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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 Council should play an especially constructive role in connection with the questions of Somalia, Sierra Leone, the Great Lakes region and so forth. It should take into serious consideration the reasonable requests of Africa, effectively assist and coordinate with African efforts and give active support to regional organizations, such as the Organization of African Unity, that require funds and technical expertise. In recent years, the Council has become more, rather than less, involved in the internal conflicts of some countries. The Chinese delegation has always held that the Council should strictly adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter, act upon the consent or request of the country concerned and make every endeavour to help resolve conflicts through peaceful means.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“In regions where war and conflicts persist, such as Africa and Central Asia in particular, putting an end to conflicts at an early date so as to create a secure environment for their socio-economic development has become the international community's top priority, and thus calls for the meaningful support and assistance of the United Nations. The Council's primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security is both unshirkable and irreplaceable. Today, the Chinese delegation would like to reiterate in particular that it is necessary for the Council to respond positively to the repeated appeals of African countries and to translate its attention to African issues into concrete deeds.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation highly appreciates this open debate held under your presidency, Sir. Maintaining international peace and security is the lofty responsibility entrusted to the Council by the Charter of the United Nations, as well as by the vast number of United Nations Member States. Therefore, it is extremely useful for the Council to listen to Member States' views on the major issues of principle concerning international peace and security. The world is undergoing profound changes at the turn of the century. The desire for peace, stability and development has become the shared understanding and common pursuit of all Member States of this Organization.”
1998-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3954 (1998) · source
“The international community should understand this phenomenon clearly. The settlement of the question of refugees and the provision of humanitarian assistance to them are the collective responsibility of the international community. UNHCR, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international humanitarian organizations have long worked tirelessly to that end. Many international humanitarian workers have laboured in the most difficult and dangerous circumstances, making tremendous efforts and even laying down their lives. I take this opportunity to pay them our respects and express our condolences. The Chinese delegation supports the Department of Humanitarian Affairs and UNHCR for their ongoing leading role.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“While providing humanitarian assistance to conflict regions, helping to protect refugees and arranging for their voluntary repatriation and resettlement, the international community must also seek at a deeper level the sources of regional conflicts and humanitarian crises. It should strive to eradicate the root causes of the refugee problem by encouraging national unity, increasing mutual trust, promoting economic development and safeguarding the stability of the countries affected. At the same time, we should take care not to politicize the question of refugees, which would hinder the settlement of the question. Terrorist forces in some regions, in order to achieve their political aims, obstruct the return of refugees, take them hostage by force, and extend, exacerbate and prolong humanitarian crises. Such an approach is deeply inhumane.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank the High Commissioner for Refugees for her briefing. We appreciate her contributions to the question of refugees. The question of refugees has always been a salient problem in conflict areas and an important element in the settlement of conflicts. The High Commissioner's briefing shows that the massive flow and militarization of refugees have become serious destabilizing elements in Africa, especially in the Great Lakes region. The return and settlement of refugees are also keys to lasting peace and stability in post-war Bosnia. Solving the refugee question requires us to settle not only the immediate problems, but also to tackle its root causes.”
