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Wang Yingfan

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first: 2000-02-24
most recent: 2003-06-17
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“However, translating the consensus for strengthening United Nations peacekeeping operations into action will require us to take practical and solid measures, as will the attainment of the goals set out in the Millennium Declaration. The success of United Nations peacekeeping operations depends, in the final analysis, on whether the vast membership of the United Nations is willing to make lasting political commitments and provide sufficient and dependable resources and support. Otherwise, talking about strengthening United Nations peacekeeping operations will ultimately be no more than empty words.”
2000-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4220 (2000) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I should like to thank Ambassador Ward of Jamaica, who successfully presided over the meetings of the Working Group and made unremitting efforts to achieve consensus on the draft resolution in the Working Group. Today, on the basis of the work of the Working Group, the Security Council has reached consensus on strengthening peacekeeping operations. This is an important first step in strengthening United Nations peacekeeping operations and lays down foundations for future actions. At present, there is a widespread call by Member States for the strengthening of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2000-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4220 (2000) · source
“I wish to recall here that Mrs. Ogata gave a special briefing on African refugees to the Security Council; in response, many countries urged the international community to accord equal treatment to refugees in different parts of the world and to increase assistance to African refugees so as to help alleviate their very serious humanitarian situation at an early date. Let us all hope that the international community will continue to make efforts in this regard.”
2000-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4219 (2000) · source
“It is necessary for the Security Council, while striving to strengthen peacekeeping operations, to make a further study in greater depth on the strengthening of coordination among United Nations bodies in an integrated approach to security issues. The real solution, in a fundamental sense, of the refugee problems lies in the prevention and early settlement of disputes and conflicts. As the organ which has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council has an unshirkable duty in this regard. In the context of the Security Council, special mention must be made of African refugees. Over a long period of time, as a result of war and natural disasters, Africa has consistently been the continent with the greatest number of refugees and internally displaced persons.”
2000-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4219 (2000) · source
“In particular, she has noted the link between United Nations peacekeeping operations and the question of refugees, including the direct impact of refugees on countries in the regions concerned. This has also been duly noted by the Security Council mission to West Africa. Our consideration of the Brahimi report has also touched upon such issues. Over recent years, the Security Council has adopted a number of resolutions and presidential statements on the protection of humanitarian personnel, and, in particular, in January of this year it adopted a presidential statement on the protection of United Nations and related staff and humanitarian personnel.”
2000-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4219 (2000) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to express its appreciation to you, Sir, for arranging this meeting, and we wish to express our gratitude to Mrs. Ogata for the briefing. In the past 10 years, in her capacity as High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs. Ogata has made positive efforts for resolving refugee problems the world over. These have won her the highest acclaim from the international community. We wish to avail ourselves of this opportunity to express our gratitude for her contribution. Mrs. Ogata has informed us in this briefing, as well as in previous ones, of the serious situation of refugees and internally displaced persons in different parts of the world. She has mentioned the need for protection of humanitarian personnel.”
2000-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4219 (2000) · source
“The work of the Council should be synergetic with that of other agencies, for only in this way can we motivate all parties and players to make full use of the advantages provided by the United Nations system as a whole in order to achieve the best possible results.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“The Political Declaration adopted at that session called on all Governments and countries to intensify their joint efforts in order better to protect women's rights and interests. Today's open debate could be considered part of the follow-up of the June special session. We hope that this meeting will make a significant contribution to enhancing the protection afforded to women and that it will lead to effective follow-up actions. We are hopeful also that this momentum will be maintained within the United Nations system. We believe that a full assessment, within the United Nations system, of the impact of armed conflict on women would be most useful. The question of women is a cross-cutting one which the United Nations agencies have been deliberating for many years.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“We hope that women will also play a greater role in peacekeeping operations, in order better to assist women who have been affected by war and conflicts. Women should participate also in post-conflict reconstruction efforts. We would be encouraged to see, some day in the future, in a war-torn area, a peacekeeping operation composed entirely of women. In our opinion, women do not fully participate in our work not because they are not capable of doing so but because we have not given this question sufficient attention. We look forward to an effective training programme in this regard. In June, the United Nations convened, here in New York, a special session on the issue of women.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“We also call on all Governments to investigate and bring to justice those who commit crimes against women. We hope also that the international community will intensify its efforts to protect and assist conflict- affected women and help them return to their homeland and resume their normal lives. We call on all concerned States, international organizations and non- governmental organizations to enhance their cooperation in this regard. We also encourage women actively to participate in conflict prevention and settlement and in post- conflict reconstruction, and we hope that the international community will create favourable conditions in this regard. I would like here to pay tribute to the role played by women in non-governmental organizations.