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Qin Huasun

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first: 1995-06-09
most recent: 2000-01-31
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“Secondly, with the assistance of the United Nations, the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and Afghanistan's neighbours, the Afghan parties should conduct peaceful negotiations and consultations in order to find a satisfactory solution unhampered by ethnic, religious and political differences. All countries should abide by United Nations resolutions, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan, refrain from interference in its internal affairs and prevent transfers of weapons to it. China has always attached great importance to the question of Afghanistan.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“Afghanistan is a neighbour of China's; the Chinese Government and people are concerned about the situation there, and hope that Afghanistan will end the strife as soon as possible and embark on national reconstruction. The crux of the problem of Afghanistan lies in the lack of even minimal trust between the factions, and in their unwillingness to renounce the use of force in resolving their problems. At the same time, foreign interference in the Afghan question and the transfer of arms to that country have complicated the issue, so that it has dragged on for a long time now without solution. For a genuine settlement of the Afghan question, we are of the view that the factions in Afghanistan should, firstly, implement a cease-fire, establish mutual trust and so create conditions for a peaceful settlement.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, allow me, Mr. President, to congratulate you on your assumption of the important post of President of the Security Council. We believe that, with your wisdom, experience and outstanding ability, you will most certainly be able to guide the work of the Council this month to a satisfactory conclusion. I also wish to thank the previous President, the Permanent Representative of Botswana, Mr. Legwaila, for his successful stewardship of the Council's work last month. Afghanistan has been and remains mired in prolonged strife; the situation there is turbulent and unstable, and has resulted in enormous losses to the Afghan people in terms of life and property; also, it poses a threat to the surrounding countries and to the area, and jeopardizes regional security and stability.”
1996-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3648 (1996) · source
“Therefore, we urge all parties in Burundi to act in the interest of their country by carrying out a broad-based dialogue as soon as possible and responding effectively to the appeals contained in the resolutions of the Security Council to create conditions for an early national reconciliation and to make their contribution to regional peace and stability.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“However, it is our understanding, with regard to the draft resolution, no matter what kind of action the Security Council takes in the future, including a humanitarian response, it should consult with the country concerned, obtain its consent and broadly canvass the view of all parties. Whether or not the question of Burundi can be appropriately resolved affects not only the economic development of Burundi and the life of its people, but also the peace and stability of the entire Great Lakes region.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The draft resolution that the Council is about to adopt indicates that the international community, in striving for humanitarian objectives, will continue to give impetus to a broad dialogue involving all sides in Burundi in order to establish mutual trust, so that Burundi will achieve national reconciliation at the earliest possible date. We have all along held the View that the internal affairs of a country should be settled by the people of that country themselves. The international community can provide assistance, but it cannot engage in interference in the name of assistance. The Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“Even though the situation in Burundi is beginning to move in a positive direction, the country still faces many difficulties in the political, security and humanitarian fields. The international community, particularly the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity (OAU), have made tireless efforts for the proper solution of the question of Burundi. The Secretary-General and his Special Representative for mediation and good offices have made a series of diplomatic and political efforts. A few days ago in Addis Ababa, the Council of Ministers of the OAU gave special attention to the question of Burundi and decided to request the former President of Tanzania, Mr. Nyerere, to continue his good offices as facilitator in the search for a political settlement of the Burundi question.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The Chinese Government has been concerned all along about the development of the situation in Burundi and sincerely hopes that peace and stability in that country will be restored as soon as possible. We have also made our own efforts in this regard. We are pleased to note the common understanding and determination manifested by the highest authorities in Burundi for the solution of the Burundi question. They are engaged in the process of restoring peace and stability in their country so that the overall situation there will move towards improvement. At this point, the Government of Burundi is engaged in its third campaign for the return of peace. All of this is conducive to stability in the Burundi situation, and we wish to commend and support this effort.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Allow me first of all to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I am sure that with your outstanding abilities and wealth of diplomatic experience you will be able to guide the work of the Council this month to a successful conclusion. I also wish to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, the Ambassador of the United States, Mrs. Albright, for presiding over the work of the Council last month and for completing the task before the Council. A few moments ago the Permanent Representative of Burundi, on behalf of the Burundi Government, made a comprehensive statement on the situation in Burundi, which deserves our serious consideration.”