1998-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3942 (1998) · source
“In order to ensure the full implementation of Security Council resolutions and to seek an appropriate solution to the present problem, we will vote in favour of the draft resolution. We hope that this resolution will facilitate the resumption of cooperation between Iraq, on the one hand, and UNSCOM. and IAEA, on the other, so as to allow an early comprehensive review which will in turn free the Iraqi people from sanctions.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“Although there are still elements in the draft resolution that are not totally to our liking, it is also true that the draft has incorporated amendments put forward by China and other interested countries by taking out the part which determines that the situation in Iraq poses a threat to international peace and security, and by adding that it is the primary responsibility of the Security Council to maintain international peace and security, reiterating its support for the Secretary-General in his efforts to ensure the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding and reaffirming the Council's intention to act in accordance with the relevant provisions of resolution 687 (1991) on the duration of the prohibitions. We therefore believe that, in general, the text is a balanced one.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“We appreciate and support the Secretary-General's ideas and positive efforts. We believe that, under the present circumstances, conducting a comprehensive review is still a way out of the present impasse. We support the Secretary-General in his ongoing active role in this regard. Only through dialogue and consultations and confidence-building can we resolve the present problem. There is no other way out. In this context, I should like to appeal to all sides to exercise restraint and to try to resolve their differences through dialogue and cooperation and to refrain from any actions that might sharpen the conflict and exacerbate tension.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“We should seriously reflect on the root causes of the present situation. There is no doubt that Iraq has to fulfil in a comprehensive manner its obligations under relevant Security Council resolutions. But the Council also has the responsibility to make a fair and objective assessment in light of Iraq's compliance. We are of the View that regarding some weapon files, conditions are ripe to move to the next ongoing monitoring and verification stage. The fact that the Security Council has been unable to make such a political decision is regrettable. The Secretary-General has proposed that the Council conduct a comprehensive review of the Iraqi question and put forward some concrete ideas in this regard. The Secretary-General's proposals and ideas have been warmly received and supported by an overwhelming majority of the Council members.”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation is deeply disturbed and concerned at the present development in Iraq. We have always believed that Iraq should implement in full Security Council resolutions and resume, as soon as possible, its cooperation with the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). At the same time the Security Council, in accordance with the provisions of its relevant resolutions, should also make a timely and objective assessment of Iraq's compliance. Only then can Council resolutions be fully and effectively implemented. It is our hope that questions left over from the Gulf war can be properly resolved as soon as possible. As the Chinese saying goes, "three feet of ice is hardly the result of one day's cold".”
1998-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3939 (1998) · source
“We believe that the resolution just adopted does not entail any authorization to use force or to threaten to use force against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, nor should it in any way be interpreted as authorizing the use of force or threatening to use force against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Nonetheless, the resolution just adopted still contains some elements beyond the agreements reached between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and parties concerned, including reference to Chapter VII of the Charter and elements of interference in the internal affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. To our deep regret, our amendments concerning these questions were not accommodated. Therefore, the Chinese delegation abstained in the voting on the resolution.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“In principle, China does not oppose the adoption of a well-focused technical resolution by the Council to endorse the agreements reached between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and relevant parties and to encourage peaceful approaches on the question of Kosovo. This is in line with the understandings between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the parties concerned. However, we do not favour the inclusion in the resolution of content beyond the above agreements. We are even more opposed to using Council resolutions to pressure the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia or to interfere in its internal affairs. The Chinese delegation put forward its amendments during the Council's consultations, among which the request to delete those elements authorizing use of force or threatening to use force was accommodated.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“It is a disparagement of and a challenge to the authority of the United Nations and the Security Council and has created an extremely dangerous precedent in international relations. China is gravely concerned about this. Maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia conforms to the provisions and requirements of the United Nations Charter and is also a shared commitment of the international community. It is on that basis that the question of Kosovo should be resolved. The implementation of the above- mentioned agreements should also proceed on that basis and be completed through full consultation and cooperation with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Serbian Government.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“However, very regrettably, almost at the same time as those agreements were being concluded, a regional organization concerned made the decision to take military actions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and interfere in its internal affairs. More disturbingly, that decision was made unilaterally, without consulting the Security Council or seeking its authorization. Such an irresponsible act is not conducive to the creation of a peaceful atmosphere for dealing with the question of Kosovo and will not help resolve the issue. Furthermore, it has violated the purposes, principles and relevant provisions of the United Nations Charter, as well as international law and widely acknowledged norms governing relations between States.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): China welcomes the positive developments on the question of Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. We understand the agreements on the question of Kosovo reached between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the parties concerned and evaluate positively the efforts made by the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in alleviating the humanitarian situation in Kosovo and pursuing lasting peace and reconciliation in the region. We are of the view that the international community should try to maintain and promote this momentum towards a peaceful solution of the question of Kosovo.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source
“Unfortunately, the draft resolution before us has not taken into full consideration the situation in Kosovo and the legitimate rights of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia within its sphere of sovereignty. It has invoked Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter all too indiscreetly in order to threaten the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. This will not help bring about the fundamental settlement of the Kosovo issue. It may, on the contrary, reinforce the separatist and terrorist forces in the region and increase the tension there. In view of the above, the Chinese delegation cannot support the draft resolution before us and will be compelled to abstain.”
