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Wang Yingfan

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2000-02-24

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2003-06-17

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1. “The Council stresses again the importance of, and the need to achieve, a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, based on all its relevant resolutions, including its resolutions 242 (1967) of 22 November 1967 and 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973. "The Security Council welcomes the intention of the Secretary-General to take all necessary measures to enable the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to confirm that a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon has taken place in compliance with its resolution 425 (1978), and to take all necessary steps in order to deal with possible eventualities, bearing in mind that the cooperation of all parties will be essential.”

   2000-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4146 (2000) · source

2. “Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), document S/2000/460. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/2000/443 and S/2000/465, letters dated 15 and 22 May 2000 respectively, from Lebanon addressed to the Secretary-General. 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 welcomes and strongly endorses the report of the Secretary- General of 22 May 2000 (S/2000/460).”

   2000-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4146 (2000) · source

3. “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 discussion 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 discussion, 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. Tadmoary (Lebanon) 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. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

   2000-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4146 (2000) · source

4. “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 1299 (2000). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.55 a.rn.”

   2000-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4145 (2000) · source

5. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following other documents: S/2000/433, letter dated 15 May 2000 from Sierra Leone, transmitting the text of a government statement on the third meeting of the Joint Implementation Committee on the Lome Peace Agreement; S/2000/434, letter dated 15 May 2000 from Sierra Leone, transmitting the text of a broadcast message to the nation by the President of Sierra Leone; and S/2000/44l, letter dated 9 May 2000 from Mali addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2000/449) 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.”

   2000-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4145 (2000) · source

6. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 17 May 2000 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/2000/446. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/449, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

   2000-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4145 (2000) · source

7. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion 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 discussion, 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. Kamara (Sierra Leone), 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.”

   2000-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4145 (2000) · source

8. “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 1298 (2000). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.50 p.m.”

   2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4144 (2000) · source

9. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the following documents: S/2000/430, letter dated 15 May 2000 from Ethiopia, transmitting a letter of the same date from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia; S/2000/435, letter dated 15 May 2000 from Ethiopia, transmitting a communique of the sixty-fourth session of the Central Organ of the Organization of African Unity; and S/2000/437, letter dated 12 May 2000 from Portugal, transmitting the declaration by the Presidency of the European Union on behalf of the European Union. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2000/440) 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.”

   2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4144 (2000) · source

10. “The Security Council will now resume 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 document S/2000/440, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Bangladesh, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4144 (2000) · source

11. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank in one statement all speakers who have addressed kind words for 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. The meeting rose at 4.35 p.m.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

12. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Rwanda. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

13. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Zimbabwe. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

14. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the United Republic of Tanzania. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

15. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Portugal. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

16. “The next speaker is the representative of Swaziland. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

17. “The next speaker is the representative of Zambia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

18. “The next speaker is the representative of Botswana. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

19. “The next speaker is the representative of South Africa. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

20. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Pakistan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

21. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143Resumption1 (2000) · source

22. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

23. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Algeria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

24. “In addition to the promotion and support provided by the international community, the political will of the parties concerned is imperative. Therefore, we favour the comments contained in paragraph 72 of the report to the effect that the ultimate responsibility for achieving peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains with the leaders of this region. The leaders of the parties concerned must honour their respective commitments to the Peace Agreement. Therefore, we welcome the proposal by Ambassador Levitte and expect the Security Council to invite the Political Committee of the parties to the conflict to meet in New York under his presidency and to discuss the difficult issues concerning the resolution of the conflict, so as to promote the peace process. I now resume my capacity as the President.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

25. “Thirdly, we have noted the fact that the Joint Military Commission (JMC) still faces enormous difficulties in the lack of financial resources and logistical support. The neutral facilitator for the national dialogue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo also faces a lack of financial resources. If this matter cannot be resolved in a timely manner, the smooth proceeding of the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be affected. We hope that countries with the capacity to do so will continue to provide support to the JMC and the facilitator. Fourthly, the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo still faces such enormous tasks as the complete withdrawal of forces, national dialogue and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed groups.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

26. “It is our hope that phase II of MONUC will be deployed smoothly and promptly, with a view to maintaining and consolidating the ceasefire and creating conditions for the implementation of other provisions of the Lusaka Agreement. In its peacekeeping operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations should pay attention to the lessons of Sierra Leone and avoid the same mistake. Secondly, during its visit the mission succeeded in bringing Uganda and Rwanda to an agreement on the withdrawal of their respective forces from Kisangani and the demilitarization of that city. We have noted the fact that the parties concerned are engaged in consultations on ways to implement the agreement. It is hoped that the agreement will be implemented effectively.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

27. “First, speeding up and completing the deployment of phase II of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) should be the priority in the current efforts of the Security Council in dealing with the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The report reflects the strong desire of the people of that country for peace and their expectations of the United Nations. Despite the differences among the parties to the conflict on many issues, they all share the desire for the early deployment of the United Nations peacekeeping mission. The five heads of State of the region expressed the same desire when they met the mission.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

