appreciates the effectiveness of the work of the three Ambassadors and their respective teams. We appreciate the fact that the 1267 Committee has been making steady progress in all its work.”
2008-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5886 (2008) · source
“China will continue to increase dialogue and cooperation with parties concerned and will work for the early eradication of the scourge of the illicit trade in small arms.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“At the same time, we have actively participated in international exchanges and cooperation by holding international seminars, providing assistance, within our capabilities, to countries and regions concerned and maintaining regular operational contacts with the relevant departments of other countries and international organizations. China is of the view that comprehensive and effective implementation of the Programme of Action and other relevant international instruments, strengthened capacity-building of countries in the areas in question and continued promotion of multilateral processes for combating the illicit trade in small arms are of great significance in maintaining regional stability, promoting economic development and building a harmonious world of lasting peace.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“This represents an important opportunity for the parties concerned to share experiences and promote comprehensive implementation of the Programme of Action. We look forward to a successful outcome of the meeting. The Chinese Government has all along attached great importance to combating illicit trafficking of small arms. We have taken an active part in international endeavours in this field. In recent years, China has adopted a series of specific measures in the areas of domestic legislation, law enforcement and capacity- and institution-building. We have earnestly implemented the Programme of Action.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“Although no final document was adopted at the 2006 United Nations Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action, the Programme of Action still provides important guidance for international endeavour to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. Parties concerned have also made continued efforts to promote comprehensive implementation of the Programme of Action. The third Biennial Meeting on small arms and light weapons will be held in July this year in New York. The meeting will review the implementation of the Programme of Action at the international, regional and national levels and that of the International Instrument on marking and tracing illicit small arms and light weapons.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“The Firearms Protocol, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects were both concluded in 2001. They have provided a legal and policy basis for addressing this problem. Since then, international efforts to combat the illicit trade in small arms have intensified, as evidenced by the successful Biennial Meetings, the timely conclusion of the International Instrument on marking and tracing small arms and light weapons and the report of the Group of Governmental Experts on illicit brokering in small arms and light weapons (see A/62/l63).”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“China supports the Security Council's continued important role on the small arms issue, in accordance with its mandate. In addressing this issue, the Security Council should coordinate with other United Nations bodies so as to complement and promote the work of all actors. The excessive accumulation and illicit trafficking of small arms have exacerbated conflicts in many countries and regions, disrupted peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction and abetted terrorism, drug trafficking and other criminal activities, thus causing negative political, economic and social impact. The issue of small arms has drawn increasing attention from the international community. In recent years, the international community has made many efforts and achieved some progress in seeking solutions.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this open debate. We would like to thank Ms. Hannelore Hoppe of the Office for Disarmament Affairs for her introduction of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/258). We are glad to note that the issue of small arms has received full attention from the Security Council. Several open debates have been held and a number of presidential statements adopted. The Security Council has always stressed the importance of addressing this problem as it reviews such issues as the protection of civilians, women and children in armed conflict. This emphasis has played an important role in effectively reducing illicit trafficking of small arms and enhancing regional peace and stability.”
2008-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5881 (2008) · source
“The international community should continue to focus attention on Iraq and to extend its hand to the Iraqi people in order to help Iraq find the road of stability and development as soon as possible.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“We expect UNAMI to continue to play a role in coordinating humanitarian relief activities in Iraq in a way that benefits the Iraqi people in general. Given the rapid rise in world food prices, UNAMI should cooperate with the Government of Iraq in the task of ensuring that the most basic humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people will be met. We also hope that UNAMI will become more proactive in protecting and promoting the human rights of the Iraqi people, including paying more attention to improving the conditions of refugees, internally displaced persons and detainees. In the very long history of Iraq, five years is only a moment. However, to the 23 million Iraqi people, this moment is filled with tremendous difficulties.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“The international community should recognize this and encourage and support such improvement. The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), under the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Staffan de Mistura, is an interface between the Security Council and the international community on the one hand and the Government of Iraq and its people on the other. China agrees that UNAMI should continue to carry out various operations in accordance with resolution 1770 (2007) in a step-by-step and focused manner. We recognize the accomplishments already achieved by UNAMI, and we hope that UNAMI will put forward rational and feasible proposals for the political process in Iraq so as to push forward Iraqi national reconciliation.