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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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“The international community must share that responsibility by providing the necessary resources, equipment and personnel, in particular the badly needed air and transportation assets. Only the joint efforts of the international community as a whole can enable the deployment of the Hybrid force on the ground without hindrance and its ability to play an effective role. There is consensus among the entire international community as regards the need for the prompt deployment of the hybrid force. Its deployment is also eagerly awaited by the people of Darfur. All the parties concerned in Darfur, including the rebel groups, have an obligation to ensure the safety and security of all the peacekeepers. Threats of any kind are unacceptable.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“The number of troops deployed on the ground is far short of the target. The security environment is worsening. Equipment is yet to be fully delivered. Conditions are harsh. China hopes that all the parties concerned will demonstrate goodwill, build up mutual trust and pay particular attention to improving communications and coordination. The problems that have occurred should be addressed through consultations. Recrimination should be avoided. The tripartite mechanism should be used as the main channel and should play an effective role in order to consolidate the progress made and facilitate a solution to the problems that have arisen. It has to be pointed out that the implementation of resolution 1769 (2007) is not the exclusive responsibility of the Secretariat, the African Union or the Government of the Sudan.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“Thanks to the enormous efforts of all parties, some progress has been made in the deployment of the peacekeeping Operation. This year, the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) formally took over responsibility for peacekeeping in Darfur from the African Union (AU) Mission. Recently, the Secretariat, the African Union and the Government of the Sudan also held fruitful talks on some technical issues. China would like to express its appreciation to the Secretariat, the African Union and the Government of the Sudan for those efforts. Facts prove that, so long as the parties can sit down to negotiate patiently and in good faith and a spirit of equal consultation, all issues can be settled. Of course, the Hybrid Operation has not proceeded as we expected.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno and Special Envoy Eliasson for their briefings on the deployment of the peacekeeping Operation in Darfur and the latest developments in the political process. Last July, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1769 (2007), which crystallized the achievements of the international community to date in its efforts to promote the settlement of the question of Darfur. The Chinese Government pays great attention to the issue of Darfur. We firmly support the appropriate track strategy that promotes the political process and the deployment of the peacekeeping Operation in a balanced manner and seeks a resolution of the issue through dialogue and cooperation in a progressive and prudent manner.”
2008-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5832 (2008) · source
“In addition, China has provided to Darfur and the African Union Mission in Sudan humanitarian assistance and donations on many occasions and has given the people of Darfur much assistance in areas including agriculture, education and infrastructure. We will continue to work with the international community to make our contribution to an early settlement of the question of Darfur and to the realization of peace, stability and development in that region.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“Only by improving the livelihood of the people there will it be possible to gradually resolve the conflict and develop harmonious relationships among the various ethnic groups and tribes, as well as between man and nature. China has been closely watching the developments in Darfur and has made unremitting efforts for the appropriate settlement of the question. The special representative of the Chinese Government has visited the Sudan many times and has gone to Darfur to observe the situation on the ground. China has participated in all major international meetings held thus far on Darfur and has taken an active part in the relevant international good office efforts. The first part of the multifunctional engineering unit contributed by China to UNAMID arrived recently in Nyala.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“China is seriously concerned over recent remarks made by some rebel groups threatening the safety and security of peacekeepers. We urge them to follow the general trend of the international situation, cooperate with the United Nations and not go further in the wrong direction. The question of Darfur, like many other international hotspot issues, has its roots in development. While pushing the political process and the peacekeeping deployment forward, the international community should pay equal attention to social and economic development in Darfur. It should take a long-term view and formulate, at another date, a development strategy suitable to the region.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“With such trust, a solution can be found to any technical problem, however difficult; without mutual political trust, even the simplest technical problem can evolve into a major stumbling block. At present, care should be taken to avoid politicizing technical questions and letting emotions interfere in the treatment of such issues. We urge the parties concerned to agree as soon as possible on the relevant details of UNAMID's deployment through dialogue and consultation on an equal footing so as to ensure the comprehensive and smooth deployment of UNAMID, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1769 (2007). It needs to be pointed out that deploying UNAMID reflects the unanimous decision of the Security Council, which embodies the common understanding of the entire international community.