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Shen Guofang

lines on the record: 401
first: 1998-03-27
most recent: 2002-01-31
sittings or episodes: 84
sources: un-security-council

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“It is wise and appropriate for the Security Council to take a regional and comprehensive approach in considering this question. In this context, we would like to commend the Secretary-General for his decision to strengthen the cooperation between United Nations representatives in Kinshasa and Bangui, and we encourage those two institutions to take concerted action aimed at restoring peace and stability to the region. At the same time, we hope that the Government of the Central African Republic will make an effort to improve relations with its neighbours. Finally, I would like to say that in principle China supports and endorses the recommendations of the Secretary-General to strengthen BONUCA and revise its mandate.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“Thirdly, efforts for restructuring the armed forces and disarming illegal armed elements should be accelerated. Since the coup attempt in May, the number of illegally owned arms inside the Central African Republic has been increasing. The security situation is worsening. This situation has seriously hampered the recovery efforts of the Central African Republic. Given the limited capacity and resources of the Government, we hope that the relevant partners will continue to provide funds, technology and experts to assist the Government in its efforts to disarm the armed elements, restructure the armed forces and train the police force and gendarmerie. The Central African Republic is enjoying an increasingly close relationship with neighbouring countries with regard to security and refugees.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“Given the current situation, we call upon the donors to fulfil their pledges. China will continue to provide the Central African Republic with assistance, within its means, through bilateral channels. The Parliament of the Central African Republic recently adopted new investment laws. This is an important step by the Government, aimed at improving the environment for investment. We believe that it will be of benefit in creating an environment for international partners to provide the Government with the means, including funds and technical assistance, that it needs. Furthermore, the Government has also adopted three action plans in the areas of the economy and humanitarian affairs. We hope that donors will respond favourably to those plans.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“This is critical to stabilizing the situation there. It is encouraging that the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA) has come to understand the importance of political dialogue and is making efforts in this regard. Secondly, assistance to the Central African Republic should be reinforced. We have learned that since mid-August the World Bank has suspended its assistance to the Central African Republic because that country has not been able to make its payments. We would like to express our concern in this regard, and hope that the two sides can resolve the problem of the arrears as soon as possible. We call upon the Bretton Woods institutions and the international community to continue to provide emergency assistance to the Central African Republic.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like at the outset to thank General Cisse and the representative of the World Bank, Robert Calderisi, for their briefings. China is concerned about the serious political, economic, social and security situation in the Central African Republic. We are particularly worried about the stalemate in the political dialogue, the deteriorating financial situation and the serious, worsening, security and humanitarian problems in that country. China believes that the international community should assist the Government of the Central African Republic in its efforts to tackle problems in the following three areas. First, the political situation should be stabilized. Political dialogue between the Government and the opposition should be restored as soon as possible.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4380 (2001) · source
“We have taken note of the fact that, in compliance with the recommendations of the High Representative, the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board has met and decided to adopt a phased approach to facilitating this process, in strict accordance with the functions and mandates of various bodies. We expect this process to yield more results at an early date, as a result of the joint efforts of all the parties concerned.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Petritsch will be effective in strengthening security and safety in areas where ethnic minorities live, in finding a reasonable solution to property disputes, and in guaranteeing the provision of basic infrastructure and public services. Thirdly, China appreciates the important and constructive role played by the various bodies of the international community in the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Like Mr. Klein, we believe that it is only by further strengthening coordination and improving the division of labour that efficiency can be improved.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The international community still has daunting tasks before it. First, as in grave situations in other areas of the Balkans, the promotion of national reconciliation is still the most urgent task in rebuilding Bosnia and Herzegovina and restoring peace and stability in the region. We hope that the international presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina will make further efforts to ease social conflict and remove ethnic distrust so as to create favourable conditions enabling the various ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina to dedicate themselves to economic reconstruction at an early date. Secondly, we have noted that there has been progress in the return of refugees, particularly refugees from minority groups. However, there is still much work to be done. In this regard, it is our hope that the measures referred to by Mr.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, we would like to thank the High Representative, Mr. Petritsch, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Klein, for their detailed briefing today. Since the Security Council last considered this issue, the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a whole has continued to be stable. Some positive developments have taken place in the implementation of the Peace Agreement. The United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) has continued to score achievements in restructuring law enforcement bodies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly the police. We are pleased with all these accomplishments. At the same time, we believe that peace and rebuilding in Bosnia and Herzegovina still face enormous challenges.”
