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Wang Guangya

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1999-09-24
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2008-07-31
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  1. “China has always supported the people of Timor- Leste in their cause of independence and nation- building. We support the work of UNMISET. We will commit ourselves to the development of economic and trade cooperation with Timor-Leste in areas such as gas and oil development, agriculture and fisheries. We will continue to provide assistance for the economic reconstruction of Timor-Leste within the limits of our capabilities.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source

  2. “We believe that the international community should begin considering the transitional arrangement to follow the end of the UNMISET mandate. We encourage UNMISET and the United Nations bodies concerned to carry out close consultations with the Government of Timor-Leste, and on the basis of an assessment of the conditions of the country, to submit in a timely manner specific recommendations regarding the post-UNMISET period. At present, there is a trend of gradual decline in the foreign aid provided to Timor- Leste, which has affected the dynamism of the country's economic growth. We call on the donor countries, the United Nations system and international financial institutions to maintain their levels of assistance to Timor-Leste to ensure that Timor-Leste will embark on the path of sustainable development.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source

  3. “As a fledgling State, Timor-Leste is still faced with numerous difficulties and challenges in various areas, such as ensuring national security and maintaining and promoting economic and social development. Improving Timor-Leste's capacity in public administration, establishing and completing its justice system and building the police and national defence forces are tasks that especially require long- term efforts. The United Nations and the international community should continue to provide support to Timor-Leste to help the country ultimately achieve total self-reliance. We reiterate our support for the work of UNMISET. We hope that UNMISET will make full use of the remaining time of its mandate and will continue to make positive efforts for the nation- building of Timor-Leste. Moreover, we support the Secretary-General's proposal.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source

  4. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary- General for his report (5/2003/944) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. Sharma for his briefing. Over the past six months, the security situation in Timor-Leste has improved. Great strides have been made towards the country's economic and social development. Its external relations have also made steady progress. The overall situation is indeed encouraging. We congratulate the Government and people of Timor-Leste for their achievements and appreciate the efforts made by Mr. Sharma and the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). At the same, we can only cherish even more deeply the memory of Mr. Vieira de Mello, who made an outstanding contribution to Timor-Leste.”

    2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source

  5. “In the general debate at the current session of the General Assembly, a number of countries have proposed the deployment of an international protection force between the Israelis and the Palestinians, other countries suggested that the Security Council dispatch a fact-finding mission; and still others advocated the holding of an international conference on the situation in the Middle East. All those suggestions deserve our serious consideration. The United Nations can and must play a greater role in helping the Israelis and the Palestinians to achieve peace. China, as a permanent member of the Security Council, is willing to join the rest of the international community in helping to promote the process aimed at a peaceful settlement of the situation in the Middle East.”

    2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source

  6. “Suicide bombings do not help the Palestinian people's just cause of recovering their occupied lands and establishing an independent State as soon as possible. The history of the situation in the Middle East demonstrates that using violence against violence is not the way out; hope lies only in dialogue and negotiations. We hope that both Palestinians and Israelis will face reality and consider their long-term interests and the bigger picture. They must take bold steps to create conditions for a return to negotiations and for continued implementation of the road map. In order to break the vicious circle of using violence against violence, the Quartet must shoulder its responsibilities. At the same time, the rest of the international community must employ creative efforts.”

    2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source

  7. “The peace process is once again at a crossroads. The question of how we can break out of this impasse deserves our serious consideration. The urgent task at hand is to break, as soon as possible, the vicious circle of using violence against violence, and both the Israelis and the Palestinians must make efforts to that end. Israel must stop building the separation wall and stop expanding settlements; end its policy of targeted killings; stop its sieges and blockades against Palestinians; respect the Palestinian people's basic rights; and take measures to improve the humanitarian situation of the Palestinians. The Palestinians must also take effective measures. They must halt suicide bombings against civilians.”

    2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source

  8. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation supports the Arab Group's request to hold an emergency Security Council meeting. Like the majority of countries, we strongly deplore the fact that the Israeli Government has decided to continue to build a separation wall and expand settlements. Israel's actions are not acceptable. As an occupying Power, Israel must abide strictly by international law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention. The root cause of the situation in the Middle East is Israel's occupation of Arab lands. Israel's building of a separation wall, in violation of international law, will not bring true security for Israel; it will only lead to more violence and hamper efforts aimed at achieving peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The current situation in the Middle East is deeply troubling.”

    2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source

  9. “We hope that they will return to the proper track of settling disputes through negotiation as soon as possible. We also condemn Israel's air attack against Syria. Israel's action is a violation of the norms of international law. We are deeply concerned about the negative effect of that action on the situation in the Middle East. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint in order to avoid any actions that may lead to further aggravating tensions in the overall situation in the Middle East.”

    2003-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4836 (2003) · source

  10. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, please allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. China will fully cooperate with you in order to carry out the Council's work this month. I would also like to thank Sir Emyr Jones Parry, the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom, for successfully presiding over the work of the Council during September. China is gravely concerned about the latest developments in the Middle East situation. We strongly condemn the suicide bombing of 4 October, which resulted in many innocent civilian casualties. We oppose any measures that may threaten the peace process between Israel and Palestine. We strongly urge both sides to cease acts of violence and any other acts that may exacerbate tensions.”