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“In China, there is a popular saying that "women hold up half of the sky". Without the full participation of women, therefore, our efforts to maintain international peace and security can be neither fruitful nor lasting. However, women, more often than not, are the direct and principal victims of war and armed conflict. Given that the Security Council's primary responsibility is the maintenance of international peace and security, today's open debate on "Women and peace and security" will help the Council to better fulfil its mandate, entrusted to it by the Charter of the United Nations. My delegation condemns all violent acts committed against women in time of armed conflict, and it urges all parties to conflicts strictly to abide by international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like at the outset, Sir, to thank you for presiding over this meeting and to express our appreciation to the delegation of Namibia for its initiative in convening it. I should like also to thank the Secretary-General for his statement and to express our deep appreciation for the statements made by his Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, Ms. Angela King, and by the Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), Ms. Noeleen Heyzer. Both statements touched on a number of important issues and also contained a number of important recommendations that merit serious consideration by the Council. Women play an irreplaceable role in the creation of human civilization and in the promotion of social development.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“The entire peace process is at a critical stage, yet an Israeli opposition leader made a sudden visit to Al-Haram Al-Sharif and made a controversial statement. That was a most irresponsible, provocative act that the Council ought to condemn. It is China's strong hope that, at this critical juncture, the parties concerned will exercise the utmost restraint and halt all statements and actions detrimental to the peace process, and that they will create the conditions necessary for resuming and accelerating the peace negotiations. We also expect the upcoming Paris and Cairo meetings to yield positive results enabling the arduous peace negotiations to continue and making it possible, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, to achieve a settlement of the Palestinian issue at an early date.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“China expresses its strong condemnation and indignation in that regard, and wishes to convey its condolences to the families of the victims. The conflicts that have raged over the past few days must be completely stopped, or more innocent civilians, women and children in particular, will continue to suffer death or injury. The Security Council bears primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is duty-bound to protect civilians in Palestine. The Council must send the strongest possible signal that these bloody incidents, in which innocent civilians have been the victims of violence, must be brought to an end. Palestine and Israel are now engaged in negotiations on such sensitive issues as the final status of Jerusalem.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Like other members, I wish, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council. We believe that you will carry out your duties with success, as you have done over the past few days. I wish also to congratulate Ambassador Ouane on his outstanding contribution in September. The Chinese delegation thanks you very much, Mr. President, for convening this meeting to consider the recent bloody events in Jerusalem and other places. Over the past five days, Jerusalem and other occupied Arab territories have been the scene of sustained violence. It is appalling that Israeli military police have used helicopters, tanks and rockets against Palestinian civilians, causing many casualties and deaths among civilians, including, in particular, children.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“We trust that the Indonesian Government will continue to fulfil its commitments and take measures to ensure security in the East Timor border areas.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“I wish to emphasize that in this process it is necessary always to respect local tradition and culture and the will and choices of the local people. We are concerned about the situation of the refugees remaining in West Timor. We hope that UNTAET can continue to consult with the Government of Indonesia to settle this problem. We welcome the maintenance of good, cooperative relations in all aspects between East Timor and the Government of Indonesia. The general security situation in East Timor is stable. However, there have been some recent incidents of violence that are very disquieting. We condemn violent attacks against the United Nations peacekeepers and express our condolences to the family of the peacekeeper from New Zealand who was killed. We await the outcome of the investigation of this incident.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“We believe that the East Timorese people, through greater participation in the work of the transitional period, which could thus be speeded up, and with the help of the international community, can achieve self-government and self-reliance at an early date. In terms of economic rehabilitation, housing and infrastructure reconstruction, preservation of the social order and security, legislation, employment creation and training of the local people, UNTAET has achieved obvious progress. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Vieira de Mello, and his staff for the huge amount of work they have done to achieve this progress. We support the efforts that UNTAET has made to promote the achievement of political democracy and reconciliation among the various parties.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his report and is grateful for the briefing provided by the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Annabi. There has been some gratifying progress recently in East Timor's political life. After extensive consultations, the National Council was established, with the participation of the representatives of all the political parties and other parties. The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the East Timorese people have jointly formed a Cabinet to jointly decide and discuss State affairs. These measures have truly demonstrated the principle of emphasizing the Timorese people themselves. This can increase their self-confidence and their trust in the United Nations.”