1998-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3930 (1998) · source
“We believe that the international community should view the current situation in Kosovo as it really is and evaluate the positive efforts by the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in an objective and just manner. We do not see the situation in Kosovo as a threat to international peace and security. I would like to reiterate here that many countries in the region are multi-ethnic. If the Security Council becomes involved in a dispute without being requested to do so by the countries of the region - or goes even further and unfairly applies pressure on or threatens actions against the Government of the country concerned - it would create a bad precedent and have wider negative implications.”
1998-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3930 (1998) · source
“The situation in the Kosovo region is now stabilizing. There is no large-scale armed conflict, still less any escalation of the conflict. The Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has also taken a series of positive measures to encourage the refugees to return home and provide facilities for humanitarian relief work. However, at the same time, we are gravely concerned about the action - pointed out in the Secretary-General' s report of 4 September - of blocking, for political purposes, the return of refugees and prolonging the humanitarian crisis so as to keep the attention of the international community on this region.”
1998-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3930 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): We welcome you, Madame, as the President of today's meeting of the Security Council. China has always been of the view that the question of Kosovo is an internal matter of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Proceeding from the principle, recognized by the whole international community, of respect for and maintenance of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, we believe that the question of Kosovo should and can only be solved by the Yugoslav people themselves in their own way. Ultimately, it is for the Yugoslav people themselves to come to a resolution. We appreciate the position of the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia regarding settling the Kosovo issue through unconditional dialogue.”
1998-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3930 (1998) · source
“We are disturbed by the unstable situation in the districts of Gali and Zugdidi and by the fact that the security of UN OMIG is being threatened. We condemn the terrorist attacks on the peacekeepers of the United Nations and the CIS. We call upon both sides to make good on their promises to safeguard the security of the peacekeepers. We are of the view that the continued presence of UNOMIG will be conducive to the peace process in Georgia. We therefore endorse the Secretary-General's recommendations on the extension of the UNOMIG mandate and will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. We hope that UNOMIG will continue to carry out the mandate of the Security Council faithfully.”
1998-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3912 (1998) · source
“We therefore call upon both sides to take into account the fundamental interests of the people, adopt a constructive attitude, pursue the path of negotiations and settle their differences. We welcome the high-level meeting held in Geneva recently between the two sides. We hope that both sides can continue and speed up the Geneva process. We await direct contacts at an early date between President Shevardnadze and the Abkhaz leader, Mr. Ardzinba. That would be the first step in building confidence between the two sides and beginning to solve the current problems. We are satisfied by the fact that the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) has since its deployment maintained an excellent relationship of cooperation with both sides, as well as with the peacekeeping forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).”
1998-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3912 (1998) · source
“The Chinese delegation is deeply disturbed and concerned by this. I would like to reiterate here that China has always maintained that in settling the conflict in Georgia the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia should be respected by the international community. At the same time, the basic rights of the residents of all ethnic groups in that region should be safeguarded. We are of the view that the final settlement of the question of Georgia basically lies with the people themselves. Only when both sides to the conflict have the political will can the efforts of the international community have any effect or play any role.”
1998-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3912 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, as this month is drawing to an end, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the outstanding skill and rich diplomatic experience you have displayed in guiding the work of the Council this month. I would also like to welcome the participation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia in this meeting. Ever since conflict broke out in the Abkhaz region of Georgia, the situation in some regions has remained tense, despite the ongoing good offices of the international community. The process of political settlement remains at an impasse. The key issues are now that serious differences still exist between the two sides with regard to the future political status of Abkhazia and that the work of repatriating refugees in that region continues to be hampered.”
