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Wang Guangya

lines on the record: 771
first: 1999-09-24
most recent: 2008-07-31
sittings or episodes: 134
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“At the same time, efforts must be made to avoid a negative impact on the peace process and to forestall the development of new conflict in society. In certain circumstances, therefore, amnesty is indispensable to national reconciliation. In the words of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, if we always and everywhere insist on uncompromising standards of peace, a delicate peace may not survive. Over the past 10 years or so, some post-conflict countries have taken a variety of measures to ensure justice for victims. Such measures include the establishment of truth and reconciliation commissions and special courts, the holding of national dialogues and the improvement of the justice system, for all of which the United Nations has provided assistance.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“In this phase, the focus should be the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants into society. The advantage that the United Nations has in this field must be brought fully into play. From a long-term perspective, durable national reconciliation must be based on the creation of adequate economic conditions. After the situation has stabilized, the United Nations should actively mobilize the international community to effectively help the countries concerned to achieve economic reconstruction and development. Secondly, as regards the relationship between justice and stability, national reconciliation requires that the perpetrators of acts that violate international humanitarian and human rights law be punished in order that justice be upheld.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“Over the years, the United Nations has played a useful role in post-conflict national reconciliation processes, thereby acquiring a great deal of experience. We believe that if it is to be successful in helping to facilitate post-conflict national reconciliation, the United Nations should effectively address three specific relationships. The first of these is the relationship between immediate needs and long-term goals. Generally speaking, national reconciliation is a process that cannot be completed overnight. Each phase of the process should have its own focus. The first priority, at the outset of the post-conflict national reconciliation period, is that former combatants lay down their arms so as to create a secure environment.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“Mr. Cheng Jingye (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to begin by thanking the delegation of Chile for its initiative of convening this open debate. I welcome your presence here, Madame, to preside personally over this important meeting. I wish to thank Mr. Kalomoh, Mr. Malloch Brown and Ms. McAskie for their statements. National reconciliation is an important condition for lasting peace and stability in post-conflict regions. When conflicts end, if the parties concerned do not put aside their old grievances, a genuine consolidation will hardly be possible and the flames of conflict are likely to be rekindled. In many instances, post-conflict national reconciliation requires joint efforts on the part of all the parties concerned, as well as support and assistance from the international community, in particular the United Nations.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903 (2004) · source
“In recent years, the Chinese Government has been resolutely implementing the Programme of Action on small arms, and it is now actively preparing for the ratification and implementation of the Firearms Protocol. Chinese experts have also actively participated in the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts to identify and trace illicit arms. We would like to join others in deploying common efforts to facilitate an early and adequate settlement of the question of small arms throughout the world.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“In our view, the Security Council should continue to pay close attention to the issue of small arms, in keeping with its mandate, and actively promote the implementation of DDR processes in conflict regions while closely monitoring the implementation of relevant arms embargoes. The Security Council should also strengthen its coordination with the General Assembly and other United Nations bodies for concerted action to promote the settlement of the question of small arms. China has always attached great importance to the combat against the illicit trade in small arms. We have actively participated in international efforts in this regard.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“Ensuring the implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes in the settling of regional conflicts, including the collection and disposal of small arms, has also been of major concern to the Security Council. All of these factors have played a positive role in reducing the illicit flow of small arms and in strengthening peace and stability in the regions concerned. In 2002 the Secretary-General put forward 12 recommendations concerning ways and means by which the Security Council could contribute to dealing with the question of small arms. Since then, United Nations bodies, including the Security Council, have made significant progress in dealing with this issue, and we would like to express our appreciation in this respect.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“The General Assembly, at its current session, adopted resolution 58/241, which establishes a working group to negotiate an international instrument to enable States to identify and trace illicit small arms and light weapons. This will no doubt further stimulate international efforts to combat illicit small arms. Likewise, the Security Council has also attached increasing importance to the issue of small arms. It has organized several special meetings to consider the issue and has adopted relevant presidential statements and resolutions. Moreover, the Security Council has also emphasized the importance of resolving the problem of the illicit trade in small arms in its consideration of a series of related issues, including the protection of civilians and of women and children in conflict.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“In 2001, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Firearms Protocol and the Programme of Action on small arms were concluded. They provide a legal and policy basis for an adequate solution to the issue of small arms. This reflects the determination of the international community to combat the illicit trade in small arms. During the past three years, great progress has been made in accelerating the entry into force of the Firearms Protocol and the implementation of the Programme of Action on small arms. In particular, the success of the 2003 United Nations First Biennial Meeting of States on small arms has given fresh impetus to the general implementation of the programme of action.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like first of all to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this meeting. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his recent report to the Security Council on small arms. In addition, I would like to thank the Under-Secretary- General for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Abe, for his introductory remarks. The issue of small arms has attracted a great deal of attention from the international community in recent years. This reflects a common awareness that the excessive accumulation of and illicit trade in small arms is jeopardizing stability, post-conflict reconstruction and social development in the areas and countries concerned. It is gratifying to note that the United Nations has already taken a series of effective steps to deal with this issue.”