2001-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4379Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Finally, the Chinese delegation highly commends Sir Ketumile Masire for the enormous efforts that he has made in the interests of peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“The timely and orderly deployment of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) is one guarantee of continued progress in the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The second phase of the deployment of MONUC must be completed as soon as possible. In this regard, we demand that all parties of the Democratic Republic of the Congo fully cooperate with MONUC and create conditions necessary for its orderly deployment and the carrying out of its mandate. We hope that the Secretary-General will submit recommendations with regard to the deployment of the third phase of MONUC as soon as possible. At the same time, we suggest that the Council begin considering the question of the third phase deployment.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“We also demand the immediate, full and unconditional withdrawal of foreign forces from the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the cessation of all assistance to armed groups and an end to the illegal exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo so that it can contribute to the peace, stability and development of the whole of the Great Lakes region. The Security Council must continue to make efforts in this regard. We hope that the international community will fulfil its commitments by providing the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the economic assistance that it urgently needs. This will be important for the peace and stability of that country, as well as for the peace process itself.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“The country must continue to make common efforts to seek the path of national reconciliation, which is in the fundamental interests of the people, so that its national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity can be safeguarded and peace and development can be enjoyed as soon as possible. We believe that the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD) must comply with all the resolutions of the Security Council and quicken the pace of the demilitarization of Kisangani.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“We believe that this success is the result of the common efforts of representatives of all the parties of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We commend all the Congolese parties for their willingness to act in the interests of the people and put aside their differences in order to seek common ground. We must, however, recognize that this is only the beginning. The task that remains is onerous. It is a challenge not only for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo but for the countries of the Great Lakes region and the international community as a whole. The Chinese delegation believes that all the parties of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must continue to consider the overall interests of their nation.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish at the outset to thank Mr. Annabi for his briefing. The Chinese delegation is pleased that, thanks to the energetic efforts of the facilitator, Sir Ketumile Masire, the preparatory meeting of the inter-Congolese dialogue was successfully held at Gaborone from 20 to 24 August and that it yielded positive results. That was a most important meeting. The final communique of the meeting showed that broad agreement had been reached on the timing and venue of the inter-Congolese dialogue, as well as on the scope of the items for discussion. That has laid the foundations for the peace process and it will have a positive impact on the situation in the Great Lakes region.”
2001-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4361 (2001) · source
“In our view, UNMIK can and should take more effective measures in that regard. Like other countries, we hope that efforts to seize illegal arms that are in the hands of members of the Albanian minority will be successful in order to create conditions favourable for the implementation of the Framework Agreement on Macedonia and to maintain peace and stability in the region.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“UNMIK must take further measures to crack down on criminal activities, to improve the security environment in Kosovo, to promote national reconciliation and to build mutual trust so as to create conditions in which refugees can return and in which more members of minorities can participate in the elections. Here, UNMIK should continue to strengthen coordination and cooperation with the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The second point relates to illegal arms flows. When it comes to security issues, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is closely linked to the entire Balkan region. To maintain peace and stability in the region, it is very important to prevent illegal arms flows in border areas between Kosovo and Macedonia and to cut off the sources of supply of illegal weapons.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish at the outset to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Guehenno, for his comprehensive briefing. We appreciate the recent efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to bring about the comprehensive implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and the progress it has made in that regard. I wish today to address two issues. The first relates to the elections. China has consistently emphasized the importance of participation by minorities in order to ensure the fairness and equity of the elections. But we are concerned that the number of members of minorities who have registered still remains low.”
