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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. “We are pleased to note that, in the 10 years or so since the signing of the Dayton Accords, through the efforts of all parties in the country and with the assistance of the international community, Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken positive steps to build the capacity of its institutions, relaunch economic development, improve the judicial system, speed up the reform of the police and promote ethnic integration. Positive efforts have been made and clear results have been achieved. The country has also begun the process ofjoining the European Union (EU). Since taking up responsibility for security, the EU military mission (EUFOR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina has contributed to the country's political progress. China would like to express its acknowledgement of that achievement.”

   2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

2. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Schwarz- Schilling, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his briefing, and to congratulate him on his assumption of that important post. I would also like to express my appreciation to him for his efforts to promote the political process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I also wish to thank Mr. Adnan Terzic, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his statement.”

   2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

3. “As there is no list of speakers for this meeting, I invite Council members who wish to take the floor to so indicate to the Secretariat.”

   2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

4. “I thank Mr. Schwarz-Schilling for his briefing. I now invite Mr. Adnan Terzic, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to make a statement.”

   2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

5. “I invite the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, to whom I give the floor.”

   2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

6. “Adnan Terzic, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was escorted to a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Adnan Terzic. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Pfanzelter (Austria), took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. 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. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. There being no objection, it is so decided.”

   2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

7. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey in which they request 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 those representatives 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. I request the Chief of Protocol to Escort His Excellency Mr. Adnan Terzic, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to a seat at the Council table. Mr.”

   2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source

8. “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 7.20 pm.”

   2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

9. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is Mr. Yahya Mahmassani, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations, on whom I now call.”

   2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

10. “I now give the floor to Mr. Paul Badji, Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

11. “I thank the representative of Yemen for the kind words he addressed to my country. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Malaysia, to whom I give the floor.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

12. “The international community should take practical action and adopt a constructive approach to help Israel and Palestine out of the current deadlock. In this respect, the Security Council bears a special responsibility. China supports the draft presidential statement proposed by Qatar. We find it regrettable that the Council failed to reach consensus on the text, in spite of several days of arduous consultations. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. As another measure to optimize the use of our time, in order to allow as many delegations to take the floor as possible, I will not individually invite speakers to take seats at the table and invite them to resume their seats at the side of the Chamber. When a speaker is taking a floor, the conference officer will seat the next speaker on the list at the table.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

13. “That was the outcome of democratic processes, and the international community should respect that outcome unreservedly and engage and cooperate with both sides in the light of the new political reality. The international community should not punish Palestinian civilians by stopping humanitarian assistance simply because of differences in political views. The international community bears a moral responsibility to ensure that the daily life of Palestinian civilians not be affected. China firmly supports the Middle East peace process and resolutely opposes all forms of terrorist activity. The prolonged existence of the Middle East problem is not only unfavourable to the lasting peace and development of that region but also detrimental to the peace and stability of the whole world.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

14. “The road map for peace in the Middle East, endorsed by the Security Council, remains the most realistic and practicable programme for the settlement of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Currently, the crux of the matter is the lack of mutual trust and the deepening of differences between the two sides. The leaders of both sides must show political decisiveness, resume dialogue as soon as possible, reduce and eliminate mutual hostility and, at the same time, fulfil their respective obligations under the road map with a view to finally realizing the vision of two independent States living side by side in peace. Not long ago, the Palestinian people and the Israeli people used their ballots to make their respective choices on their political future.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

15. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. Recently, there has been an escalation of tension between Israel and Palestine, with incessant incidents of violence causing heavy casualties on both sides, especially among civilians. China is seriously concerned by this situation. We strongly call on both parties to exercise maximum restraint and take the necessary measures to keep the Middle East from once again falling into the vicious cycle of violence in response to violence. It has been the consistent view of China that peace in the Middle East can be realized only through peaceful negotiations, not through violence and force.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

16. “In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the text in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