2004-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4896 (2004) · source
“While promoting the political process in Bougainville, we also call upon the various United Nations agencies and donor countries to give timely attention and support to post-conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction in Bougainville, to help the local authorities of Bougainville strengthen their capacities for construction and to help ex-combatants start a new life as soon as possible.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“At present, the disposal of weapons and the drafting of the constitution have entered a critical stage and the various conditions for producing an autonomous government through elections are basically in place. We understand the wish of the Government of Papua New Guinea that UNPOB continue to take part in the peace process in Bougainville. We believe that, under the current circumstances, there is still a need for an appropriate United Nations presence in Bougainville, because it is of great importance for ensuring the success of the Bougainville peace process. Peace and development in Bougainville go hand in hand.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“China wishes to express its appreciation for the good political will demonstrated by the new Government of Papua New Guinea as well as the parties to the Bougainville peace process. We hope that the parties concerned will continue their efforts to achieve comprehensive implementation of the Peace Agreement and to achieve lasting peace under stability in Bougainville at an early date. The United Nations has always followed closely and supported the peace process in Bougainville and has played a unique role. Ambassador Sinclair, as well as the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB), have done an excellent job and have won the trust and the respect of the parties to the Bougainville peace process. We wish to pay our tribute to those efforts.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I wish to thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Tiirk, for his detailed briefing on the latest developments in the peace process in Bougainville. Since the signing of the Bougainville peace agreement, the peace process in Bougainville is going smoothly. Recently, the various parties to the peace agreement have reached a preliminary agreement on the final fate of collected weapons. Consultations on the draft constitution are well under way. The new Bougainville government has also delegated its control of policing powers in Bougainville to the Bougainville local authorities. All these positive developments are quite encouraging.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“The United Nations should enhance its coordination and cooperation with the African Union and its support to the African Union's mission in Burundi through joint efforts to maintain the current favourable momentum of the peace process in Burundi. We note that, in his statement, Mr. Zuma expressed the hope that the United Nations can play a greater role on the issue of Burundi. China fully understands this point and is in favour of seriously examining this issue in the Security Council.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“China wishes to express its grave concern about these developments. We call upon the relevant anti- Government armed groups to bear in mind the fundamental interests of the nation, to demonstrate a spirit of national reconciliation and to speedily join the peace process. The African mission in Burundi is an important attempt by African countries to solve their own problems through their own efforts and has played an important role in stabilizing the situation. Helping Burundi achieve comprehensive peace is not only an important task for the African Union, but also an unavoidable responsibility of the United Nations.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“The Transitional Government of Burundi and the National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) recently signed a Global Ceasefire Agreement, which indicates an important step forward for the Burundian peace process. We hope that all sides in Burundi can fulfil their obligations in good faith and effectively implement the provisions of the Agreement in order to bring about comprehensive peace and reconciliation within the framework of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi. The peace process in Burundi still faces many challenges. Certain anti-Government armed groups have thus far refused to join the peace process. There have recently been more armed attacks at Bujumbura, resulting in loss of life and property damage.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the presence here of the Deputy President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, to brief the Council about the situation in Burundi. China greatly appreciates the important role played by the South African Government and His Excellency Deputy President Zuma, as facilitator of the Burundi peace process. China welcomes the positive results achieved at the recent Summit of the Great Lakes Regional Peace Initiative on Burundi. China notes with appreciation that, thanks to the joint efforts of all parties concerned and the efforts of the international community, the peace process in Burundi has made headway.