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2000-02-24

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2003-06-17

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1. “In favour: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, 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 1441 (2002). I should now like to give the floor to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan.”

   2002-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4644 (2002) · source

2. “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 document S/2002/1198, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by 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. 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.”

   2002-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4644 (2002) · source

3. “Despite the statements of the Council and the resolutions it has adopted, the Middle East situation has yet to improve. In addition, the Council still faces the question of how to deal with the Afghan situation: how to help the Afghan Interim Authority to improve the situation throughout its territory and to create favourable conditions for rebuilding the country. In short, how to fulfil, in a timely manner, the responsibility entrusted to it by the Charter, and how to play its role when problems arise that threaten international peace and security, is still a great challenge for the Council, which still faces many obstacles and real problems. That is a question that deserves our continued reflection and exploration.”

   2002-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4616 (2002) · source

4. “The Council focused its attention on various hot spots in Africa, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and Sierra Leone. It also dispatched special missions to gather specific information on the ground. Thanks to the efforts of the Council and of all parties concerned, there have been positive developments in African conflicts. However, there is still a gap between the work of the Council and the expectations of African countries. Therefore, the Council should seize the opportunity to redouble its efforts and to actively support the work of regional organizations such as the African Union so that its efforts to resolve African conflicts can bear fruit. It is also worth noting that the Council's role concerning the Middle East-Palestinian question has fallen short of expectations.”

   2002-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4616 (2002) · source

5. “As the main body responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council has, in the past year, considered important issues in a timely manner and taken rapid action to deal with them. In particular, following the 11 September terrorist attacks, the Council swiftly adopted resolution 1373 (2001) and established the Counter-Terrorism Committee, which has played an indispensable role in coordinating the international fight against terrorism. At the critical moment when the Afghan situation took a dramatic turn, a united Council, through its swift decision, played a major role in pushing for comprehensive implementation of the Bonn Agreement and elimination of the Taliban and Al Qaeda.”

   2002-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4616 (2002) · source

6. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): This year, the report of the Council to the General Assembly has a new format: it is more focused and shorter. The cost of production has thus been reduced. That is in line with the desire and aspirations of the wider membership. It is also a result of cooperation and efforts on the part of Council members. In this respect, I would like to mention the leadership of Singapore and the contribution made by the Secretariat. The past year saw improvements in the working methods of the Council that led to increased transparency and effectiveness. Maintaining the Council's authority and striving for consensus have increasingly become our shared goal, and we hope that such positive momentum can be sustained.”

   2002-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4616 (2002) · source

7. “We will strengthen contacts and consultations with all parties concerned and make unremitting efforts for the realization of peace in the Middle East.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

8. “All of these developments are positive, but we also see that the vicious cycle of violence between Israel and Palestine has not been broken. Without an end to violence, the reform in Palestine cannot continue, and all the road maps and programmes for the settlement of the problem between Israel and Palestine will become mere dead letters. Therefore, the international community must exert greater efforts, and the Security Council should shoulder its responsibilities all the more. The Chinese Government attaches importance to peace and stability in the Middle East and hopes to see an early easing of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. In order further to participate in and promote the peace process in the Middle East, the Chinese Government has already designated a special envoy on the question of the Middle East.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

9. “During the recent Vicious cycle of violence, both Israel and Palestine suffered terrible losses, especially Palestine, where the humanitarian situation has become extremely serious. The Israeli authorities put blind faith in force. However, their excessive, violent retaliation has not obtained peace and security for Israel. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict also demonstrates that to put an end to violence and to promote the peace process in the Middle East, the active participation of international community is indispensable. Not long ago the Arab League Summit adopted and endorsed a peace proposal for the Middle East put forward by Saudi Arabia. Recently the Quartet put forward a three-phase, three-stage plan. The reform and election in Palestine have also been put on the agenda.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

10. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): In recent days, violent clashes once again have exploded between Israel and Palestine. We condemn the fact that the Israeli army once again besieged Ramallah and has destroyed Chairman Arafat's headquarters, thus directly endangering his safety and security. We demand that the Israeli side put an immediate end to this siege of Chairman Arafat and ensure his dignity, as well as his safety and security. We also condemn the incidence of suicide bombings within Israel. We call on both Israel and Palestine to exercise restraint, stop responding to violence with more violence and collaborate with the mediation efforts of the international community.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

11. “We look forward to the publication of the integral report of the Secretary-General on the impact of gender on the peace process.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