2001-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4359 (2001) · source
“Any efforts to nudge Kosovo towards independence, or attempts to condone extremist forces that advocate the dissolution of other ethnic communities, are extremely dangerous and will lead to new upheavals in the Balkans, whose ultimate victims will be the peoples of that region. The Security Council is duty-bound and, with the rest of the international community, must endeavour to stem this tendency so as to avoid history repeating itself. Here I should like to emphasize that our efforts to resolve the Kosovo question must be taken in the context of the situation in the entire region. The political situation in Macedonia is very unsettling. The situations in Kosovo and in Macedonia are closely interrelated, and they will impact on each other. We hope that the Security Council will closely follow developments in the entire region.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“In this regard UNMIK and KFOR should take further steps, including combating extremism, encouraging moderates on all sides, establishing inter-communal confidence, facilitating economic development and promoting stability, so that the findings of the mission may be translated into concrete action and so that resolution 1244 (1999) may thus be fully and effectively implemented. In conclusion, I should like to emphasize that the accomplishment of national reconciliation in Kosovo will be a long, ongoing process and will require sustained and indefatigable efforts on the part of the international community. However, the international community cannot remain passive in the face of attempts to undermine national reconciliation.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“We encourage UNMIK to continue and further enhance its cooperation with the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and to create a mechanism for regular dialogue, so as to ensure that the views of the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia are fully heard and that its reasonable proposals are accepted. They should together foster a multi-ethnic, multicultural, richly diverse society in Kosovo, a society characterized by equality and mutual assistance. At the same time, we hope that the minority communities in Kosovo will actively participate in the general elections. Needless to say, the precondition is that the security situation must be fundamentally improved and the plight of the minority communities, as well as the question of their property, must be satisfactorily addressed.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“We note that the security of minority ethnic communities, particularly Kosovo Serbs, has yet to be guaranteed; they have returned in very small numbers, and their reintegration into society and their participation in the UNMIK-led political process has been minimal. The Chinese delegation has always stressed that, without broad participation by all ethnic communities, the outcome of elections cannot be fair but will, to the contrary, only further exacerbate inter- ethnic tension. In that connection, we note that the report indicates that the top priority now is to encourage all Kosovo communities, particularly the Serbs, to participate in the process. It also underscores the importance of dialogue and cooperation with the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. That is crucial.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“The report of the mission is balanced and frank, and points the way for the future work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR); it also sets out clear demands. In the next phase, whether or not those demands are met will provide a benchmark for evaluating the work of UNMIK and of KFOR. In that sense, the mission's visit played a positive role. As the report notes, since his appointment to lead UNMIK, Mr. Hans Haekkerup, along with UNMIK under his leadership and KFOR, have done a great deal towards carrying out their tasks, and have achieved some positive results in a number of areas. We appreciate their hard work. Yet the security situation in Kosovo needs to be further improved.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, the Chinese delegation thanks the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Guehenno, for his analysis of the situation in Kosovo. The Chinese delegation wishes also to express appreciation to Ambassador Chowdhury for his introduction of the report of the Security Council mission to Kosovo (S/2001/600). Under Ambassador Chowdhury's outstanding leadership, the mission completed its task in a most efficient manner, and was successful in sending to all sides an important message on rejecting violence and terrorism, and on the need to respect the rights of minority communities.”
