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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. “In our View, positive momentum on the Darfur issue has been generated in the past several months, providing a rare opportunity that the international community should not miss in order to push for a gradual, appropriate and comprehensive settlement of the issue. Today's resolution marks a major step forward in addressing the Darfur issue. That issue cannot be resolved without the efforts of the Sudanese Government, whose cooperation is now even more important for the deployment of the hybrid operation and for the fulfilment of its mandate. The Sudanese side has shown flexibility and has taken vigorous measures in resolving the issue, for which it should receive full recognition and encouragement from the international community.”

   2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source

2. “The Chinese side has always stood for political settlement of the Darfur issue and is committed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Sudan and to the parties' engaging each other through dialogue and consultation on an equal footing. Both the African Union and the United Nations have a constructive role to play in this process. Meanwhile, the Darfur issue should be addressed in a comprehensive manner. Maintaining security and stability, promoting the political process, increasing humanitarian assistance and focusing on long-term economic and social development are related aspects, all of which should be treated on an equal footing.”

   2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source

3. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations. First of all, I would like to welcome the Secretary-General to our meeting and to thank him for his important statement. For the past several months, the Secretary-General has made unremitting efforts to resolve the Darfur issue. I would like to express my appreciation to him. The Security Council just unanimously adopted resolution 1769 (2007) to authorize the deployment of an African Union/United Nations hybrid operation in Darfur. The resolution is the product of a consensus reached through dialogue and consultation by the parties concerned and a long-awaited result for all parties.”

   2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source

4. “I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. I shall now give the floor to those members who wish to make statements following the voting.”

   2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source

5. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1769 (2007). I now give the floor to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon.”

   2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source

6. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 8/2007/468, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Belgium, Congo, France, Italy, Peru, Slovakia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2007/307/Rev.1, which contains the text of a letter dated 5 June 2007 from the Secretary-General transmitting the report of the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the hybrid operation in Darfur, and document S/2007/307/Rev.1/Add.1, which contains the preliminary cost estimates for the hybrid operation.”

   2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source

7. “I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General at this meeting. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 31 July 2007 from the Permanent Representative of Ghana, in which he requests that, in accordance with the practice of the Security Council, Mrs. Alice Mungwa, Senior Political Affairs Adviser of the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations, be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda in accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. Unless I hear any objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mrs. Alice Mungwa. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mrs. Mungwa to take a seat at the Council table.”

   2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5727 (2007) · source

8. “A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1768 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 3.30 17.111. 07-44439”

   2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5726 (2007) · source

9. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/465, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I also wish to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2007/423, which contains the text of a letter dated 16 July 2007 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), transmitting the report of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

   2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5726 (2007) · source

10. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2007-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5726 (2007) · source

11. “In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1767 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 dm. 07-44280”

    2007-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5725 (2007) · source

12. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/440, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Ethiopia and Eritrea. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2007/464, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2007-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5725 (2007) · source

13. “I thank Mr. Williams for his briefing. (spoke in Chinese) In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of this subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 a.m. 07-43774”

    2007-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5723 (2007) · source

14. “I would like to thank Ambassador De La Sabliere for his touching words on the work of the Council and the good working relations among colleagues. (spoke in Chinese) The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Michael C. Williams, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to whom I give the floor. 07-43774”

    2007-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5723 (2007) · source

15. “Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere has devoted a total of 13 years, in three different assignments, to representing France at United Nations Headquarters. He will likely best be remembered as having ably led yearly missions of the Security Council to Central Africa, most recently that to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as part of the Council's mission to Africa last month. Ambassador De La Sabliere has also made an important contribution through his active chairmanship of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. In bidding Ambassador De La Sabliere a fond farewell, the others members of the Council and I would like to say that we wish him every success in his new endeavours. Bon voyage.”

    2007-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5723 (2007) · source

16. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Michael C. Williams, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Williams to take a seat at the Council table. As this is the last time that Ambassador Jean- Marc de La Sabliere will participate in the deliberations of the Security Council in his capacity as the Permanent Representative of France, I wish to take this opportunity to express to him, on behalf of the members of the Council, our appreciation of him as both a colleague and a friend.”