1996-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3639 (1996) · source
“The Chinese Government will, as always, support the peace process in Haiti and is ready to establish and develop friendly relations of cooperation with Haiti on the basis of the United Nations Charter and the five principles of peaceful coexistence. We are convinced that the Haitian people, under the leadership of their new President, His Excellency Mr. Preval, will be able to build Haiti into a peaceful, stable and prosperous country, thus making their contribution to peace and development in Latin America and the world as a whole.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“At the same time, considering precedents in other United Nations peace-keeping operations and the current serious financial difficulties of the United Nations, we believe that the United Nations Mission in Haiti should withdraw as scheduled. However, considering the recommendation of the Secretary-General, Mr. Boutros-Ghali, the request of the Haitian Government and the attitude of the Latin American and non-aligned countries on the question of UNMIH, the Chinese delegation exercised maximum flexibility during the Council's consultations and did its best to find a compromise proposal. In view of the fact that the draft resolution before us has basically incorporated the amendments by the Chinese delegation, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“Parliamentary, local and presidential elections in Haiti have concluded smoothly. The President-elect has officially taken office. The task of creating a police force in Haiti has been completed. The security situation in Haiti has also improved markedly. The primary task now facing Haiti is rehabilitation and reconstruction. The question of security is undoubtedly important for Haiti's development. However, both the maintenance of a secure environment and economic development can ultimately depend only on the Haitian people themselves. The help of the international community in the process can play only a supplementary and promotive role. In this regard, other United Nations bodies and some countries can play a proper role.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China)(interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese Government has all along attached importance to and supported the peace process in Haiti, as well as the positive efforts made by the Secretary-General, his Special Representative, the Organization of American States, Latin American countries and the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) in restoring peace and stability in Haiti, and we hope that the Haitian people will soon be able to live in happiness and peace. It is in this spirit that the Chinese delegation has voted in favour of an overwhelming majority of the resolutions on this question that have been adopted by the Council so far. We are pleased to note that substantive progress has been made in the Haitian peace process, thanks to the help of the United Nations and the international community.”
1996-02-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3638 (1996) · source
“The Chinese Government has at all times firmly supported the peace process in Angola and has sympathized deeply with the Angolan people for their sufferings resulting from the war. It is in this spirit that the Chinese Government has provided Angola with humanitarian assistance and production facilities. We will continue to make our contribution, together with the international community, to peace and stability in Angola.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The Chinese delegation is of the view that negotiation and dialogue remain the only way for Angola to resolve differences and achieve national reconciliation. We therefore hope that the two sides, particularly UNITA, will honour their commitments and, taking into account the national interest, cooperate with the United Nations Angola Verification Mission (UNAVEM. III) and implement comprehensively the Lusaka Protocol and the relevant resolutions of the Council so as to create conditions in which progress can be made in the peace process and national reconciliation can be achieved. In finding a solution to the question of Angola, we must also attach importance and give support to the role of the Organization of African Unity and Angola's neighbouring countries.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The Angolan peace process is now at a critical point: the Angolan Government and UNITA agreed not long ago upon a new timetable, and the Angolan Government has taken encouraging initiatives in quartering its forces and releasing prisoners of war. At the same time, however, progress in the Angolan peace process is still very slow: implementation of the Lusaka Protocol has been repeatedly postponed; the two sides still lack mutual trust and political will; and no further meetings have yet taken place between President dos Santos and Mr. Savimbi. A ship sailing against the current must forge ahead or it will be driven backwards; now the two sides, particularly UNITA, must make concerted efforts so that the ship of the peace process is not driven onto the rocks, and can sail on to success.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“The open debate on the question of Angola in the Council today demonstrates the Council's determination to further support the peace process in Angola and the international community's readiness to make further efforts for the restoration of peace and stability there. The Chinese Government fully endorses these objectives. The Angolan people have suffered the scourge of war for 20 long years now. Despite assistance from the international community, Angola must, in the final analysis, rely on its own unremitting efforts if it is to close the book on its painful past and be able to enjoy peace and tranquillity again.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Madam President, please allow me at the outset to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. I am convinced that, given your outstanding talent and rich diplomatic experience, you will guide the Council's work this month to success. I also wish to express gratitude for the condolences expressed to China for the loss of life in the earthquake there. I should also like to take this opportunity to thank your predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Sir John Weston of the United Kingdom, for his outstanding contribution to the complete success of the Council's work last month.”
