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Qin Huasun

lines on the record: 629
first: 1995-06-09
most recent: 2000-01-31
sittings or episodes: 119
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“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the Minister in the Office of the President of Rwanda, His Excellency Mr. Patrick Mazimhaka, whom I welcome. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“I thank the representative of the Sudan for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Jamaica, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Miss Durrant (Jamaica) took the seat reserved for her at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (interpretation from Chinese): The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the Sudan.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987Resumption1 (1999) · source
“There are a number of speakers remaining on my list. In view of the lateness ol' the hour, and with the concurrence of the members of the Council, I intend to suspend the meeting now. The meeting was suspended at 1.10 p.m.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“China supports the active efforts of African countries and regional organizations to secure a political settlement of the Congo question. At the same time, we strongly believe that the international community, especially the Security Council, should respond to the legitimate requests and appeals of the African countries, show genuine concern for African questions and take effective steps in this connection. In particular, it should give political and financial assistance to African countries and regional organizations in their efforts to solve their own problems and play a positive and meaningful role in helping African countries to settle the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as soon as possible. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The next speaker is the representative of Burkina Faso.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“Since the very start of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, China has maintained that the parties concerned should reach a ceasefire as soon as possible. On the basis of full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the parties concerned should find an effective way to solve their differences, disputes and other problems through dialogue and negotiations, proceeding from the overall benefits of peace and development to Africa and the fundamental interests of the African peoples, and in the spirit of African unity and national reconciliation. Only if they do so will the conflicts come to an early end and peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as good-neighbourly relations between countries in the region be restored.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of China. The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has lasted over half a year, causing deep concern among African countries and the international community at large. China, too, has been very concerned over developments in the Great Lakes region. We are deeply disturbed by the loss of life and property caused by the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its grave impact on the peace and stability of the Great Lakes region and the entire African continent. As a friend of the African countries and peoples, China is deeply worried at the fact that the conflicts in the Great Lakes region have been dragging on for so long.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“Muchetwa (Zimbabwe) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (interpretation from Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations on the letter dated 4 March 1999 from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, contained in document S/1999/278. The first speaker inscribed on my list is the Minister for Human Rights of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, His Excellency Leonard She Okitundu, whom I welcome and on whom I now call.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. She Okitundu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Kafando (Burkina Faso), Mr. Ndaruzaniye (Burundi), Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt), Mr. Kastrup (Germany), Mr. Takasu (Japan), Mr. Mahugu (Kenya), Mr. Dora'a (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), Mr. Mazimhaka (Rwanda), Mr. Vermeulen (South Africa), Mr. Erwa (Sudan), Mr. Mbabazi (Uganda), Mr. Mwakawago (United Republic of Tanzania), Mr. Kasanda (Zambia) and Mr.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo Letter dated 4 March 1999 from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1999/278) The President (interpretation from Chinese): I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Burkina Faso, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Germany, Japan, Kenya, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Rwanda, South Africa, the Sudan, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“At the outset of this meeting, I should like, on behalf of the Security Council, to extend deep sympathy to the Governments and the people of Argentina, the Russian Federation and the United States for the great loss of life suffered in the crash of a helicopter flying for the United Nations in Haiti on 14 March 1999. I would request the representatives of Argentina, the Russian Federation and the United States to convey to their respective Governments and to the bereaved families our deep condolences. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
1999-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3987 (1999) · source