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“On the other hand, as the Secretariat noted early in the deployment process, the operation is unprecedented in scale, involving cooperation and interaction between the Government of the Sudan, the United Nations and the African Union and the need to address a complex situation in which certain rebel groups refuse to provide political cooperation. As a result, the deployment is likely to run into a number of difficulties. The only way out is to continue to strengthen consultation and cooperation among all parties and to steadily reinforce mutual political trust in the process of cooperation and interaction. Mutual political trust is the lubricant of problem-solving.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“China earnestly urges the groups concerned to prioritize the stable development of their country and the welfare of the people of Darfur, respond positively to the international community's appeals, and make the right choice to participate in the political process as soon as possible so as to pave the way for negotiations towards a comprehensive peace agreement for Darfur at an early date. Since the adoption of resolution 1769 (2007), the deployment of UNAMID has made significant progress thanks to the common efforts of all parties concerned. China welcomes that progress and highly appreciates the efforts made in that regard by the Secretariat, the African Union and the Government of the Sudan.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“China welcomes the convening of the meeting in Sirte, Libya, and appreciates the active efforts of the good offices mission undertaken by the two Special Envoys of the United Nations and the African Union. Regrettably, however, certain rebel groups are clinging obstinately to their positions and resisting the process of political negotiation, thus trammelling the political settlement of the question of Darfur. At present, the most urgent matter before the international community is to take effective measures to press the rebel groups concerned to take part in the political process.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“A solution will require an integrated approach that addresses symptoms and root causes alike. The situation in Darfur currently faces two major hurdles: the humanitarian situation is deteriorating and the political negotiations have been stymied. In China's view, the former is a symptom of the problem, while the latter is its cause. Without good faith political negotiations among the various parties in Darfur, the security situation cannot fundamentally improve. If various political forces in the Sudan are not motivated to work towards peace, UNAMID, howsoever robust it may be, cannot possibly achieve its objective. China therefore believes that, by working vigorously to promote political negotiations, Mr. Eliasson has taken an approach inspired by a political vision that addresses the root causes of the problem.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“China firmly supports the dual-track strategy of pushing political negotiations and peacekeeping deployment forward in a balanced manner, and looks forward to the central and lead role to be played by the tripartite mechanism comprised of the Government of the Sudan, the African Union and the United Nations. The facts have proven that such a strategy and mechanism represent the right approach to the settlement of the question of Darfur and have already achieved significant results. The international community should remain confident, pursue cooperation, consolidate the positive momentum achieved to date, and push for continued progress towards an appropriate and comprehensive settlement of the question of Darfur. As a hot-spot issue facing the international community, the matter of Darfur has complex internal and external causes.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank Mr. Eliasson for his briefing on the latest developments in the political process in Darfur, Sudan. I should also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing on the progress in the deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). It has been China's consistent position that a political settlement of the question of Darfur should be sought through dialogue and consultation on the basis of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Sudan.”
2007-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5784 (2007) · source
“We sincerely hope Myanmar will return to stability, make progress in development and achieve political democracy and national harmony at an early date. We do not want to see a relapse into turbulence in the country. China will continue, in its own way, to support the Secretary-General's good offices and to help the Myanmar Government and people properly address the problems they are now facing. We are also ready to work with other members of the international community.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Stability and development in Myanmar are in the interest of all countries in South- East Asia. We hope that ASEAN countries will continue to help Myanmar as a family member and work together for harmonious development in the region. China also welcomes the assistance offered to Myanmar by other countries through bilateral channels. We keep our minds open to all constructive ideas that may help properly resolve the Myanmar issue. At the same time, all assistance by the international community, no matter in what form, should obtain the understanding and cooperation from the Myanmar Government and people. As a friendly neighbour of Myanmar, China has followed the Myanmar situation very closely.