1996-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3628 (1996) · source
“As a Chinese saying goes, "Listen to all sides and you will be enlightened; otherwise you will be benighted." The Council should also listen fully to the views of the parties concerned and of the OAU, and should allow them to play their respective roles to the fullest possible extent. Having stated the position of China, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“The main purpose of the draft resolution before us is also to demonstrate the Council's support for and cooperation with the OAU in this regard. In addressing this act of terrorism, as in other international disputes, the Council should observe the purposes and principles of the Charter, act strictly according to the norms of international law, and make its own judgement in a fair and objective manner by respecting the facts and giving due importance to the evidence. The Council should be careful, serious and prudent when taking any action. Therefore, we have reservations about that part of paragraph 4 (b) that calls upon the Sudan to desist from engaging in activities of assisting, supporting and facilitating terrorist activities.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“The Government of Sudan has also openly condemned terrorism and has expressed its readiness to cooperate with the OAU and the other countries concerned to settle this question properly. The Central Organ of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution has held two high-level meetings during which relevant decisions were adopted to condemn this terrorist act and to urge the countries concerned to apprehend and extradite suspects. We appreciate and support these efforts made by the parties concerned and by the OAU. We sincerely hope that the OAU, with the support of the Security Council, will continue to play its proper, important role in bringing about an appropriate solution to this matter.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese Government has always strongly opposed and condemned acts of terrorism in all forms, for they not only endanger innocent lives and social stability but also pose a threat to international security. We were deeply shocked by the terrorist assassination attempt on President Mubarak of Egypt in the capital of Ethiopia on 26 June 1995 and believe that those involved in that act must be brought to justice. Following the attempted assassination of the Egyptian President, Ethiopia, Egypt, other countries in the region and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) have made numerous efforts to learn the truth, apprehend suspects and resolve disputes arising from this matter.”
1996-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3627 (1996) · source
“We therefore urge the parties in the country to take into account State and national interests, start a broad-based dialogue as soon as possible and implement in earnest the relevant resolutions of the Council so as to create conditions for national reconciliation at an early date. We also hope that the Secretary-General will solicit a wide range of opinions, including those of the Burundi Government, when making relevant recommendations. We welcome further efforts to be made by the neighbours of Burundi and regional organizations to help the people of Burundi achieve national reconciliation at an early date and bring about peace and stability in the region.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“We hope that the adoption of this draft resolution will truly promote dialogue among the parties in Burundi so that their hatred and differences will be removed and the foundation for national reconciliation will thus be laid. Therefore, we will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. The Chinese Government and people have all along followed closely the developments in Burundi and have deeply sympathized with the people of Burundi in their sufferings. We have taken an active part in the United Nations efforts on the question of Burundi and, within our capacity, have provided material assistance to Burundi through bilateral channels. In our view, the final settlement of the question of Burundi must depend on the Burundi people themselves.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“Despite the efforts made by the international community, the situation in the Great Lakes region remains precarious. The outflow of refugees from Burundi to its neighbouring countries is still going on. Therefore, the international community, including the United Nations, has the responsibility to continue to do its utmost to help the parties in Burundi conduct extensive dialogue, so as to build mutual trust and achieve national reconciliation. The draft resolution to be adopted by the Security Council demonstrates the concern of the international community over the situation in Burundi. It is also a component of international efforts to bring about stability in Burundi.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“The Security Council has dispatched to Burundi two fact-finding missions, which have provided firsthand material to give us a thorough understanding of the situation in Burundi. The Organization of African Unity (OAU) has also offered its good offices and mediation, and taken a number of political and diplomatic initiatives. At the thirty-first ordinary session of the OAU Assembly, Heads of State and Government held special discussions and decided to take a number of measures to do with the question of Burundi. The former President of Tanzania, Mr. Nyerere, has also been to Burundi, by invitation, as a mediator and to offer his good offices with a view to finding a political solution to the Burundi question. We appreciate and support these efforts.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since October 1993, the political situation in Burundi has been turbulent and unstable, the security and humanitarian situations have further worsened and there has been an increasing outflow of refugees. This is not only detrimental to economic recovery and reconstruction, but also poses a threat to peace and stability in the region. The Chinese Government is deeply concerned. The international community, particularly the United Nations and the relevant regional organizations, have made untiring efforts to achieve an early settlement of the question of Burundi. The Secretary-General and his Special Representative have themselves been to Bujumbura for talks with the parties concerned.”
