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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. “During the most recent forum on Central Africa, we announced that we would write off certain debts owed to China by the Central African Republic, and we hope that that action will contribute to increasing and improving the economic situation there. The international community should certainly consider long-term measures to improve the social and economic situation. We have also noted that the Government of the Central African Republic has taken specific actions to re-establish its national defence and security forces. We express our concern about the fact that BONUCA convoys have been held up and attacked, and we hope that the Central African Republic will adopt effective measures to punish those responsible for those criminal activities and to guarantee the safety and security of BONUCA personnel and property.”

   2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

2. “It should be recognized that any deterioration in the social and economic situation in the Central African Republic would, in turn, have a negative impact on political reconciliation in that country and increase social unrest. China welcomes the intention of the Bretton Woods institutions to provide financial support to the Central African Republic. We hope that the Bretton Woods institutions and other donors will increase their financial support to the Central African Republic. We hope that all those donors who pledged at the most recent special meeting, held in New York in May, will implement their commitments, and we call upon them to do so in order to help the Central African Republic deal with its present difficulties. We also hope that debt relief measures will be implemented even sooner.”

   2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

3. “We have noted the absence of dialogue between the Government and the opposition and the refusal of the opposition to cooperate with the Government, which is leading to tension in their relationship. Hostilities have increased, particularly in recent weeks, creating a serious impediment to national reconciliation, and we should like to express our concern in this regard. We hope that all the parties in the Central African Republic will summon up the political will to adopt specific measures. In particular, the Government and the opposition should undertake the necessary dialogue and alleviate the tension, thereby creating favourable conditions for bringing about national reconciliation. At the same time, we believe that the United Nations should further facilitate dialogue and reconciliation between the Government and the opposition.”

   2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

4. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report, and to thank Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Sy, Representative of the Secretary-General, for further updating us on the situation. We are also grateful to the representatives of the United Nations Development Programme and of the World Bank for their briefings. The Chinese delegation appreciates the enormous amount of work done by Mr. Sy and the United Nations Peace-building Support Office in the Central African Republic (BONUCA) in promoting and protecting human rights and strengthening the capacity of the law enforcement agencies there. The political, economic and social situation in the Central African Republic is currently of great concern.”

   2001-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4261 (2001) · source

5. “Haekkerup's leadership, UNMIK will learn from the lessons of the past, truly fulfil its responsibilities mandated by the Security Council and comprehensively implement resolution 1244 (1999).”

   2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

6. “We hope that such investigation will be conducted in a fair and independent manner, that the results will be made known to the public and that the necessary measures will be taken as soon as possible. I also take this opportunity to welcome the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haekkerup, to his post. We note that, following his assumption of office, he issued cautious statements on the elections in Kosovo and that he is determined to make the creation of a secure environment for the return of Serbs and the fight against organized crime priorities in his work. This should indeed be a focus for UNMIK and we express our appreciation for it. We sincerely hope that, under Mr.”

   2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

7. “Only when national harmony is finally restored to Kosovo and the rights and interests of all communities are ensured through legislation can the issue of Kosovo be decisively settled in a fair and reasonable manner. I should also like to refer to the many recent reports by the international media on the extensive use by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of ordinance containing depleted uranium in the Balkans, which has harmed the health of innocent civilians and peacekeepers and damaged the environment. We note that all parties concerned, including the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the European Union and NATO, have indicated their intention to investigate the matter.”

   2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

8. “We hope that the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General will make progress in moving UNMIK to engage in constructive dialogue with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, because the appropriate settlement of the question of Kosovo hinges on the understanding support and cooperation of the Yugoslav Government. Fourthly, as to the dialogue between Kosovo Albanians and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, UNMIK should actively encourage and guide the Kosovo Albanians to resume that dialogue and to seek a settlement satisfactory to all on a formula for substantial autonomy. The international community should exert a positive influence in this respect.”