“It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/1999/262) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Gabon, Gambia, Malaysia, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Slovenia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1231 (1999). There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“We should like to reiterate the importance of paragraphs 7 and 8 of the draft resolution before us and emphasize our support for the necessary measures to be taken by the Security Council in this regard. The United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) is a concrete embodiment of the Security Council's support for the Government and the people of Sierra Leone. We support the extension of the mandate of UNOMSIL. In response to the appeal by Sierra Leone and ECOWAS, China has provided emergency assistance to the people of Sierra Leone and the ECOWAS members concerned, in the form of, respectively, material for civilian use and materiel. We will continue to provide help as far as we are able, through bilateral channels. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“The Chinese Government firmly supports the elected Government of Sierra Leone and appreciates the dual track policy pursued by President Kabbah and his determination to achieve national reconciliation through dialogue. We urge the rebels to recognize unconditionally the legitimate Government, headed by President Kabbah, put an end to the atrocities against civilians, lay down their arms immediately and take part in a dialogue with the Government in good faith so as to avoid further bloodshed and conflict. We call upon the countries concerned to abide strictly by international law and to genuinely respect the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of Sierra Leone. China is gravely concerned about outside support for and participation in the rebel forces.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. The Government and people and China express their profound condolences on the passing of His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, Amir of the State of Bahrain. His Highness made a significant contribution to peace and development in Bahrain and his region as well as to the friendly relations between China and Bahrain. I should like to request the representative of Bahrain to convey our heartfelt sympathy to the family of His Highness. We are pleased to see that the situation in Sierra Leone is finally improving, thanks to the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and, in particular, the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG).”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“Members of the Council also have before them document S/1999/262, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should also like to draw attention to the following other documents: S/1999/174, letter dated 16 February 1999 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997) concerning the situation in Sierra Leone addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/1999/138, letter dated 10 February 1999 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council; S/ 1999/ 186 and S/1999/224, letters dated 10 and 22 February 1999 and 1 March 1999, respectively, from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General; and S/ 1999/ 193 and S/1999/213, letters dated 22 and 25 February 1999, respectively, from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary- General.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Dabor (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President (interpretation from Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the fifth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone, which is contained in document S/1999/237.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“Michel Duval, Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, for his very effective conduct of the Council's business during the first week of February. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Sierra Leone Fifth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (S/1999/237) The President (interpretation from Chinese): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“Expression of thanks to the retiring President The President (interpretation from Chinese): As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of March, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Robert Fowler, Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of February 1999. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Fowler for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. On behalf of the Council, I should also like to express deep gratitude to His Excellency Mr.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“At the outset of the meeting, I should like, on behalf of the Security Council, to express deep sympathy to the Government and the people of Bahrain for the great loss they have suffered as a result of the passing of His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, Amir of the State of Bahrain. The long and distinguished leadership of His Highness leaves an enduring legacy of pride and honour, and of a deep commitment to the cause of peace and stability in the region. I would request the representative of Bahrain to convey to his Government and to the bereaved family our deep condolences. I now invite members of the Council to stand and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa. The members of the Council observed a minute of silence.”
1999-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3986 (1999) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): We have taken note or the statements made by several representatives. We believe that deciding one's own position on the merits of a matter is the right or every sovereign State. Some countries made accusations against. China. Those accusations are totally groundless.”
1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source
“In this case, there is no need to extend further the mandate of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP). I should also like to reiterate that Africa and other regions are still plagued by conflict and instability and need greater attention and contributions from the United Nations. In View of the Organization's current financial difficulties, it would be neither reasonable nor fair to continue to assess Member States for UNPREDEP. The already insufficient resources of the United Nations should be used where they are needed most. UNPREDEP has contributed to the maintenance of a stable situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. China highly appreciates the contributions of the Secretary-General and others, including countries that have contributed troops to UNPREDEP.”
1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation voted against the draft resolution a short while ago. We have always maintained that United Nations peacekeeping operations, including preventive deployment missions, should not be open-ended. The situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has apparently stabilized in the past few years, its relations with neighbouring countries have been improved, and peace and stability there have not been adversely affected by developments in that region. In his recent reports, including document S/ 1999/ 161 before us, the Secretary-General has clearly indicated that the original goal of the Security Council in establishing the preventive mission in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has already been met.”