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“We expect to strengthen cooperation with Central African countries in all aspects in order to make our due contribution to achieving lasting peace, stability and development in the region.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“We call upon the international community, especially Africa's development partners, to increase their political support to this region, especially economic and financial support, so as to help the countries concerned to eradicate poverty and to prevent and treat AIDS. As a friend of Africa, China closely follows the situation in Central Africa. China has duly made efforts to help the countries concerned to end their armed conflict and achieve economic development. China has taken part in the peace operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has provided logistical support to the peace force of the African Union deployed in Burundi. Through bilateral channels, China has also provided economic support to some Central African countries.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“Over the years, the United Nations, through peacekeeping operations in the Central African region, peace-building support offices and special envoys, has actively helped the countries of the region in their peacekeeping and rehabilitation efforts. We support a greater role of the United Nations in order to achieve peace and development in Central Africa and to help the various countries and regional organizations in their efforts for capacity-building and conflict prevention. We also support the proposal of the Secretary-General to appoint a special envoy for Central Africa. From the report of the mission, we can see that, as a result of inadequate financial and technical support, it is hard for some Central African countries to maintain their hard-won peace.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“Therefore, addressing the issues of Central Africa must begin with a regional perspective, using a comprehensive strategy. That is precisely what the region and subregion concerned can do best. In recent years, organizations such as the African Union, ECCAS and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CAEMC) have taken positive measures to resolve armed conflicts in various countries, stabilize the political situation and promote integration. All those efforts have had excellent results. We hope that those organizations will take into consideration the specific characteristics of their region and continue to play an important role in promoting long-term peace and stability in the region. Thirdly, the international community must provide broad support.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“We are pleased to note that the peace process in Angola is being consolidated. The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is developing positively. The peace and reconciliation process in Burundi has made progress, and the situation in the Central African Republic is also improving steadily. All these achievements are inseparable from the unremitting efforts made by the Governments and peoples concerned. Events have proven that there can be no lasting peace without the political will of the countries concerned; no outside force can replace their role. Secondly, regional organizations must do more to help. Many countries in Central Africa have similar cultures and historical backgrounds. Conflict in one country can easily spread to neighbouring countries, impacting on the entire region.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“In 7 of the 11 countries visited, over 50 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line. A major cause of this situation are the armed conflicts that have long plagued the region. Over the past decade, many countries of Central Africa have undergone armed conflicts of varied intensity. Some continue to suffer such conflicts or face the heavy burden of post-conflict peace-building. Putting an end to conflict, achieving national reconciliation and advancing on the path of sustainable development represent major challenges to the Central African countries and the international community. We believe that we must make efforts in the following three areas to address the issues of Central Africa. First, the efforts of the countries and people concerned are key.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes your presidency of today's meeting, Sir. We are also grateful to Assistant Secretary-General Kalomoh and to the representative of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) for their briefings. We appreciate the work done by the multidisciplinary assessment mission. In its report, the mission makes many useful recommendations on the search for solutions to the problems of Central Africa. We believe that these recommendations must be implemented as soon as possible and we hope that the Security Council will give them serious consideration. As the mission's report points out, Central Africa is rich in natural resources, yet one of the world's least developed regions.”