12. “If more women can participate in conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, it will be possible not only to minimize the impact of conflict on women but also to promote the establishment of lasting and effective peace. This question touches upon a wide range of areas. It calls for concerted efforts by all parties. The agencies of the United Nations system should utilize their collective advantage so as to achieve the greatest results in their work. Conducting work in this area, the Security Council should fully respect the work conducted by the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and other organs. We support the action plan on the division of work formulated by the task force of Inter-agency Committee on Women and Gender Equality.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

13. “Once again, we strongly urge all parties to conflicts to abide by international humanitarian law and to respect human rights. We call upon all Governments to investigate and to punish those who have committed crimes against women. We call upon the international community to discuss the practice of double standards and to fully investigate recent events in some regions of the world that have harmed civilians. The international community should make concerted efforts to eliminate the root causes of conflicts, to alleviate poverty and to spread education, so as to protect the rights of women and children from harm in a fundamental manner.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

14. “All those initiatives demonstrate fully the determination and resolve of all States to enhance the status of women and to let woman assume their role. However, it is important to note that these declarations and resolutions have not been implemented in a full and comprehensive manner. With regard to the issue under discussion today, it is key to address two issues. First, the rights and interests of women in armed conflict should be protected. Women should be encouraged to participate in peace negotiations and decision-making. The advantage and potential of women should be utilized in conflict prevention, reconciliation efforts and social reconstruction. Secondly, effective measures should be adopted to eliminate or reduce the tremendous harm done to women by small arms, mines, HIV/AIDS and other violent actions.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

15. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation listened carefully to the statements by Mr. Guehenno, Ms. King and Ms. Heyzer. We appreciate the efforts that they have made in the promotion of the full and equal participation of women in peacekeeping, as well as their invaluable recommendations. The causes and nature of armed conflicts vary in the different parts of the world. However, all have a grave impact on women. This question is increasingly the subject of concern and attention on the part of the international community. In recent years, the United Nations adopted the Beijing Declaration, the Windhoek Declaration and the Namibia Plan of Action. Two years ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000). More recently, the special session of the General Assembly on women adopted a political declaration.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

16. “Only when the ultimate goals of the peace process - and the effective means of achieving those goals - are in sight can there be mutual trust and confidence. Only then can extremists who have blind faith in violence be isolated, and only then can the vision of the peaceful coexistence of two independent States - Israel and Palestine - be transformed into real action on the part of the majorities in Israel and Palestine to put an end to decades of turmoil, violence and terror.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

17. “In order once and for all to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, end the cycle of violence and achieve peace in the Middle East, Israel must abide by the relevant Security Council resolutions and immediately withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories. We also appeal to the Palestinian side to exercise restraint and to curb violence, including suicide bombings, so as to avoid further complicating the situation. The escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine in recent days further demonstrates that the international community, including the Security Council, needs to step up its efforts and to take practical measures and actions to promote a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

18. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Israeli armed forces dropped a laser-guided bomb on a Palestinian residential area, causing many civilian casualties, among them women and children. The Chinese Government strongly condemned the atrocity, which killed innocent people, committed by Israeli forces in violation of international humanitarian law. This new Israeli military action represents a vicious development in the violent conflict between Palestine and Israel, and it has seriously hampered the international community's efforts to find a solution to the Middle East question. The Chinese Government believes that the crux of the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, lies in Israel's prolonged and renewed illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

19. “We eagerly await his recommendations as to how the United Nations can support the initiatives to end the Liberian conflict, with a view to achieving lasting peace for the three countries in the Mano River Union.”

    2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577Resumption1 (2002) · source

20. “We need to consider seriously how the Security Council can strengthen coordination with regional organizations in this regard. At the present time, there are a number of initiatives working towards a solution to the Liberian conflict. These initiatives are, among others, those of ECOWAS, the King of Morocco and the Mano River Union, with the latter having become increasingly active in the past two years. All of these efforts need to be coordinated in order for them to be effective. The Secretary-General has just established an Office for West Africa and has appointed an experienced Special Representative who is well-versed in West African issues.”

    2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577Resumption1 (2002) · source

21. “Under given circumstances, the proper resolution of external questions could become the key to progress in the peace process. Sir Jeremy Greenstock took the Chair. Secondly, peace in Sierra Leone cannot be separated from the regional environment of the Mano River Union. Security in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea is closely related among the three, a fact recognized by all. Sanctions against Liberia have played an important role in the peace process for Sierra Leone in that they have led to the isolation and eventual collapse of RUF. If the situation in Liberia further deteriorates, it might produce a spillover effect into Sierra Leone, and even into Guinea. Right now there are differences of opinion between the Security Council and regional organizations regarding sanctions against Liberia.”