1998-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3912 (1998) · source
“We hope that this adjustment will help effectively to contain illicit arms flows and terrorist activities in the region. On the basis of that consideration, and in the overall interest of maintaining peace and stability in the area, we shall not object to the adjustment of the mandate of UNPREDEP, and will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. At the same time, I wish to note that this vote by the Chinese delegation does not constitute any change in its position of principle with respect to resolutions 1101 (1997), 1114 (1997) and 1160 (1998), to which reference is made in the draft resolution.”
1998-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3911 (1998) · source
“However, taking into account the request by Macedonia and the concern expressed by other countries of the area, we shall not object to the Secretary-General's recommendation on the further extension of the mandate of UNPREDEP. But we want to reiterate that in assisting in the maintenance of stability and security in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia the international community should respect the political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country concerned, namely the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. We have taken note of the recommendation of the Secretary-General relating to the adjustment of UNPREDEP's mandate to enable it to be responsible for monitoring the border areas between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania.”
1998-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3911 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): China has always been much concerned about developments in the area of the former Yugoslavia, and has always supported the efforts of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) to prevent the spillover of the conflict in the area of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. We greatly appreciate the close cooperation and consultations that have taken place between UNPREDEP and the Government of Macedonia, and the role that UNPREDEP has played in stabilizing the situation in Macedonia. As a matter of principle, China has always been of the View that United Nations peacekeeping operations should have both a proper beginning and a proper conclusion.”
1998-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3911 (1998) · source
“We appeal to all sides concerned to cherish the hard-won peaceful situation, strictly abide by the relevant resolutions of the United Nations with regard to Jerusalem and the Oslo agreements and cease all actions that may lead to the deterioration of the situation so that the Middle East peace process can emerge from the current deadlock as soon as possible and lead to the creation of the conditions necessary for an early, comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the question of the Middle East.”
1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900 (1998) · source
“We believe that the key to the settlement of the Middle East question lies in the implementation of the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, the principle of land for peace and the effective implementation of the agreements that have been reached between Israel and Arab countries. At present, the Middle East peace process has come to a sensitive and crucial point.”
1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Israeli Government's decision to carry out its plan of expansion in Jerusalem has aroused widespread concern in the international community. At present, when all sides concerned are making positive efforts to promote the further development of the peace process in the Middle East, the Israeli plan to unilaterally change the status quo of Jerusalem runs counter to these efforts and is bound to lead to the further complication of the situation in the Middle East region. We would like to express our concern about the development of this situation. The Chinese Government has always believed that the settlement of the question of Jerusalem should be carried out through peaceful negotiations by all sides concerned, on the basis of the relevant resolutions of the United Nations.”
1998-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3900 (1998) · source
“We are in favour of the Security Council's issuing a presidential statement on the question of children affected by armed conflict, so as to demonstrate the importance that the Council attaches to this matter. At the same time, we believe that since the protection of children involves a wide range of issues, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council are the appropriate forums to carry out more comprehensive, fuller and more in-depth deliberations on this question.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Under present circumstances, where it is not possible to fully accomplish this, we should urge the parties concerned to end their conflicts as soon as possible through peaceful means, whenever and wherever those armed conflicts occur. We should request that they strictly observe international law - including international humanitarian law - and prevent and prohibit the various forms of violent harm done to children during conflicts. We should urge them to strive to provide children with the necessary protection and help them resume their normal lives and studies as soon as possible. China has always attached great importance to the question of protecting children and has actively participated in the deliberations on this question in bodies such as the General Assembly. We also support the work of Ambassador Otunnu.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“In the armed conflicts around the world, tens of millions people have lost their homes and become displaced. They have neither a stable life nor an opportunity to receive an education. On top of that, they are constantly subjected to violent attacks that cause tremendous damage to their mental and physical health. What is more, millions of children have been forcibly recruited as combatants, thus becoming directly involved in armed conflicts. Children represent the future of our world. The international community should give special attention to the question of protecting children in armed conflict. The fundamental way to protect children in armed conflict is to effectively prevent, halt and eliminate armed conflicts.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Otunnu, at this open debate of the Security Council on children in armed conflict, as well as his important statement. The question of protecting children in armed conflict has been a matter of concern for various countries and bodies, such as the United Nations General Assembly. At present, there still exist armed conflicts in many places that not only endanger international peace and security but also bring tremendous damage to the peoples of the countries and regions concerned. As one of the most vulnerable social groups, children are particularly hurt by armed conflicts.”