17. “Unless I hear any objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Yahya Mahmassani. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Mahmassani to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in response to requests contained in letters from Bahrain, document S/2006/227; from Yemen, document S/2006/239; and from Malaysia, document S/2006/240. I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

18. “There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Paul Badji to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 17 April 2006 from the Deputy Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations, which reads as follows: "Pursuant to rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, I have the honour to request the participation of Yahya A. Mahmassani, Ambassador and Permanent Observer for the League of Arab States to the United Nations, in the open meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine, scheduled for this afternoon, 17 April 2006." That letter will be published as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2006/244.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

19. “There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mansour (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 17 April 2006 from the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, which reads as follows: "In my capacity as Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, I have the honour to request that I be invited to participate in the debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council." In accordance with past practice in this matter, I propose that the Council extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

20. “At the invitation of the President, the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber The President (spoke in Chinese): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 17 April 2006 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which will be issued as document 8/2006/241 and which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting of the Security Council being held on Monday, 17 April 2006, regarding the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting in accordance with the rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

21. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Algeria, Austria, Bahrain, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Malaysia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Venezuela and Yemen, in which they request 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 those representatives to participate in the consideration, 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. Gillerman (Israel) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source

22. “In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1670 (2006). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.10 am.”

    2006-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5410 (2006) · source

23. “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/2006/l40, containing the report of the Secretary- General on Ethiopia and Eritrea. Members also have before them document S/2006/232, 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. 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.”

    2006-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5410 (2006) · source

24. “for a United Nations assessment mission to visit Darfur by 30 April 2006; and calls on international and regional organizations and Member States to provide every po. ible additional assrstance to a United Nations operation." The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.55 am.”

    2006-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5409 (2006) · source

25. “"The Security Council stresses that the Secretary-General should consult jointly with the African Union, in close and continuing consultation with the Security Council and in cooperation and close consultation with the parties to the Abuja Peace Talks, including the Government of National Unity, on decisions concerning the transition; stresses that a United Nations operation will have strong African participation and character; recalls its request in resolution 1663 (2006) of 24 March 2006 that the Secretary-General expedite the necessary This statement will be issued as a document of preparatory planning for the transition of AMIS the Security Council under the symbol to a United Nations operation; calls in this regard S/PRST/2006/16.”

    2006-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5409 (2006) · source

26. “"The Security Council reiterates its commitment to the sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of the Sudan, which will be unaffected by the transition to a United Nations operation.”

    2006-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5409 (2006) · source

27. “It reiterates its welcome in resolution 1663 (2006) of 24 March 2006 of the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council of 10 March to support in principle the transition of AMIS to a United Nations operation and to extend the mandate of AMIS until 30 September 2006; calls, therefore, on all parties to take all necessary measures to ensure a smooth and successful transfer to a United Nations operation; urges Member States and international and regional organizations to provide additional assistance to AMIS so that it may be strengthened in line with the conclusions of the Joint Assessment Mission report of 10 to 20 December 2005; and calls for the convening of a pledging conference.”

    2006-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5409 (2006) · source

28. “It welcomes the timely involvement of the Chair of the African Union and the President of Nigeria in the Talks during their visit to Abuja on 8 April; endorses the decision of the African Union Peace and Security Council that 30 April 2006 is the final deadline for reaching an agreement; demands that all parties make the necessary efforts to reach an agreement by this date; and reaffirms its determination to hold accountable those impeding the peace process and committing human rights violations, noting the view of the African Union that the Council has a critical role in this respect. "The Security Council commends the African Union for what the African Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) has successfully achieved in Darfur despite exceptionally difficult circumstances, and the efforts of Member States and organizations that have assisted AMIS.”