1996-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3623 (1996) · source
“African peoples, who have suffered greatly from conflicts and war, are now working hard to create a peaceful environment, rebuild their homelands and develop their national economies. The Chinese Government has all along held that world peace and development cannot be achieved without Africa's participation. A stable and developing Africa is conducive to world peace and prosperity. Therefore, we sincerely hope that African peoples will strengthen unity and cooperation, overcome difficulties and, with the help of the international community and through their own efforts, resolve various disputes at an early date, thus embarking on the road to national unity and economic development. We believe that with the joint efforts of the international community and African countries, a solution will ultimately be found to the Liberian conflict.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“Facts have proved that only when the parties concerned truly give up war and persist in peaceful negotiations can there be a momentum of peace for turning swords into ploughshares. Therefore, we strongly urge the Liberian parties to cooperate with the United Nations and ECOWAS, strictly implement the Agreement already reached and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and take effective measures to complete at an early date the disarmament and demobilization of combatants so as to create conditions for the final realization of national reconciliation. The international community should also take concrete actions to support the efforts of ECOWAS and give full play to its role in this process. Africa, with its rich resources and industrious people, is an important force in the international arena.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“Heads of State or Government of the countries concerned in the region have also met on many occasions to offer good offices and mediation, with a view to seeking a proper solution to the Liberian question. The United Nations has also made unremitting efforts to this end. The dawn of peace once came to Liberia. Recently, however, the situation in Liberia has deteriorated again, as shown by the casualties suffered by the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), the grimmer humanitarian situation and continued difficulties in the comprehensive implementation of the Abuja Agreement. We are deeply concerned and disturbed by these developments. The Liberian crisis is now at a critical moment. The international community and the countries concerned are doing their best for a renewed cease-fire among various parties in Liberia.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): We wish to welcome the statement just made by the Liberian Foreign Minister. There has been fighting in Liberia on and off for six years already, since the outbreak of its civil war in 1989. This war in Western Africa has caused severe damage to the economy of Liberia, killed over 100,000 people and reduced another 700,000 to the condition of refugees. It is also posing a threat to peace and stability in neighbouring countries and the region as a whole. In recent years, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made tremendous efforts to end the fighting in Liberia. Those States have sent peace-keeping forces to Liberia, in accordance with Chapter VIII, despite their own economic difficulties.”