1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source
“In order to enable Iraq to reach the corresponding level of oil-exporting capability, the Secretary-General has recommended that Iraq be allowed to import $300 million worth of equipment and spare parts for oil production. We believe that a settlement of the question of the Iraqi import of equipment and spare parts for oil production needs only a simple and technical resolution. It is not necessary to involve irrelevant questions. Therefore, we believe that certain elements contained in the draft resolution before us are not necessary. However, considering the needs of Iraq, and in order to enable Iraq to import equipment and spare parts for oil production as soon as possible and improve its oil-producing capability, China will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1998-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3893 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The oil-for-food programme is a temporary measure aimed at mitigating the humanitarian situation in Iraq which cannot substitute for or be used as a means to delay the lifting of sanctions against Iraq. I wish to take this opportunity to reiterate that, with the progress made in weapons verification in Iraq, the Security Council should make objective assessments, close the various weapons files as soon as possible and lift the sanctions against Iraq. In accordance with the humanitarian needs of Iraq, Security Council resolution 1153 (1998) increased the amount of humanitarian supplies Iraq could import.”
1998-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3893 (1998) · source
“In View of all this, considering the requests of the parties concerned and based on our support for peace, reconciliation and reconstruction in Bosnia and Herzegovina, my delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. I also wish to point out that, in implementing the actions authorized by the Security Council's resolutions, SFOR must accept in earnest the political guidance of the Security Council, strictly respect its obligations and report promptly to the Council on the implementation of its tasks.”
1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source
“We hope that, as the situation continues to stabilize, the newly established unified administrations and institutions will play larger roles at various levels. I wish to reiterate that China's reservations about the invocation of Chapter VII of the Charter and the authorization of the use of force contained in the draft resolution before us remain unchanged. We still believe that, in implementing the mandate set out by the Security Council, the Stabilization Force (SFOR) must not misuse force. Moreover, Chapter VII, as invoked in the draft resolution, is not applicable to the parts concerning the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Police Task Force.”
1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source
“We believe that the Bosnian parties can take the long-term interests of their country into account, establish mutual confidence and make common efforts to solve the problems in the implementation of the Peace Agreement, especially the question of the return of refugees. They can lay a sound political basis for their national economic and social reconstruction. In principle, we support the idea that the international community should make an active effort to help the Bosnian parties to reach their goals of peace and development. We have noted that the activities of the regional organizations currently involved in Bosnia and Herzegovina are carried out in accordance with the requests of and on the basis of consultations with the parties in that country.”
1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): China is very concerned about the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The achievement of peace in that country has significant implications for the stability of the entire region of the former Yugoslavia. Since the Peace Agreement was signed over two years ago, the situation in that country has generally developed in a positive direction. The parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the help of the international community, are seriously committed to national reconciliation and reconstruction. All this is gratifying to us. We have always believed that only the people of the various ethnic groups of Bosnia and Herzegovina can ensure full reconciliation and lasting peace there.”