    2006-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5409 (2006) · source

29. “It looks forward to the forthcoming briefing by the Emergency Relief Coordinator and to his being able to visit Darfur at the earliest possible opportunity. The Security Council also calls for an explanation from the Government of National Unity of its decision. "The Security Council reiterates its full support for the Inter-Sudanese Peace Talks on the Conflict in Darfur in Abuja, noting that an inclusive political settlement is key to peace in the Sudan, that the Talks provide a mechanism to achieve such a settlement and that the African Union should maintain leadership.”

    2006-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5409 (2006) · source

30. “It reiterates in the strongest terms the need for all parties to the conflict in Darfur to put an immediate end to the violence and atrocities; reaffirms its concern that the persisting violence in Darfur might further negatively affect the rest of the country as well as the region, including the security of Chad; and expresses its utmost concern over the dire consequences of the prolonged conflict in Darfur for the civilian population. "The Security Council regrets the decision of the Government of National Unity not to renew the contract of the Norwegian Refugee Council and expresses its grave concern over the humanitarian consequences. It also regrets the decision of the Government of National Unity to deny the entry of the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator to Darfur.”

    2006-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5409 (2006) · source

31. “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. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council strongly commends the efforts of the African Union to achieve lasting peace in Darfur, which have its full support.”

    2006-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5409 (2006) · source

32. “In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1669 (2006). 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 10.20 am.”

    2006-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5408 (2006) · source

33. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2006/206, which contains the text of a letter dated 30 March 2006 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/2006/224, 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. 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.”

    2006-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5408 (2006) · source

34. “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.”

    2006-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5408 (2006) · source

35. “There are no further speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.15 a.rn.”

    2006-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5407 (2006) · source

36. “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 of hands. In favour: Argentina, China, Congo, Denmark, France, Ghana, Greece, Japan, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Slovakia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America The President (spoke in Chinese): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1668 (2006). I now call on the representative of the Russian Federation, who wishes to make a statement following the voting.”

    2006-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5407 (2006) · source

37. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2006/l99, which contains the text of a letter dated 27 March 2006 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, containing a request from the President of the International Tribunal that Judge Joaquin Martin Canivell be able to continue to serve in the trial in case number IT-OO-39, Prosecutor v. Krajisnik, which is still ongoing before the International Tribunal, and to see the case through to its completion. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2006/223, 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.”

    2006-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5407 (2006) · source

38. “International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia since 1991 Letter dated 27 March 2006 from the Secretary- General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/2006/199) The President (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.”

    2006-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5407 (2006) · source

39. “I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of March 2006. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Mayoral for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2006-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5407 (2006) · source

40. “Preval will live up to the high expectations of the Haitian people and the international community; address, in an appropriate manner, the various complicated and sensitive issues facing the country; and lead Haiti towards stability, development and prosperity. Finally, the Chinese delegation endorses the presidential statement to be issued at the end of this meeting and thanks the Mission of Argentina for its diligent work in that regard.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

41. “Given that the Peacebuilding Commission has been established and will start functioning soon, we should consider listing Haiti as one of the candidates for consideration by the Commission, in due time. Although China does not have diplomatic relations with Haiti at the current time, the Chinese people have always had friendly ties with, and been close to, the Haitian people. China believes that the Security Council should continue to watch closely the situation in Haiti and looks forward to the early submission by the Secretary-General, after consultations with Haitian leaders, of recommendations regarding the structure and mandate of MINUSTAH in the next stage. China also hopes that the political conditions necessary for MINUSTAH to stay on will continue to prevail. We trust that, as an experienced statesman, Mr.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

42. “Latin American countries have always actively participated and played an important role in international assistance activities in Haiti, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has recently decided to reinstate Haiti's membership. That kind of support is extremely important for Haiti's stability and development and for its reintegration into the international community. There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime". I think that the international community, in providing help to Haiti, should heed its concerns and ideas, and enhance, on an ongoing basis, Haiti's sense of ownership in the reconstruction process, thus helping to revitalize the country.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