1999-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3982 (1999) · source
“We support greater information exchange between the Security Council on the one hand and the ICRC, UNICEF, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other organizations on the other. Once the so-called division of labour is clear, each and every organ and institutions will be able to concentrate on its own sphere of responsibility. The Chinese Government has always attached great importance to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and participated actively in deliberations on this matter in the General Assembly and other related organs. We are in favour of the President of the Council's issuing a statement to demonstrate the attention the Council devotes to this matter.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“The international community should take the necessary steps to support the efforts of African countries and organizations to resolve their "hot-spot" issues and to provide meaningful and effective assistance to help keep civilians out of harm's way. We are of the view that in the light of the nature and scope of the matter, it is appropriate that the question of the protection of civilians in armed conflict be placed on the agenda of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council for more thorough and comprehensive discussions. We are in favour of strengthening the Security Council's cooperation and coordination with the General Assembly and other United Nations organs.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“In this connection, we hope that the countries and organizations concerned will abide strictly by the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations and respect, in real earnest, the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all countries. We call for the elimination of double standards in the humanitarian field. The international community should give equal attention to all incidents involving civilian losses in armed conflict, regardless of where they occur. In this respect, the situation in Africa has been very troubling in recent years. In some areas of the region, crises are escalating, while in others old conflicts are being rekindled. Civilians, especially women and children, are undergoing agonizing pain and sufferings.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“However, the current tendency in international relations to politicize humanitarian issues and interfere in a country's internal affairs under the guise of humanitarianism cannot but cause us concern. In a humanitarian crisis, the wilful invocation of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to use force, or even the unilateral use or threat of use of force, against a sovereign State without the authorization of the Security Council, with no consideration given to the specific causes of the crisis, will only complicate matters and further intensify the conflict.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“The root cause of humanitarian crises must be addressed through ethnic reconciliation, confidence- building measures, economic development and the maintenance of national stability. We also believe that regardless of when and where conflicts break out, the parties involved should be urged to end them as soon as possible through peaceful means; to abide strictly by the relevant international laws, including international humanitarian law; to provide, as best they can, protection and assistance to civilians; and to prevent and prohibit all forms of violent assault against civilians or attempts to impede the provision of humanitarian assistance to civilians. The Chinese delegation maintains that the international community cannot afford to turn away from humanitarian crises.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“The protection of civilians in armed conflict has always been the concern of Governments and of bodies such as the General Assembly. Today many regions of the world are still plagued by armed conflict, which not only threatens peace and security in those regions and in the world at large but also brings untold suffering to the people of the countries and regions involved. Civilians are subjected to forcible displacement and violent assault. Women and children in particular, as one of the most vulnerable social groups, are most gravely affected in conflict situations. This calls for the full attention of the international community. We believe that the ultimate way to protect civilians in armed conflict is effectively to prevent and eliminate all armed conflicts.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation is very pleased to see Mr. Lloyd Axworthy, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, preside over today's formal meeting of the Security Council. We thank Mr. Cornelio Sommaruga, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); Ms. Carol Bellamy, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); and Mr. Olara Otunnu, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for children and armed conflict, for the briefings they just gave us. We appreciate the active efforts made by the ICRC, UNICEF and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in protecting civilians in armed conflict around the world.”
1999-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3977 (1999) · source