   2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

9. “Many people on the ground also see the elections as a move towards independence for Kosovo, which would not only be in violation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), but would also have serious negative effects on the situation in the province. The Chinese delegation believes that resolution 1244 (1999) is very clear on the final status of Kosovo. UNMIK should step up its work to encourage the return of Serbs. Without the broad participation of Serbs, Turks and other minorities, the legitimacy of the elections will be in doubt. Thirdly, with respect to cooperation between UNMIK and the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, we welcome any step by UNMIK to enhance dialogue with the Yugoslav Government. We also welcome the mechanism for establishing dialogue.”

   2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

10. “Kouchner, admitted before he left office that, since its establishment, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has been unable effectively to guarantee the security of minorities, especially the Serbs. We believe that this is one of the principal reasons for the instability of the situation in Kosovo. Together with the Kosovo Force, UNMIK should take effective measures to curb extremist ethnic forces, encourage all communities to live in harmony and improve the tense situation in Kosovo. Secondly, the proposed elections for Kosovo are very worrisome. Some people are trying to politicize the elections.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

11. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank you, Sir, for convening this important meeting. I also commend the efforts of the Singapore delegation. I thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his detailed briefing. The Chinese delegation believes that the situation in Kosovo remains very disturbing, as reflected principally in the following four aspects. First, the ethnic conflict in Kosovo has yet to see a fundamental change. Violence against and killing of members of ethnic minorities still occur from time to time. We note that the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”

    2001-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4258 (2001) · source

12. “The Chinese delegation will take an active part in the endeavours of the working group and will join hands with all Member States- especially troop-contributing countries - to strengthen cooperation between the Security Council and troop- contributing countries so as to make United Nations peacekeeping operations more effective and successful.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

13. “The scope of the tasks to be dealt with by the working group should include how to improve the content and form of meetings with troop contributors, additional ways to strengthen cooperation between the Council and troop- contributing countries, and how to encourage and give full play to the initiatives of troop-contributing countries. The working group should also listen to the views of non-members, and to those of troop-contributing countries in particular - and this should be done in a flexible way.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

14. “I would emphasize that the Secretariat, in dispatching and deploying peacekeeping operations, has done a great deal of work over the years and that its contribution deserves our commendation. The Chinese delegation endorses the proposal to establish a Security Council working group on peacekeeping operations. In our view, one of the primary tasks of that working group should be to explore ways to strengthen cooperation between the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries while learning from the successes and failures of recent peacekeeping operations.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

15. “This morning, representatives of the troop- contributing countries raised many questions that deserve the Security Council's consideration. They also made many good suggestions. We hope that there will be follow-up action in this regard. As to strengthening cooperation between the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries, we support the establishment of closer partnerships between the Secretariat and troop contributors and the Secretariat should do its utmost to provide conveniences to the latter. We would recommend that the Secretariat continue to give timely and accurate briefings to troop-contributing countries, which should be in line with those given to the Security Council.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

16. “In recent years, Council members have held close consultations with troop-contributing countries in the form of TCC meetings on questions related to peacekeeping operations, which have played a role in ensuring the smooth implementation of peacekeeping operations. We believe that such a mechanism should continue and be improved upon and that, without prejudice to the efficiency of the work of the Security Council, more flexible forms of exchange and communication with troop-contributing countries should be considered in order to inspire free exchanges of views. Troop-contributing countries should also be encouraged to express their concerns to the Council in a more timely and flexible manner. All this should become an important component of the effort to improve the working methods and increase the transparency of the Security Council.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

17. “The success of a peacekeeping operation depends not only on the clear and sound division of work, but also on good communication and cooperation between the decision maker and the task performer. Therefore, the Chinese delegation actively supports the strengthening of cooperation between the Security Council and troop-contributing countries, as well as between the Secretariat and the troop-contributing countries. It maintains that importance should be attached to maintaining regular consultations with troop-contributing countries and to listening to their pertinent views at all stages of the creation and implementation of a peacekeeping operation.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

18. “For many years, the troop-contributing countries' cooperation in and support for United Nations peacekeeping operations have been an effective guarantee of the Security Council's ability to perform its function of maintaining international peace and security. Their contributions are evident to all. At the same time, there is much room for improvement in terms of coordination with troop-contributing countries. In the case of Sierra Leone in particular, the peacekeeping operation faced more difficulties because of the lack of sufficient consultation and coordination with the troop contributors when the Council changed and adjusted the mandate of the peacekeeping Mission there. This lesson should be learned and remembered well in order better to prevent the recurrence of similar problems in the future.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

19. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, the Chinese delegation wishes to express its gratitude to you, Sir, for presiding over this meeting and its appreciation of the efforts made by the delegation of Singapore for its convening. With a history of more than 50 years, United Nations peacekeeping operations have developed into a comprehensive and complex integrated project. From the United Nations point of view, as the authorizer of peacekeeping operations and the central organ for making decisions on their establishment and deployment and on the development of relevant policies and guidelines, the Security Council is at the heart of all such operations from start to finish. The Secretariat and troop-contributing countries (TCCs) shoulder the important task of implementing the mandates of the Security Council.”

    2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257Resumption1 (2001) · source

20. “They should be helped to establish a self-sustaining market economy. If they do not, all kinds of social and economic problems may resurface in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the process of economic transition.”

    2000-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4209 (2000) · source

21. “Thus, five years after peace was achieved in Bosnia and Herzegovina, they are still faced by challenging tasks which they are far from completing. The international community must exert its influence in this regard. It has been our consistent view that a comprehensive and thorough settlement of the question of Bosnia and Herzegovina ultimately depends on the people of that country themselves. The participation of the international community in reconstruction should be based on the principle of ceding the leading role to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their will and choices should be respected. The international community's efforts should focus on helping them to achieve self-government and independence. In economic reconstruction and reform in particular, efforts should be made to reduce their reliance on external assistance.”

    2000-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4209 (2000) · source

22. “We welcome the progress made in various areas, especially the return of minority refugees in increasing numbers. The local police forces are playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the returnees and very few places in Bosnia and Herzegovina are considered to be inaccessible for security reasons. We note from the report, however, that progress in implementing the Peace Agreement is very slow. In some areas, it appears to be at a standstill. In particular, there is a lack of dialogue and constructive engagement in decision-making among the three members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who continue to be guided by ethnic interests rather than by the overall interests of the country.”

    2000-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4209 (2000) · source

23. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, we thank you, Sir, for convening this open briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our thanks also go to High Representative Petritsch for his report and updates. We found the report informative and comprehensive. The Chinese delegation supports the High Representative's work and appreciates the efforts made by various parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement the Peace Agreement. China has closely followed developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The overall situation has remained calm and stable and the Peace Agreement continues to be implemented, which we find encouraging. This can be attributed to the political will and cooperation of the parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to the assistance provided by the international community.”

    2000-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4209 (2000) · source

24. “The question of the refugees remaining in West Timor is a complex one that involves many factors. It needs to be addressed in a comprehensive and integrated manner. We hope that the Indonesian Government will continue to extend wide-ranging cooperation with the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor. At the same time, the international community should provide the necessary assistance in this regard. Lastly, we wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Vieira de Mello, for his comprehensive briefing. We highly commend and fully support the work of Mr. Vieira de Mello and his staff. We thank them for doing great work in a very dangerous and difficult situation.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

25. “For quite some time, the Security Council has been making repeated calls, but so far this issue has not been resolved in a satisfactory manner. Now is the time for a real solution. We look to the Indonesian Government to take genuinely forceful measures. At the same time, we believe the international community should support the Indonesian Government and encourage it to take action, and should refrain from undermining the authority of the Indonesian Government and its ability to keep the situation under control. Particular care should be taken to avoid a course of action that is likely to lead to a confrontation between the United Nations and Indonesia, which would not be well received by the Indonesian people and would have a profoundly adverse impact on the future work of United Nations personnel in Indonesia.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

26. “All these measures have demonstrated the earnest desire of the Indonesian Government to resolve the situation there. We are convinced that the Indonesian Government has the ability to keep the situation under control. Of course, the process of collecting weapons is not without problems, some of which are quite serious. We look to the Indonesian Government to earnestly carry out its commitment to restore stability and order in West Timor, to ensure that violence against United Nations personnel will not happen again and to provide security and safety to the refugee camps in order to pave the way for an early return of United Nations agencies and personnel and to facilitate the provision of humanitarian assistance to refugees, who are in dire need. Resolving the militia question is a daunting task.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

27. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for calling this public meeting to consider once again the question of East Timor. The situation is West Timor remains a cause for great concern. United Nations personnel have been attacked and murdered. United Nations officials present at the weapons turnover ceremony were subjected once again to threats and intimidation. The Chinese delegation strongly condemns the incidents of violence against United Nations personnel that occurred in West Timor. We demand that the perpetrators be brought to justice. The Chinese delegation notes that the Indonesian Government has taken serious, effective measures. It has collected a large number of weapons and has acted to restrain the militias.”