28. “The list of speakers is still very long. In order for the meeting to proceed smoothly, with the consent of Council members, I intend to suspend the meeting at 1.15 p.m. and resume it at 3.00 p.m. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of China. At the outset, I would like to thank Ambassador Holbrooke for his briefing. My thanks also go to the Security Council's mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the comprehensive report it has submitted so promptly. My colleagues who spoke before me have all highly commended the work of the mission. I wholeheartedly endorse those comments. I would like to emphasize the following.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

29. “I would like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Rwanda, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion 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 discussion 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. Mutaboba (Rwanda) took the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

30. “On behalf of the Council, I would like to express gratitude and appreciation to all the members of the Security Council mission, ably led by Ambassador Holbrooke, for the manner in which they discharged their important responsibility on behalf of the Council.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

31. “Mwamba Kapanga (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Baali (Algeria), Mr. Mmualefe (Botswana), Mr. Akasaka (Japan), Mr. Dorda (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), Mr. Ahmad (Pakistan), Mr. Monteiro (Portugal), Mr. Kumalo (South Africa), Mr. Nhleko (Swaziland), Mr. Mwakawago (United Republic of Tanzania), Mr. Daka (Zambia) and Mr. Jokonya (Zimbabwe) took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber. 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. Members of the Council have before them the report on the Security Council mission visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, document 8/2000/416. I give the floor to His Excellency Mr.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

32. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Algeria, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Japan, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Pakistan, Portugal, South Africa, Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion 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 discussion 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.”

    2000-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4143 (2000) · source

33. “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 1297 (2000). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 9.05 pm.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4142 (2000) · source

34. “Members of the Council have received photocopies of the following communications: letter dated 12 May 2000 from Eritrea, which will be issued as document S/2000/420; letters dated 11 and 12 May 2000 from Ethiopia, which will be issued as documents S/2000/422 and S/2000/421 respectively; and letter dated 12 May 2000 from Algeria, which will be issued as document S/2000/427. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2000/4l9) before it. If I hear no 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.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4142 (2000) · source

35. “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 the report on the Security Council special mission visit to Eritrea and Ethiopia, document S/2000/413. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/419, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4142 (2000) · source

36. “"In this regard, the Security Council expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-General for his intention to inform the Council about modalities of the establishment and functioning of a post-conflict peace-building office of the United Nations in Tajikistan in order to consolidate peace and promote democracy. It encourages close cooperation between this office and the Mission of the OSCE and other international agencies in Tajikistan. The Council also The Security Council has thus concluded the present encourages Member States and others concerned to stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. make voluntary contributions to support projects aimed at social and economic rehabilitation of this The meeting rose at 6.10 p.m.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4141 (2000) · source

37. “"The Security Council reiterates its support for the intention of the Secretary-General to withdraw UNMOT when its mandate expires on 15 May 2000. It pays tribute to all those who served in UNMOT for the sake of peace in Tajikistan, and especially to those members of UNMOT who gave their lives in the cause of peace. "The Security Council emphasizes that the continued support of the international community in the post-conflict phase will be crucial in allowing Tajikistan to sustain and build on the achievements of the peace process, and in helping it to lay a durable foundation for a better life for its people.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4141 (2000) · source

38. “"The Security Council expresses its appreciation to the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran and other interested Member States for their sustained political support for the peace efforts of the United Nations in Tajikistan, for assisting the parties to maintain political dialogue and to overcome the crises in the peace process. It encourages the members of the former Contact Group to continue to support Tajikistan in its further efforts to consolidate peace, stability and democracy in the country. "The Security Council notes with satisfaction that UNMOT maintained excellent relations with the CIS Peacekeeping Forces and the Russian border forces, which contributed to the success of the Mission and helped to support the political process on the ground.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4141 (2000) · source

39. “It joins the Secretary-General in hoping that these achievements will be consolidated in the further strengthening of the institutions in the country with a View to the democratic, economic and social development of Tajik society. "The Security Council notes with satisfaction that the United Nations has played a successful and important role in the peace process. It highly appreciates the efforts of the United Nations Mission of Observers in Tajikistan (UNMOT), supported by the Contact Group of Guarantor States and International Organizations (the Contact Group), the Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Collective Peacekeeping Forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States (the CIS Peacekeeping Forces), in assisting the parties in the implementation of the General Agreement.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4141 (2000) · source

40. “"The Security Council welcomes the success achieved in the peace process in Tajikistan with the completion of implementation of main provisions of the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan signed in Moscow on 27 June 1997 under the auspices of the United Nations (S/1997/510). It expresses its appreciation for sequential and persistent efforts of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan and the leadership of the Commission on National Reconciliation in this regard. The Council acknowledges the significant achievement of the Tajik parties which have managed to overcome many obstacles and to put their country on the path to peace, national reconciliation and democracy.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4141 (2000) · source

41. “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 the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan, document 8/2000/387. 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 has considered the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Tajikistan of 5 May 2000 (S/2000/387).”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4141 (2000) · source

42. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The next meeting of the Security Council to continue consideration of this item will take place immediately following the adjournment of this meeting. The meeting rose at 6 11.171.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source

43. “The next speaker is the representative of Turkmenistan. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source

44. “The next speaker is the representative of Uzbekistan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source

45. “The next speaker is the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source

46. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Pakistan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source

47. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Kazakhstan. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source

48. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Austria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source

49. “The next speaker is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source

50. “I thank the representative of Tajikistan for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Portugal. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source