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1. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, in which he 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, 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.”

   1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3834 (1997) · source

2. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.10 pan.”

   1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

3. “We sincerely hope that, through the common efforts of the parties concerned, and with the vigorous help of the international community, Tajikistan can achieve sustained stability and economic development as soon as possible. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/887. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of of America Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom The President (interpretation from Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1138 (1997). There are no more speakers on my list.”

   1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

4. “The Chinese delegation will therefore vote in favour of the draft resolution. The peace in Tajikistan is hard won. We appreciate the mediation efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative and the countries of the region, such as the Russian Federation. We hope that the two parties concerned can implement the General Agreement in real earnest, adopt effective measures and cooperate with the United Nations so as to enable UNMOT to smoothly carry out its mandate. At the same time, we believe that the international community should provide Tajikistan with urgently needed assistance to help its economic reconstruction.”

   1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

5. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of China. As a neighbour of Tajikistan, China welcomes the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan, signed by the two parties in that country, and we are pleased by the stabilization of the overall situation in Tajikistan. We believe the General Agreement is conducive to moving the Tajik peace process forward, leading to the ultimate realization of national reconciliation in Tajikistan. In his report to the Security Council, the Secretary- General recommends the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT) and UNMOT' 5 expansion. We believe that this recommendation is in conformity with the wishes of the parties concerned and is conducive to the implementation of the General Agreement.”

   1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

6. “I thank the representative of Tajikistan for his kind words addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

   1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

7. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan, document 8/1997/859. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1997/887, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1997/808, which contains the text of a letter dated 17 October 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. The first speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Tajikistan, on whom I now call.”

   1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

8. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Tajikistan to the United Nations, in which he 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, Mr. Alimov (Tajikistan) 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.”

   1997-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3833 (1997) · source

9. “"The Security Council stresses that the Government of Iraq has full responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of the personnel and equipment of the Special Commission and the IAEA and their inspection teams." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/51. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.55 pm.”

   1997-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3832 (1997) · source

10. “The Council recalls the statement of its President of 29 October 1997 in which the Council warned of the serious consequences of Iraq's failure to comply immediately and fully and without conditions or restrictions with its obligations under the relevant resolutions. The Council further demands, in accordance with its resolution 1137 (1997), that Iraq comply immediately and fully with its obligations under the relevant resolutions. "The Security Council expresses its support for the Special Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and stresses the importance of their ensuring the implementation of all aspects of their mandates, including their vital work in monitoring and verification in Iraq, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the Council.”

    1997-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3832 (1997) · source

11. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the unacceptable decision of the Government of Iraq in expelling personnel of the Special Commission of a specified nationality and thereby imposing conditions on the Special Commission in contravention of relevant Security Council resolutions which constitute the governing standard of Iraqi compliance. "The Security Council demands the immediate and unequivocal revocation of this action, which has prevented the Special Commission from discharging its responsibilities under the relevant resolutions.”

    1997-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3832 (1997) · source

12. “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. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/ 1997/888, letter dated 13 November 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/1997/883, letter dated 13 November 1997 from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1997-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3832 (1997) · source

13. “At the same time, I also wish to point out that our vote in favour of the resolution does not imply any change in our position on the question of sanctions. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. 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. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 2.50 p.m.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

14. “We are opposed to the use or the threat of force or any actions that might further exacerbate tensions. We hope that the parties concerned will exercise restraint and find a proper solution to the problem through cooperation and dialogue and avoid the escalation of tensions. In particular, the occurrence of armed conflict must be avoided. In our View, in order to achieve a solution to the problems, the most urgent task is to persevere in diplomatic efforts, to promote cooperation between Iraq and the Special Commission and not to complicate further the problem and increase the difficulty of resolving them. We hope that resolution 1137 (1997) will be conducive to promoting an appropriate settlement of the problems. Therefore, with a view to advancing a proper solution to this question, we voted in favour of the resolution.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

15. “At the same time, we have always been of the view that Iraq's sovereignty, territorial integrity and legitimate concerns for its own security should be respected. The progress achieved by Iraq in the past few years in its cooperation with UNSCOM. should receive an objective and fair assessment. In our view, three feet of ice could not have been accumulated as a result of just one day's cold weather. The causes of the current crisis are multifaceted and complex. The Security Council should hear the views of UNSCOM. and Iraq on the question of inspections in order to make a fair and reasonable judgement on progress achieved in inspections. Problems that have come up in the course of inspections should be appropriately settled through dialogue and cooperation.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

16. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of China. China is very much concerned about current developments on the question of Iraq. We support the tireless efforts of the Secretary-General and the parties concerned for a proper solution to this problem. We have all along supported the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) in the performance of its inspections as mandated by the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. In our view, the resolutions of the Security Council on Iraq should be implemented comprehensively and in earnest. China has made constructive efforts in this regard and has time and again called upon Iraq to resume its cooperation with the United Nations as soon as possible and to fully carry out its relevant obligations.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

17. “It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/872. 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: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, 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 therefore been adopted unanimously as resolution 1137 (1997). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

18. “Members of the Council also have before them document 5/1997/872, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea and Sweden have joined the sponsors of the draft resolution contained in document S/1997/872. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

19. “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 following documents: S/ 1997/829, letter dated 29 October 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the text of a letter of the same date from the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council, and 5/1997/855 and S/1997/867, letters dated 6 and 10 November 1997 from the Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Iraq to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council and the Secretary-General, respectively, transmitting letters of the same date from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq addressed to the President of the Security Council and to the Secretary-General, respectively; S/1997/830, S/1997/836, S/1997/837, S/1997/843, 8/1997/848, S/1997/851 and S/1997/864, letters dated 30 October and 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 November 1997, respectively, from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council; and S/1997/833, letter dated 31 October 1997 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

20. “"The Security Council reminds the parties that the ability of the international community to assist them depends on their political will to resolve the conflict through dialogue and mutual accommodation." This statement will be issued as an official document the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/50. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.45 pm.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

21. “"The Security Council supports the additional measures envisaged by the Secretary-General in the report to improve the safety of UN OMIG personnel and to create conditions for the effective performance of its mandate. "The Security Council welcomes the continued efforts by the United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations to address the urgent needs of those suffering most from the consequences of the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia, in particular of internally displaced persons, encourages further contributions to that end, and reiterates its encouragement to States to contribute to the voluntary fund in support of the implementation of the Moscow Agreement and/or for humanitarian aspects including demining, as specified by donors.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

22. “"The Security Council also condemns the continued laying of mines, including more sophisticated types of mines, which has already caused several deaths and injuries among the civilian population and the peacekeepers and observers of the international community. It calls upon the parties to take all measures in their power to prevent mine- laying and intensified activities by armed groups and to cooperate fully with UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force in order to honour their commitments to ensure the safety and the freedom of movement of all personnel of the United Nations, the CIS peacekeeping force and international humanitarian organizations.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

23. “"The Security Council welcomes the good cooperation between the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia (UNOMIG) and the CIS peacekeeping force and their efforts to promote stabilization of the situation in the zone of conflict. The Council calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force. "The Security Council expresses concern at the continuing violations of the Moscow Agreement of 14 May 1994 on a Ceasefire and Separation of Forces (5/1994/583, annex I) and calls upon the parties to ensure the full implementation of this agreement. "The Security Council remains deeply concerned at the continuing unstable and tense security conditions in the Gali and Zugdidi sectors and in the Kodori valley. The Council strongly condemns the kidnapping of personnel of UNOMIG and the CIS peacekeeping force.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

24. “Ardzinba in Tbilisi on 14 August 1997 facilitated by the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation and the continuation of direct dialogue between the parties, and calls upon them to intensify the search for a peaceful solution by further expanding their contacts. "The Security Council further encourages the Secretary-General to take such steps as are necessary, in cooperation with the parties, to ensure a prompt and safe return of the refugees and displaced persons to their homes, with the assistance of all relevant international organizations. "The Security Council welcomes the decision of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States mentioned in the report to extend the mandate of the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS peacekeeping force) until 31 January 1998.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

25. “"The Security Council commends the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative aimed at achieving a comprehensive settlement of the conflict, including on the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia, respecting fully the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, and the efforts undertaken by the Russian Federation as facilitator, in particular the initiative put forward by the President of the Russian Federation on 1 August 1997 and the Georgian- Abkhaz negotiations held in Sukhumi on 9 and 10 September with the participation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. The Council welcomes the meeting of the President of Georgia and Mr.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

26. “"In this context, the Security Council regrets that the adjourned high-level meeting on the conflict in Geneva under the aegis of the United Nations did not resume in October as initially planned. It welcomes the intention of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to resume this meeting on 17 November to map out the areas where concrete political progress could be made, to take forward discussion of social and economic issues in support of a comprehensive settlement of the conflict, and to address the issue of return of refugees. The Council calls upon all concerned to do their utmost for the resumption of this meeting with the constructive engagement in particular of the Abkhaz side.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