2001-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4335 (2001) · source
“Meanwhile, China also hopes that the United Nations will respect and heed the aspirations of the East Timorese people and, on that basis, propose specific recommendations for every aspect of the transition of power for the Security Council's consideration. The independence and self-sufficiency of East Timor require the political support of all Member States, as well as the generous assistance of the international community to the economic development of the territory. To that end, China has already provided every possible assistance and will continue to explore with East Timor the opportunities for promoting economic and trade relations and new channels for investment there.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“In this regard, the cooperation and support of Indonesia are very important. I also wish to point out in this respect that the international community should support the stability of both Indonesia and East Timor, which remains important to peace and stability in Asia and the world as a whole. UNTAET has established a working group on the ground to draft a post-transition plan and a corresponding body has been established at United Nations Headquarters to assist that group. These measures will help to increase East Timor's capacity for independent administration following its accession to independence.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“Violence has erupted on occasion, as indicated in paragraphs 19 and 20 of the report, targeting civilians and United Nations peacekeepers. These acts are totally unacceptable and the perpetrators should be brought to justice. Experience shows that, along with the acceleration of the process leading to political independence, the opportunities for an exacerbation of the tensions will also multiply. We therefore endorse the relevant analysis and recommendations of the Secretary-General. We believe that, against the backdrop of an uncertain security situation in East Timor, UNTAET should take measures to build the people's confidence in the orderly unfolding of the independence process so as to create a more stable social environment for the exercise of their democratic rights.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“China believes that the decision by the Office of the United Nations Security Coordinator to organize and lead an inter-agency security assessment mission to West Timor this month is very important. We hope that that measure will help to provide assistance to refugees in dire need and accelerate the repatriation process, so that they can fully participate in the independence process in East Timor and exercise their due democratic rights. We note that, although the overall security situation in East Timor is good, as mentioned in the Secretary-General's report, the local population remains highly concerned as to whether the political process will continue to develop peacefully. A number of recent incidents prove that the population's concern for the future is not unfounded.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important meeting today. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report, and Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his detailed briefing. I also welcome among us Mr. Gusmao and Mr. Ramos- Horta, and thank them for their important statements. China notes with pleasure that the work towards independence has been proceeding in an orderly manner. A few days ago, work began on registering voters for the election of the Constituent Assembly. The active participation of the political parties in East Timor testifies to the fact that they take the process of democracy and independence seriously. The problem of refugees in West Timor is still very disquieting.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“However, will this presence of former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Albanians have any impact on the Kosovo-wide elections? What are the measures that UNMIK will take to take care of such refugees? In conclusion I would like to stress that China supports the proposal made by Ambassador Lavrov, namely that at an appropriate time the Council should send a mission to Kosovo and Belgrade in order to obtain first-hand information.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“As we certainly know, however, such progress has been achieved without the full representation of the Kosovo Serbs. We also noted that UNMIK is trying hard to win more participation from the Kosovo Serbs. Without the full participation of the Kosovo Serbs, what kind of an effect will such progress have on the future of Kosovo- wide elections? Will people raise doubts about the fairness and the universality of such Kosovo-wide elections? What are Mr. Guehenno's comments? Secondly, according to the information provided by the Secretariat, since the armed conflict in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia began, nearly 8,000 former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Albanian residents have fled to Kosovo to seek refuge. Surely this will cause instability and a worsening in the law and order situation in Kosovo.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“It has a direct bearing not only on the comprehensive and lasting solution to the Kosovo problem, but also on the peace and stability of the Balkan region as a whole. China is of the view that the preparations for the Kosovo-wide elections must be carried out in all seriousness strictly within the framework of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). Of course, the key issue is to ensure the full and equitable participation of all the ethnic communities. With regard to the Kosovo-wide elections, I have two questions that I would like to pose to the Under- Secretary-General, Mr. Guehenno. First, at the present time the Joint Working Group on the Legal Framework for Kosovo has achieved considerable progress on the issue of Kosovo-wide elections, especially on the core issue of the self-government of the future Kosovo.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset I would like to thank the Under- Secretary-General, Mr. Guehenno, for his very important, informative and comprehensive briefing. While the situation in Kosovo remains unstable, we are pleased to note that the contact and dialogue between the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Government has increased. Some of this contact and dialogue is quite constructive. We hope that such contact and dialogue will continue and will ultimately be beneficial for the solution of the Kosovo problem. At the present time we are most concerned about the progress in the preparations for Kosovo-wide elections.”
