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Qin Huasun

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first: 1995-06-09
most recent: 2000-01-31
sittings or episodes: 119
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“I wish to emphasize that the Chinese Government is ready to join the rest of the world in rededicating ourselves to resolving African issues and to helping bring peace and stability to the African people as soon as possible.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“By doing so it will surely contribute even more to the prevention and resolution of conflicts on the African continent and will play an even more active role in carrying out its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, as entrusted to it by the Charter of the United Nations. China has always attached great importance to African issues, supported the legitimate demands and reasonable positions of African countries and participated actively in Council deliberations on Africa. That is why my Government instructed me to postpone my departure so that I could be present at last week's open debate on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and at today's wrap-up.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“This is the last Security Council meeting at which I shall be present. I remember that on 29 September last year, I made a five-point observation on how the international community should deal with African issues. I do not wish to repeat those points today. I wish, however, to emphasize that the Council, as a matter of principle, should give priority to African issues, heed the views of African countries and peoples, demonstrate the necessary political will, commit adequate material and financial resources and work closely with regional organizations in Africa.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“In the aftermath of the crises in Kosovo and East Timor, the Council has been under increasing criticism from African countries and the international community for applying double standards. Bridging this gap expeditiously is a great challenge for the Council. It is gratifying to note that the Council has realized this and is in the process of redressing the problem. In the first month of the new millennium, we have discussed a number of African issues, such as the situations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and Burundi, as well as refugees and HIV/AIDS in Africa. I understand that we are preparing a draft resolution on dispatching military observers and troops to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We sincerely hope that this momentum will be maintained and that concrete results will be achieved at an early date.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“Chaos reigns and fighting rages on in Somalia, and the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo drags on. It is fair to say that in recent years the Council has made some efforts towards resolving African issues. After the Secretary-General submitted a comprehensive report on Africa in 1998, the Council held open debates on the report and adopted a series of follow-up actions. Meetings were convened at the level of Foreign Minister twice in the Council, in 1997 and 1998, to discuss African issues. We also met last year many times in this Chamber to review these issues. We should also note, however, that the Council's action so far is far from adequate. There is still more rhetoric than real action.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“I wish to take this opportunity to thank all my colleagues present, all Permanent Representatives and the Secretariat officers and staff for the support and cooperation they have accorded to me and to the Permanent Mission of China in the last few years. The timely and effective resolution of conflicts in Africa has always been a major task for the Security Council. In the past few years I have sat through many meetings on African issues in the Council Chamber. There have been successes as well as failures, encouraging progress as well as setbacks. We are heartened to see that the situations in the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone and many other places are moving towards stability. At the same time, we note with concern that the proposed referendum in Western Sahara is still elusive.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China)(spoke in Chinese): At the outset, on behalf of the Chinese delegation, please allow me to welcome President Chiluba of Zambia, the Foreign Minister of Namibia and President of the General Assembly, Mr. Gurirab, Foreign Minister Dlamini-Zuma of South Africa, the representative of the Secretary- General of the Organization of African Unity and other distinguished guests at today's meeting. I also wish to express my appreciation to you, Mr. President, and the Permanent Mission of the United States for your outstanding performance, and to thank you for your kind words and best wishes just expressed on my departure. My many years at the United Nations, and especially in the Security Council, are no doubt going to be the most memorable part of my diplomatic career.”