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“We hope that the Government of Iraq can join forces with other sectors to accelerate dialogue, reform legislation, strengthen accountability and intensify reconstruction and the protection of human rights in order to ensure further progress. We are pleased that relations between Iraq and the other countries of the region continue to improve and strengthen, and that institutional cooperation on the issues of energy, refugees and border control has been established. We also welcome the successful conclusion of the third expanded meeting of foreign ministers of Iraq's neighbours, held last week in Kuwait. Such meetings instil confidence that cooperation in that area has a promising future. The improvement of relations between Iraq and its neighbours is of great benefit not only to Iraq itself, but to the region as a whole.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“Iraq's only option is to join hands with the countries of the region and the international community in a concerted effort to adopt more effective measures, while its Government and people assume the primary responsibility for their own future. The possibility of a bright future for Iraq will hinge on the ability of all its political leaders to put the country's national interests above all else, to seek reconciliation and to establish consensus and cooperation. We support the efforts of the Government of Iraq to adopt effective measures to ensure the national stability and unity that will foster the country's development.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“Bombings and violent conflicts continue to occur with great frequency. Economic recovery and reconstruction are not yet on the right track, while progress in the key legislative and constitutional reform processes is slow. The national administrative, executive and security institutions remain weak. Large numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons are unable to return to their homes. No effective guarantees are in place for civilian rights, including the rights of women and children. 08-3196] An old Chinese proverb says that, in rowing a boat upstream, the only alternative to moving forward is to move backward. However, there is no question of going backward in the face of the various formidable challenges in Iraq.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank Under- Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing. We also welcome Ambassador Khalilzad's briefing on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq. Since the war in Iraq began five years ago in March 2003, the political process, reconstruction and national reconciliation in Iraq have passed one important milestone after another. As a nation and as a society, Iraq has undergone significant changes, as have its relations with other countries in the region and with the international community. Iraq's progress in various fields deserves our full recognition, but we cannot overlook the formidable challenges that it continues to face in the political process and in the spheres of security, reconstruction, human rights and national reconciliation.”
2008-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5878 (2008) · source
“That has highlighted the importance of maintaining stability and an early solution to their political differences. We support the continued efforts of the Arab League to find a solution to the political crisis in Lebanon, and we hope that all the parties in Lebanon will put their national interests first and adhere to dialogue and consultations to resolve their differences and seek consensus.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“We are confident that efforts for preparations and to allow all concerned parties to participate will not only help to consolidate the achievements of the negotiations, but will also create similar conditions for broader and deeper negotiations in the next stage. Syria-Israel and Lebanon-Israel negotiations are also important components of the Middle East peace process. Launching negotiations on those two tracks at an appropriate time and making progress on them will help to achieve a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. We hope that the parties concerned will provide more support to the negotiations on those two tracks. The presidential election in Lebanon has again been postponed. The political and security situation in Lebanon has been tense.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“The international community should also continue to provide Palestine with assistance, help the Palestinian authorities enhance their capacity-building and improve the livelihoods of the Palestinian people. That would be conducive to consolidating the support of the Palestinian people for the negotiation process. The Middle East peace process is faced with very serious challenges at the moment. The process launched in Annapolis has already made an important first step. But it is also faced with various kinds of obstacles. The international community must think in depth about how to inject new vitality into the Annapolis process. We support the ideas of the Russian Federation concerning the holding of a follow-up meeting to Annapolis.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“Both parties should avoid any actions that might poison the atmosphere for negotiations. Recently, Israel announced its decision to expand settlements. That is not conducive to building up mutual trust. We welcome the efforts made by Yemen to promote direct dialogue between the various factions in Palestine. We also welcome the fact that the two major factions have signed agreements and are continuing dialogue and consultations. As we have always emphasized, strengthening the internal unity of Palestine is a very important precondition for the success of the political negotiations between Israel and Palestine, which will eventually lead to the realization of a comprehensive peace.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“It is our hope that the parties can take advantage of this very unusual respite and redouble their efforts to ensure a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible. That would be conducive to ensuring security for both sides, as well as normal lives for the Palestinian people. China appreciates the efforts made by Egypt to that end. We hope that the parties concerned will demonstrate flexibility, genuinely renounce violence and militancy and commit themselves to dialogue and negotiation on an equal footing in order to resolve the problem. China welcomes the pledge made by Israel and Palestine to continue political negotiations. We hope that both sides will be able to overcome every distraction and speed up the negotiating process through concrete actions.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open meeting on the question of the Middle East. We would also like in particular to thank the Secretary-General for his presence today, as well as for the statement he has delivered. Moreover, we wish to thank Under- Secretary-General Pascoe for his briefing. The situation in the Middle East has changed drastically in the past month. The armed conflict in Gaza has resulted in enormous casualties among the civilian population. At the moment, the situation has eased somewhat. Nevertheless, it continues to be very fragile and threatens to result in an escalation of the conflict at any moment.”