1996-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3621 (1996) · source
“As the two Croatian parties have explicitly pledged their cooperation, the military component of the Transitional Administration will be engaged mainly in monitoring and assisting demilitarization. Under these circumstances, it is not necessary to invoke Chapter VII in the authorization. Moreover, the use of close air support, as appropriate, in the case of insufficient manpower in peace-keeping operations should be limited to self-defence. Peace-keeping forces should not use force indiscriminately, still less employ it as a means of retaliation. The Transitional Administrator should exercise caution when making such requests. Therefore, the Chinese delegation wishes to reiterate its reservations about those elements of draft resolution S/ 1996/23.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“However, we also believe that political will and cooperation on the part of the parties concerned is a prerequisite for any United Nations peace- keeping operation and the basis for its success. We therefore urge the two parties concerned to cooperate closely with the international community in implementing the Basic Agreement so as to ensure the success of the United Nations peace-keeping operation to be deployed. I also wish to point out that the main task of the Transitional Administration will be to assist the parties concerned in implementing the Basic Agreement, and its activities should therefore be strictly restricted to what is requested in the Basic Agreement. When it comes to the deployment of United Nations peace-keeping operations, we are never in favour of enforcement action under Chapter VII of the Charter.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“We hope that the two parties concerned will put the interests of Croatian people of all ethnic origins above their differences, adopt a constructive approach, build mutual trust and implement the Basic Agreement in earnest so as to create conditions favourable for advancing the process of achieving a political settlement of the question of Croatia. We have noted that the Basic Agreement called for the establishment of a transitional administration and a peace-keeping force in Eastern Slavonia. Considering the urgent needs of the parties concerned in Croatia and considering that the United Nations should do all it can to support the process of a political settlement in Croatia, we will give positive consideration to the requests made in the Basic Agreement and will vote in favour of the two draft resolutions before us.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): In seeking a solution to the question of Croatia, we have always emphasized respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Croatia and have reiterated that the territories of Eastern Slavonia and other areas are integral parts of the Republic of Croatia. Ultimately, an appropriate and lasting solution to the conflict in Croatia can be found only through peaceful negotiations. Towards the end of last year, the two parties concerned in Croatia signed the Basic Agreement, which opened up new prospects for the peaceful settlement of conflicts and for the gradual reintegration of the territories of Eastern Slavonia and other areas into the Republic of Croatia, within its constitutional jurisdiction. We welcome this development. Well begun is half done.”
1996-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3619 (1996) · source
“Since its deployment, the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG), has maintained good cooperation with the two parties concerned and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) peace-keeping force, and it has carried out fairly well the mandate entrusted to it by the Council, at which fact we wish to express our satisfaction. Therefore, we support the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend the mandate of UNOMIG, and we hope that it will further promote stability in Georgia and facilitate the process of a comprehensive political settlement. On the basis of the aforementioned position, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source
“At the same time, the basic rights of various ethnic groups in the Abkhaz region should be guaranteed. We are of the view that the final settlement of the question of Georgia depends, in the final analysis, on Georgians of all ethnic groups. In this connection, the international community can only play a supplementary and promoting role that is based on the political will of the two parties. Therefore, we urge the two parties concerned to take into account the fundamental interests of Georgians of all ethnic groups and to engage in real peace talks, earnestly and constructively, so as to find a final, proper solution.”
1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source
“We welcome the concerted efforts of the international community to advance the peace process in Georgia. The situation in the Abkhaz region of Georgia has been tense and the political settlement process long stalemated, despite vigorous mediation by all parties, since the outbreak of the dispute in the region. The major problems remain the continued serious differences between the two parties concerned over the future political status of Abkhazia and the further obstruction of the return of refugees to the Abkhaz region. The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned about these disturbing developments. We have consistently held that the international community should respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia in settling the conflict in that country.”
1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): At the outset, please allow me to congratulate you sincerely, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the first month of 1996. I am convinced that, given your outstanding talent and rich diplomatic experience, the work of the Council this month will be a success. I also wish to thank your predecessor, His Excellency Ambassador Lavrov of the Russian Federation, who successfully guided the Council's work in the last month of last year, leading us smoothly into 1996. We have noted that the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy have made tremendous efforts for the peaceful settlement of the Georgia conflict. The countries concerned in the region, the Russian Federation in particular, have also conducted positive mediation.”
1996-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3618 (1996) · source
“I wish to point out here that in dealing with the violations of international humanitarian law in the region the Council should distinguish its purview from that of other bodies and refrain from intervening in what falls within the purview of others. We have noted that some elements in the draft resolution before us should be dealt with by the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia or other related United Nations bodies, and we express our reservation on those elements.”
