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Shen Guofang

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1998-03-27

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2002-01-31

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1. “We hope that the Security Council will expand its involvement in and give greater attention to this issue so that it can play a greater role. It would be a pity if the Security Council could not play a greater role on that question, which affects the security of the region and the world. This is the last time that I will be taking the floor here as the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Chinese delegation to the United Nations. I have worked here for the past four years, during which time my collaboration with colleagues here in the Council has left me with good memories. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to all my colleagues for having extended to me and to my delegation their support and cooperation. Finally, again I would like to thank you, Sir, for the good wishes expressed to me just now.”

   2002-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4466 (2002) · source

2. “At the same time, it was an opportunity to get a sense from the broader membership of what it expects from the Committee. This is no doubt very beneficial for the next stage of work of the Committee. The question of Afghanistan was also a focus of the this month's work. The Chairman of the Afghan Interim Authority, Mr. Karzai, spent only a short time in the Security Council, but his presence was very significant. We fully support the statement made by the President on behalf of the full membership, and we hope that the next President will continue to be seized of the situation in Afghanistan. Of course, there is still the regrettably unresolved issue of the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Yesterday's discussion of it was far from sufficient.”

   2002-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4466 (2002) · source

3. “The Security Council held a public meeting on the situation in Africa, which demonstrates the importance the Security Council attaches to the problem of Africa, and which also strengthens the communication between regional organizations such as the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the United Nations. We hope that the broad consensus reached on how to resolve the issues of peace and development in Africa can be quickly translated into concrete actions. The issue of Africa should be a priority matter on the agenda of the Security Council. In the future, we hope that we can further strengthen the communication between the OAU, other regional organizations and the United Nations. The President also arranged a timely open meeting to hear the report of the Counter-Terrorism Committee on its work and future work plan.”

   2002-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4466 (2002) · source

4. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, for the good wishes that you have expressed to me just now. With regard to this month's work, the month has been a very fruitful one. The President made a very comprehensive plan for the month's work. While promoting transparency, he also tried his best to guarantee the efficiency of our work. The Security Council successfully carried out its work for this month, thanks to the efficient efforts of the President and the work of the Mauritius delegation. In particular, the programme of work of the last week fully demonstrates the capacity of the President for coordination and leadership.”

   2002-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4466 (2002) · source

5. “Fourthly, we endorse the statement just made by Ambassador Greenstock on behalf of the Counter- Terrorism Committee. We believe that the work of the Committee should be focused. The urgent task before it is to complete its examination of national reports, rather than be involved in questions beyond its mandate. In conclusion, I want to emphasize one point. The international community should step up its efforts to solve development-related questions and the causes of regional conflicts, promote international peace and social progress and try to reduce elements of insecurity at their source so as to strengthen the international fight against terrorism.”

   2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

6. “In that regard, the Counter-Terrorism Committee is the only body mandated by Member States to monitor the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and to make decisive judgements on the status of its implementation on the basis of national reports. In that connection, we favour the idea that the Committee should strengthen its cooperation and coordination with other organs and organizations. We believe that relevant international financial agencies and organizations should also provide the Committee with assistance and technical support. We should gradually find effective ways to cooperate. Thirdly, we support the early establishment within the United Nations framework of an assistance fund to support and aid Member States so they can fully and effectively implement resolution 1373 (2001).”

   2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

7. “The views and suggestions of a majority of Member States of the United Nations will help make the Committee's work in its next phase more positive and effective. We also believe that the consideration of national reports is a very important process that will entail an enormous amount of work in the Committee and require very detailed analysis. We believe that particular attention should be paid in that process to the handling of the following issues. First, the Counter-Terrorism Committee should base its work on resolution 1373 (2001) and the guidelines it has itself adopted. It should also treat all Member States equally and avoid double standards. Secondly, the United Nations, and in particular the Security Council, should play a leading role in the international fight against terrorism.”

   2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

8. “I want to mention the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, whose members include Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The Foreign Ministers of the members of the organization issued a joint statement in which they decided that they would soon establish their counter-terrorism mechanism at Bishkek. We believe this will add new force to the international endeavour against terrorism. The Security Council should support regional efforts to combat terrorism. We therefore hope that the Counter-Terrorism Committee will also make relevant efforts in this regard. The Counter-Terrorism Committee will soon begin to examine national reports. Today's Security Council meeting is very necessary.”