2000-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4096 (2000) · source
“The road to peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will not be smooth, but we are confident that, so long as the international community seizes its opportunities and makes concerted efforts, and so long as the various sides to the conflict engage in genuine reconciliation and honour their commitments, an era of peace and stability will soon begin for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“At the same time, internal dialogue within the Democratic Republic of the Congo will not be possible without a stable external environment. The peace and reconciliation processes go hand in hand. We welcome the appointment by Secretary-General Annan of Sir Ketumile Masire, former President of Botswana, as the Facilitator. We wish Sir Ketumile every success. Fifthly, eradicating poverty and ensuring economic development with international assistance are the fundamental way for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to achieve lasting peace and stability. In this connection, we support the proposal that an international conference on peace, stability, democracy and development in the Great Lakes region be convened.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“T hirdly, the timely deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is an essential guarantee for resolving the conflict. Having listened to the Views of relevant African countries, the Council should accelerate its consideration and implementation of the Secretary-General's proposal to send up to 500 military observers and 5,500 troops to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The peacekeeping mission should be given an appropriate mandate. This is crucial under the current circumstances and will be a critical test of the Security Council's political will and determination. Fourthly, all-inclusive national political dialogue is an effective means to realize national reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“The Chinese delegation has listened with great interest to all previous speakers, including the heads of State of African countries, Secretary-General Kofi Annan and the Secretary-General of the OAU, Mr. Salim Salim. I now wish to take this opportunity to emphasize the following points. First, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be fully respected and safeguarded. This is a prerequisite for resolving the conflict. Secondly, the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement, as the basis for resolving the conflict, should be implemented in full and scrupulously. The Agreement is a worthy attempt by the African people to resolve their conflicts. The mediation efforts made by President Chiluba, the OAU and the Southern African Development Community should be respected and supported by all sides.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“We are gratified to see the detailed report that the Secretary-General has prepared on United Nations action in the next phase. In the report, the Secretary-General proposes that military observers and troops be sent to the region. We hope that the Council will make full use of this rare opportunity, while heads of State of the African countries concerned are gathered here in New York, and move promptly. We support the adoption by the Security Council of the presidential statement before us and hope that it will mark a new starting point for the support of the international community for the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation there.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“The Chinese delegation has made repeated appeals to the international community and the United Nations to commit the necessary financial and human resources as soon as possible to resolve the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, so as to avoid paying an even higher price in the future. To resolve this conflict, African countries and the international community made unremitting mediation efforts and brought together the various sides to the conflict to sign last July's Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement. Regrettably, however, the Agreement has not been effectively observed or implemented. The long-awaited United Nations peacekeeping operation has yet to be put in place, even though the issue has been the subject of lengthy discussion in the Council.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes warmly to welcome the participation of the heads of States of so many African countries; the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), Mr. Salim Salim; and Sir Ketumile Masire to the Security Council's consultations on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the same time, we would like to thank you, Sir, for the efforts you have made and for this innovative arrangement. -V "Mu-MMJ A-tuvv To help the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo free themselves from the sufferings of war and to bring peace to that country poses a serious challenge to the international community, especially the Security Council.”
2000-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4092Resumption2 (2000) · source
“The Kosovo crisis had to be addressed by the Council eventually, and now the Iraqi issue also has to be resubmitted to the Council. These facts have once again made it very clear that the use of force or any other means cannot substitute for the role of the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security. It should also be pointed out here that the so-called no-fly zone in Iraq has never been authorized or approved by the Council. The members concerned should immediately cease such actions, which fly in the face of international law and the authority of the Council. Those members should demonstrate real sincerity if they wish to address the issue of Iraq.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“The Chinese side does not favour such an approach, nor can it support such a draft resolution. Therefore, we have no choice but to abstain in the voting. It is especially significant that the deliberations and vote on the draft resolution on Iraq are taking place in the Council at this particular time. Yesterday marked the first anniversary of the launching of the unilateral military strikes against Iraq by some members, in circumvention of the Security Council. Indeed, a worrying trend has emerged in international relations over the past year. The Iraqi and Kosovo crises have clearly demonstrated that the wilful use of force, especially unilateral actions taken without the Council's authorization, cannot only severely damage the status and authority of the Council, but also further complicate the situation.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“China has also reiterated on many occasions that, because of the vastly divergent positions of the various sides on how to break the impasse and move the process forward, and because consensus can be reached only after painstaking consultations, to impose an artificial deadline for the consultation process simply will not help. Unfortunately, some members have declined to accept our argument and request, and have rushed the Council into action. We cannot but express our utmost regret in this respect. In a situation where no consensus has been reached, to put a draft resolution to the vote, even if it is adopted, will not help to resolve the longstanding issue of Iraq. Nor can such an approach really help preserve the authority and role of the Council.