1995-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3612 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Like other delegations, the Chinese delegation is deeply concerned about, and condemns, the violations of international humanitarian law in the region of the former Yugoslavia. We urge the parties concerned to immediately stop such activities and cooperate with international humanitarian organizations to find out the truth. We also hope that the parties concerned will maintain the peace momentum and create favourable conditions for genuine and lasting peace and stability in the region. Based on this position, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1995-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3612 (1995) · source
“It is our hope that the Council can enhance its efficiency and, at the same time, improve its working methods and increase its transparency so that it can better fulfil the lofty functions entrusted to it by the Charter.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“This approach has not only helped to enhance the transparency of the work of the Council, it is also conducive to fostering mutual communication and understanding. It also enables the Council to listen to the views and requests of the numerous troop-contributing countries in a timely manner, so that appropriate and reasonable decisions can be made during deliberations. The purpose of summarizing experience is to draw on the past as a guide to our future. The problems faced by the United Nations in peace-keeping operations require that the members of the Council and troop-contributing countries jointly discuss them for a resolution. We understand the desire of troop-contributing countries to expedite the improvement of the Council's working methods. We will carefully study their proposals.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Only by observing the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, as well as such effective principles as obtaining the prior consent of the countries concerned, strict neutrality and the non-use of force except in self-defence, can United Nations peace- keeping operations develop on the right track. Moreover, peace-keeping operations should be kept within the confines of capabilities. In order to improve its working methods, the Council has started, in recent years, to have regular consultations and exchanges of views with troop- contributing countries on various important stages of peace-keeping operations, such as their establishment, the definition and extension of their mandates, and the conclusion of their missions, with a view to jointly discussing and resolving problems in peace-keeping operations.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“With the expansion and deepening of United Nations peace- keeping operations in recent years, the United Nations requires the timely support of the Member States. In this regard, the suggestions of troop-contributing countries and the contributions they have made to the best of their abilities have enabled the United Nations to deploy various peace-keeping operations and to carry them out as rapidly as possible. We appreciate the efforts and contributions made by those countries. Mounting peace-keeping operations is one of the means by which the United Nations eases and resolves conflicts and creates conditions for the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): It is very useful for the members of the Security Council and the troop-contributing countries to gather here today to exchange views on United Nations peace-keeping operations and the question of regular consultations between the Council and troop-contributing countries, and it is helpful that this will be done on a regular basis. According to the provisions of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council is the United Nations organ with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Undoubtedly, the decisions and decision-making process of the Security Council should reflect the will and wishes of the general membership.”
1995-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3611 (1995) · source
“China is particularly concerned with the former Yugoslavia and the development of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We do not have, nor do we seek, selfish interests in the former Yugoslavia. We support the peace process in the former Yugoslavia and sincerely hope that peace, lasting peace, security and development can be realized as soon as possible and that the people will be able to live peaceful lives in this area. China will continue to make efforts to promote the peace process in the former Yugoslavia. On the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, China has developed friendly and cooperative relations with the countries of the former Yugoslavia.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“This does not mean however that China's position has undergone any change: that is, China has all along disapproved of operations authorized by the Security Council when at every turn it invokes Chapter VII of the Charter and adopts mandatory measures. Still less can it approve the Security Council's authorization of the unlimited use of force. We believe that the implementation force (IFOR), in carrying out its task, must maintain neutrality and impartiality and avoid wanton use of force so as to avoid damaging the image of the United Nations. We believe that IFOR should provide the Security Council with timely and full reports on its implementation task so that it can accept the necessary control of and guidance from the Security Council.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“Implementing the Peace Agreement for Bosnia and Herzegovina is undoubtedly an important operation, and the United Nations and the Security Council must shoulder important responsibilities. Therefore, the Security Council, when it takes a decision, should abide strictly by the purposes and principles of the Charter. On the basis of China's position in support of the peace process in the former Yugoslavia and of its hope for an early realization of lasting peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and also in view of the urgent wishes of the parties concerned and the fact that this draft resolution calls for extraordinary action in extraordinary circumstances, the Chinese delegation will vote in support of the draft resolution before us.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source
“The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has made unremitting efforts in the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina and should be acknowledged and encouraged by the international community. The Security Council must strive to resolve soon the question of the status of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the United Nations. In the last three years, the United Nations has made considerable efforts for the peace process in the former Yugoslavia. It has deployed peace-keeping forces in the former Yugoslavia and has played a role in containing the conflict, in providing humanitarian assistance and in preventive deployment. The actions of the United Nations in this area have achieved some results, but there are also lessons that can be used as references in undertaking future operations of this kind.”
1995-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3607 (1995) · source