2001-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4309 (2001) · source
“We are particularly concerned at the divisive information propagated recently by the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). At present the situation in the West Balkans continues to worsen. We are worried that such extremist nationalist action will encourage nationalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Therefore, it is necessary that the parties concerned remain highly vigilant and take precautionary measures to prevent the occurrence of any such incidents. Finally, we would like to reiterate our support for the work of the High Representative, and we wish him and his team continued success in their future work.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The focus of our work should be on helping the local people develop self-reliance, and gradually reducing their dependence on outside assistance, so as to avoid a situation in which, when international assistance is reduced, various social and political problems resurface. China believes that achieving ethnic reconciliation is the fundamental basis for peaceful coexistence among the various ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina and for a peaceful and prosperous life, but that the country is a long way from the realization of this goal. China notes that among various factions there are still radical and extremist forces. In his report Mr. Petritsch also pointed out that nationalist parties still enjoy great support from their respective ethnic groups.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“However, we should also note that progress in implementing the Peace Agreement has been slow. Arduous tasks still lie ahead. In areas such as increasing the self-reliance of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the realization of reconciliation, harmony among the various ethnic groups, post-war reconstruction and the return of minority refugees, much work remains to be done for the various parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We hope that the various international agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina will intensify their work and continue their close coordination and cooperation. But we must note that the participation of the international community in the reconstruction of Bosnia and Herzegovina must be based on the Bosnian people being the major players.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish first of all to thank you, Mr. President, for having arranged today's meeting to consider the question of Bosnia and Herzegovina. My delegation also wishes to thank the High Representative, Mr. Petritsch, for his report and for his very interesting briefing. On behalf of the Chinese delegation, may I also take this opportunity to warmly welcome the new Permanent Representative of Tunisia to the work of the Council. On the whole, my delegation is satisfied that the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina is stable and that the Peace Agreement is being implemented. Of course, this should be attributed to the political good faith and cooperation of the various parties and ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is also closely related to the help provided by the international community.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“We hope that those measures will really be able to curb the violent activities of the extremists. Taking into account the fragility of the situation and the fact that UNMIK's work is at a crucial stage, we support the proposal by the Russian Ambassador to send another Security Council mission to Kosovo. Of course, we would also be interested in hearing any of Mr. Haekkerup's views or comments.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“We therefore support the Security Council's adoption of the presidential statement before it. We also need to acknowledge that there are at the moment a very small number of extremists carrying out rampant activities. This demonstrates that the measures taken by UNMIK and KFOR in approximately the last two years have not achieved their intended practical results, and that they need to be improved further. In particular, it is necessary to thoroughly disarm ethnic Albanian guerrillas, control the illegal flow of arms and strengthen the management of Kosovo's borders. There is an old saying in China that says that it is not too late to mend the fence even after some of the sheep have escaped. We have noted that KFOR is carrying out these measures step by step.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“This not only poses a threat to the security and stability of the entire Balkan area, it also adversely affects the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Kosovo province. The Security Council already held several meetings last week on the deteriorating situation. It adopted a presidential statement and responded in a timely way. The parties concerned have been making efforts to resolve the conflict. The ceasefire agreement that has just been signed and the fact that the troops of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia are re-entering the ground safety zone are both positive steps. The Security Council is once again today holding a meeting on Kosovo. It should send an even clearer signal to the separatists and extremists in the region, namely, that any attempt to use violence to solve problems will lead nowhere.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“But we need to stress that the ultimate resolution of the Kosovo question should be premised on respect for, and safeguarding of, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. That should also be the case in the preparations for the elections in Kosovo. We hope that UNMIK can take concrete measures in this regard. We encourage UNMIK to continue and further strengthen its cooperation with the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The security situation around Kosovo has recently deteriorated, which has aroused wide concern in the international community. Ethnic Albanian extremists have been provoking violence in southern Serbia and in the border area of Macedonia.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“If it is not possible to guarantee their safety, then merely encouraging them to participate fully in the general elections is just empty talk. China has felt all along that the strengthening of cooperation by UNMIK and the Kosovo Force (KF OR) with the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is an important precondition for the discharge of their duties. We are pleased to see that since taking office Mr. Haekkerup has attached great attention to cooperation with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The positive and cooperative attitude shown by the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia also merits our commendation.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“At this time, preparatory work is being carried out for the general elections. Whether the elections are successful or not is directly related to the comprehensive and lasting solution of the question of Kosovo. We wish to commend Mr. Haekkerup for the cautious attitude he has exhibited in the preparations for Kosovo's elections. China considers that the elections in Kosovo should be carefully carried out in strict accordance with the framework of the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999). The preparations for the elections should also ensure the full participation of all ethnic communities. The work being done to ensure the return of refugees from minority communities - such as Serbs and Turks - and to provide security guarantees should also be intensified.”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to thank the Ukrainian delegation for scheduling this meeting. I would like to welcome the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haekkerup, who is on his first visit to the Security Council. I would also like to thank him for his very interesting and very detailed report. I have noted that Kosovo province continues to fact formidable challenges in the political, security and economic fields. It is certainly not easy for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to carry out its work in such a difficult environment. The Chinese delegation wishes to express its appreciation to Mr. Haekkerup for the efforts he has made since taking office to improve UNMIK's work and implement resolution 1244 (1999).”