   2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

9. “Most countries have submitted their national reports on the implementation of the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001), which reflects fully the firm resolve and determination of the international community to combat terrorism. Here, I must express particular gratitude to Ambassador Greenstock and the Committee's Vice- Chairmen for their prodigious work. I particularly appreciate Ambassador Greenstock's excellent working methods. The success of the global fight against terrorism requires more effective action at the national level. In that regard, all countries should support, and coordinate with, each other. At the same time, the fight against terrorism should also give a full role to the efforts of the world's regions and subregions.”

   2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

10. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I would like to thank the delegation of Mauritius for arranging this important meeting. We would also like to express our regret that the Ambassador of Mexico, Mr. Navarrete, will be leaving us soon. He was once his country's Ambassador to China, and he was highly respected in our country. He is also highly respected at the United Nations, and we wish him every success in his future endeavours. In response to the terrorist attacks on 11 September, the United Nations, including the Security Council, acted promptly. At present, the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee has yielded preliminary results.”

    2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source

11. “We call on the international community and the relevant donors to continue to provide political, economic and financial assistance to Sierra Leone and other countries of the region; support the efforts of the Organization of African Unity, ECOWAS and other organizations; and help the three Mano River Union countries to improve their relations.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

12. “The humanitarian situation along the border regions of the three Mano River Union countries remains serious, while the situation in Guinea-Bissau and other West African countries is also unstable. We still have a long way to go in finding a solution to the issues of West Africa. We have no reason to relax our efforts; on the contrary, we must remain vigilant and continue to strive to maintain the momentum for peace in West Africa. It must be noted that, like other African regions, West Africa has very real problems, such as poverty, backwardness and inadequate peacekeeping capacity. It is imperative that the international community, while promoting settlements of the conflicts in the region, pay attention to the issue of development. It should, in particular, provide capacity-building assistance to relevant countries.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

13. “The United Nations and the international community, while providing support and making efforts to that end, must respect the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. They must act in recognition of the specific conditions of West Africa and fully respect the wishes of the countries and peoples of the region. Since early this year, the Security Council and the Secretariat have undertaken a number of active efforts to find a solution to the issue of West Africa and have made some progress. At the same time, it must be acknowledged that the overall situation in the countries of the Mano River Union remains unstable. The illicit trade in arms and diamonds continues, while the peace process in Sierra Leone has not seen a basic change for the better. The armed conflict in Liberia has shown signs of intensifying.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

14. “We hope that the office will effectively coordinate the work of the various agencies and bodies of the United Nations system and other international organizations. In this respect, we also support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Mano River Union in their ongoing role. The Security Council and the United Nations should maintain close cooperation with ECOWAS and the Union and provide necessary and strong support. It has been our consistent View that a final solution to the issue of West Africa rests with the people of that region. No one knows better than the African countries and their peoples how best to settle the conflicts in West Africa once and for all.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

15. “A comprehensive solution to this issue will not only help to achieve lasting peace and stability in that region, but also serve as a good model for the current efforts of the Security Council to resolve conflicts in other regions. At present, the top priority is to formulate an overall strategy for West Africa. The Chinese delegation fully agrees with the proposal made by the Secretary-General last April that the issue of West Africa be approached from the regional and overall points of View. The Chinese delegation also welcomes the recent announcement by the Secretary-General of the future establishment of a United Nations office in West Africa, to be headed by one of his special representatives.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

16. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, allow me to thank Assistant Secretary- General Fall for his comprehensive review of the question of West Africa. I also wish to thank you, Sir, for arranging today's open debate. The Chinese delegation has always held the View that it is very important to analyse situations and to offer solutions from a regional perspective. The issue of West Africa is very complex. It touches on the various aspects of the peace process in Sierra Leone, such as the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants; the expansion of Government authority; and general elections. It also touches on the overall situation relating to Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia; the security and humanitarian situation in the region; and the illicit trade in arms and diamonds.”