27. “"The Security Council regrets that, despite strenuous efforts to reactivate the peace process, there has been no visible progress on the key issues of the settlement - the future political status of Abkhazia and the permanent return of refugees and displaced persons. "The Security Council attaches particular importance to the more active role for the United Nations in the peace process, and encourages the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to that end, with the assistance of the Russian Federation as facilitator, and with the support of the group of Friends of the Secretary-General on Georgia and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The Council calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with these efforts.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

28. “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 report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, document S/ 1997/827. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, of 28 October 1997 (S/ 1997/827).”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

29. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Georgia and Germany to the United Nations in which they request 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 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. Volski (Georgia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Henze (Germany) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3830 (1997) · source

30. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.30 pm.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3829 (1997) · source

31. “I thank the representative of the Central African Republic for his kind words addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/ 1997/849) 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: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, 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 1136 (1997). There are no further speakers inscribed on my list.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3829 (1997) · source

32. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/ 1997/828, which contains the text of a letter dated 28 October 1997 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the sixth and final periodic report of the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB). The first speaker inscribed on my list in the representative of the Central African Republic, on whom I now call.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3829 (1997) · source

33. “Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 27 October 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Gabon to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the letter dated 23 October 1997 from the President of the Gabonese Republic addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/ 1997/821, and the letter dated 4 November 1997 from the Permanent Representative of the Central African Republic to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting the letter dated 17 October 1997 from the President of the Central African Republic addressed to the Secretary-General, document S/ 1997/840. Members of the Council also have before them document S/ 1997/849, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3829 (1997) · source

34. “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. Deinde Fernandez (Central African Republic) 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 Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3829 (1997) · source

35. “The situation in the Central African Republic Letter dated 27 October 1997 from the Permanent Representative of Gabon to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1997/821) Letter dated 4 November 1997 from the Permanent Representative of the Central African Republic to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary- General (S/1997/840) The President (interpretation from Chinese): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Central African Republic to the United Nations, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3829 (1997) · source

36. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of November, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Juan Somavia, Permanent Representative of Chile to the United Nations, for his service as the President of the Security Council for the month of October 1997. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Somavia for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    1997-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3829 (1997) · source

37. “We appreciate the mediation efforts of the United Nations, the OAU and especially ECOWAS, and we support them in their efforts to seek a peaceful means of resolving the problems in Sierra Leone. China has always taken a cautious approach to sanctions. We hope that the measures contained in the draft resolution before us will be conducive to an early and peaceful settlement of the question of Sierra Leone and will not cause any humanitarian difficulties for its people. Based on these considerations, and acting out of respect for the African countries and their wish that an early settlement be found to the question of Sierra Leone, China will vote in favour of the draft resolution.”

    1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source

38. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The current situation in Sierra Leone is not something the international community wishes to see. It has also inflicted enormous suffering on the people of Sierra Leone. Since last May, the Security Council has on many occasions considered the question of Sierra Leone. It has issued three presidential statements and twice listened to briefings given by the Foreign Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). During this period, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and ECOWAS have made numerous mediation efforts. Like other Council members, the Chinese delegation is concerned at the changes in the situation in Sierra Leone and feels deep sympathy for the sufferings experienced by the people of that country.”

    1997-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3822 (1997) · source

39. “In his report submitted 90 days after the resolution was adopted, the Secretary-General points out that the delay in the delivery of humanitarian goods has had a negative impact on the people of Iraq. We are deeply concerned about this issue, and we strongly urge all sides concerned to accelerate the delivery process so that humanitarian goods can be delivered to Iraq at an early date. For the smooth implementation of the resolution on oil for food in order to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Iraq, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”

    1997-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3817 (1997) · source

40. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation has noted that it has not been possible to reach the quota for the sale of oil in the 90 days after the entry into force of Security Council resolution 1111 (1997) as scheduled. We believe that this is a totally technical issue that should not be politicized. The Chinese delegation wishes to emphasize here that the fundamental aim of the implementation of Security Council resolutions 986 (1995) and 1111 (1997) is to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Iraq. Although Iraq has exported oil, the delivery of humanitarian goods has been delayed, which is not in keeping with the spirit of the resolution.”

    1997-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3817 (1997) · source

41. “The Chinese Government has always opposed the wilful imposition and threat of sanctions against a country. Experience has shown that this is counterproductive and may not serve to solve problems in an appropriate manner. We have also noted that considerable changes have been incorporated in the current resolution, with the deletion of new sanctions against Iraq and of the reference to the larger pattern of non-cooperation, and with the addition of some positive elements. For instance, the resolution reiterates the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Iraq, and states that UNSCOM. should conduct inspections in accordance with its mandate, as authorized by the Security Council. For these reasons, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution before us.”

