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Tang Jiaxuan

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1998-09-24
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2003-03-07
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  1. “In order for the Security Council to be responsible to history and to safeguard the common interests of all peoples in the world, the Chinese Government strongly appeals to the Council to shoulder its responsibility and to do all it can to avoid war and to maintain its efforts to achieve a political settlement.”

    2003-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4714 (2003) · source

  2. “All countries in the world, faced with the common tasks of maintaining peace and achieving development and prosperity, desperately need a stable and peaceful international environment. Among all things in the universe, human beings are of paramount importance, and peace is the most precious. Over the past months, right in this Chamber, we have heard many times, from many United Nations Member States, strong appeals to resolve the Iraqi issue politically. Outside this Chamber, we have also heard justified cries of "peace, not war" from the peoples of many countries. The power of the Security Council derives from all United Nations Member States and from the peoples of all nations. We have no reason to remain indifferent to those strong demands and outcries.”

    2003-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4714 (2003) · source

  3. “At the same time, we also urge the Iraqi Government to take further effective measures in earnest to strengthen its cooperation with the inspectors on matters of substance and to the creation of conditions necessary for political settlement. Under the current circumstances, there is no reason to shut the door to peace. Therefore, we are not in favour of a new resolution, particularly one authorizing the use of force. The Iraqi issue bears on peace and development in the Gulf region and in the world at large. With a view to finding a solution to that issue, we must take into full account the shared interests of all nations and the long-term interests of human development. Now that we have entered the twenty-first century, peace and development still remain the major themes of our times.”

    2003-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4714 (2003) · source

  4. “That is exactly why it is highly necessary to continue the inspections. We believe that, as long as we keep to the road of political settlement, the goal of destroying Iraq's weapons of mass destruction could still be attained. Resolution 1441 (2002) did not come easily. Given the current situation, we need resolve and determination and, more important, patience and wisdom. The Council therefore needs to maintain its unity and cooperation more than ever so as to preserve its authority. We believe that the Council should provide strong support and guidance to the two inspection bodies in their work, let them continue inspections and seek the truth until they have fulfilled the mandate of resolution 1441 (2002).”

    2003-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4714 (2003) · source

  5. “It is precisely for that reason that the resolution has been widely welcomed and supported by all countries the world over. Undoubtedly, it is an arduous task for us to ensure the implementation of the relevant Council resolutions and the full and comprehensive destruction of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. However, it is gratifying to note that much progress has been made in the weapons inspections, thanks to the unremitting efforts of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Judging from today's reports by the two inspection bodies, resolution 1441 (2002) has been implemented smoothly on the whole, with progress made and results achieved. It is true that there are also problems and difficulties in the inspection process.”

    2003-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4714 (2003) · source

  6. “Mr. Tang Jiaxuan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I wish to congratulate Guinea on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I also wish to congratulate the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany on his outstanding work during Germany's presidency last month. I also wish to thank Mr. Blix and Mr. ElBaradei for their briefings and for the tremendous efforts they have made to fulfil the mandate given by the Security Council. Four months ago, in this Chamber, the Council unanimously adopted resolution 1441 (2002) in a spirit of unity and cooperation. The adoption of that resolution fully manifested the determination of the Council to destroy the weapons of mass destruction possessed by Iraq and truly reflected the desire of the international community for a political settlement of the Iraqi issue.”

    2003-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4714 (2003) · source

  7. “China stands ready to continue to provide the two bodies with personnel and the necessary technical assistance, thereby continuing our efforts towards a political settlement of the Iraqi issue. China is an ancient civilization. Our ancestors proposed long ago the idea of peace being the best option. At present, peace and development are common aspirations of all peoples around the world. Sitting on the Security Council, we simply have no reason not to make every effort to reach that goal, and we are obliged to try our best, and to use all possible means to avert war. Only by pursuing a political settlement can we truly live up to the trust and hope that the international community places in the Security Council.”

    2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source

  8. “Thirdly, the Security Council has to step up its efforts with regard to the inspections. The Iraqi issue bears on peace and stability in the Gulf region and on the credibility and authority of the Security Council. The Council should deal with this complex situation appropriately and responsibly, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter, in order to carry out its important task of maintaining international peace and security. Top priority must now be given to strengthening its guidance of and support for the inspection work and to facilitating a productive political settlement. Intensifying inspections is aimed at seeking a peaceful solution to the Iraqi issue.”