    2001-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4439 (2001) · source

17. “Given its primary responsibility for international peace and security, it is incumbent upon the Security Council to make a timely contribution in response to the grave situation and to play an active role in reducing tensions in the Middle East. We believe that the establishment of a monitoring mechanism in areas of conflict is in the interest of both sides. We also believe that the draft resolution under consideration is balanced. It is a realistic reflection of the present situation. Therefore, the Chinese delegation will vote in favour of it.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source

18. “President Arafat has made far-reaching contributions to the restoration of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and to progress towards Middle East peace. China supports President Arafat and his Palestinian Authority's continuation of their effort for a solution to the question of Palestine through peaceful negotiations. Under the present circumstances, the international community's attention should be focused on the Israel- Palestine situation. A speedy and just solution to the question of the Middle East, in particular the question of Palestine, is in the interest of all parties, as well as of regional and international peace and stability. It requires joint efforts in the form of pragmatic assistance on the part of the international community.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source

19. “We call on the two sides to remain calm in handling the serious situation, to bring to an end the cycle of revenge and counter-revenge and to try to solve the dispute through negotiation. The Chinese delegation believes that the only way to resolve the question of the Middle East is through the cessation of Israeli military occupation of Palestinian territories, on the basis of the principle of land for peace; through the implementation of all agreements; and through the restoration of all the legitimate rights of the Palestinians, including their right to an independent State. We hope that all international conciliation efforts will be based on this. We believe that the Palestinian Authority is a legitimate and necessary party to any peaceful future, and its important role must be adequately safeguarded.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source

20. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): We are deeply concerned over the continued escalation of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. In order to put an early end to the bloody conflict, to reduce tension and to salvage the Middle East peace process, which is undergoing a serious crisis, today's Security Council meeting is very necessary. We strongly condemn the present series of violent attacks against civilians. Israeli military retaliation does not help to mitigate the conflict. Such events, taking place time and again between Israel and Palestine, prove the futility of the eye-for-an-eye policy, for it can only lead to even more violence and further escalation, harming the civilian populations of both sides.”

    2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source

21. “We agree with the Secretary-General that thereafter there will still be a need for continued efforts to preserve what has been achieved. But we also believe that a new model is needed. The Secretary-General has set out an idea on this matter in paragraph 36 of his report, and the Chinese delegation supports that idea. The Secretary-General has instructed his Special Representative to begin preparations in that regard, about which we hope we will be informed as soon as possible. While regional actors are involved, we hope that United Nations agencies too will step up their coordination and will play an important role in a joint economic rehabilitation effort for the country. That is crucial if there is to be lasting peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source

22. “We note with satisfaction that, with the improved security situation and with further cooperation by some local officials, more minority refugees are returning to their homeland. Here, two main problems persist: the issue of security and inadequate housing. The latter is the major bottleneck, and we hope that the relevant United Nations agencies and the international community at large will focus on that problem and will provide support. We support United Nations agencies as they play a positive role in the process of peace and development in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We hope they will enhance their coordination and will cooperate through an appropriate division of labour with a View to improving efficiency. The United Nations Mission is expected to complete its core mandate by December 2002.”

    2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source

23. “We are pleased to note that since the last report of the Secretary-General the Mission has made marked progress in the areas of police reform, training and justice. We must, of course, acknowledge that many problems remain, and we hope that judicial reform will therefore be stepped up. Beyond that process, it is our hope that the nation- building capacity of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be enhanced. We appreciate UNMIBH's efforts to recruit and train police from ethnic minorities. We hope that the Mission will make a greater effort, on the basis of justice and ethnic equality, to ensure the multi-ethnic character of the Bosnia and Herzegovina police force.”

    2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source

24. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of December. The Chinese delegation will fully support you in your work. I wish also to thank Mr. Annabi for his detailed briefing. The Chinese delegation endorses the relevant analysis and views set out in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2001/1132). Further, we place on record our appreciation for the endeavours of Mr. Jacques Paul Klein and his team. The main task of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) is to set up a professional, democratic and non-discriminatory police force in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2001-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4433 (2001) · source

25. “At the same time, UNMIK should make further efforts in combating crime, improving the security environment in Kosovo, promoting national reconciliation, establishing mutual trust and assuring the safe return of refugees and continue to strengthen cooperation and coordination with the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The peace in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is still very fragile. The situation in Kosovo still directly affects peace and stability in Macedonia and the whole Balkan region. UNMIK still needs to carry out effective measures to curb the illegal flow of arms on the Kosovo-Macedonian border and cut off the source of arms for the illegal armed groups. In this respect also, the elected leaders of Kosovo should assume their responsibilities.”