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“As long as the new Commission submits positive reports to the Council on Iraq's continued cooperation in addressing the key remaining tasks, the suspension of sanctions can, and should, be extended automatically. We have repeatedly suggested that the draft resolution should contain specific and feasible provisions which would not only make it easier to carry out the implementation, but would also help avoid possible misunderstandings and disputes among Council members. Regrettably, the reasonable position of the Chinese side on these key issues has not been reflected in the draft resolution.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“We have always believed that Iraq is under the obligation to implement faithfully the relevant Council resolutions, but the Council is also under the obligation to implement its own resolutions honourably, give an objective assessment of Iraq's implementation, and gradually lift, or at least suspend, the sanctions accordingly. Therefore, we are of the View that in the draft resolution, the reinstatement of disarmament inspections and the suspension of sanctions against Iraq should be linked. As long as Iraq honours its disarmament commitments and gradually achieves progress, the Council should move, in a timely manner, to suspend the sanctions.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“The three core issues mentioned earlier can be resolved only through the adoption of a new and comprehensive resolution that can be implemented; only then can we begin to move out of the year-long impasse. However, I have to point out with regret that the implementation of the draft resolution before us is highly questionable. As I am sure everyone understands, without Iraqi cooperation it will hardly be possible to implement any resolution. If implementing a resolution does not enable Iraq to see the light at the end of the tunnel, as is the case with this draft, how could it be ready and willing to offer the cooperation we hope for?”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“Thanks to the efforts by all sides during the process of the consultations, the draft resolution before us incorporates many proposals and recommendations put forward by the panels on how to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq. This is a positive outcome that most Member States, including China, have desired. In the draft resolution, there are also new measures for solving such problems as Kuwaiti missing persons and property. We have also noted that a final adjustment has been made by the sponsor. Thus, although we are not satisfied with the draft resolution as a whole, we feel that it does represent some improvement over the text initially proposed by some members.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the many humanitarian non- governmental organizations' aid groups in Iraq, after conducting separate field studies of their own, have all documented the cruel reality of severe humanitarian suffering in that country. They have made the same appeals repeatedly to the Council to put an early end to the inhumane sanctions against Iraq. No one in the Council has ever believed and agreed that the original intention of the Security Council in imposing sanctions against Iraq was to hurt those innocent civilians. Therefore, the Council has no justification whatsoever to prolong the humanitarian suffering of the Iraqi people.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“We have always held that the key remaining tasks should neither be dismissed lightly as non-existent nor wantonly exaggerated. The right thing to do is to send the new inspection commission to Iraq on a true fact-finding mission, and then the list of key remaining tasks should be reviewed and approved by the Council. The Iraqi Government will then undertake to address these tasks in accordance with the approved list and to accomplish its disarmament obligations as soon as possible so that the Council will accordingly lift all sanctions in a timely manner. Last, but not least, there is an urgent need to relieve the Iraqi people of their tremendous, inhumane suffering, which has lasted for nine years. The nine-year-old sanctions have inflicted untold physical and psychological sufferings on Iraqi civilians, especially women and children.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“The Council may further recall that on such a crucially important issue as its withdrawal from Iraq UNSCOM bypassed the Council and made the decision all on its own. It is our demand, as well as our firm belief, that the new inspection commission must not repeat the path of UNSCOM. Its activities must be objective and accountable, and the Security Council must exercise absolute control over and supervision of its work. Secondly, the remaining Iraqi disarmament issues should be defined clearly and precisely and resolved gradually and effectively. It is only fair to say that there has indeed been tremendous progress in the disarmament of Iraq, especially regarding the nuclear and missile files. It is also true, however, that some problems still remain.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“However, under the leadership of its previous Executive Chairman, UNSCOM continuously concealed information from the Council, deceived and misled the Council and even went so far as to act presumptuously without authorization by the Council, thus playing a dishonourable role in triggering the crisis that was unfolding then. I am sure that it is still fresh in the memory of every Council member that more than once UNSCOM. delivered VX and other chemical agents to Baghdad without asking for permission beforehand or submitting reports afterwards. The Council may also recall that although hundreds of inspections went pretty well, and only a few caused minor problems, UNSCOM. still came up with the conclusion that there was a lack of full cooperation from the Iraqi side.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“How to solve the rather complicated Iraqi issue in a meaningful, effective and smooth manner is a serious topic that should be carefully considered by each and every member of the Council. China believes that in the formulation of new comprehensive Council policies on Iraq, at least the following three core issues will have to be addressed. First, a new inspection commission should be established, which should be objective, impartial, transparent and accountable to replace the infamous United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM). UNSCOM, established in line with resolution 687 (1991), scored considerable achievements in monitoring, verifying and destroying Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, achievements which should be acknowledged.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (spoke in Chinese): Exactly one year ago, for reasons known to all, the United Nations arms inspection in Iraq had to be suspended. Since then the Security Council has been deadlocked on the Iraqi issue, and nothing much has been done over the past 12 months. With a view to breaking this impasse, the Council set up three panels that put forward new recommendations on how to reinstate the arms inspection in Iraq, improve the humanitarian situation there and speed up the settlement of the issue of Kuwaiti missing persons. After that Council members held prolonged discussions and consultations, hoping to bring together the vastly different positions of the various sides and to reach consensus on a comprehensive and balanced resolution so as to restart United Nations arms inspection activities in Iraq.”