    2007-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5723 (2007) · source

17. “It encourages both Governments to continue to cooperate to solve their common security concerns, to improve their diplomatic relations, and to support the voluntary return of refugees, in consultation with the High Commissioner for Refugees. "The Security Council encourages MONUC, in conformity with its mandate, to assist the Government, including through the provision of good offices, in its efforts to find a lasting solution to the crisis in the Kivus through promoting reconciliation and political dialogue." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/28. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.45 am.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5721 (2007) · source

18. “"The Security Council expresses its deep concern about the recruitment of combatants, including children, in violation of applicable international law, inside and outside the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially by forces loyal to Laurent Nkunda. 07-43447 the "The Council urges the neighbouring States concerned to further facilitate the effective reintegration of returning former combatants and to prevent all recruiting activities within their territories. The Council recognizes that good regional relations, in particular relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, are an important factor in solving the crisis in the Kivus.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5721 (2007) · source

19. “The Council requests the Secretary-General to keep it informed of this planning process. It also underlines the importance of continued efforts by MONUC, in implementing its mandate, to provide protection to civilians and contribute to the improvement of the security conditions in which humanitarian assistance is provided. "The Security Council strongly encourages the Government to carry out the reform of the security sector nationwide as a matter of priority, by pursuing its efforts to consolidate the reform of the police and to integrate the armed forces. In this context, the Council acknowledges the concerted efforts of the Government and its partners towards convening a national roundtable on security sector reform, scheduled for October in Kinshasa.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5721 (2007) · source

20. “The Council welcomes the intention of the Congolese authorities to facilitate an inclusive dialogue in the Kivus and looks forward to its implementation. "The Security Council encourages MONUC to continue, in conformity with its mandate, to support the FARDC integrated brigades with a view to disarming recalcitrant foreign and Congolese armed groups in order to ensure their participation in the disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration 07-43447 process, as appropriate. It encourages the Congolese authorities to develop, in close consultation with MONUC, the necessary planning to that end and stresses that any operation which may require MONUC'S support should be jointly planned with it and in accordance with international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5721 (2007) · source

21. “"The Security Council invites the Government to develop in close coordination with the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) a global plan to ensure security in the eastern part of the country, particularly by making further progress in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of Congolese combatants and the disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration of foreign combatants, and by ending impunity, promoting reconciliation, social cohesion, recovery and development in the region. It notes with concern the significant number of internally displaced persons and emphasizes the need to reassure the population and promote effective State administration in the region.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5721 (2007) · source

22. “"The Security Council reiterates its grave concern at the continued threat that the foreign and Congolese armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo pose to the local population and security in the region. It reiterates its demand that those groups lay down their arms and engage voluntarily and without preconditions in their demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration, as appropriate.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5721 (2007) · source

23. “"The Security Council urges all actors involved to refrain from any action leading to a military confrontation, that could result in further tension and aggravate the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Kivus, and to seek a solution to the current crisis through political and diplomatic means. "The Security Council calls on the mixed brigades and their commanders to integrate into the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and to stop recruiting activities. The Council condemns the recruitment of children in violation of applicable international law and urges the above-mentioned elements to release all children associated with them.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5721 (2007) · source

24. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council expresses its deep concern at the deteriorating security situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular in North and South Kivu. The Council is particularly concerned about the serious humanitarian consequences of violent actions of foreign armed groups, in particular the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR), and military activities of the 'mixed' brigades.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5721 (2007) · source

25. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5721 (2007) · source

26. “It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Belgium, China, Congo, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1766 (2007). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.40 am. 07-4337]”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5720 (2007) · source

27. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2007/436, which contains the text of a 2 letter dated 17 July 2007 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the report of the Monitoring Group on Somalia. Members also have before them document S/2007/381, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Somalia. Members of the Council have before them document S/2007/446, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5720 (2007) · source

28. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Daale (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2007-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5720 (2007) · source

29. “I thank the representative of Lebanon for his statement. There are no other speakers on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I would now like to invite Council members to informal consultations on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.35 am.”