    2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

26. “In our view, the main question that Kosovo now faces is whether the leaders of the various ethnic groups can put past enmities behind, set aside their differences, establish a broad coalition Government that represents the interests of all the ethnic groups, ensure the ethnic diversity of Kosovo and the stability of the communities, and discuss together a broad future plan for the development of Kosovo. We hope that the elected leaders of the various ethnic groups can take stock of the overall situation, effectively carry out their functions under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, work to establish trust between the communities, bring about national reconciliation and lay the foundations for the economic revitalization of Kosovo and the long-term stability of that region.”

    2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

27. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Annabi, for his briefing. The Chinese delegation wishes to express its satisfaction at the smooth carrying out of the elections in Kosovo as scheduled. These elections are an important step in the peace process in Kosovo. We commend the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for its efforts to encourage the Serbs to participate in the elections. We also wish to commend the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for their efforts in monitoring and preparing for the elections. We are looking forward to the elected assembly playing its due role.”

    2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4430 (2001) · source

28. “We appreciate the various efforts made by the United Nations Children's Fund, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Ambassador Otunnu, for their efforts over a long period. The Chinese Government will continue to support their work, and we are ready to strengthen our cooperation.”

    2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source

29. “The Chinese delegation has always attached great importance to the protection of children. De jure and de facto protection of the rights of the child is a basic principle followed by China in the protection of children. Last year, the Chinese Government signed the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. We hope that the various parties will abide by the relevant provisions of this Optional Protocol, such as that on recruitment age, at an early date. We hope that the various United Nations agencies will do their jobs well under their respective mandates and that, at the same time, they will strengthen cooperation and coordination so as to bring into full play their combined strengths.”

    2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source

30. “The Security Council has considered the protection of civilians, women and children in armed conflict recently and on many occasions and has passed resolutions and presidential statements. Regrettably, in areas such as Palestine and Afghanistan, where conflicts are quite grave, the protection and the rights of these vulnerable social groups are not ensured, as they should be. According to the statistics of the relevant agencies, about 100,000 Afghan children and adolescents may not survive the coming winter. We are deeply concerned about this. We call upon the international community to increase assistance to the Afghan refugees and to find a political solution to the issue of Afghanistan at an early date. The protection of children in armed conflict requires the joint efforts of the international community.”

    2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source

31. “We believe that the most urgent task is for the various parties to abide by the relevant legal norms universally accepted by the international community and to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions in earnest, so as to translate consensus on this issue into action. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. In order to be truly concerned about the protection of children and civilians in armed conflict, priority should be given to taking effective measures to prevent and end armed conflict. Only when conflicts are resolved and crises are addressed in a timely manner can the protection of children be finally fully addressed.”

    2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source

32. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks you, Madam President, for arranging this important meeting on the question of children in armed conflict. We wish also to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, Ambassador Otunnu and Ms. Bellamy for their important statements. In recent years, the Security Council has made active efforts to press for a solution to the question of children and armed conflict. Thanks to these efforts, the international community has been paying greater attention to this issue. In his report, the Secretary-General has made some concrete and focused proposals, which merit the attention of the entire United Nations system and all its members.”

    2001-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4422 (2001) · source

33. “The Chinese delegation also thanks Ambassador Gambari for his efforts to promote the peace process in Angola. We look forward to his briefing following his visit to Angola and hope that the Secretary-General will make proposals to promote the next phase of the peace process in Angola.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

34. “We demand that they lay down their weapons, implement the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol in earnest and demonstrate their readiness to start negotiating with the Angolan Government. In the current circumstances, we support the continuation of sanctions against UNITA and believe that they should be closely monitored. In this connection, we express our appreciation to the Southern African Development Community for the measures it has taken to implement the resolutions of the Security Council concerning UNITA. In order to further support the peace process, we urge the United Nations to give sufficient attention to and support for the elections in Angola. We call on the international community to provide assistance to the Angolan Government.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