    2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577Resumption1 (2002) · source

22. “The parties to the conflict are few, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has a relatively united position on the conflict. Once it was isolated and had come under tremendous external pressure, RUF disintegrated in relatively short order. The timely dispatch of troops by the United Kingdom played an important role in this process. In contrast, the United Nations has had to face more complicated problems in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where there is a complex mix of parties to the conflicts. Regional countries are of several minds about these conflicts, and it has proved hard to forge consensus in the international community on these issues. The success of the United Nations peacekeeping operations hinges on a combination of factors inside and outside the areas of operation.”

    2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577Resumption1 (2002) · source

23. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, Madam President, allow me to welcome you to New York to preside over this meeting. I also wish to welcome Foreign Minister Koroma and Foreign Minister Fall, and to express our appreciation to the United Kingdom presidency for the initiative to convene this meeting. I focus my remarks today on two points. First, the situation of the internal conflict in the host country of a United Nations peacekeeping operation, the aspirations of its people, the attitudes of the neighbouring countries and the unity of the international community are very important conditions for the success of the mission. In Sierra Leone, what is right and wrong between the Government and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) is quite clear.”

    2002-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4577Resumption1 (2002) · source

24. “Thanks to recent efforts, the Security Council is not far from such a solution. We hope that the parties concerned can demonstrate greater flexibility and promptly solve these problems. China definitely does not wish to see United Nations peacekeeping operations affected in any negative way.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

25. “The item under discussion today is the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the content of our discussion is far beyond the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) per se. China hopes for a successful and smooth renewal of the mandate of UNMIBH and for the completion of United Nations peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and elsewhere. We also believe that the most urgent current task is to find a practical solution. Such a solution must respect the letter and spirit of the ICC Statute and accommodate the views and wishes of ICC States Parties. At the same time, without violating the principles of the ICC, it should fully address the concerns and requests of countries sending peacekeepers regarding jurisdiction over crimes committed by such peacekeepers.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

26. “The Chinese Government actively participated in the process of establishing the ICC and will closely follow its operation. With the 1 July 2002 entry into force of the Rome Statute, the exclusive jurisdiction of countries contributing peacekeepers over crimes committed by their personnel has become a major question that commands the attention of all parties. We believe the ultimate goal of the ICC is to solve the problem of impunity for the perpetrators of serious international crimes and, most important, to bring them to justice. A very important principle of the ICC is complementarity, that is that the jurisdiction of the ICC complements a country's national jurisdiction. Therefore, if a country has brought a person to justice through its national justice system, then ICC has no jurisdiction.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

27. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Thanks to almost half a century's effort, the International Criminal Court (ICC) will commence operation as a relevant institution of international justice. It is the hope of the world's peoples that this institution will ensure that perpetrators of serious international crimes are brought to justice, and will deter future crimes. If the ICC attains those goals, then it will boost people's confidence in international justice and ultimately will aid in maintaining world peace and security. Although China is not yet a State party to the Statute of the ICC, China supports the establishment of an independent, impartial, competent international criminal court that enjoys universality.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

28. “The Security Council should focus on how the counter-terrorism efforts of the United Nations can be integrated into the international fight against terrorism.”

    2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source

29. “The fight against terrorism is a new task for the Security Council as it discharges its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In order to enable the United Nations to play its core role in the international fight against terrorism, the Security Council must focus on the real problems involved and take measures to facilitate their resolution, stepping up international counter-terrorism cooperation so as to make such efforts more effective. The work of the CTC to date has laid a good foundation for the counter-terrorism efforts of Member States and for international cooperation to that end. We should note, however, that capacity-building for combating terrorism is a long-term process - one that is inseparable from the international fight against terrorism.”

    2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source

30. “Like other members, China endorses the Committee's work programme for the fourth 90-day period and the procedure for the second- phase review. Ambassador Greenstock pointed out in his report that the Committee has a strong interest in capacity- building. My delegation has also noted that, in the second-phase review, the Committee will focus on the question of providing the assistance needed by Member States to implement resolution 1373 (2001). We appeal to potential providers of assistance to respond actively to the Committee's call and to provide timely and effective assistance to countries in need. We endorse the Committee's pragmatic working methods, intended to step up the pace of work in the interest of soon completing the review of national reports.”

    2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source

31. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank Ambassador Greenstock for his briefing on the work of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC). Since its establishment, the CTC has accomplished a great deal of effective work. Its fair, open and transparent working methods have won acclaim by the vast majority of Member States. Coordination and cooperation among the subcommittees are proceeding smoothly. We believe that the Committee's review of the first phase of its work has been fruitful. My delegation agrees with Ambassador Greenstock's summary and assessment of the Committee's work to date. We also appreciate the efforts and the great amount of work done by the experts and the Secretariat.”