    2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source

  9. “Pursuing the implementation of this resolution remains an important task for us. In that respect, a great deal of work still needs to be done by the Security Council and by the two inspection bodies. Judging from what has been done in the recent past, the inspection work has made progress and has clarified quite a number of issues. However, new elements have also been discovered in that process. The two bodies are duty-bound and justified to further the inspections with the aim of finding out the truth and fulfilling the mission conferred on them by the Security Council. Thus, in agreement with the majority opinion among Council members, China believes that the inspection process is working and that the inspectors should continue to be given the time they need so as to implement resolution 1441 (2002).”

    2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source

  10. “First, Iraq must implement the relevant Security Council resolutions strictly, comprehensively and earnestly. We urge the Iraqi side to recognize fully the importance and urgency of the inspections and to provide greater cooperation in a more proactive way. The latest visit to Baghdad by the two chief United Nations inspectors has achieved some positive results. The Iraqi side has made some commitments. We request Iraq to make good on those promises as soon as possible and to provide clarifications and explanations as soon as possible regarding the questions raised by the two chief inspectors in their briefings earlier. Secondly, it is necessary for the inspection work in Iraq to continue. Resolution 1441 (2002) provides explicit authorization and specific requirements for the inspections.”

    2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source

  11. “Mr. Tang Jiaxuan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Let me begin by thanking Mr. Blix and Mr. ElBaradei for reporting to the Security Council on their inspection work in Iraq. Last November, this Council adopted resolution 1441 (2002) by consensus, reiterating the firm determination of the international community to verify and destroy weapons of mass destruction in Iraq's possession. Now the Iraqi issue has reached its most critical juncture. The international community shares the universal hope to see a political resolution of this issue within the United Nations framework and places tremendous expectations on the inspection work of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Here, I wish to share some of my views with the Security Council.”

    2003-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4707 (2003) · source

  12. “Fifthly, it is the universal desire of the international community to see a political settlement to the issue of Iraq, within the United Nations framework, and to avoid war. This is something to which the Security Council must attach due importance. As long as there is still the slightest hope for a political settlement, we should exert our utmost efforts to achieving it. China is ready to join others in working in this direction.”

    2003-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4701 (2003) · source

  13. “We hope that the upcoming trip to Iraq by Chairman Blix and Director General ElBaradei on the 8th will yield positive results. Not long ago, the two agencies pointed out some problems in the inspections. We urge Iraq to adopt a more proactive approach, to make further explanations and clarification as soon as possible and to cooperate with the inspection process. Fourthly, the Security Council has a common stand on the elimination of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. This is fully reflected in the relevant Council resolutions, particularly 1441 (2002), which was adopted unanimously. The most important aspect at present remains the full implementation of this resolution. As for the next step to be taken, the Council should decide this through discussions among all members, based on the results of the inspections.”

    2003-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4701 (2003) · source

  14. “We hope that various parties will hand over their information and evidence to the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). That will help make their inspections more effective. And, through their on- the-spot inspections, that information and evidence can also be evaluated. The two agencies should report their findings to the Security Council in a timely manner. Thirdly, the inspections have been going on for more than two months now. The two agencies have been working very hard, and their work deserves our recognition. It is their view that they are not now in a position to draw conclusions, and they have suggested continuing with the inspections. We should respect the views of the two agencies and support the continuation of their work.”

    2003-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4701 (2003) · source

  15. “First, the fact that the Foreign Ministers of most Council members are present at today's meeting shows the importance that all parties attach to the authority and role of the Security Council and their support for a resolution of the Iraqi issue within the framework of this world body. The Security Council has basically maintained unity and cooperation on this issue. That is of crucial importance to its appropriate resolution and represents the desire of the international community. Secondly, China welcomes the United States move to provide the United Nations with its information and evidence on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, which we believe is consistent with the spirit of resolution 1441 (2002) and could help increase transparency.”