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“We sincerely hope - and believe - that through dialogue the Myanmar Government will listen carefully to the views of all parties and take further steps to address each and every issue relating to ordinary people's lives, to the rights and interests of ethnic groups and to democratization. We also hope that all parties to the dialogue can give top priority to maintaining national unity and stability and to promoting long-term development, which is in the overall interest of the country. We hope that mutual trust will be built, common ground will be expanded and a positive and flexible approach will be taken to push for more positive and tangible results from the dialogue. China supports the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in playing a constructive role in the Myanmar issue.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“It should also provide assistance to the country in its economic and social development. The comprehensive solution of the Myanmar issue relies mainly on the efforts of the Government and people of Myanmar through inclusive dialogue and full consultation. In our view, the Myanmar issue mainly has three aspects. Firstly, the Myanmar Government needs to see how to improve the lives of its people and achieve comprehensive economic and social development. Secondly, it also needs to decide how to promote ethnic harmony and ensure that the fruits of development are shared by all. Thirdly, it needs to consider how it can expand political participation and promote democracy and the rule of law.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“People's lives are coming back to normal. This is the common wish of every nation that sincerely wants to help Myanmar. The international community should welcome the current good momentum and push for further improvement of the situation. Sanctions will not help resolve the issue, but rather further complicate the situation. Sanctions will even undermine the dialogue and the reconciliation process that is starting and interrupt the existing contacts on cooperation between Myanmar and the United Nations. This is the last thing that China, and all other countries in the region, wishes to see. The international community should create a relaxing, external environment for the dialogue process and encourage the Myanmar Government to continue its cooperation with the United Nations.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Gambari to further enhance mutual trust, to continue his candid dialogue with Myanmar and to put forward feasible policy and technical recommendations based on the national conditions of the country and provide facilitation and assistance for the political dialogue process. China also calls on the United Nations to focus its attention on how to help Myanmar develop its economy and improve the livelihood of its people. The international community should make positive efforts to compliment the Secretary-General's good offices and provide constructive approaches for the settlement of the Myanmar issue. In essence, the Myanmar issue is an internal affair of the country and does not pose any threat to international or regional peace and security. The situation in Myanmar is gradually calming down and turning for the better.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Gambari's visit was, indeed, a success. As mentioned by Mr. Gambari on many occasions, the issue of Myanmar cannot be resolved overnight and the Secretary-General's good offices are a process. While putting full confidence in the good offices, the international community should also show due patience for the process and results of those efforts. Rome was not built in a day. Myanmar is faced with various kinds of complex problems, and an appropriate and comprehensive settlement will, inevitably, take some time. The Secretary-General's good offices also need to be carried out in an incremental, step-by-step manner, with gradual results. By inviting Mr. Gambari for another visit, Myanmar has shown its willingness to continue its contacts and cooperation with the United Nations. We encourage Mr.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Gambari was invited to visit Myanmar again. Moreover, the Myanmar Government has agreed to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit the country and is now receiving Mr. Pinheiro, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. All these positive signs show that the political process in Myanmar is on the right track and is moving in the right direction. We have noted that the Special Advisor was unable to meet the top leader of Myanmar, which gave rise to various speculations by the media. However, in our view, the benchmarks for evaluating whether the visit was a success or not should not rest on whom he met or where he has been. The judgement should be based on whether the good offices can move the overall situation of Myanmar forward in a positive direction. By this standard, Mr.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I wish to thank Mr. Gambari for his briefing. I would also like to express my appreciation for Mr. Gambari's tireless facilitation efforts in addressing the Myanmar issue and the positive progress that has been achieved. China believes that Mr. Gambari's recent visit has yielded positive results on many aspects, including the following: visiting Myanmar earlier than scheduled; engaging in candid dialogue with the Myanmar leadership and several ministers; meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi and with Minister Aung Kyi, the liaison officer for this political dialogue; the positive statement by Aung San Suu Kyi on the dialogue process; and Aung San Suu Kyi's contacts with Minister Aung Kyi and with the leadership of the National League for Democracy. Also, Mr.”