2003-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4871 (2003) · source
“We hope that, when circumstances permit, the United Nations will be able to play, at an early date, a substantive role in the political process in Iraq and in the economic reconstruction of the country. That will be of great significance for the prompt restoration of stability in Iraq. Thirdly, we are deeply concerned about the failure to improve the security situation in Iraq. We hope that the Coalition Provisional Authority will take further effective measures promptly to improve the security situation there so that an environment conducive to the reconstruction of the country can be created. SANA-869”
2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source
“We welcome that agreement, according to which a transitional administration will be established by next June and - before the end of 2004 - the constitutional process and the election of a new Government will be completed. We hope that that will truly contribute to the restoration of full sovereignty to Iraq. We expect the Governing Council, in compliance with the provisions of resolution 1511 (2003), to submit to the Security Council by 15 December, a timetable for the constitutional process and general elections. Secondly, we have always advocated that a leading role be played by the United Nations in the reconstruction of Iraq. We have also taken note of the aspirations of the Governing Council in that regard.”
2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank the ambassadors of the United States and of the United Kingdom for their briefings. We have taken note of the efforts of the Coalition Provisional Authority with regard to the implementation of Security Council resolution 1483 (2003). Since the Security Council adopted resolution 1511 (2003), there have been several new developments in the Iraqi situation. I would like to make several comments in this connection. First, we have taken note of the announcement of 15 November regarding the agreement reached between the Governing Council and the Coalition Provisional Authority.”
2003-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4869 (2003) · source
“In that regard, we support the issuance of a presidential statement by the President of the Security Council at the end of today's meeting. We sincerely hope that, through common effort, the conference will be a good opportunity for the countries of the region to enhance dialogue, resolve differences, rebuild peace and discuss development. As always, China will play an active role in promoting the early realization of lasting peace in that region.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“China, as a permanent member of the Security Council and a friend of the countries of the Great Lakes region, has always paid close attention to developments in the situation in the region and has actively participated in, and promoted, a resolution of the hot-spot problems there. We have contributed peacekeeping troops to the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and have provided logistical assistance to the peacekeeping forces of the African Union in Burundi. China supports the initiative to convene an international conference on the Great Lakes region. We are encouraged by the progress made thus far in the preparatory work for the conference. We call on the international community to provide political and financial support for the success of that meeting.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“On the initiative of Secretary-General Annan, on 26 September 2003 the leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda issued in New York a declaration of principles for good-neighbourly relations and cooperation. That declaration expressed the good will of the parties and their commitment to peace and cooperation, thereby injecting new vitality into normalizing the situation in the countries concerned and accelerating the peace processes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi. We hope that the parties concerned will continue to make efforts to maintain positive momentum and resolve outstanding problems.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“China believes that the parties concerned should proceed in the interest of peace and development on the African continent, especially in the Great Lakes region, as well as on the basis of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned and pursuant to the relevant United Nations resolutions and the agreements reached by the parties through dialogue and consultation to seek common ground, put aside their differences and increase their initial confidence in order to gradually resolve tensions and differences. Thanks to the common efforts of African countries and the forceful encouragement of the international community, progress has recently been made in the peace processes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Burundi.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“The situation in the Great Lakes region of Africa has been turbulent in recent years. That situation has had a serious deleterious effect on peace, stability and economic development in the region and in the African continent as a whole. There are complicated historical reasons for the problems in the Great Lakes region, but those problems are also influenced by many contemporary elements. Resolving them requires coordinated efforts on the part of the countries of the region, as well as tremendous assistance from the international community.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to express my condolences at the great number of innocent people who have become casualties as a result of the explosions in Istanbul and to condemn the violent actions of terrorists. I also extend our condolences to the representative of the United Kingdom on its victims. I wish to thank Secretary-General Annan for the statement he has just made. We also welcome the representative of the presidency of the African Union - the Foreign Minister of Mozambique - as well as the Deputy Foreign Minister of Tanzania, who have travelled a long distance. Their participation in today's meeting illustrates the support of African countries for the holding of the international conference on the Great Lakes region, as well as the importance they attach to it.”