    2003-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4701 (2003) · source

  16. “Mr. Tang Jiaxuan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to begin by congratulating Germany on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. It is a great pleasure to see Foreign Minister Fischer chair today's meeting. I wish to take this opportunity to express my deep condolences with respect to the tragic deaths of the astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia, and to convey my heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families. I also wish to thank Secretary Powell for his presentation. I would now like to share the following views on Iraq.”

    2003-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4701 (2003) · source

  17. “East Turkestan terror organizations have perpetrated numerous terrorist attacks in China's Xinjiang region and in neighbouring regions of Central Asia, posing a serious threat to peace and security in those areas. In September last year, the Security Council placed the East Turkestan Islamic Movement on the list of terrorist organizations. The Chinese Government is ready to join all parties in continuing resolutely and effectively to fight against the East Turkestan terrorist forces, safeguard peace and security for Chinese people of all nationalities, and maintain regional peace and stability.”

    2003-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4688 (2003) · source

  18. “At the recent sixteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China, President Jiang Zemin made an important statement that stressed the importance of stronger international cooperation in order to address both the symptoms and causes of terrorism; guard against and crack down hard on terrorist activities; and eliminate the roots of terrorism through stepped-up efforts. China has actively participated in the international fight against terrorism. It has signed and ratified almost all of the international conventions against terrorism and cooperated with the countries concerned. China itself has been the victim of terrorism.”

    2003-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4688 (2003) · source

  19. “There exists huge potential for the international community to strengthen cooperation to ensure safe aviation, safe maritime transportation and network security. The success of this campaign also depends on the leading role of the United Nations, with the principles and purposes of the Charter and universally recognized norms of international law as its guidelines. We hope that the Counter-Terrorism Committee will adopt more forceful measures in helping developing countries enhance capacity- building in countering terrorism and will support such endeavours. China attaches great importance to the fight against terrorism.”

    2003-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4688 (2003) · source

  20. “The fight against terrorism should provide civilizations with a new opportunity to learn from one another through mutual exchanges, a new starting point for their dialogue and integration and a new engine for their common progress and prosperity, rather than be a cause of greater ethnic hatred, racial conflict, clashes of civilizations or rifts between peoples. All countries should strive to strengthen understanding and tolerance among all civilizations and cultures. Fourthly, we should promote further exchanges and closer cooperation among nations, which is a key to success in the fight against terrorism. Success in the international campaign against terrorism requires solidarity, cooperation and common action among countries.”

    2003-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4688 (2003) · source

  21. “Only when we narrow the gap between the rich and the poor and achieve social justice can we remove the breeding ground of terrorism. Only when we truly attain a global development strategy that allows all to coexist and to gain and share the benefits of prosperity can we deny terrorism its last sanctuary. In this respect the early attainment of all the development goals set forth in the Millennium Declaration will be indispensable and significant for promoting international cooperation on counter-terrorism. Thirdly, we should further enhance understanding and integration among civilizations to guarantee the broadest possible fight against terrorism. Terrorism is a common enemy of all civilizations, ethnic groups and religions.”

    2003-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4688 (2003) · source

  22. “It is imperative to foster a new security concept that emphasizes mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and cooperation so as to create a favourable broad environment in the fight against terrorism. Solving hot-spot issues and easing tensions in places such as the Middle East and Iraq will promote international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. All the measures, ways and means employed by the international community must be conducive to the relaxation of tensions on both the regional and the international levels. Secondly, we should conduct our counter- terrorism campaign on the basis of promoting universal development and prosperity for all. Only when we succeed in achieving common development by helping one another's economies can we eradicate once and for all the root causes of terrorism.”

    2003-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4688 (2003) · source

  23. “The terrorist acts carried out last year on the Indonesian island of Bali, at a theatre in Moscow and in Mombasa, Kenya, demonstrate that much hard work remains to be done in the international fight against terrorism. We must take stock of past experiences in the fight against terrorism with a view to maintaining momentum in strengthening international cooperation to combat terrorism. For this purpose, it is incumbent on the international community to formulate a systematic counter-terrorism strategy. In that connection, the Chinese Government wishes to share with the Council the following views. First, we must ensure that the central objective in the fight against terrorism is the maintenance of peace and security for mankind.”