2007-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5777 (2007) · source
“My delegation is convinced that regional and subregional organizations, as an important component of the international community, will play an even bigger role in maintaining international peace and security in the future. In conclusion, China wishes to thank the Indonesian delegation for drawing up the Presidential Statement. China supports the adoption of the statement by the Security Council.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The ASEAN+3 cooperation between ASEAN and China, Japan and the Republic of Korea is playing an increasingly important role in promoting regional peace and security. China firmly supports ASEAN in playing a leading role in the settlement of critical issues in the region and is ready to do its utmost to support and coordinate with ASEAN in that regard. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has emerged as an important platform for promoting regional security, stability and development. China supports its active role in combating terrorism and maintaining regional stability. The building of a harmonious world of lasting peace and common prosperity requires the concerted efforts of the international community.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“With regard to issues on its agenda, the Security Council should, of course, work vigorously to address them but should also encourage constructive help with those issues from regional and subregional organizations. As to issues that do not pose a threat to international peace and security, it is all the more important to fully mobilize the initiative of regional and subregional organizations towards strengthening communication and coordination with those countries that are concerned with bringing about solutions at the regional level. As one of the most important regional mechanisms in the Asia-Pacific region, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has made unremitting efforts to maintain regional peace and security.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Through its resolution 1769 (2007) adopted in July, the Security Council decided to launch the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, Sudan. The peacekeeping operation will be deployed jointly by the United Nations and the African Union, but the main resources will be provided by the United Nations. That initiated a new model through which the United Nations could strengthen the capacity-building of the African Union. That model deserves to be examined comprehensively and could be used to settle conflicts in other parts of the world. Fourthly, regional and subregional organizations should be encouraged to play a bigger role. It has been proven that, thanks to geographical, cultural and other advantages, regional and subregional organizations can play a unique and even irreplaceable role in resolving local conflicts.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“We hope such cooperation will be further strengthened, particularly in identified areas. Thirdly, the United Nations should continue to provide assistance to regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, to strengthen their capacity- building. African issues dominate the Security Council's agenda. The African Union and subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the Southern African Development Community have made arduous efforts to address local conflicts and facilitate post-conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction. Owing to constraints on resources, however, they were not able to give full scope to their unique strengths in resolving their issues.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Secondly, it is necessary to strengthen communication and cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. All critical issues have complicated causes and are hard to resolve. Solutions often emerge during the interactions between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. The outcome document of the 2005 World Summit contains recognition of the contributions made by regional organizations to international peace and security and support for a closer link between the United Nations and regional organizations on the basis of the United Nations Charter. In November 2006, the United Nations and the African Union (AU) signed a declaration on Enhancing UN-AU Cooperation, opening a new channel for cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“First, in order to give play to the role of regional organizations in maintaining international peace and security, the Charter of the United Nations should continue to serve as guidance. According to the United Nations Charter, the Security Council shoulders primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and is the core of the collective international security mechanism. Regional organizations can take mandatory actions only with the authorization of the Security Council. Chapter VIII of the Charter points out that the Security Council should encourage the development of the pacific settlement of local disputes by regional agencies. China believes that this should continue to serve as the basis for supporting the role of regional or subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“It is therefore imperative to promote multilateralism and to give full play to and strengthen the consultation and cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations. In recent years, regional and subregional organizations have made increasingly remarkable contributions to preventing and resolving conflicts, promoting post-conflict reconstruction, combating terrorism and defusing humanitarian crises. China firmly supports the United Nations in intensifying cooperation with regional and subregional organizations so as to maintain international as well as regional peace and security. In that connection, I wish to make the following four points.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): On behalf of the Chinese delegation, Sir, I wish to extend our warm welcome to you and to thank you for coming all the way to New York to preside over this important open debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his important statement. I also welcome the representatives of regional and subregional organizations. The world is now undergoing complex and profound changes. Member States are confronted not only by traditional security issues such as territorial disputes and armed conflicts, but also by non- traditional security challenges such as terrorism, a prevalence of drugs, the spread of diseases and climate change. No country or international organization can do the job alone in addressing those cross-border and even transregional challenges.