    2002-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4561 (2002) · source

32. “Meanwhile, it must be pointed out that violent suicide attacks against civilians must be stopped. The evolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has also demonstrated that it is now difficult to break the deadlock by relying solely on the parties to the conflict. The easing of tension requires the involvement and assistance of third parties. In this regard, the Security Council should assume the responsibilities bestowed upon it by the Charter. China will work continuously with all parties in the international community and make unremitting efforts for the political settlement of the Middle East question. A Deputy Foreign Minister of China will visit Palestine and Israel in the coming days.”

    2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source

33. “Recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have shown that the efforts of the international community to stop the escalation of violence cannot be eased for even one instant. The settling of the Israeli- Palestinian question must be linked to the comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Middle East question. The relevant Security Council resolutions and the principle of land for peace must be implemented in earnest, especially resolution 1397 (2002), adopted by the Council last March. It needs to be emphasized that the State of Palestine should be created at an early date. The Israeli side must immediately withdraw its troops from the Palestinian territories it occupies. The authority and personal safety of Chairman Arafat must be ensured.”

    2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source

34. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Recently, the Israeli forces have made repeated incursions into the Palestinian territories and have carried out massive military operations causing huge losses of life and property among the Palestinian people. The Israeli forces have also repeatedly besieged the headquarters of Chairman Arafat, seriously threatening his personal safety. The acts of the Israelis violate the relevant Security Council resolutions. We oppose and condemn such acts. Recently, a series of suicide bombing incidents have taken place, causing a large number of casualties among innocent civilians. We also express our condemnations ofthat.”

    2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source

35. “Both sides have signed an agreement on assistance and economic and technical cooperation valued at $30 million, while notes have been exchanged regarding the provision of office supplies by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to its Afghan counterpart. We have also extended cooperation to Afghanistan in its anti-drug campaign and agreed to give positive consideration to certain new assistance projects proposed by Afghanistan, including the rebuilding of the Baghram textile mill. China is ready to continue, to the best of its ability, to provide assistance towards peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan.”

    2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source

36. “At the same time, China is ready to work with other countries to help Afghanistan build its own army and police force. Another arduous task facing Afghanistan is that of reconstruction. Peace has made reconstruction possible and steady progress in rebuilding will lay the groundwork for further peace. China attaches importance to the rebuilding of Afghanistan. Not long ago, Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan of China paid a visit to Afghanistan, during which China pledged to help rebuild a hospital in Kabul and, in principle, a water-conservancy facility in Parvan and a hospital in Kandahar that were originally built with China's help.”

    2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source

37. “Only then will it be possible for Afghanistan to have a bright future. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has been functional for only two months. However, it has done a great deal of effective work to ensure that the loya jirga will proceed smoothly and to mediate conflicts among local armed groups. We express our appreciation for the tireless work of Ambassador Brahimi and UNAMA and shall actively cooperate in and support that work. The personnel recommended by China for UNAMA will soon be dispatched to Afghanistan to participate in assistance work. The International Security Assistance Force has played an important role in helping to stabilize the situation in Afghanistan. China favours the extension of its mandate through the adoption of a resolution.”

    2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source

38. “We welcome the deep interest and the great enthusiasm of the Afghan people with regard to the loya jirga. Such interest and enthusiasm fully reflect their strong aspirations to emerge from war and to rebuild peace, and they show that the overall situation in Afghanistan is moving in the right direction. On the other hand, the Afghan situation still faces numerous challenges. In particular, conflicts among local warlords continue. Some factions are attempting to manipulate elections, and some parties are complaining that they have been pushed out of the political process. All that is having a negative effect on the preparations for a loya jirga. All the parties in Afghanistan must, for the sake of their overall national interest, put aside past grievances, end the violence and join hands to build peace and to rebuild the country.”

    2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source

39. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Prendergast for his briefing on the situation in Afghanistan. The international community is greatly concerned about the emergency loya jirga to be convened in Afghanistan next month. Whether the loya jirga will be held as scheduled, and whether the elected Transitional Government will be truly representative and thus command the support of all Afghan ethnic groups and the people in all districts will have a direct bearing on whether the hard-won peace will be maintained and whether the political blueprint designed for Afghanistan by the Bonn Agreement will be implemented. Therefore, setting the stage for the convening of the loya jirga has constituted the current political life in Afghanistan.”