35. “These measures and actions of the Angolan Government have won the support of the Angolan people and of the international community, including the United Nations. However, because of the disturbances currently being created by Savimbi and the UNITA armed forces, there has been little progress in the peace process. The Lusaka Protocol has yet to be effectively implemented. The primary responsibility for that rests with Savimbi and the UNITA armed forces. Their acts of violence have not only impeded the peace process in that country, but have also caused great loss of life and destruction of property. We resolutely condemn the recent violence perpetrated by Savimbi and his armed forces.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

36. “The Angolan Government has reaffirmed that it will strive to promote the peace process in its country on the basis of the Lusaka Protocol. Furthermore, the Angolan Government has actively conducted extensive consultations with various parties and factions in Angola in preparation for the general elections. We have also noted the statement made by President dos Santos at a ceremony celebrating the twenty-sixth anniversary of Angola's independence, where he expressed the hope that the Angolan Government would strive to promote peace and would - in a spirit of mutual respect, tolerance, dialogue and effectiveness - explore ways and means to achieve durable peace and national reconciliation. We express our appreciation to him.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

37. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): Like previous speakers, I welcome Mr. Bernardo de Miranda, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Angola, as he discusses with us the question of peace in Angola. His presentation has brought the Council first-hand information on the situation in that country. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General's Adviser for Special Assignments in Africa for his presentation. This past year we have noted that some changes have occurred in the Angolan peace process. The Angolan Government has adopted a series of measures aimed at reconciliation in order to promote the peace process. It has also put forward a four-point peace agenda that points in the right direction for the political settlement of the civil war in Angola.”

    2001-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4418 (2001) · source

38. “In sum, China is ready to join the other parties in studying closely the recommendations of the reports with a fair, pragmatic attitude, to promote substantive progress in the Sierra Leone peace process so as to create the necessary conditions for the ultimate attainment of peace and stability in West Africa.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

39. “Meanwhile, in making any further decisions, the Council should take full account of any possible negative effect on Liberia's economic and humanitarian conditions. The peace process in Sierra Leone is of vital importance to peace and stability in West Africa. In considering the question of Liberia, the Council should continue to adopt a regional and integrated approach - namely, it should focus its deliberations on the overall objectives of the Sierra Leone peace process, while also taking account of reports from other sources. We should continue to give full play to the role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the countries concerned, and closely listen to the views of all sides.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

40. “The relations among Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia have also improved somewhat. On the other hand, according to the Panel's report, there are still serious violations as far as the arms embargo, the export of diamonds and the travel ban are concerned. This shows that the existing Council sanctions measures still have loopholes, and this concerns us. The report also shows that the economic and humanitarian situations in Liberia, in particular the humanitarian situation among the most vulnerable groups, present great danger. The Council's sanctions have, in fact, resulted in serious economic repercussions in the country. The international community, including the United Nations, should show its concern by offering more humanitarian assistance.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

41. “It is based on fairly detailed investigations on certain issues and contains valuable recommendations, in particular those concerning the improvement of existing sanctions measures - for example, to allow Liberia to reopen an aircraft registry and to design a standard end-user certificate regime for the import and export of arms - as well as the establishment of a special Web site for the travel ban. Those recommendations warrant further serious study by the sanctions Committee. At present, the Liberian question clearly has two sides. On the one hand, since the Council's imposition of sanctions against Liberia last March, the Sierra Leone peace process in general has made major progress. The Revolutionary United Front (RUF) in Sierra Leone has basically adopted a cooperative attitude in the disarmament process.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

42. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank the Chairman of the Liberian sanctions Committee, Ambassador Mahbubani, for his introduction of the two reports of the Committee as well as the discussion in the Committee. I would also like to thank Mr. Tsui, representative of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), for his briefing. In addition, I wish to extend a welcome to the Foreign Minister of Liberia for his presence at our meeting. The importance of the Liberian question is self- evident. It is highly necessary for the Council to revisit this issue. China appreciates the Panel's efforts in preparing the report submitted to the Council.”