2008-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5859 (2008) · source
“China supports the extension of the mandate of CTED by the Security Council. We hope that CTED will continue to adhere to the principles of cooperation, transparency and even-handedness, in a continuous effort to improve its working methods so that it can make greater contributions to the implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005) and the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“It also provides a framework for effective cooperation between the United Nations and the international community in the fight against terrorism. China supports the active engagement of CTED within its terms of reference in the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and calls on it to increase its cooperation with the vast majority of Member States so that the United Nations and the Security Council can play an even greater leading role in the international fight against terrorism. Over the past few years, under the policy guidance of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, CTED has done a tremendous amount of effective work in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and has thus become an important and integral part of the Security Council counter-terrorism mechanism machinery.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“Therefore, in future, both the Counter-Terrorism Committee and CTED should give more consideration to the choices of Member States in identifying their domestic and counter-terrorism strategy and their methods of implementation; should give full consideration to the specific conditions of each country and the practical difficulties in assessing implementation; and should try to be fair and reasonable. When offering technical assistance, efforts should be made to meet the needs and desires of the Member States. The Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is the embodiment of the common understanding among countries against terrorism. It covers various aspects of the United Nations efforts against terrorism.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“We hope that CTED will strengthen its communication with Member States so that the transparency of its work can be increased. China has noted that CTED is in the process of revising the global survey of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and will continue its dialogue with Member States by way of the preliminary implementation assessments. It is China's hope that in implementing those two important tasks, CTED will give full expression to the principle of consistency and to transparency so that its overall performance can be raised to a higher level. It is the view of China that, although the Counter- Terrorism Committee and CTED are mandated to monitor and assist Member States in implementing resolution 1373 (2001), it is the Member States themselves that are to implement that resolution.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“At present, acts of terrorism break out frequently around the world, which is ample proof that it poses a serious threat to international peace and security. It also highlights a need for the United Nations and the Security Council to continue to strengthen its fight against terrorism. It is China's view that the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) constitutes an important part of the Security Council's efforts against terrorism, while CTED and its expert groups should continue their supporting role in the implementation of that resolution. China welcomes CTED's recently adopted reorganization plan. China appreciates CTED's measures to improve its consistency. We believe that the reorganization plan and the working recommendations will help increase the efficiency of CTED.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“We hope agencies within the United Nations system that are active in the area of counter-terrorism will implement the four pillars of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in a balanced manner and will reflect the concerns of various countries about terrorism in a fair and reasonable manner. It is the consistent view of China that comprehensive measures against terrorism should pay attention to the various manifestations of terrorism and to its underlying causes so that both the manifestations and the root causes can be tackled. China is against any attempt to link terrorism to any specific religion or ethnic minority groups. China is also against the adoption of double standards in the fight against terrorism.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“Under the aegis of the United Nations and other international agencies, an international legal framework for the fight against it has been established, which provides the legal foundation for the efforts of various Governments and the United Nations against terrorism. The Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy was adopted by the General Assembly at its sixtieth session, in 2006 (General Assembly resolution 60/288). It reflects the common concern of countries about the question of terrorism. It is the view of China that the United Nations plays an irreplaceable, central role in international cooperation against terrorism.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to congratulate Mr. Smith on his assumption of the post of Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED). We wish to thank him for his briefing to the Security Council. We welcome constructive ideas proposed by the representatives at today's meeting regarding the future work of the Executive Directorate. We believe that the discussion today will help the Council, CTED and the Counter-terrorism Committee (CTC) carry out their work more effectively. The fight against terrorism is a major common concern to mankind in today's world.”