1999-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4084 (1999) · source
“In this connection, while we look forward to the smooth implementation of resolution 1279 (1999), and welcome the Secretariat's preparations for this purpose, we also expect - and this is more important - that Council members will be unanimous on taking concrete actions as soon as possible for the deployment of military observers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source
“That will create a relatively stable climate and situation in which national political dialogue can be conducted smoothly and other elements of the Lusaka Agreement can be gradually implemented. Otherwise, nothing is possible. We are very much in agreement with the views expressed yesterday by some representatives that the Council's ability to push through a settlement of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with concrete actions would be the litmus test of the importance the Council attaches to African conflicts.”
1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source
“The Council should rethink this problem as soon as possible. After all, it is never too late to make amends. China welcomes the news that both the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the rebel group have accepted the former President of Botswana, Mr. Masira, as the Facilitator for the national political dialogues. We support the holding of such national political dialogues between the parties to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as soon as possible. However, we wish to emphasize that it is also an immediate priority for the Council and the United Nations to send in military observers and peacekeeping troops as soon as possible, because there can be effective monitoring and maintenance of the ceasefire only when a United Nations peacekeeping mission is deployed there.”
1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source
“Physical visits to the areas of conflict in Africa have enabled us not only to empathize more keenly with the sufferings and desires of the war-torn peoples on the ground, but also to collect more first-hand information and to hear divergent views from the parties directly involved. Of course, visits are not ends in themselves, but the means to strengthen our political will and efficiency in our efforts to solve African conflicts. The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the most serious problems plaguing Africa. The Lusaka accords were signed almost six months ago, but the peace process remains bogged down in difficulties. The United Nations and the Security Council have been quite slow in responding to the situation. At our open debate yesterday, several countries expressed criticism in that regard.”
1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I should like to thank you, Sir, for convening this open briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our thanks also go to Under-Secretary-General Miyet for his briefing on the subject. We are confident that this meeting will help the Council to find solutions to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Earlier, Ambassador Holbrooke briefed the Council on his trip to Africa. We welcome that trip, including his meetings with the parties to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
1999-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4083 (1999) · source
“Thirdly, we believe that African conflicts have very complex causes and that efforts should therefore be made to deal with both the symptoms and root causes in a balanced manner. Following the fulfilment by peacekeeping operations of their mandates, other relevant bodies within the United Nations system should take over promptly and play their proper role in the building of peace. The Security Council should therefore further strengthen its exchanges and cooperation with other relevant United Nations bodies, such as the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. We believe that today's discussion is a very good beginning. There is an old Chinese saying that a journey of a thousand miles must start with the first step.”
1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source
“First, let us recall that the Security Council dispatched a mission to East Timor last September to investigate the situation on the ground. This was well received by all of the parties concerned. We believe that the Security Council could also dispatch similar missions to the relevant regions in Africa in order to carry our a study of the situation on the ground. Secondly, we believe that the Security Council should make increased efforts to tap the potential of existing mechanisms and resources. For instance, the sanctions Committees could play an enhanced role in this regard. The manner in which Ambassador Fowler, Chairman of the sanctions Committee on Angola, has conducted the affairs of that Committee merits our attention and consideration.”