2000-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4180 (2000) · source
“It is gratifying that the issue of conflict prevention has attracted increasing attention. However, a closer analysis shows that the United Nations still lacks sufficient practice in this field. Some measures remain at a conceptual stage; others, though already adopted, need to be tested by practice. Therefore, to guarantee the success of United Nations conflict- prevention activities, it is critical that experience be built up and that lessons be learned continuously on the basis of experience. To this end, the Chinese delegation is willing to work together with all other delegations to continue to contribute actively to this endeavour.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“By accepting the guidance and monitoring of the United Nations, regional organizations will be able to win cooperation from the United Nations and more extensive support from the international community, thus functioning more constructively in preventive diplomacy. As many countries have stressed, in order to prevent armed conflicts more effectively, importance has to be given to addressing the fundamental issue of the economic development of the many developing countries. Otherwise, the prevention of armed conflicts will end up curing merely symptoms rather than root causes and reacting passively to one situation after another. Therefore, the promotion of economic and social development in developing countries is of great relevance to the prevention of armed conflicts.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Before any major decisions are made, it is imperative that the Security Council consider the views of, and the information provided by, all sides in a neutral and fair manner. Conflict prevention has begun to serve as an important means to solve conflicts peacefully. The Security Council, which shoulders the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, should play a leading role in conflict prevention. At the same time, it should attach importance to the role of regional organizations and cooperate with them. Such cooperation, however, should be carried out on the basis of the observance, by the regional organizations, of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as relevant stipulations of Chapter VIII of the Charter.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“The Chinese delegation maintains that all conflict-prevention measures must respect the political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned and the will of their Governments and peoples. The principle of non- interference in internal affairs is essential in guiding United Nations conflict-prevention activities. Preventive measures should be taken only upon request or with the consent and cooperation of the countries concerned. As to issues such as the setting up of early- warning systems or the sending of fact-finding or other special missions, which bear on the sovereignty of a State, prior consent must be obtained from the countries or parties concerned. Otherwise, not only will the goal of conflict prevention not be achieved, but many complex problems, or even new conflicts, may arise.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“However, they all must be taken in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Given the ultimate aim of conflict prevention, actions taken by the international community should focus on the peaceful resolution of conflicts and avoid exacerbating tensions or giving rise to new ones. The Security Council has already taken some positive measures in this regard, including the sending of fact-finding missions to areas of conflict; the holding of a greater number of open debates on specific issues; and the strengthening of the implementation of Article 99 of the Charter, in encouraging the Secretary- General to play his rightful role in this regard. All of these commendable measures have enriched the Council's experience in handling issues involving international peace and security.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, Sir, I wish to welcome your presence among us and to express my satisfaction at seeing you preside over this meeting. I would like also to welcome the Secretary-General's important statement on conflict prevention. It is the Chinese delegation's long-held view that timely and effective preventive measures taken before conflict erupts are the most fruitful. They help not only to avert the loss of life and property but also to preserve resources. For this reason, we would like to thank the delegation of Jamaica for its initiative in arranging this open debate. As the manifestations and causes of conflicts vary throughout the world, measures taken by the United Nations to prevent them will also vary from case to case.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174 (2000) · source
“It should avail itself of this window of opportunity and increase its input with regard to Somalia, help Djibouti achieve success in its peace initiative as soon as possible and make a substantial contribution to the resolution of the question of Somalia.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“In this regard, we would like to express our appreciation for the commitment of the Chairman of the sanctions Committee, Ambassador Ben Mustapha of Tunisia. We fully support his work and hope that the countries and regional organizations concerned will cooperate actively with him. As a result of the prolonged civil strife, the humanitarian situation in Somalia remains very grave. We appreciate the efforts made by the humanitarian personnel who have been providing aid in Somalia for many years. We urge the armed groups to ensure the freedom and safety of humanitarian personnel and to provide the necessary guarantees for their access to the population. The United Nations has experienced setbacks in Somalia.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“We appeal to the international community to provide all necessary assistance to Djibouti so as to help it successfully implement President Guelleh's initiative. At the same time, we strongly urge the leaders of the main Somali factions who have stayed away from the National Peace Conference to manifest the necessary political courage and political wisdom to take part in the peace process. Any action detrimental to the attainment of peace in Somalia will be rejected by the Somali people. The effective implementation of the arms embargo against Somalia will doubtless promote the peace process there. However, for too long the relevant sanctions have not been implemented. We hope that this situation will be rectified as soon as possible.