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Yet, if the situation in Myanmar takes a turn for the worse because of external intervention, it will be the people of the country who bear the brunt. That is the last thing that China, as well as other neighbours of Myanmar and other regional countries, wish to see. We look forward to continued constructive engagement and cooperation between the international community and the Myanmar Government, which, we hope, will help the country move in a positive direction. China supports the positive role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on this question and will continue to work with the international community for a proper settlement of the Myanmar issue.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“The future of Myanmar lies in the hands of its people and its Government, and their problems will be addressed properly through consultations. In our view, it is quite understandable for the outside world to express concern or expectations regarding the situation on the ground. However, pressure would not serve any purpose and would only lead to confrontation or even the loss of dialogue and cooperation between Myanmar and the international community, including the United Nations. Therefore, the Security Council should adopt a prudent and responsible approach in handling the issue of Myanmar. The international community can help the country achieve national reconciliation and democratic progress by offering constructive engagement and mediation. The key is to take the right approach.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“We sincerely hope that the Secretary-General's good offices will truly help Myanmar to achieve internal stability and national reconciliation and will provide constructive assistance to the country in addressing economic, social, humanitarian and human rights problems. Any actions by the Security Council should facilitate the good offices of the Secretary-General rather than interfering with them or even undermining the mutual trust already established. We have noted that the situation in Myanmar is calming down thanks to the joint efforts of all parties in Myanmar and the international community. China hopes that the situation in Myanmar will continue to move in a positive direction. The current situation does not pose any threat to international or regional peace and security.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“Since the inception of the turbulence, China has made its due efforts to promote stability in Myanmar and has encouraged the Myanmar Government to continue its engagement with the international community. So far, Mr. Gambari's visit has achieved some initial results. He has listened to the views of different parties within the country and has also conveyed the concerns of the outside world. It should be noted that the purpose of the Secretary-General's good offices cannot be served through only one or two missions. This will be a gradual process with incremental results. We encourage Mr. Gambari to continue his engagements with all parties in Myanmar, further build on mutual trust and facilitate candid dialogue. We have learned that Myanmar has invited Mr. Gambari to visit the country again in mid- November this year.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“We believe that Myanmar's stability serves the fundamental and long-term interests of its people as well as the common interest of the Asia-Pacific region and the world at large. On this very point, China shares the same position, perspective and expectations espoused by the rest of the international community. China firmly supports the Secretary-General's good offices and has always believed that the United Nations could and should be able to play a constructive role in helping Myanmar. During his visit to Myanmar, Mr. Gambari had an in-depth exchange of views with Myanmar with the leaders of Myanmar on the current situation and also met people from various communities and circles. That is one good step. We are quite encouraged to see the results of this visit and view positively the efforts by Mr. Gambari and the Government of Myanmar.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“Since late September, the situation in Myanmar has witnessed some disturbances which seriously disrupted the normal life of the people of Myanmar. The Chinese Government and leadership have followed the situation very closely and, on many occasions, called on all parties concerned to exercise restraint, restore stability through peaceful means as soon as possible, promote national reconciliation and achieve democratic progress. China has also called on the Government of Myanmar to commit itself to improving the lives of its people, maintaining ethnic harmony and properly addressing related social issues. China encourages the Government to implement the seven-step road map promptly and to continue to make greater efforts on the democratization process.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary- General for his statement. I would also like to thank Mr. Gambari, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Myanmar, for his briefing and to congratulate him on attaining the expected objectives through his visit to Myanmar. China is an immediate neighbour of Myanmar. The two countries share a border of over 2,000 kilometres, and the two peoples have lived as neighbours and have shared weal and woe since ancient times. Therefore, we are no less concerned about the situation in Myanmar than any other country. We sincerely hope to see a Myanmar with political stability, economic prosperity, social harmony and democratic progress.”
2007-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5753 (2007) · source
“We have maintained that Iraqi sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity should be preserved and have always encouraged the Iraqi people to put their long- term national interests in perspective, strengthen their unity and overcome the difficulties they face in their national reconstruction process. China will continue to support Iraq in its reconstruction process, and we hope this war-affected country will embark on the road of peace, stability and development as soon as possible.”
2007-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5729 (2007) · source
“History has shown that the United Nations has a comparative advantage and abundant experience in those areas, and the United Nations should have a lot to do. We should not fail to recognize that UNAMI playing a role in the country is a gradual process, and that this process also depends on myriad other factors. We hope that the Iraqi Government and the Multinational Force will provide the United Nations with the necessary security guarantees so as to enable UNAMI to accomplish its mission as mandated by the Council. We also hope that the parties concerned will actively support the United Nations in its efforts and create the necessary conditions for the United Nations to play a role. The Chinese Government and people have always closely followed the situation in Iraq.”