    2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source

28. “We expect UNMIK to adopt concrete measures to improve law and order and to help alleviate the fears of the minorities so that they will feel encouraged to participate in the electoral process. Finally, we wish to emphasize that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia must be respected. Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) specifically provides for the status of Kosovo. No members of this Council recognize or support Kosovo as an independent State. Any course of action designed to steer Kosovo towards independence is dangerous and illegal. Unfortunately, however, some people are trying to do precisely that, which is absolutely unacceptable. It is our hope that UNMIK and the Special Representative himself will strictly adhere to the provisions of resolution 1244 (1999).”

    2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source

29. “In the current circumstances, we cannot help but be sceptical as to whether the elections can be conducted in a climate of freedom and peace. We are very disturbed by the recent increase in political violence. If the politically motivated violence perpetrated by extremists and hard-liners is allowed to continue uncurbed, the independence of Kosovo and the policy of ethnic cleansing will be legitimized. For a variety of reasons, Kosovo Serbs and most of the Kosovo Turkish communities have not participated in the process of civil registration. If the elections are held in such circumstances, the results cannot be expected to be perceived as fair and equitable and are likely to trigger ever more acute ethnic hostility.”

    2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source

30. “The atrocities and violence against Serbs and other minorities remain cause for grave concern. We support the positive role played by UNMIK in its efforts to promote tolerance and reconciliation and to prevent ethnic violence. We hope that UNMIK and KFOR will continue to adopt concrete measures to ensure that all residents of Kosovo can live without fear of violence, intimidation and harassment. We welcome the fact that Kosovo minorities are beginning to return home, but their numbers and pace of return are far from satisfactory. It is our hope that UNMIK will continue to encourage the voluntary and safe return ofthe Kosovo minorities. We have also noted the fact that the preparatory work for municipal elections is under way.”

    2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source

31. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank you, Sir, for arranging this formal meeting to consider the question of Kosovo in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. We also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kouchner, for his detailed briefing. He, along with the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Kosovo Force (KFOR), have done a great deal of work in very difficult circumstances. The Chinese delegation supports their efforts to ensure the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). It is the view of the Chinese delegation that there has been no fundamental improvement in the situation of Kosovo. The security situation there is far from desirable.”

    2000-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4200 (2000) · source

32. “We welcome the Indonesian Government's decision to close refugee camps in West Timor, which we hope will lead to a final solution of the problem of the refugees remaining in West Timor. An appropriate solution requires help from the international community and cooperation from the Indonesian Government. We believe that the Indonesian Government will honour its commitments and will continue its good cooperation with UNTAET.”

    2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source

33. “I want to stress that in formulating relevant criteria and standards for the independence of East Timor, attention must always be paid to the need to respect the traditions and the culture of East Timor, and the will and the choices of the local people. We are very concerned at the security situation in East Timor. The fact that a number of violent incidents have taken place in the border areas is particularly disquieting. We condemn the violent attacks on United Nations peacekeepers, and we hope that those acts of violence and those incidents will be thoroughly investigated. We expect the Indonesian Government to continue to cooperate with UNTAET and to take steps to guarantee safety and security in the East Timor border areas.”

    2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source

34. “Moreover, it has set up a joint Cabinet with East Timorese members, which has enabled local people to have greater and expedited participation in the transition process. This meets with our satisfaction. We appreciate and are grateful for the great quantity of work carried out by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, and his staff. They have made all this progress in very difficult working conditions: an admirable achievement. It is our belief that the Security Council will continue to support the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. De Mello. The task of UNTAET in East Timor is to build a new country from scratch, which is an unprecedented challenge for the United Nations.”