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“The Somalia National Peace Conference has recently moved into its second phase, and the progress achieved so far is the result ofjoint efforts by all sides and is a reflection of the various Somali clans' strong desire for peace. We hope that the Somalia National Peace Conference will bear fruit as soon as possible and that the participants in the Conference will soon reach an understanding on core questions, such as the establishment of a transitional government and a transitional parliament. We greatly appreciate the strenuous efforts of President Guelleh and the Government of Djibouti to attain peace in Somalia. The entire population of Djibouti supports the peace process in Somalia, and has made very valuable contributions to the process.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation is grateful to Mr. Prendergast, the Under-Secretary-General, and to Ambassador Olhaye, the Permanent Representative of Djibouti, for their briefings. We would also like to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for having convened this public meeting. This is the first open debate in the Security Council in recent years on the question of Somalia. We hope that this debate will give an impetus to efforts for an early resolution of the question of Somalia. The past few months have witnessed a series of new developments in the peace process in Somalia.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): China has always supported the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and it is in this spirit that we voted in favour of the draft resolution before us. We note that the text of the resolution still contains elements in support of the Declaration of the Ministerial meeting of the Peace Implementation Council, held in Brussels in May of this year. In our View, as a signatory to the Dayton Agreement, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia should have been invited to the meeting. Isolating and excluding the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia will not help to resolve the problem of Bosnia and Herzegovina or the other problems of the Balkan region.”
2000-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4162 (2000) · source
“Particularly in the process of case investigations, the collection of evidence and the delivery and prosecution of suspects, the Tribunal should enhance its communications and consultations with the Governments of countries concerned and make every effort to maintain cooperative relationships with them. We hope that the work of the two Tribunals will help to promote national reconciliation and regional peace and stability. In conclusion, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and other members of the Council for your tribute to Ambassador Wang Yingfan and the Chinese delegation. I will certainly convey your sentiments to him. We believe that your outstanding talents and experience will surely guide the Security Council to a successful conclusion of its work this month. The Chinese delegation will fully cooperate with you to that end.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“According to the Statute of the ICTY, these activities fall within the Tribunal's jurisdiction. A moment ago, Ms. Del Ponte said that there are no grounds for investigations into NATO's activities, but we believe that such a conclusion should be supported by convincing evidence. We note the progress that the Rwanda Tribunal has made to date. Expeditious and fair trials of those accused of committing serious violations of international humanitarian law will not only redress the injustice done to the victims of these crimes, but also act as an effective deterrent to future recurrences of such crimes. We fully understand the difficulties and complexities that the ICTR has encountered in its work. As I said earlier, the ICTR cannot progress in its work without the active cooperation and assistance of the countries concerned.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, we welcome Ms. Del Ponte to the Security Council for the second time. We thank her for her briefing on the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and on her trip to Rwanda. The cooperation of the countries concerned with the two Tribunals is extremely important to the Tribunals' work. We hope that the Tribunals will administer justice objectively and impartially in order to avoid becoming political tools. We fully share the view that the ICTY should conduct investigations into potential serious violations of international humanitarian law committed by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in its bombing campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”
2000-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4150 (2000) · source
“I would also like to thank all members of the Secretariat, including the secretaries, interpreters and translators, for their help. Without their assiduous work, it would have been difficult for the Security Council to work efficiently and effectively during this month. It is my sincere hope that Ambassador Levitte, next month's Council President, will have better luck than I have had. The meeting rose at 4.55 p.m.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“I thank the representative of the United States for his kind words addressed to me. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. Statement by the President The President (spoke in Chinese): As the President of the Council for this month, I would like to conclude with a few remarks. In a few hours the month of May will come to an end. This afternoon's meeting is the last under my presidency for this month. This is the first time that I have served as President of the Council, and in terms of our work, this month has been busier and more intense than I had expected. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my colleagues for their cooperation and support.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“We hope that, in this process, the views of the parties concerned will be carefully heeded so as to prevent new problems from arising in the region. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I shall now put the draft resolution (S/2000/500) to the vote. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Malaysia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: Namibia Abstaining: Jamaica, Mali The President (spoke in Chinese): There were 12 votes in favour, 1 against and 2 abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 1301 (2000). I shall now call on those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. We have taken note of the fact that divergent opinions remain with regard to elements of the draft resolution before us. We had proposed pursuing the process of consultations in order to arrive at a text acceptable to all. The Chinese delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution because we believe that an extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara will help to maintain stability and peace in that region and assist the parties concerned, with the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy, in finding an appropriate, feasible and lasting solution to existing problems.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the situation concerning Western Sahara, document S/2000/46l. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/500, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. 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. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4149 (2000) · source