1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source
“We therefore call upon the countries that are in arrears for assessed peacekeeping contributions to pay their arrears in full in a prompt and unconditional manner. Fourthly, with regard to the peacekeeping operations carried out in Sierra Leone, the reaction of the Security Council was not prompt. The Council was also hesitant in the case of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. All this has given rise to a great deal of suspicion about double standards. We believe that the key here is whether the necessary political will can be mustered. The third question I would like to comment on relates to the additional instruments that the Security Council could use in order to better prevent and resolve conflicts in Africa. We believe that, generally speaking, the Security Council must find new means in order to improve its work.”
1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source
“First, we believe that the general principles are obvious - that is to say, we should abide by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and also by the three principles of neutrality, self-defence and prior consent of the parties concerned. These are the three principles that must guide us. Secondly, we believe that, with regard to peacekeeping operations in Africa, the views of the countries concerned, the relevant regional organizations and the Secretariat should be sought beforehand. When a decision is taken, the lack of guarantees for security on the ground cannot be used as a pretext for taking a negative approach. Thirdly, we believe that a lack of resources has gravely impeded the normal functioning of peacekeeping operations.”
1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source
“Secondly, we believe that in considering issues involving hot spots, we could, in the relevant resolutions and presidential statements, welcome the regional organization concerned and approve or authorize it to carry out the relevant work. Thirdly, efforts should be made to strengthen the relationship between the Security Council and the OAU. Consideration could be given to the possibility of inviting the Secretary-General of the OAU, or his representative, to give regular briefings to the Security Council. Fourthly, following OAU summit or ministerial meetings, we could invite the Chairman for that month to brief the Council as appropriate. The second issue I would like to comment on is how to carry out peacekeeping operations in Africa in a more timely and effective manner.”
1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (spoke in Chinese): We would like at the outset to welcome the convening of today's meeting and to thank the Secretary-General for his statement. I should like to comment briefly on the questions we are discussing today. First, on the improvement of the relationship and coordination between the Security Council and the regional and subregional organizations, we believe that the Security Council should take more concrete action to support the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the Economic Community of West African States, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development. We support the work of all of those regional and subregional organizations.”
1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081 (1999) · source
“We also hope that the new Special Representative, Ambassador Adeniji, will be able to complete this arduous task. In conclusion, we call upon the international community to continue its joint efforts to help the people of Sierra Leone achieve peace, stability and, eventually, national reconciliation.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“We note that the Government of Sierra Leone was supposed to have completed the implementation of the DDR programme throughout the country by 15 December. In the light of the current process, it is almost certain that this date will be postponed. However, it is our sincere hope that it will not be postponed repeatedly. We have taken note with satisfaction of the fact that the deployment of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) has already begun and that the first contingent of troops is already in place. The work of formulating a national development security strategy framework is also close to completion. We wish to express our appreciation to the Secretariat for its efforts in this regard. At the same time, I would also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Ambassador Okelo for his work.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“In this regard, we have taken note of paragraphs 13 and 14 of the report of the Secretary-General. We are surprised by the speech given by Mr. Sankoh in which he said that the RUF might temporarily suspend its participation in the DDR programme. We are also concerned that part of the RUF's troops have all along refused to take part in the programme. We hope that the RUF will take part in the programme with a more positive attitude. We urge Mr. Sankoh to play his role. At the same time, we have also taken note of the fact that due to lack of resources and poor treatment, there are incidents of unrest at some demobilization centres. We call upon the international community to further increase its assistance to Sierra Leone so as to facilitate the smooth implementation of the DDR programme.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“We wish to thank the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), as well as all other parties, for their positive efforts and their outstanding contributions to the peace process in Sierra Leone over a long time. We are also fully aware of the fact that the present political and security situation in Sierra Leone is still fragile. There is still tension between the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC). Various unstable elements could affect the peace process in Sierra Leone at any time. Furthermore, the humanitarian situation in the country is still grave and violations of human rights occur from time to time. Therefore the future of Sierra Leone allows no optimism. The implementation of the DDR programme is vital to the peace process in Sierra Leone.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (spoke in Chinese): We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report, as well as for the additional briefing given by the Secretariat. We also wish to express our appreciation to the delegation of the United Kingdom for convening this meeting on the question of Sierra Leone. The situation in Sierra Leone has recently been developing in a positive direction. Mr. Sankoh and Mr. Koroma have both returned to Freetown. A new national Government has been established in Sierra Leone that includes the former rebel forces. The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme has also made some headway. In general, the Lorne Agreement has been implemented. We are satisfied about this.”