2001-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4296 (2001) · source
“The crucial issue in this regard is that for a long period of time sanctions have not been applied against the RUF. Yesterday the Council unanimously adopted a resolution. We hope that this effort by the international community can contribute to stability in the region and to the alleviation of the humanitarian situation. China believes that the current situation in the West African region is at a very crucial point. The Council should by no means diminish its efforts. But we also believe that the role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is very important. We hope that ECOWAS can continue to play its active role in this area.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“Although that assistance was not in the form of a direct contribution to UNHCR, it can be understood as being support for its work. Secondly, Mr. Lubbers has just said that the Council should take measures to strengthen the role of UNAMSIL. We of course support his proposal, which deserves our careful consideration. The humanitarian situation along the borders of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia is closely connected to the peace and stability of the region. Fundamentally speaking, the continued armed conflicts along the borders of these three countries and the impasse in the peace process in Sierra Leone are the root causes of the political and security instability in the region and of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the area.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“The fact that the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) has also expressed its intention to provide certain cooperation in this area is even more encouraging. Although I myself still have some doubts as to whether the RUF will continue to show that willingness to cooperate, we do need their cooperation. China believes that the repatriation of the refugees will require much work. Of course, the efforts made by UNHCR and the assistance provided by some countries are important, but they are not sufficient. I would like to emphasize two points here. First, we should continue to support the work of UNHCR. Donor countries and the international community should contribute to UNHCR's special programme. China has provided humanitarian assistance to Guinea and Sierra Leone through bilateral channels.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“We noted that High Commissioner for Refugees himself, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), are making efforts to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region and have done a great deal to provide relief and assistance to refugees and displaced persons in the region. Here, I should like to emphasize the efforts made by the High Commissioner and UNHCR to seek free access to and safe passage for refugees. China believes that the initiative of the four parties concerned aimed at reaching a formal agreement on the fundamental principles concerning free access to and safe passage for refugees is a very good one. We are very encouraged by the willingness expressed by the Governments of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia to cooperate in this regard.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to welcome the High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Lubbers, back to the Council, and to thank him for his very detailed briefing. The Chinese delegation believes that the views that he expressed are very important; his proposals deserve our careful study and consideration. China expresses its concern about the continuing deterioration of the humanitarian situation and the ever-more precarious situation of the refugees and displaced persons in the West African region.”
2001-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4291 (2001) · source
“In particular, we call on KFOR to take into account the views of the Government of Macedonia and take effective action to beef up border patrols so as to stop the Albanian extremists from crossing the border and to stop the trafficking of illicit weapons. The current situation shows once again that in the long term durable peace can only be realized in the region by fostering cohesion, reconciliation and tolerance among the ethnic communities and by promoting inter-ethnic harmony. Countries and parties in the region and the international community should strive for this goal.”
2001-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4289 (2001) · source