2003-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4865 (2003) · source
“We are engaged in cooperation projects with the countries concerned and are actively exploring the possibility of cooperation with African countries. China is ready to continue to work with the international community in a tireless effort to reduce the risk and damages of HIV/AIDS and to promote common development.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“These steps will undoubtedly help to ensure the safety of peacekeepers and allow them to fulfil the Security Council's mandates with all diligence. We hope that the Security Council will continue to strengthen its coordination and cooperation with the relevant international bodies, allowing them to exploit the strengths of their respective comparative advantages and division of labour and to promote the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals in the anti-HIV/AIDS campaign, in accordance with the timetable that has been set. The Chinese Government has vigorously participated in international cooperation in the fight again HIV/AIDS. We have pledged $10 million in contributions to the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“In recent years, the international community and the United Nations in particular have paid increasing attention to the issue of HIV/AIDS. At the recent high-level meeting on HIV/AIDS, countries reaffirmed their resolve and confidence that they will prevail over the disease. It is now an urgent imperative that we pursue effective action, further enhance cooperation and support and coordinate with the United Nations in these efforts. The Security Council can also play its due role in facilitating the resolution of this problem. China welcomes the series of positive steps taken by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, to increase HIV/AIDS prevention awareness among peacekeepers, to deploy policy advisers on the epidemic and to revise the code of conduct for peacekeepers.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno and Mr. Piot for the comprehensive and detailed briefings they have just given. The briefings are particularly useful in helping us to gain a full picture of the implementation of resolution 1308 (2000) and the challenges ahead. The relevant recommendations made by the speakers are also highly enlightening and merit the Council's serious consideration. We welcome the presence of the Secretary- General at our debate today. HIV/AIDS not only threatens human physical health, but also seriously impedes the economic and social development and stability of the affected countries and regions. It has become one of the contemporary world's most salient non-traditional security issues.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“The Beijing Declaration, adopted in 1995, says: "Local, national, regional and global peace is attainable and is inextricably linked with the advancement of women, who are a fundamental force for leadership, conflict resolution and the promotion of lasting peace at all levels". China has always attached importance to the protection of women's rights and interests and to the advancement of women. We shall continue to work together with the international community for the genuine achievement of the objectives set forth in resolution 1325 (2000).”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“In addition, we support the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy with regard to peacekeeping personnel, and we call on troop-contributing countries to improve the training and supervision of their peacekeeping staffs that they truly comply with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Code of Conduct. Thirdly, the role played by women in conflict settlement cannot be neglected; in some conflict areas, it has even become essential. Therefore, we support participation by women in all phases of the peace process. We hope that Security Council missions and all parties concerned will undertake further efforts to create conditions conducive to more extensive and in- depth participation by women in that regard. In conclusion, lasting peace cannot be realized without participation by women.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“First, the Security Council should intensify its conflict prevention and resolution efforts to essentially protect women from the harm of war while protecting their rights and interests as much as possible. Secondly, violent crimes against women must be addressed within the framework of law, and the Governments of the countries concerned are duty- bound to seriously pursue such cases and bring the criminals to justice. Parties to conflicts must comply with international humanitarian law and adopt special measures aimed at protecting women from violent attack.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“In the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone, peacekeeping staff have improved their capacities, through the training and sensitization process, to protect women against violent attack and to address the peacetime reintegration of women soldiers. In Timor-Leste, women are playing an increasingly important role in their country's reconstruction. Their representation in the Government and Parliament is already near 30 per cent. We welcome those positive developments. We hope that the United Nations and the relevant agencies can summarize those successful experiences and apply them to other peacekeeping operations. In order to further implement resolution 1325 (2000), the international community still has much work to do. In that regard, I should like to emphasize the following three points.