2008-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5855 (2008) · source
“As for the issue of domestic reconciliation, UNAMA can provide constructive support at the request of the Afghan Government, but it cannot make decisions for the Government. As a friendly country neighbouring Afghanistan, China has attached great importance to development in the country. We have great sympathy for the sufferings of the Afghan people. We sincerely hope that, with strong support from the international community, Afghans will be able to restore security and stability and achieve development and prosperity at an early date. China will, to the best of its ability, to continue to provide support to Afghanistan.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“China appreciates all the efforts made by the countries neighbouring Afghanistan to promote economic development. Thirdly, in its efforts, UNAMA must continue to be guided by the principle of fairness and neutrality and must play a central coordinating role. China supports an extension of UNAMA's mandate and a greater role by UNAMA in coordinating international support for Afghanistan. Here, it should be pointed out that UNAMA, while working with the relevant international organizations, must abide strictly by its mandate and consistently maintain a position of fairness and neutrality. While coordinating the multifaceted international assistance to Afghanistan, UNAMA must remind donors of the need to respect the will of the Government and the people of Afghanistan.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“The international community must invest additional resources to help Afghanistan further rebuild its military and police forces so that they can assume, independently and at an early date, the responsibility of maintaining national security and social stability. Secondly, the keys to lasting peace in Afghanistan are economic development and improvement in the quality of life. Experience has shown that military actions cannot fully resolve all the problems facing Afghanistan. The international community must provide additional support to the Afghan Government, and efforts must be made to fully implement the Afghanistan Compact and the National Development Strategy so that all people in Afghanistan can enjoy the benefits of development and regain their confidence in the country's future.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“Meeting those challenges will require further efforts by the Afghan Government and the international community. China attaches great importance to the problems facing Afghanistan, and we look forward to further improvements in the situation there. Here, I should like to emphasize the following points. First, the achievement of security and stability in Afghanistan will require joint efforts by the security forces in Afghanistan, UNAMA and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). China appreciates the efforts being made by UNAMA and ISAF in that regard. We hope that the parties concerned, while carrying out military actions against terrorists, will strengthen their communication and cooperation with the Afghan security sector and UNAMA, so that each party will bring its own advantages and working synergies fully to bear.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“In the economic arena, the Afghan national economy has experienced stable growth and a steady rise in projected gross national product for four consecutive years. With regard to regional cooperation, the Afghan Government has worked together with other countries in the region to combat terrorism and to promote economic development and the return of refugees. However, we must deal with one fact: Afghans continue to face many severe challenges, such as a deteriorating security situation and constant acts of violence and terrorism. All levels of Government in Afghanistan need to be greatly strengthened, particularly the security and justice sectors. The Afghan people continue to live in poverty, and the drug issue remains unresolved.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“Mr. Liu Zhenmin (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing on Afghanistan. China also wishes to congratulate Mr. Kai Eide on his appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan. We look forward to working closely with him and with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). China has noted with satisfaction that, with the support of the international community and of the United Nations, Afghanistan has made some progress in the area of national reconstruction and development. On the political front, the Afghan Government has established the Independent Directorate for Local Governance to monitor local administration and to combat corruption and illegal drugs.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851 (2008) · source
“As a member of the Asia-Pacific family, China has closely followed the situation in Timor-Leste and sincerely hopes that, with the full assistance of the international community, Timor-Leste will maintain its peace and stability and start down the road to development and national prosperity. China will, to the extent possible, maintain its assistance to Timor-Leste.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“It is imperative for a variety of reasons gradually to transfer policing responsibilities to the national police of Timor-Leste. While continuing to undertake its policing responsibilities and tasks to ensure public security in Timor-Leste, the United Nations should also help the national police to strengthen its policing capabilities. The United Nations police may wish as a next step to consider refocusing its work on training and sharing its experience with the national police. Following a comprehensive consideration of the rational allocation of United Nations peacekeeping resources, the composition of UNMIT may also be adjusted accordingly.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“In improving the people's livelihoods and standards of living, attention must be paid to promoting development in the various social sectors and to fostering and increasing the people's self-confidence. The international community should provide every possible assistance in support of the efforts of the Timorese Government. Fourthly, we should take the future tasks and composition of UNMIT into consideration in an integrated manner. As a large portion of the Timorese police are still in the identification, verification and reappointment phase, the peacekeeping personnel of the United Nations remain on the front line of enforcement in some areas. It is clear both from the Security Council's mission and from the Secretary- General's report that certain Government officials and other people remain concerned in that regard.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“At the same time, those three forces should also keep communications open between them and cooperate with each other so as to optimize their respective advantages. Thirdly, the long-term stability of Timor-Leste requires the implementation of the Government's working plan and a significant contribution to the development of the country's economy. The Government of Timor-Leste has already formulated this year's budget, as well as a work plan. We hope to see their gradual implementation and, through economic development, the continued improvement of the livelihoods of the people and a reduction in poverty, especially through increased job opportunities, particularly among young people, so as to eliminate the root causes of social instability.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Secondly, maintaining peace and stability in Timor-Leste also requires the joint efforts of the armed forces, the police, the international security forces and the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). China appreciates the efforts of the international security forces and UNMIT to maintain security in Timor-Leste, but the recent attacks have sounded an alarm for the international community. We have seen that gaps remain in the security and protection work being done in Timor-Leste. China supports the Security Council's extension of UNMIT's mandate. In the next phase, the security forces of Timor-Leste, the international security forces and UNMIT should remain highly vigilant and, while maintaining public security, also strengthen protection for the country's prominent figures.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Effectively coping with the security problem, especially in these trying times, requires that the Government, with all its factions, especially FRETILIN, should put behind their past grievances and cooperate fully with each other. China appreciates the fact that, following the attacks, FRETILIN swiftly issued a statement condemning them and calling on the Timorese people to remain calm. We hope that the various Timorese factions will put national stability and the people's interests first and, through dialogue and exchanges of view, increase their mutual trust, overcome their differences, help their people to view the common situation rationally, and seek to address all differences peacefully. The United Nations should continue to play a constructive role in promoting the reconciliation process in the country.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source