1998-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3892 (1998) · source
“The international community should continue to follow closely the development of events in the subcontinent and encourage and create a favourable external climate in which India and Pakistan can resolve their differences peacefully. In the light of the nature of the dispute in the subcontinent, the Council should play a major and pivotal role. In addressing and helping resolve the situation in South Asia, China will as always take a fair and responsible position and continue to play a constructive role. In view of what I have said, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“In Kashmir, they should respect and adhere to the control line. They should under no circumstances step across the control line or seek to change the state of affairs in the region unilaterally. On this basis, the countries should look for a solution acceptable to both sides, in accordance with the principles in the relevant United Nations resolutions and the Simla Agreement, and through peaceful negotiations. We are opposed to any action which pursues regional hegemony. The draft resolution before us is the Council's response to the nuclear tests conducted by India and then by Pakistan, as well as to the tension in South Asia. We hope that India and Pakistan will respond to the call of the international community and implement the draft resolution in earnest.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“The recent nuclear tests have also further strained the bilateral relations between India and Pakistan and have undermined the relative peace and stability in the subcontinent. What is worrisome is that the two countries have once again entered into military engagement in Kashmir. There is no doubt that the escalation of the Kashmir dispute will cause the situation to further deteriorate, which will not only bring untold suffering to the two countries and their peoples, but will inevitably endanger the peace and stability of South Asia, Asia and the world at large. In order to defuse the tensions in the region, we call upon India and Pakistan to be calm and restrained, to resume talks between them, to halt any statements or movements that might further escalate the tensions, and to refrain from engaging in an arms race.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“Under the present circumstances, what is most urgent, in our view, is to take measures to call on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, stop all further nuclear tests, abandon their nuclear-weapons development programme, make a commitment not to weaponize or to deploy nuclear weapons and pledge to adhere to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons immediately and unconditionally. The draft resolution before us fully confirms the importance of those two treaties and the determination of the international community to continue to adhere to the treaties, and makes corresponding demands of the two countries in explicit terms. This is an extremely wise and necessary thing to do.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“The coordinated action taken by the ministers of the Five under the present circumstances is of great and far- reaching significance. The draft resolution before us, by giving its endorsement to the joint communique, fully acknowledges the positive results of the meeting. We hope that the joint efforts of the Council and the rest of the international community will prevent an arms race in South Asia, strengthen the international non- proliferation regime, move the countries concerned to peaceful resolution of their differences and eradicate the root causes of the tensions. The nuclear tests carried out by India and then by Pakistan have dealt a heavy blow to international non- proliferation efforts.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“The ministers made a coordinated response to the nuclear tests conducted by India and then by Pakistan. They expressed their deep concern about the tension in the subcontinent and pledged to cooperate closely to prevent an arms race in the region, to bolster the non-proliferation regime and to encourage the peaceful resolution of differences between India and Pakistan. The ministers also pledged that they would actively encourage India and Pakistan to try to build confidence rather than seek confrontation, and to find mutually acceptable resolutions through dialogue that addressed the root causes of the tension, including the question of Kashmir. In that connection, the ministers urged both parties to avoid threatening military movements, cross- border violations and other provocative acts.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): In total disregard of the opposition and protest of the international community, India conducted five nuclear tests on 11 and 13 May, thus suddenly bringing tension to the South Asia subcontinent. Then Pakistan carried out its own nuclear tests. This serious development of events has posed grave challenges to international peace and security in the post-cold-war era and aroused the concern of the whole international community. To prevent an arms race in South Asia, halt the further escalation of tensions in the region and safeguard the international non-proliferation regime, the Foreign Ministers of the five permanent members of the Security Council met in Geneva on 4 June and issued a joint communique.”
1998-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3890 (1998) · source
“We are of the view that the Security Council and its sanctions Committee should consider it seriously and take measures to ease the situation.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“Facts have proven that sanctions, rather than solving the problem, only aggravate matters. In our view, they should be lifted as soon as possible. We support the reasonable request raised by the League of Arab States and the OAU on numerous occasions to lift the sanctions against Libya at an early date. The League of Arab States, the OAU and other Member States will address the Council today. We are convinced that their opinions will help the Council in making a correct judgment and decision in its future deliberations on the question of Libya. The Secretary-General recently sent a fact-finding mission to Libya to look into the negative impact of the sanctions. This is very useful. The mission report is essentially an accurate account of the situation there.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source
“We support these proposals, which are constructive and reflect the flexibility of the parties concerned. We hope that other parties will also show flexibility by responding to these proposals and moving to resolve the Lockerbie question through negotiations as soon as possible. We have taken note of the recent decision of the International Court of Justice to accept the Lockerbie case. This is a positive decision. We support the settlement of the issue through peaceful means, including legal procedures. The sanctions against Libya have brought untold suffering to the Libyan people, especially to the women and children. They have undermined the development of Libya and have affected the economic development of third world countries. We are gravely concerned about the adverse effects of the sanctions.”
1998-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3864 (1998) · source