“The Chinese Government has always attached great importance to the work being done in the humanitarian field and has made its own positive efforts through bilateral and multilateral channels. We are ready, along with other members of the international community, to continue to make our own efforts to alleviate the international humanitarian situation. China supports the work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other United Nations bodies and will continue to play a leading role in this area.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“However, in international relations, there is a tendency to politicize humanitarian questions and to use them as a pretext to interfere in the internal affairs of sovereign countries. This can only arouse great concern. Without regard to the specific causes of humanitarian crises, frequent recourse to the threat or use of force will not help to solve the problems, but will serve merely to further complicate efforts to solve them. We hope that the countries and organizations concerned in this respect will strictly adhere to the provisions of international law and the United Nations Charter and scrupulously respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all countries.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“As a result of prolonged warfare and natural disasters, many African countries face a very grim humanitarian situation, with large numbers of refugees going without food and clothing, being displaced and lacking medical care. However, as a result of internal and external factors, their plight has not fundamentally improved. As the international community has paid great attention to the humanitarian situation in the former Yugoslavia and has provided much assistance there, it is all the more unconscionable for us to forget the hundreds of thousands of our African brothers and sisters who also require the international community's special care. We hope that no double standards will be applied in the humanitarian sphere. We believe that the international community should pay appropriate attention to humanitarian affairs.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“Sanctions have a direct impact on the humanitarian situation in the countries concerned. The Security Council has imposed sanctions against Iraq for more than eight years now, visiting great suffering on the Iraqi people and deeply hurting the neighbouring countries. China is opposed in principle to the use of sanctions as a means of settling international disputes. When they do become necessary, we favour the setting of schedules and the limitation of the sanctions' scope so as to avoid the further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the countries concerned. We believe that the Security Council should seriously study the humanitarian impact of sanctions, fully taking into account the potential serious consequences of any such actions in the future.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“We are deeply concerned by the frequent threats to the safety of humanitarian workers and appeal to all concerned effectively to guarantee their security and freedom of movement so as to ensure the smooth conduct of humanitarian activities. At the same time, we have always held that the solution of humanitarian problems must include palliative measures and the elimination of the root causes of the problems. When the international community provides humanitarian assistance to a region, it must delve deeper into the situation, seeking the root causes of local conflicts and humanitarian crises. We must strive to eliminate these causes by encouraging national reconciliation, enhancing mutual confidence, promoting economic development and maintaining national stability.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): We would like to thank you, Sir, for convening today's meeting. We also wish to thank Mr. Vieira de Mello, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his briefing on humanitarian activities relevant to the Security Council. We appreciate the positive efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, under Mr. Vieira de Mello's leadership, to alleviate humanitarian crises throughout the world. We note that, although there is no shortage of international conventions on humanitarian questions and that tremendous efforts have been made by all concerned, the humanitarian situation remains grim and problems abound.”
1999-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3968 (1999) · source
“We propose that the Security Council sanction Committees on Sierra Leone and Liberia carry out the necessary investigation and propose measures for improving the effectiveness of the implementation of the arms embargo. We hope that these two sanctions Committees can strengthen their coordination and exchanges in order to strengthen the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. China supports the Secretary-General's recommendation for the extension of UNOMSIL's mandate for six months. We hope that when security conditions permit, the second group of military observers can be dispatched as soon as possible. In connection with the recommendation on expanding UNOMSIL's civilian staff, we propose that the views of the Sierra Leone Government be sought.”
1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source
“We commend the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and the United Nations Observer Mission in Sierra Leone (UNOMSIL) for their roles in stabilizing the situation in Sierra Leone. We also commend and support the Sierra Leone Government for adopting the dual-track approach for the smooth achievement of national reconciliation. China is deeply disturbed by continuing reports that large amounts of arms have been flowing illegally from Liberia into rebels hands in Sierra Leone. The Security Council should attach great importance to this, since it not only violates the provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions, but has also caused harm to large numbers of innocent civilians.”
1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): We wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting today, which, in our View, will be very helpful in enhancing the transparency of the Security Council's work. We wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report and Under-Secretary-General Miyet for his briefing. We also wish to thank Ambassador Dahlgren of Sweden for his briefing on his visit to Sierra Leone. Based on information given to us by our embassy in Sierra Leone, the Swedish Ambassador's visit to Freetown, Sierra Leone, elicited considerable favourable response. The Chinese delegation agrees generally with the Secretary-General's analysis of the situation in Sierra Leone.”