    2003-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4688 (2003) · source

  24. “Mr. Tang Jiaxuan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to express my appreciation to France for initiating this ministerial meeting of the Security Council on counter-terrorism. I wish to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for his statement. My thanks go also to Ambassador Greenstock for his briefing on the work of the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). Since the attacks of 11 September 2001 positive results have been achieved in the international fight against terrorism. The CTC has made some progress in helping States formulate anti-terrorism legislation and cut off financial support to terrorists. At the same time, the root causes of terrorism are far from being eliminated.”

    2003-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4688 (2003) · source

  25. “Under these new circumstances, China will, as always, strengthen its friendly relations and cooperation with the African countries and make further contributions to the promotion of peace, stability and development in Africa. To solve the many problems confronting Africa is not only a challenge to Africa and the whole international community, but also provides us with an opportunity. It is our hope that the international community will join African countries and people in an unremitting effort to promote peace, stability and development in Africa.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  26. “China has always stood by the African countries in their legitimate demands and reasonable propositions, supported their endeavours to maintain political stability and promote economic growth and their useful efforts aimed at enhancing African unity and regional cooperation. In recent years, China has actively supported the United Nations peacekeeping operations in Africa. It sent a senior official to attend the United Nations high-level special conference on Sierra Leone and it has sent military observers to participate in the United Nations peacekeeping operation there. China is also ready to provide the African countries that are plagued by land mines with training and assistance in the area of landmine clearance, technology and equipment. The world is now moving more rapidly towards multipolarity.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  27. “Last April, Secretary-General Kofi Annan submitted a report entitled "The causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa". We appreciate his efforts to accelerate the settlement of the conflicts in Africa and to promote peace and development on the African continent. We call upon the international community to further support and respect the efforts of the regional organizations of Africa to prevent and resolve conflicts, and to provide Africa's security and peacekeeping mechanism with the necessary material and financial assistance, with no political conditions of any kind attached. As one of the permanent members of the Security Council, China has always attached importance to peace and development in Africa.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  28. “We support African countries in their own choice of political systems and development paths in the light of their respective national conditions. As the conditions vary from one country to another, there is no ready and single model of development applicable to all African countries. Their own choice must be respected. We are of the view that the Security Council has an inescapable responsibility and obligation to maintain peace and security in Africa. The United Nations should strengthen its coordination and cooperation with the OAU in resolving the conflicts in Africa. It should earnestly consider the reasonable propositions and legitimate demands of the African countries, and support their efforts to maintain regional peace and security and defend their State sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  29. “Members of the international community, and developed countries in particular, have an obligation to promote stability in Africa, and, more important, to help African countries to shake off poverty and developing their economy. We are deeply concerned about the recent constant conflicts in Africa. It is our sincere hope that the relevant African countries will, in the spirit of national reconciliation, take into consideration the fundamental and long-term interests of their States and peoples, and properly settle their disputes through negotiations on the basis of the five principles of peaceful coexistence, avoid conflicts, iron out their differences and join hands in a concerted effort to contribute to peace and stability in Africa.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  30. “However, since last May local conflicts have broken out one after another in Africa, with adverse impacts on unity, stability, security and development in the regions and countries concerned, and arousing the anxiety and concern of the international community. Given the great number of its countries, Africa is an important political force in international affairs that cannot be neglected. Endowed with abundant natural resources, it is a promising continent with limitless potential in international economic development. Peace and stability in Africa are part and parcel of peace, stability and development in the world. Without stability in Africa, there will be no global peace; without development in Africa, there will be no prosperity in the world.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source

  31. “Mr. Tang Jiaxuan (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Since the first ministerial meeting of the Security Council on Africa was held in September of last year, the international community, including the United Nations, has shown greater interest in and attached greater importance to Africa. This is a new and gratifying development that should be recognized. In recent years the overall situation in Africa has been moving towards relaxation. The pursuit of peace, stability, development and cooperation has become the mainstream in the development of the continent. Thanks to the positive efforts of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and other regional organizations, as well as the African countries concerned, some of the hot spots and conflicts have been resolved or alleviated.”

    1998-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3931 (1998) · source