    2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source

35. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish first to thank you, Mr. President, for arranging today's open meeting. The Chinese delegation also thanks the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Annabi, for his comprehensive briefing. Tomorrow is an important day in the history of East Timor. One year ago tomorrow, a popular consultation took place in East Timor under United Nations auspices, which set East Timor on the road of nation-building. Over the past year, with the support of the international community, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) has made tangible progress in reviving the economy, rebuilding homes and other infrastructure, maintaining public order and security, formulating legislation, creating jobs and training local people.”

    2000-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4191 (2000) · source

36. “We have also learned with satisfaction that the Secretary-General has appointed a Head of the United Nations Office In Angola (UNOA) and hope that this appointment will facilitate the Office's work.”

    2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source

37. “We have emphasized often and in various forums that sanctions against UNITA are not an end in themselves, but a means to create the necessary conditions for a definitive political settlement of the question of Angola. We hope that the international community will make concerted efforts, coordinate its action and, by tightening sanctions, compel UNITA to lay down its arms, cease all hostilities and embark on the path to national reconciliation as soon as possible. The Chinese delegation has always supported the positive role of the United Nations in the Angolan peace process. We support the work of Under- Secretary-General Gambari, the Secretary-General's Adviser for Special Assignments in Africa. We appreciate his visit to Angola in May.”

    2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source

38. “We wish to express our appreciation for that. We especially appreciate Ambassador Fowler's efforts in this regard. We note with satisfaction that, following the establishment of the Panel of Experts, the Security Council has created monitoring mechanisms to further tighten the sanctions against UNITA. My delegation supports the work of the monitoring mechanism and hopes that it will adhere to its mandate under the relevant Security Council resolution and submit its report to the Council as scheduled. At the same time, we strongly appeal to all parties to comply with the Security Council's resolution and to cease providing UNITA with weapons and any other form of support.”

    2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source

39. “Years of civil war have inflicted serious wounds on Angola and the country still has a long way to go in its efforts to achieve peace and development. According to the Secretary-General's report, 20 per cent of Angola's total population are now internally displaced persons. This shocking figure demonstrates that Angola still needs the international community's attention and help. We hope that all countries will respond in a timely and positive manner to the 2000 United Nations Consolidated Inter-Agency Appeal for Angola. As all know, UNITA is primarily responsible for the situation in Angola. It deserves the international community's condemnation and sanctions. Through the tireless efforts of Ambassador Fowler, the Chairman of the Angola sanctions Committee, the United Nations sanctions against UNITA have been tightened and improved.”

    2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source

40. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his report to the Council on Angola. We also thank Under-Secretary-General Gambari for his briefing. We welcome the Minister for Social Assistance of Angola, Mr. Malungo, and thank him for his statement. We also extend our appreciation to you, Madam President, for convening this open meeting. The situation in Angola has been relatively stable of late. The Government and society of that country have pursued their efforts to achieve peace and stability. At the same time, the Government has also done a great deal of fruitful work on economic development, the protection of human rights and humanitarian assistance.”

    2000-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4178 (2000) · source

41. “The Chinese delegation attaches great importance to the protection of children and has participated actively in the consideration of this question by the relevant bodies of the United Nations. It has also participated actively in international cooperation in this regard. We appreciate the many efforts that have been made over a long time by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Special Representative Olara Otunnu and others to protect children. The Chinese delegation will continue to support their work and is prepared to strengthen it further through bilateral cooperation.”

    2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source

42. “We hope that the agencies of the United Nations dealing with this question can carry out their own mandates and step up their coordination and cooperation to produce a synergistic effect. At the same time, the entire international community has a duty to protect children that it cannot shirk. We need the international community's involvement. Meeting under the Arria formula yesterday, the members of the Council carried out a productive dialogue with non-governmental organizations. We appreciate the efforts made by non- governmental organizations in this field. We hope that we can further strengthen the cooperation of the United Nations with these organizations.”