1998-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3957 (1998) · source
“The United Nations Charter entrusts the Security Council with the main responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. At this crucial moment of war and peace, the Council should shoulder this sacred responsibility. We are ready to join the international community in an effort to this end.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“From the letters addressed to the President of the Council by the United States and the United Kingdom, it can be seen that they have taken the relevant UNSCOM reports as the main argument for the use of force against Iraq. Perhaps that was precisely the purpose of those reports, but I must point out that whatever the intention was behind the preparation of the reports by the UNSCOM. leader, and however the countries which read them try to make use of them, there is in fact no excuse or reason for the use of force against Iraq. We believe that only through political and diplomatic means can an appropriate settlement be found to the various contradictions and differences over the question of weapons verification in Iraq.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“and Iraq on the verification issue can properly be settled through dialogue and consultation. The use of force, far from helping to reach a settlement, may create serious consequences for the implementation of Security Council resolutions, for relations between Iraq and the United Nations and for peace and stability in the world and in the region. We call upon the United States and the United Kingdom to immediately stop all military actions against Iraq, to avoid any other acts which may worsen the situation and to return to the path of cooperation and dialogue. The leader of UNSCOM. has played a dishonourable role in this crisis. The reports submitted by UNSCOM. to the Secretary-General were one-sided and evasive regarding the facts. It is difficult for the UNSCOM. leader to shirk his responsibility in the current crisis.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“We also would like to thank the Secretary-General for the remarks he made today on this question. The Chinese delegation at the open debate this morning on the question of the maintenance of peace and security and post-conflict peace-building stated that we are against power politics or the unilateral resort to the use or threat of force in international relations. We believe that such acts contravene international law and norms governing international relations and are in themselves a serious threat to international peace and security. These remarks of ours were not without targets. China has always strongly advocated peaceful settlement of international disputes and is against the use or the threat of use of force in international relations. The differences that exist between UNSCOM.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): This afternoon the United States and the United Kingdom started a military attack against Iraq which violated the United Nations Charter and norms governing international law. We were deeply shocked by this act, and we condemn it. It must be pointed out in particular that with the joint efforts of the Secretary-General and the international community, Iraq had resumed its cooperation with United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and progress had also been made in verification efforts. Against this backdrop, the unprovoked military action of the two countries is completely groundless. We are deeply concerned over the safety and security of the people of Iraq and the United Nations staff in the country.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3955 (1998) · source
“That is not good for the normal functioning of other United Nations bodies, including the General Assembly, which is composed of all States Members of the United Nations. At the same time, such practices might affect priorities in the Security Council's work and impair its efficiency. We believe that it would be helpful for the maintenance of international peace and for the promotion of world development if the United Nations and, in particular, the Security Council were to improve its practices with regard to those three elements.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“The Chinese delegation maintains that the role and capacity of United Nations organs in the socio- economic field should be strengthened. We are gravely concerned at the marginalization of relevant United Nations functions, including those of the Economic and Social Council, on major international economic development and assistance issues. We are even more strongly opposed to the weakening of the role of United Nations organs in the socio-economic fields, on the one hand, while placing a large load of social issues on the Security Council agenda, on the other. We are not in favour of placing all the problems of all conflict areas in the hands of the Security Council, not least on the ground of the division of work among the various organs of the Organization.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“The international community should get involved only on the basis of the commitment to maintaining the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the country concerned. The way of development chosen by the people of the country concerned should be respected. Consideration should be given to the most pressing needs of the country concerned: the funds and technical assistance that it needs most in its rehabilitation and development. China has always been opposed to attaching political conditions to assistance, and even more strongly opposed to the practice of using involvement in post-conflict peace-building to promote specific value systems or achieve political ends. Thirdly, frankly speaking, what is most needed in post-conflict reconstruction is capital and technical assistance.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“We have noted with concern that certain hot issues have become the focus of attention while others have been unfairly put on the back burner. We see that in some places where there is no longer a threat to international peace and security, United Nations peacekeeping operations are still on the ground, while at the same time other places, such as Africa, which are experiencing much harsher humanitarian and economic situations, are stuck in various difficulties in obtaining capital assistance and United Nations involvement. The Chinese delegation calls for the elimination of such practices of double standards in meting out post-conflict assistance. Secondly, in the peace consolidation process in post- conflict regions, international efforts should be attuned to the will of the country concerned.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“In our view, such an act violates international law and the norms governing international relations and is in itself a grave threat to international peace and security. Maintaining and consolidating peace after conflict requires enormous efforts. In regions where war has just ended, effective support and assistance from the international community are necessary, since the political and security structures in such regions are still delicate and their social economy has been severely damaged. China supports the active involvement of the United Nations system in efforts for peace consolidation and peace-building in post-conflict regions. We would like to make the following three observations in this connection. First, equal attention should be given to all post- conflict regions.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“We are not in favour of interfering in a country's internal affairs under the pretext of alleviating humanitarian crises or the frequent Wielding of military threats or intervention by invoking Chapter VII of the Charter. The Chinese delegation would like to emphasize here that all multinational military actions authorized by the Council should strictly conform to norms set by the Council and standardize the mechanism of fulfilling responsibilities to the Council, reporting to the Council and accepting the Council's political guidance. China is strongly opposed to any act of power politics that unilaterally resorts to the use or threat of the use of force in international relations while circumventing the Council.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source