    2003-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4836 (2003) · source

  11. “Under the current circumstances, it is equally important that the international community make even greater efforts to create conditions conducive to the successful implementation of the road map. We sincerely hope that, with the support and assistance of the international community, the Middle East region, pursuant to Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) and the principle of land for peace, will achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace as soon as possible.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source

  12. “We ask that the Israeli side exercise caution, in order to prevent further deterioration of the situation. The history of the question of Palestine and Israel fully demonstrates that force cannot bring real peace and security and that dialogue is the only way to resolve the issue. In the current situation, there is an even greater need for the Palestinian and Israeli leaders to demonstrate political courage and, in the long-term interests of the people of both sides, to return expeditiously to the right track and engage in political negotiations. We strongly urge the Israeli and Palestinian sides to renounce Violence and the policy of targeted killings and, at the same time, to take effective measures to implement in earnest the obligations set forth in the roadmap. That is the only way the Middle East peace process will move forward.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source

  13. “Equally disturbing is the fact that Israel made a decision in principle on 11 September to expel President Arafat of the Palestinian Authority, thus exacerbating further the already tense situation. China attaches great importance to maintaining peace and security in the Middle East region. We are deeply worried about the current situation in Israel and Palestine. We condemn the suicide bombings that have resulted in casualties and the death of innocent civilians. We also condemn the targeted operations of the Israeli Government and oppose its decision in principle to expel President Arafat. President Arafat is the duly elected, legitimate leader of the Palestinian people. The Israeli Cabinet's decision is of no help to the Middle East peace process.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source

  14. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish at the outset to welcome Mr. Roed-Larsen, the Secretary-General's Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, to today's open meeting. I also wish to thank him for his briefing on the latest developments in the Middle East. Since the last open briefing of the Security Council, the Palestinian-Israeli situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse. Both sides are again bogged down in a vicious cycle of countering violence with violence. That state of affairs has become a source of great concern for the international community. A series of suicide bombings has occurred in Israel. At the same time, the Israeli army continues to carry out targeted killings, resulting in many casualties and deaths of innocent civilians and undermining the Middle East peace process.”

    2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source

  15. “We also look forward to the early and full restoration of Iraqi sovereignty. In the light of the above-mentioned considerations, the Chinese delegation voted in favour of the resolution.”

    2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source

  16. “Mr. Wang Guaugya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the resolution on Iraq just adopted by the Security Council. China has always attached great importance to the post-war reconstruction of Iraq. We have always maintained that the United Nations should play an active and effective role in the reconstruction process. One month ago the Secretary-General recommended the creation of a United Nations assistance mission for Iraq. We believe that very important recommendation will help strengthen the role of the United Nations in Iraq's reconstruction. China supports the establishment of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq as soon as possible. China welcomes the establishment of the Governing Council of Iraq. We believe that it is an important step towards Iraqi self-government.”

    2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source

  17. “The efforts and experiences of some may be of help to others, but they should not be applied mechanically. We hope that this Security Council debate and the presidential statement that will be issued on small arms will give impetus to the efforts of the international community to solve the problem of small arms through global and regional cooperation. China exercises strict control over the manufacture and export of small arms. The Chinese Government promulgated laws on gun control in 1996 and on the management of exports of military material in 1998. China has made outstanding achievements in cracking down on the illegal manufacture and smuggling of guns. We are willing to join international efforts to solve the problem of small arms at an early date.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  18. “Thirdly, while efforts are being intensified to eliminate the adverse impact of small arms, due consideration should be given to the legitimate self-defence and security needs of countries and to guaranteeing their right legally to possess, manufacture and transfer small arms. Fourthly, in its peacekeeping and post-conflict peace- building process, the United Nations should act strictly within its mandate concerning the confiscation and disposal of weapons, and should respect and comply with arrangements and agreements reached voluntarily among the parties concerned. And fifthly, the issue of small arms involves many complex causes and diverse factors. It is imperative to address both the root causes and the symptoms of the problem and to analyse issues on a case-by-case basis.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  19. “First, we agree that the Security Council should pay due attention to the issue of small arms. But at the same time, we are of the view that the Council should concentrate its efforts on issues of international peace and security. The issue of small arms should be handled mainly by the Department for Disarmament Affairs, the First Committee of the General Assembly and other competent United Nations bodies. Secondly, in its endeavours to solve the problems caused by small arms, the international community should fully respect the sovereignty of the countries concerned and should refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of countries in conflict regions, so as to avoid further complications.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  20. “At the end of July, at its third session, the Group of Governmental Experts on Small Arms adopted a report (A/54/258) summarizing the progress the international community has made in recent years in dealing with the issue of small arms. The report draws a reasonably objective picture of the present state of affairs, and contains a number of new recommendations. We believe that the report will be helpful in preparations for the international conference on the illicit arms trade, to be held in 2001. We hope that all parties will give due attention to those recommendations. The Chinese delegation endorses the efforts of the international community to solve the problems caused by small arms, and stands ready to be actively involved in those efforts. In this connection, I would like to take this opportunity to make the following observations.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source

  21. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): Allow me at the outset to convey our appreciation to the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, His Excellency Mr. Jozias van Aartsen, for personally presiding over today's Security Council debate on small arms. We would also like to thank the Permanent Mission of the Netherlands for its efforts in arranging this meeting. In recent years, excessive accumulation of and illegal trafficking in small arms have intensified conflicts in some regions and have caused many civilian casualties. The international community, including the United Nations, has taken various measures with a view to reducing and ultimately eliminating the negative impact of small arms. Towards that end, the Department for Disarmament Affairs created the Coordinating Action on Small Arms mechanism.”

    1999-09-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4048 (1999) · source