“The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 4.30 p.m.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4148 (2000) · source
“In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council: "As is known, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/2000/459) states, in paragraph 11: 'Despite the present quiet in the Israeli-Syrian sector, the situation in the Middle the East continues to be potentially dangerous and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached.' That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the View of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2000/19.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4148 (2000) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mali, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, 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 1300 (2000).”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4148 (2000) · source
“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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, document 5/2000/459. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/482, 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 (S/2000/482) 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.”
2000-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4148 (2000) · source
“I believe that the President for the month of June will take note of the request made by the representative of the Netherlands. Let me take this opportunity to thank representatives for the kind words they addressed to me in the course of their statements. There are no further speakers 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 6p.m.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“We support its work in these areas. The most pressing problem in East Timor at present is the serious unemployment situation. The continuation of this problem will have a negative impact on the security situation there. We hope that greater efforts can be made by UNTAET in creating employment opportunities. The East Timorese people have high expectations for the United Nations. When these expectations are not met, it is understandable that people begin to lose patience. The United Nations cannot remain indifferent to the frustration and disappointment experienced by the East Timorese people. It is necessary for UNTAET to take measures to allow faster participation of more local people in the transitional work, so that they can learn how to govern their own country. I resume my function as President of the Council.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. As are others, we also are grateful to Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his briefing. The Chinese delegation is relieved to learn that the situation in East Timor remains stable. We also would like to pay a special tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Vieira de Mello, and to his staff for the great deal of work that they have accomplished under difficult circumstances. The Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia recently visited East Timor. We are under the impression that the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) has made tangible progress in the maintenance of law and order, enacting laws, rebuilding housing and infrastructure, creating employment and in training and capacity-building.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Annabi to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now resume 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. Hedi Annabi, Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations. I call on Mr. Annabi.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council takes this opportunity to express its appreciation and its full support for the continuing efforts of Secretary-General, his Special Envoy to the the region and his staff. It commends UNIFIL's troops and troop-contributing countries for their commitment to the cause of international peace and security under difficult circumstances. The Council stresses its concern that all the parties concerned cooperate with the United Nations, and recalls the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel of 1994." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2000/18. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 12.10 pm.”
2000-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4146 (2000) · source
“The Council shares the View of the Secretary-General that it is crucial that the States and other parties concerned do their part to calm the situation, ensure the safety of the civilian population, and cooperate fully with the United Nations in its efforts to stabilize the situation, to restore international peace and security and to assist the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the return of its effective authority in the area following confirmation of withdrawal. "The Security Council welcomes the decision of the Secretary-General to send his Special Envoy back to the region immediately to ensure that the requirements put forward by the Secretary-General are met and to ensure the commitment of all the parties concerned to cooperate fully with the United Nations in the complete implementation of its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978).”
2000-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4146 (2000) · source
“The Council welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to report on the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon in accordance with its resolution 425 (1978). "The Security Council fully endorses the requirements put forward by the Secretary- General for confirming the compliance of all parties concerned with its resolution 425 (1978), calls on all parties concerned to cooperate fully in implementing the recommendations of the Secretary-General, and requests the Secretary- General to report on their fulfilment of the requirements when he reports on the withdrawal. "The Security Council calls upon the States and other parties concerned to exercise utmost restraint and to cooperate with UNIFIL and the United Nations to ensure the full implementation of its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978).”
2000-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4146 (2000) · source