43. “The people will start to have confidence in the future of their country only when they begin to enjoy real benefits. In that respect, the role of the international financial agencies and of the donor countries is essential. The relevant assistance commitments should be honoured as soon as possible, and emphasis should be put on quick-impact projects, so as to guarantee a good beginning for the reconstruction of Haiti. Haiti is a country with extremely limited resources that is faced with numerous tasks. Whether Haiti can successfully avoid a relapse and proceed towards lasting peace and sustainable development will depend on the hard work of the people and the Government of Haiti as well as on the sustained attention and assistance of the international community.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

44. “The Haitian authorities should, on the one hand, work closely with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) forcefully to combat and deter illegal armed elements and criminals, and, on the other hand, to reform and restructure the police and judiciary, with the help of the international community, and effectively carry out disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. Thirdly, economic and social development is the key to eradicating the root causes of the turmoil in Haiti. As a least developed country, Haiti has long suffered from a paucity of infrastructure and substandard living conditions. The new Government of Haiti should mobilize all of its forces and concentrate its limited resources on quick-impact projects in order to improve people's daily lives and help generate employment opportunities.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

45. “Once elections are concluded, all parties and factions should respect the outcome of the elections, keep in mind the overall interest of the country, put aside their previous differences and engage in sincere political dialogue in an effort to achieve consensus and create a healthy political atmosphere for peace and reconstruction of their country. Secondly, maintaining and improving the security situation will form the basis of peace and reconstruction in Haiti. In spite of recent improvements in the security situation, it seems that, for a considerable period of time, it will be difficult totally to eradicate factors affecting the stability and security of Haiti.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

46. “This is the historical mission of the new Government of Haiti, and it also an issue to which the international community should give serious consideration. To realize this goal, China believes that, first, genuine national reconciliation is the precondition for the restoration of Haiti's stability and development. All parties concerned in Haiti should carefully sum up experiences and lessons drawn from the first round of parliamentary elections and ensure the fairness and transparency of the second round, as well as of municipal and local elections, so as to establish trust and confidence in the population and all participating parties.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

47. “The presidential election was successfully concluded after just one round of balloting, and the date for the second round of voting in parliamentary elections has been rescheduled. We can say that Haiti once again finds itself at a critical threshold of another important new stage in its history. The dawn of opportunity and hope is already in sight. We all know clearly that the successful holding of the elections and the completion of the political transition process represent only the first step in Haiti's endeavours for peace and reconstruction. History has taught us that sticking to the track of peace and reconstruction is far more difficult, complicated and challenging than preparing and holding elections.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

48. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to welcome the Foreign Minister of the Argentine Republic to the Council to personally preside over today's important open debate. We would also like to welcome His Excellency the President-elect of Haiti, Mr. Preval, who has travelled here specifically to attend this meeting and make an important statement. The situation of Haiti has been a focus of attention of the international community since the 1990s. Having lived through untold sufferings brought about by years of turmoil, the Haitian people yearn for peace and stability. They participated in the elections with tremendous enthusiasm and used their ballots to express their strong political aspirations.”

    2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source

49. “China has always supported and appreciated the positive role played by the United Nations, and especially the United Nations Mission in Liberia, in maintaining the stability of Liberia and in development. Following the establishment of the new administration, the United Nations and the international community should continue to assist the new Government in its efforts towards national reconciliation. China will always support and participate in the work in that field.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

50. “Mr. Wang Guangya (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, let me once again congratulate Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on her election to the presidency of Liberia. I also thank her for her important statement. In recent times, the new administration of Liberia has taken a series of reform measures in all areas in its tireless effort towards economic reconstruction and national rehabilitation, and has achieved positive progress. That represents a victory for the Liberian people and the United Nations. As a friend of Liberia, the Chinese Government and people are sincerely pleased by that success. We also believe that, under the leadership of President Johnson-Sirleaf, all the parties of Liberia will unite and achieve the lasting peace and economic revitalization of their country in rapid course.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source