    2001-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4405 (2001) · source

43. “We also need an exit strategy for sanctions a that is, when deciding to impose a sanctions regime, the Council should consider and decide how to end the sanctions once the goal has been reached. There should be no more sanctions with no clear objective, no time limit and no well-defined conditions for lifting them. Last year the Council held an open debate on the question of sanctions and established a Working Group. Under the leadership of Ambassador Chowdhury of Bangladesh, the Working Group produced a draft report after in-depth consultations. The draft report is comprehensive and detailed, and contains positive and pragmatic recommendations. We hope that it will be adopted and implemented as soon as possible.”

    2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source

44. “Sanctions are a mandatory tool bestowed by the Charter on the Council to fulfil its duty of maintaining international peace and security. Over the past 10 years the Council has resorted to sanctions more frequently, which has caused the international community increasing concern over the tremendous damage done to civilians by comprehensive sanctions. Making sanctions smarter and more clearly targeted, avoiding or reducing their humanitarian consequences, and effectively resolving the economic problems caused by sanctions to third countries: all these questions require careful and thorough consideration by the Council. The Chinese delegation has always stressed that sanctions are only a means, and not an end in themselves. Recently there has been much talk about the so-called exit strategy of peacekeeping operations.”

    2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source

45. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, Ijoin colleagues in thanking you, Mr. President, for arranging this important meeting. I also thank the representatives of Switzerland and Germany for their briefing. We believe that the Interlaken process and the Bonn-Berlin process are very beneficial to the Council's discussion on the question of sanctions. The briefing they have given us and the booklets they have distributed are also very helpful to our discussion. I also thank the State Secretary of Sweden for his statement. I am pleased that Sweden will organize relevant activities to continue the discussion on sanctions. China will actively participate in the Stockholm process, and hopes for its success.”

    2001-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4394Resumption1 (2001) · source

46. “Lastly, we can see from the Secretary-General's report that UNMIK's communication with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has increased. We are pleased with this. As was pointed out by other colleagues, without the participation and cooperation of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, it is impossible to handle the question of Kosovo properly. We hope to see the further strengthening of cooperation between UNMIK and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The views of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia should be fully respected. Kosovo's situation is at a crucial juncture. The Security Council should follow closely the development of the situation. We will endorse the presidential statement to be adopted after this meeting. We hope that, with the cooperation of all sides, Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) will be fully implemented.”

    2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source

47. “The third point concerns confidence-building. We have always maintained that promoting reconciliation and tolerance among all nationalities in the area is an important aim of the international community. It is the only way to bring about a multi-ethnic society in Kosovo. Confidence-building in Mitrovica is of vital and particular importance. Formulating a comprehensive strategy for Mitrovica was an important goal of the Security Council mission to Kosovo in June. However, there is very little progress in this area. We believe that violence still exists in Kosovo. Especially when the security of the minority communities is not guaranteed, UNMIK should take effective measures to increase trust among all communities. In particular, it should take measures to guarantee the safety of the Serbs.”

    2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source

48. “We believe that during the further preparations for the elections, UNMIK will fully take into consideration the views and suggestions from all sides, so that the elections will be successfully carried out in a fair and peaceful atmosphere. The second point I would like to raise concerns security. In paragraphs 7 to 10 of his report, the Secretary-General describes in detail the security situation in Kosovo, including incidents of assault, arson, murder and attacks on police forces that take place in minority communities. The report predicts that political violence might take place during the election. We would like to see UNMIK take effective measures to ensure the safe return of refugees and the rebuilding of the minority communities. We believe that the present security measures are insufficient.”

    2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source

49. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haekkerup, for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his detailed report. The Chinese position on the Kosovo question has been reiterated on many occasions. I do not wish to repeat it today. Rather, I would like to share our views in connection with the Secretary-General's report. First, the Kosovo-wide elections are drawing closer and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has done a lot of work to prepare for them. We support UNMIK, especially Mr. Haekkerup's efforts, in this regard.”

    2001-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4387 (2001) · source

50. “We hope that BONUCA, while comprehensively implementing the strategy to consolidate peace, will pay due attention to priorities and that it will assist, and work in coordination with, the Government of the Central African Republic so as to fulfil the mandate given to it by the Security Council in an organized manner. China will, as always, support the efforts of BONUCA and of General Cisse.”

    2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source