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Over the three years since the resolution's adoption, the United Nations Secretariat, the relevant peacekeeping missions, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women and the United Nations Development Fund for Women have all worked long and hard to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and have achieved many positive results. Today, in many conflict areas, protecting women's rights and interests and enabling them to play a role in conflict resolution has already become very important work for peacekeeping operations. The Missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Kosovo have intensified their fight against the trafficking in women and have adopted special measures to protect its victims.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“That very important resolution expresses great concern at the immense harm caused to women by armed conflicts and calls on the international community to adopt measures to protect the rights and interests of women in armed conflicts, to support their participation in the conflict resolution process and to encourage them to play an important role in peacekeeping operations. The adoption of this resolution marked a historic step taken by the international community in protecting the rights and interests of women in armed conflicts and in providing an active role for women in conflict resolution. Today, it has already become a very important guide for the international community in carrying out related work and a very important reference document for the Council with regard to deploying peacekeeping missions.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I thank you, Mr. President, for initiating and convening this meeting. I also thank Under- Secretary-General Guehenno and Ms. Smythe for their very informative briefings, which assist us greatly in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and of the current and future challenges facing us. The recommendations they set forth are also very enlightening and deserve study by the Security Council. Three years ago, the Security Council discussed the issue of women, peace and security for the first time and adopted resolution 1325 (2000).”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“I conclude by reiterating that the Chinese Government and people are greatly concerned about the current situation in Iraq and attach importance to the country's political and economic reconstruction. We hope that, with the strong support of the international community and the active assistance of the United Nations, Iraq, which has suffered so greatly from the hardships of war, will see the early restoration of its sovereignty and embark on the path of peace, stability and development. China is ready to continue to work tirelessly to contribute to that end.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source
“Resolution 1511 (2003) will not be the last. As the situation develops there, the Security Council should further consider, in a timely fashion, such questions as how to reinforce the important role of the United Nations in the Iraqi political process and how to speed up the restoration of sovereignty to Iraq. It should be pointed out that history and experience have proved that a definitive and desirable solution to the Iraqi question calls for concerted efforts and extensive participation by the international community. In this regard, the views of the vast majority of the Arab and Islamic countries, especially Iraq's neighbours, should be fully respected.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source
“To that end, we adopted a forward-looking and practical approach during consultations, with the earnest hope of achieving broad consensus among Council members. During consultations on the draft, France, Germany, Russia and many others put forward a series of sound suggestions, and the Secretary-General also made some important comments. We emphasized on many occasions the need for the sponsors of the draft resolution to accord those suggestions serious consideration, and it would have been better if it had incorporated more of them. The fact that we voted in favour of the resolution, therefore, does not mean that we are fully satisfied with its contents. The Security Council has an obligation and responsibility to remain actively seized of the matter. It has adopted almost 70 resolutions on the question of Iraq.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source
“The resolution will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the endeavour to promote the political process in Iraq, accelerate the transfer of power from the Coalition Provisional Authority to the Iraqi people, gradually strengthen the role of the United Nations and increase transparency in Iraq's economic reconstruction. Those are the reasons why we voted in favour. There is a broad consensus of all the parties that - as is the fervent desire of the Iraqi people - a leading role should be ensured for the United Nations in the political process in Iraq, and that there should be an early restoration of Iraq's sovereignty, in order to achieve the goal of an Iraq run by the Iraqi people. Like many other Member States, we have consistently held that the resolution should contain clear and explicit provisions on these major questions.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the Secretary- General and thanks him for his important statement. The Chinese delegation voted in favour of resolution 1511 (2003), which the Security Council has just adopted. In view of the situation in Iraq and the common aspirations of the international community, China consistently maintained that it was necessary for the Security Council to adopt a new resolution so as to help Iraq to achieve peace and stability, restore sovereignty and bring about economic and social development as soon as possible. The text of resolution 1511 (2003) is a marked improvement over that of the original draft presented by the delegation of the United States. It incorporates a number of reasonable ideas and suggestions from all the parties concerned, including China.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source