2007-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5729 (2007) · source
“It is also the common aspiration of the Iraqi people and has a bearing on the peace and stability of the Middle East as a whole. China has always believed that the key to the ultimate and proper solution to the Iraqi issue lies in achieving an Iraq governed by Iraqis. Of course, this cannot be achieved without the earnest assistance of the countries in the region and the international community. By adopting resolution 1770 (2007), the Council has entrusted the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) with new responsibilities, including providing assistance to Iraq for conducting the process of national reconciliation, encouraging regional dialogue, coordinating economic reconstruction and intensifying humanitarian assistance.”
2007-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5729 (2007) · source
“Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation supports and welcomes Security Council resolution 1770 (2007). It is a very important resolution, for both Iraq and the United Nations. Over the past four years, the Security Council has been holding regular reviews of the Iraqi settlement in the hope of playing its due role in pushing through a resolution to the situation in that hot spot. At this time, significant progress has been achieved in the political process. However, in other areas, especially in the security sector, grave challenges remain. The international community is gravely concerned with the situation. Achieving stability and tranquillity as soon as possible is central to the Iraqi settlement.”
2007-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5729 (2007) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 4.30 p.m.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“We hope that the resolution adopted today will serve as a new starting point for enhanced cooperation between the international community and the Government of the Sudan and that it will greatly promote the political process of the comprehensive settlement of the Darfur issue. The Chinese side will continue to play a constructive and active part in the process. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to Mrs. Alice Mungwa of the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“The international community should take a long-term perspective, work out at an early date a development strategy for Darfur in consultation with the Government of the Sudan, and provide more input for economic and social development in Darfur, so as to fundamentally improve the lives of the people and uproot the source of conflict. The Darfur issue has attracted world attention. The African Union, the United Nations and other parties concerned are all helping to resolve this issue. China sincerely hopes to see an early, fair, equitable and proper settlement of the issue.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“The two-track strategy should continue to be implemented by accelerating the political process. The fundamental prerequisite for achieving lasting peace and stability in Darfur is to encourage all factions in the region to conclude and implement a comprehensive peace agreement. China welcomes the success of the second Tripoli conference and appreciates and supports the great efforts made by the two Special Envoys of the African Union and the United Nations respectively. As a next step, the international community should take effective measures to persuade and press the non-signatories to participate in the political process. Furthermore, it is broadly agreed that a root cause of the Darfur crisis is poor development in the region. We need to attach high importance to rehabilitation, reconstruction and development in Darfur.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“The current positive momentum is the result of hard work, so all parties concerned should attach high importance to mutual political trust. As the hybrid operation is launched, it is still essential to speed up the implementation of the three-phased plan. As the only international peacekeeping force in Darfur, the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) is shouldering daunting tasks and is faced with huge difficulties. In the near future, the Security Council should first focus on urging the international community to provide financial support to AMIS and fully implement the United Nations light and heavy support packages aimed at building the capacity of AMIS so as to lay a solid foundation for deployment of the hybrid operation. Peacekeeping deployment is only one aspect of the settlement of the Darfur issue.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“Throughout the consultations, China has consistently stated that the resolution should be simple and clear-cut, focusing on the core purpose of the Council authorizing deployment of the hybrid operation. Obviously, the text of the resolution still has room for further improvement, but the Chinese side believes that the final version, by and large, reflects that spirit. It is on this ground that the Chinese side joined the consensus and voted in favour of the resolution. Today's resolution is only the first step towards full settlement of the Darfur issue. The next key step is to faithfully implement it. In deploying the hybrid operation, all parties should strictly abide by the tripartite consensus and avoid deliberate misinterpretation of the resolution.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source
“The consensus reached by the United Nations/ African Union/Sudan tripartite dialogue mechanism on the hybrid operation is the political prerequisite on the basis of which this resolution is adopted. It is necessary to continue to attach importance and give full play to the positive role of this tripartite mechanism. Moreover, today's resolution is the result of endeavours by Security Council members to seek common ground while setting differences aside and achieving mutual understanding and accommodation. The Security Council's speaking with one voice in authorizing the hybrid operation provides an important guarantee for the Darfur peacekeeping process. It should be particularly emphasized that the purpose of this resolution is to authorize the launch of the hybrid operation, rather than to exert pressure or impose sanctions.”
2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source