    2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source

40. “Upon East Timor's independence, China established formal diplomatic relations with it and provided it with new economic and technical assistance. We believe that, through joint efforts on both sides, a new chapter will be written in the history of friendly cooperation between the two countries.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

41. “We hope and believe that UNMISET will build on the achievements of UNTAET and - under the leadership of Ambassador Sharma, the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General; in the light of changes in the situation; and on the basis of its mandate, established by a Security Council resolution - make further contributions to helping the East Timorese to consolidate their success and develop their beautiful homeland. China will actively support and contribute personnel to UNMISET. As a close neighbour of East Timor, China has always paid close attention to its independence process. China actively participated in the work of UNTAET and, through bilateral channels, has provided assistance to East Timor within our capabilities.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

42. “The independence of East Timor marks a new stage in its national development. East Timor still has a long way to go in achieving social stability and economic development and it cannot do without assistance from the international community. The Security Council has already unanimously adopted a resolution establishing the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), which is an embodiment of the wider United Nations membership's commitment to the East Timorese people.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

43. “At the same time, the role of the United Nations has also been indispensable. All through the process of the national referendum, the development of the Constitution, the presidential elections and the independence ceremony, the United Nations has played a leading role. We can safely say that without the United Nations full participation the independence process in East Timor would not have gone so smoothly. The administrator of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), Mr. Vieira de Mello, has already handed over the key to the Government building to President Xanana Gusmao, but the outstanding contribution that UNTAET and Mr. Vieira de Mello himself have made for the smooth passage of the people of East Timor to independence will go down in the annals of East Timorese history.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

44. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Mr. President, I wish to welcome your presence in New York today to preside over today's meeting. For the East Timorese people, as well as for the United Nations, today calls for joyful celebrations. After more than two and a half years of preparation, the East Timorese people have at long last gained their national independence and become a new member of the international community. President Jiang Zemin of China has already extended his warm congratulations and best wishes to the leaders and people of East Timor. China eagerly looks forward to the newborn Democratic Republic of East Timor becoming the newest Member of the United Nations. Credit for the independence of East Timor goes first and foremost to the people of East Timor and to their perseverance, courage and reconciliatory spirit.”

    2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source

45. “At present, the Palestinian people are facing extreme economic hardships and a dire humanitarian situation. The Palestinian Authority has been subject to severe devastation. We support the Secretary-General's appeal to the international community to provide emergency humanitarian and other relief to Palestine.”

    2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source

46. “The framework includes, inter alia, the restoration of the Palestinian people's legitimate national rights and its right to establish an independent State. The framework also includes the guarantee of Israel's security and peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel, as well as the Israeli withdrawal from all the territories occupied since 1967 and the normalization of relations between Arab States and Israel. The Israeli and Palestinian sides and the international community should work together to make the political framework a reality. China supports the efforts of the Secretary- General, the "quartet" and the international community to ease the critical situation in the Middle East with a View to promoting a political settlement.”

    2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source

47. “Israel must assume all the responsibility for this. As a Member of the United Nations, Israel failed to keep faith by flouting the purposes and principles of the Charter and by failing to implement the Council resolutions. China condemns Israel for this. The violent Israeli-Palestinian conflict clearly shows that the Middle East question, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, must be settled through political negotiations and by peaceful means. Resort to military means by countering violence with violence will lead nowhere. Thanks to the international community's efforts, a viable framework for achieving a just, reasonable and lasting settlement to the question of the Middle East has been put forward.”

    2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source

48. “Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Last month the Israeli forces, in the name of antiterrorism, indiscriminately killed innocent civilians in the Jenin refugee camp. They demolished houses and infrastructure in cities, resulting in humanitarian tragedy. The international community was deeply shocked and has firmly demanded the establishment of the facts surrounding events there. The Secretary- General proposed the setting up of a fact-finding team, which was endorsed by the Security Council. Israel promised to cooperate fully with the team. The Secretary-General and members of the team worked tirelessly in preparation to go to Jenin to find out the truth. Regrettably, however, Israel reneged on its promise by placing a variety of obstacles to the dispatch of the team, thus making it impossible.”

    2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source

49. “As pointed out in the Secretary-General's report it will still be essential for the international community to provide assistance to East Timor even after its independence. The Chinese Government will work in close coordination with the United Nations and, together with the rest of the international community, continue to work towards the social stability and economic development of East Timor.”

    2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source

50. “The Chinese people have always been friendly towards the East Timorese people. The high-level delegation headed by China's Foreign Minister, Tang Jiaxuan, will participate in East Timor's independence ceremony to share in the exuberance of the East Timorese people. China would like to establish and develop normal State-to-State relations with East Timor, on the basis of the principles of mutual respect of sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non- aggression, non-interference in internal affairs, equality, mutual benefit and peaceful coexistence. In the process of independence for East Timor, China has provided assistance, to the extent of its ability, including material donations and the training of administrative personnel.”

    2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source