    2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source

43. “The Security Council, as the body charged with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, should concentrate its energies on this issue. Only when conflicts are resolved at an early date, and crises dealt with in good time, can the question of the protection of children be truly settled. This is the contribution the Council should make towards resolving the question of children in armed conflict. Protecting children in armed conflict calls for the common effort of the international community, and especially the collective effort of all agencies within the United Nations system. In this regard we have some good experience, but there is also room for improvement.”

    2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source

44. “The protection of children requires a favourable international environment, especially a favourable legal framework. The Chinese delegation welcomes the adoption by the General Assembly last May of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. We feel that this was an important step by the international community towards protecting children. We are now actively considering signing the Optional Protocol. We hope that the relevant provisions, such as the minimum age limit on joining the military, will be observed by all parties as soon as possible. A fundamental approach to protecting children in conflict is to effectively prevent, check and eliminate armed conflicts.”

    2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source

45. “Last year the Security Council adopted resolution 1261 (1999) on the question of children and armed conflict, which attracted a great deal of attention to the issue on the part of the international community. In his report the Secretary-General describes in detail the plight of children in armed conflict from the political, legal and social perspective, as well as from the point of View of disarmament and peacekeeping, and also puts forward 55 specific recommendations which deserve the detailed study and consideration of the United Nations system and the entire membership. We hope that they will not stop merely at considering the report and its recommendations, but will translate the recommendations into action as soon as possible. An effective mechanism should be established to this end.”

    2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source

46. “Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on children and armed conflict. We are also grateful to the Deputy Secretary- General, Mrs. Frechette, and to Ambassador Otunnu and Ms. Bellamy for their important statements. Ambassador Otunnu and Ms. Bellamy, in particular, made some important comments which merit our serious consideration. We appreciate the efforts made by the delegation of Jamaica in convening today's meeting. In recent years the Security Council has played an active role in giving impetus to the resolution of the question of children and armed conflict.”

    2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176 (2000) · source

47. “On the one hand, the extremists among the Kosovo Albanians have resorted to acts of terror to discourage the Serbs from returning to their homes. At the same time, acts of kidnapping and murder have been committed against the refugees who have returned. The homes of the Serbs have been taken over or burned or looted. On the other hand, the protection measures of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) are not effective enough. Although the committee to help repatriate the Serb refugees has been established, not enough work has been done to adopt actual measures. Given the aforementioned circumstances, we are concerned that the election be conducted under safe, free and just conditions. All in all, the situation in Kosovo is very serious. This shows that resolution 1244 (1999) has not been carried out in a comprehensive manner.”

    2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source

48. “We are deeply concerned about these developments, as these acts are obviously organized and premeditated. Investigations of these human rights violations have not yielded any results, and their perpetrators remain unpunished; indeed, there is a very serious situation of impunity. Facts have shown that the acts of violence committed in Kosovo are not ordinary acts of revenge or criminal acts, but part of an attempt to turn Kosovo into an area inhabited only by Kosovar Albanians. This trend is becoming increasingly obvious, which is very dangerous. We are also very concerned at the fact that Serbian refugees are encountering numerous difficulties in the repatriation process, and that very few people have returned.”

    2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source

49. “Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like at the outset to thank Mr. Annabi for his briefing. We have taken note of the progress achieved by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) under very difficult circumstances, especially in the areas of infrastructure reconstruction, institution-building, the resettlement of refugees and the recovery of the economy. We hope that UNMIK will increase its efforts to facilitate the participation of all parties and all ethnic groups in the Interim Administrative Council, thereby continuing to guarantee the multinational character of Kosovo. The situation in Kosovo remains very serious. The Kosovo Serbs and other minority groups have been the victims of numerous attacks, and their human rights continue to be violated.”

    2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source

50. “We note that, in its letter addressed to the Council, the Government of Sierra Leone indicates its acceptance of the sanctions imposed on it. We hope that, through this measure, the international community can help to restore peace in Sierra Leone as soon as possible. At the same time, my delegation believes that any sanctions imposed by the Council should not be indefinite. A periodic review of such measures should be conducted and adjustments made as the situation warrants. We are satisfied with the element of time- bound sanctions contained in the text of the draft resolution.”

    2000-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4168 (2000) · source