1999-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4078 (1999) · source
“From the outset, we have appealed to the parties to seek common ground, while reserving differences and avoiding confrontation, in devising a roll-over programme that best meets the needs of civilians in Iraq. Regrettably, China's hope and appeals have not received their due attention and response. That is why China was compelled to abstain in the voting on the resolution.”
1999-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4077 (1999) · source
“Like other members, China very much hopes to see an early completion of consultations among the permanent five and the adoption by the Council of a new resolution on Iraq as soon as possible. China has made and will continue to make positive efforts to this end. We should adopt a responsible attitude and try to elaborate a programme that will truly solve the problem. We cannot accept next week as the deadline for consultations of the permanent five or for the Council's discussions. For these reasons, we believe that the resolution extending the oil-for-food programme for one week does not help to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq or advance the consultations among the permanent five on the omnibus text on Iraq.”
1999-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4077 (1999) · source
“The Security Council deadlock on Iraq has lasted for almost a year without resolution and with long delays. China is also extremely dissatisfied and disappointed at this. However, to attribute this situation indiscriminately to the slow progress in the consultations among the five permanent members is inappropriate. The unilateral military strike against Iraq last December was the main reason the United Nations arms-verification programme in Iraq was suspended. This is a fact beyond dispute. How can we break the deadlock as soon as possible? There is a Chinese saying to the effect that he who tied the knot should be the one to undo it. Those countries that launched the military strike should now show flexibility.”
1999-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4077 (1999) · source
“Even though various parties may have differing political positions regarding the question of Iraq, the programme for meeting the basic humanitarian needs of Iraqi civilians should in no way be used as a tool for exerting political pressure. The resolution just adopted by the Council, which provides for a one-week extension, obviously is not intended to meet the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi civilians. Nor does it help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the programme. It is mainly intended to force the Council to adopt, as soon as possible, a new omnibus resolution on Iraq. Some members went so far as to indicate that they were supporting this resolution in order to exert pressure on the five permanent members to conclude their consultations on the omnibus resolution within a week. We are very surprised by this.”
1999-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4077 (1999) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (spoke in Chinese): Since its implementation, the temporary oil-for-food programme has played a considerable role in easing the humanitarian difficulties in Iraq. Meanwhile, it is undeniable that the programme also has shortcomings and should continue to be supplemented or adjusted in a timely fashion in the light of prevailing realities. We believe that the question of whether the oil-for- food programme should be extended for one week or six months depends above all on the humanitarian needs of the civilian population in Iraq. It also depends on how the programme might be more smoothly implemented. Further considerations should also be subject to this fundamental goal.”
1999-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4077 (1999) · source
“The tendency in the United Nations of paying only lip service to Africa should be rectified. The United Nations must apply more human and financial resources to preventive diplomacy in Africa.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source
“Therefore, to prevent armed conflicts from occurring in the first place, we must take a long-term view and take meaningful steps to help developing countries in their economic development. Otherwise, preventive measures would only treat the symptom rather than eradicate the root cause, and there would merely be one passive reaction after another. Thus, the promotion of economic growth of developing countries is of important practical relevance in preventing armed conflicts. Last but not least, I wish to emphasize that peace in various regions of the world is an indivisible and interrelated whole. In deliberating the issue of prevention of armed conflict, the Council should treat all regions of the world equally, especially in the case of Africa. There should be no preferential treatment for one or neglect of another.”
1999-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4072 (1999) · source