    1997-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3792 (1997) · source

42. “The sanctions against Iraq have been in force for six years now. According to UNSCOM's report, in the past six years Iraq has basically maintained its cooperation with the Special Commission, and UNSCOM. has also made great progress in discharging the mandate entrusted to it by the Council. Moreover, Iraq cooperated with UNSCOM. in most of the more than 40 inspections it has conducted in recent weeks. Under these circumstances, we should consider gradually lifting sanctions against Iraq in order to alleviate its humanitarian difficulties. However, the resolution before us decides to suspend the review of sanctions against Iraq by the Council in accordance with the relevant resolutions and threatens to impose further sanctions. This is not fair.”

    1997-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3792 (1997) · source

43. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese Government supports the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) in the fulfilment of its mandate in strict compliance with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. We are concerned about the recent verification problems, and we urge Iraq to implement fully the relevant resolutions of the Council and better cooperate with UNSCOM. At the same time, we believe that a sovereign State's legitimate security concerns should be respected by all parties; that Security Council resolution 687 (1991) should be fully implemented; and that Iraq's sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence should be respected. Last June, UNSCOM. and Iraq signed a joint statement, which should be fully implemented in real earnest.”

    1997-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3792 (1997) · source

44. “At the same time, however, with due regard for the relevant requests of the Albanian Government and for its urgent desire for the return of stability to Albania as soon as possible, the Chinese delegation will not stand in the way of the adoption of the draft resolution. In our view, the ultimate settlement of the Albanian question depends on the Albanian people themselves. We look forward to the restoration of stability and calm to Albania at the earliest date.”

    1997-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3758 (1997) · source

45. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation is concerned about developments in Albania and hopes that tranquillity and stability will be restored in Albania as soon as possible. We therefore support the political and diplomatic efforts made by the international community towards the settlement of the Albanian question. The question of Albania is a complex one. In essence, it is the internal affair of Albania. For the Security Council to authorize action in a country because of strife resulting from the internal affairs of that country is inconsistent with the provisions of the United Nations Charter. This matter should therefore be handled with extreme caution. Moreover, we have never been in favour of the Security Council frequently invoking Chapter VII of the Charter in authorizing such actions.”

    1997-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3758 (1997) · source

46. “We encourage all positive efforts that help ease tensions, thereby creating a favourable atmosphere for the further advancement of the Middle East peace process. . The Chinese Government has consistently supported the Middle East peace process and stood for a political settlement of the Middle East question on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions and the principle of land for peace. We believe that achieving peace in the Middle East represents the common aspiration of the peoples of all the countries in the region, conforms with their fundamental interests and would contribute to peace and stability throughout the world. -”

    1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source

47. “An early, just, reasonable and lasting solution to this question and the restoration of the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people are the keys to peace, stability and development in the Middle East. The question of Jerusalem should be settled by the parties concerned through negotiations on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions. Any unilateral move contrary to this approach should be avoided, since it will only further complicate the question instead of contributing to its proper settlement or to the Middle East peace process. Peace has not come about easily in the Middle East . and should therefore be deeply cherished by the parties concerned. We hope that the parties will avoid making any move that might aggravate conflicts and undermine the peace process.”

    1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source

48. “Mr. Qin Huasun (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The recent decision of the Israeli Government to build Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem has received considerable attention from the international community. The Council's holding of a formal meeting today demonstrates the seriousness of this question as well as the deep concern of the international community. The Chinese delegation expresses its grave concern at this move by the Israeli Government. We are of the View that it is bound to place serious obstacles in the way of the Palestine-Israel peace process and to be detrimental tothe Middle East peace process as a whole. We urge Israel to call off its plan to build Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem. The Palestinian question is at the core of the situation in the Middle East.”

    1997-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3745 (1997) · source

49. “I will convey these condolences and sincere sentiments to the Chinese Government, the Chinese people and the family of Mr. Deng Xiaoping. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Somalia Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia (S/1997/135)”

    1997-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3742 (1997) · source

50. “The collective leadership, with President J iang Zemin at its core, will lead the Chinese people in carrying forward the legacy of Mr. Deng Xiaoping, advancing the great cause he pioneered: building China into a prosperous, democratic and civilized socialist country and developing friendly relations of cooperation with all countries in the world, thus making more and greater contributions to peace, development and the progress of mankind. At today's Council meeting, the President of the Council and other Council members expressed their condolences to the Chinese delegation on the passing of Mr. Deng Xiaoping. I wish on this occasion to express, on behalf of the Chinese delegation, my heartfelt thanks to the President and to other Council members.”

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