    2007-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5719 (2007) · source

30. “Members of the Council have before them document 5/2007/424, which contains the text of a letter dated 12 July 2007 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the eighth report of the International Independent Investigation Commission. I now give the floor to Mr. Serge Brammertz, Commissioner of the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission.”

    2007-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5719 (2007) · source

31. “The President (spoke in Chinese): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Serge Brammertz, Commissioner of the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Brammertz to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    2007-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5719 (2007) · source

32. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Lebanon, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Salam (Lebanon) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2007-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5719 (2007) · source

33. “"The Security Council appreciates the continued efforts by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to ensure the full implementation of the mandate of UNAMA, as established by its resolution 1662 (2006) and extended by resolution 1746 (2007), and looks forward to the further expansion of the Mission and its operations to key provinces across the country at the earliest opportunity." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2007/27. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.35 p.m.”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

34. “"The Council stresses the importance for the stability of the country and the region of finding viable solutions for Afghan refugees, in particular for their voluntary, safe and orderly return and sustainable reintegration in Afghanistan, and calls for continued and enhanced international cooperation and assistance in this regard. "The Security Council encourages relevant national and international actors to develop increased operational synergies, taking due account of their respective roles and responsibilities. The Security Council emphasizes in this regard the central role played by the JCMB in coordinating international assistance, while preserving Afghan ownership, and encourages further efforts to promote a more coherent international engagement.”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

35. “"The Security Council welcomes the efforts of the International Security Assistance Force and other partners to train and mentor the Afghan national security forces. The Security Council welcomes the establishment of the Afghan-led 07-42724 the International Police Coordination Board to enhance coordination and increase effectiveness in this area, which is central to the process of empowerment of the Afghan Government. The Security Council also welcomes the deployment, beginning on 15 June, of the European Union Police mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL Afghanistan).”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

36. “"The Security Council expresses its concern at the serious harm that increasing opium cultivation, production and trafficking causes to the security, development and governance of Afghanistan as well as to the region and internationally, and calls on the Afghan Government, with the assistance of the international community, to pursue effective implementation of the National Drug Control Strategy. The Security Council welcomes the efforts undertaken by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to promote border management cooperation in drug control between Afghanistan and its neighbours. The Security Council also notes with concern evidence of growing links between the insurgency and the drug trade in the south of Afghanistan.”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

37. “The Security Council expresses its concern about all civilian casualties and reiterates its call for all feasible steps to be taken to ensure the protection of civilian life and for international humanitarian and human rights law to be upheld. The Council stresses the importance of continued cooperation between international security forces and the Afghan authorities, inter alia to promote awareness of local culture and traditions, which is useful in the implementation of their tasks. The Council stresses the role of UNAMA to continue to contribute to human rights protection, including monitoring of the situation of civilians in armed conflict.”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

38. “"The Security Council reiterates its support for the continuing endeavours by the Afghan Government, with the assistance of the international community, including the International Security Assistance Force and the Operation Enduring Freedom coalition, to further improve the security situation and to continue to address the threat posed by the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremist groups. The Security Council 07-42724 condemns in the strongest terms all suicide attacks against civilians and Afghan and international forces and their destabilizing effects on the security and stability of Afghanistan, as well as the use by the Taliban and other extremist groups of civilians as human shields. The Council deeply regrets all losses sustained by the local population, the national security forces and international military and civilian personnel.”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

39. “"The Security Council notes that these developments reinforce the progress made in pursuing a comprehensive approach to the security, governance and development of Afghanistan, on the basis of the Afghanistan Compact and the Afghan National Development Strategy. The Security Council emphasizes that the strengthening of Afghan institutions, the advancement of regional cooperation, sustained economic and social development, and the fight against international terrorism, as well as against opium cultivation, production and trafficking, remain key factors to achieve sustainable peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

40. “The Security Council encourages all relevant parties to ensure full and timely implementation of the outcomes of these events. "The Council reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Afghanistan. The Security Council also reaffirms the central and impartial role that the United Nations continues to play in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan by leading the efforts of the international community. The Council welcomes, in this regard, the participation and contribution of the United Nations Secretary- General to various initiatives on Afghanistan, as well as his visit to the country on 29 June.”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

41. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council welcomes recent international initiatives aimed at enhancing security, stability and development in Afghanistan, including: the annual Afghanistan Development Forum (ADF), followed by a meeting of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB), on 29-30 April; the meeting of Foreign Ministers of the G-8 with the Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan and Pakistan in Potsdam, on 30 May, which adopted a Joint Statement on the promotion of cooperation and assistance through mutual consultation and agreement, including follow-up projects in areas such as refugees repatriation and economic development on both sides of the border; the Conference on 'DIAG (Disbandment of Illegal Armed Groups) for the Stabilization of Afghanistan: Coordination with the Police Reform' in Tokyo, co-chaired by Afghanistan, Japan and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), on 21 June; and the 'Rome Conference on the Rule of Law in Afghanistan', co-chaired by the Governments of Afghanistan and Italy and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, on 2-3 July, which agreed on measures to enhance Afghan and international commitment to justice sector reform, as outlined in the Chairs' Conclusions and the Joint Recommendations of the Conference, and called for a follow-up meeting in Kabul this October.”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

42. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Tanin (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2007-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5718 (2007) · source

43. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.30 am.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

44. “China will join the rest of the international community in continuing to provide all possible support for the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

45. “We hope that, while speeding security sector reform, the Government will also pay attention to economic development, creating more jobs and improving the welfare of the people, in order that former combatants can truly be disarmed and reintegrated. Since some of the armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo operate across the border, we hope that concerned countries of the region will act within the framework of the Pact on Peace, Security and Development in the Great Lakes Region, strengthening communication, building mutual trust and jointly participating in seeking a solution to the issue through dialogue. The peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will depend upon ongoing attention from the international community.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

46. “China congratulates the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the important progress made in its peace process. The top priority for the Democratic Republic of the Congo now is to safeguard its stability and security and to achieve economic development as soon as possible. With regard to the difficulties and challenges in the political and security fields, China is confident that all parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will put the overall interest of the country above everything else and settle their differences through dialogue and consultation. The security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains fragile.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

47. “The top priority at the moment is to consolidate consensus among all parties, improve mutual confidence and implement commitments and the Ouagadougou agreement, with a view to establishing conditions for the general election. In the current circumstances, the United Nations should continue to strengthen its coordination and cooperation with the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States in support of their good offices at the regional level. The continued presence of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) is important for the maintenance of stability on the ground. China supports extending UNOCI's mandate as appropriate and is ready to join all other parties in their efforts to fully restore peace and stability in cote d'Ivoire at an early date.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

48. “Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has repeatedly called upon the international community to focus on long-term development in Darfur in order to eradicate the root causes of the crisis. That shows that the international community is developing a deeper understanding of the question of Darfur, and it deserves the attention of all parties. China is concerned about developments in Cote d'Ivoire. During the Security Council's mission to Cote d'Ivoire last month, all parties reiterated their commitment to the peace process. China would like to express its appreciation in that regard. Of course, the peace process in cote d'Ivoire is still fraught with challenges.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

49. “The draft resolution should contribute to maintaining that momentum while avoiding irrelevant issues that would produce new controversies and delay the process of deployment. A comprehensive and lasting solution to the question of Darfur not only calls for steadily advancing the deployment of peacekeeping operations; it also calls for accelerating the political process and attaching due importance to development and reconstruction in Darfur in order to eradicate the root causes of the conflict. At the moment, the political process is lagging behind the deployment of peacekeeping operations. The Security Council should take practical steps to move the process along.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source

50. “Full implementation of the plan requires cooperation and coordination between the international community and the Sudan. The United Nations and the African Union should start by addressing the many priority issues that exist - such as those relating to the mandate, the financing of troops, equipment and logistics. At the moment, the Security Council is holding consultations on a draft resolution regarding the mandate of the hybrid operation. The draft resolution should focus on the mandate and on financing as the priorities of the hybrid operation, so as to reflect the international community's consensus on this issue and the cooperation that exists among the United Nations, the African Union and the Government of the Sudan, as well as the current positive momentum.”

    2007-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5717 (2007) · source