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Wang Yingfan

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first: 2000-02-24
most recent: 2003-06-17
sittings or episodes: 130
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“Fourthly, promoting peace and development in Africa and strengthening cooperation with African countries constitute an important part of China's foreign policy. In October 2000, China successfully hosted the China-Africa Forum on Cooperation, in Beijing. The senior officials' meeting and the ministerial meeting of the China-Africa Forum on Cooperation will be held in Ethiopia this year and next year, respectively. Preparations for these two meetings are proceeding smoothly. The Chinese Government has always tried to provide necessary assistance to African countries to the best of its ability. The China-Africa Forum on Cooperation has already identified areas and some projects for cooperation between the two sides. The Chinese Government has also made a pledge on reducing and cancelling debts owed by African countries to China.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source
“As a primary organ for maintaining world peace and security, the Security Council has the responsibility of resolving the problem of African conflicts. Therefore, we fully support the Security Council in its strengthening of cooperation and coordination with the OAU and subregional organizations and in its paying more attention to the will of the African people in the process of resolving regional conflicts, so as to formulate relevant strategies to that end. The Council should consider institutionalizing its dialogue with the OAU. We hope that the office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in West Africa, to be inaugurated soon, will play a positive role in promoting cooperation between the United Nations and the Economic Community of West African States.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source
“After the events of ll September, the international community has come to realize that poverty and armed conflicts are also causes of terrorism. We believe that only by increasing development aid to African countries and helping them develop their economies and eradicate poverty can we lay a solid foundation for a comprehensive solution to African conflicts. The aforementioned report of the Secretary-General and the Millennium Declaration have already provided many proposals and concrete objectives in this regard. The most important thing now is when and how to translate them into real action. Thirdly, the OAU and other African subregional organizations are working hard to resolve African regional conflicts and to promote economic development in that continent.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source
“He highlighted in his report the fact that the international community must summon the political will and take concrete action to intervene where it can to have an impact and invest where resources are needed. We fully agree with the Secretary-General on this point. The Millennium Summit clearly identified as a priority the issue of peace and development in the African region. The Declaration and Programme of Action adopted at last year's World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance stressed that poverty and economic disparities are closely related to racism and racial discrimination; that they have also contributed significantly to the underdevelopment of developing countries, especially in Africa; and that they are among the root causes, as well as the consequences, of armed conflicts.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Many aspects must be taken into account: its history, the relations between countries and ethnic groups, and socio-economic realities. We believe, therefore, that when discussing and seeking a solution to the African issue, we should never forget the realities in Africa or neglect its unique characteristics. In 1998, the Secretary-General submitted his report on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa, in which he put forward, in the light of the root causes of African conflicts, a series of ideas and recommendations on ways of establishing durable peace and of promoting economic development in Africa.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source
“First, ours is a world of diversity, of which the African continent is an important part. After long and unremitting efforts, most African countries won national independence by the middle of the twentieth century. However, due to years of colonialism and for other reasons, their economic foundations remain extremely weak; the level of their peoples' education is relatively low; and their socio-economic development has been hampered by many factors. After winning independence, many African countries travelled a difficult path, full of twists and turns. At present, Africa, like many other places, also faces the twin tasks of achieving peace and development. However, on the African continent these tasks have unique characteristics.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The recently declared official end of the civil war in Sierra Leone, for example, is attributable partly to the United Nations peacekeeping role there. At the same time, however, we can see that in some areas of the African continent, which are still plagued by armed conflicts, poverty, disease and other problems, the situation remains grave. Today's meeting is an opportunity for the Security Council to engage in a direct exchange of views with representatives of the OAU and of African countries on the issue of Africa. This is very important to the strengthening of communication, cooperation and coordination between the Security Council and the OAU, with a view to finding solutions to the problems of Africa. Here I should like to share with the Council my views on the following points.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, Sir, allow me, on behalf of the Foreign Minister of China, Mr. Tang Jiaxuan, to thank you for presiding over this meeting and to welcome Mr. Amara Essy, Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), as well as distinguished guests from other countries and regional organizations, to today's meeting. I would also like to express my appreciation to the delegation of Mauritius for convening this public meeting and for preparing the "Guidelines" document. Peace and development in Africa have always been matters of great concern to the Security Council. The United Nations has achieved varying degrees of progress in its peacekeeping efforts in Sierra Leone, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and on the Ethiopia-Eritrea border, inter alia.”
2002-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4460Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At the same time, we are also in favour of improving coordination and cooperation between the Security Council and other organs of the United Nations so that we can make joint efforts to solve the problems before us.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Thirdly, the Security Council held thematic debates this month, such as on children and armed conflict and the protection of civilians in armed conflict. These issues have many elements in common, including the measures and recommendations made concerning them. Provided that the overall result does not suffer, it would be a good idea to lump related questions together and to discuss them jointly, which could enhance our efficiency and avoid repetition. The result of this would be even better than what we have now. As far as the Security Council is concerned, the best way to protect civilians is to redouble its efforts to end conflicts as soon as possible.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“The Chinese delegation has maintained that, before making important decisions, the Security Council should provide opportunities to hear the opinions of non-members. We hope that we shall be able to reach consensus on this question and implement it. At present, we engage in various formalities, such as private formal meetings, Arria formula meetings and direct contact between the presidency and the parties concerned. All these can be made good use of. We also support the strengthening of cooperation and communication among the Security Council, troop- contributing countries and the Secretariat. We also appreciate the efforts made by Ambassador Ward in presiding over the Security Council Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations. We believe that the discussions of the Working Group will have a positive outcome.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“First, as mentioned before, making good use of the presence of ministers for the General Assembly to convene ministerial meetings focussed on important questions is conducive to strengthening direct contacts between the Security Council and the leaders of various countries, as well as to promoting the resolution of specific issues. It is worth reflecting on our experience in this regard and attaching some importance to it. Of course, the question of whether it is necessary to regularly convene ministerial meetings during the plenary session of the General Assembly should be determined for the most part by prevailing circumstances and necessities. Secondly, we are in favour of the Security Council's giving greater heed to the opinions and recommendations of parties concerned in the questions on its agenda.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“A third aspect that made November unique was the fact that the work of the Council was more transparent, and that it was very thoughtfully and meticulously arranged by the President. We made our plans at the beginning of the month, and now, at the end of the month, we are wrapping up. The presidency also distributed written materials to that end. We would also like to express our gratitude to you, Madam President, and your Mission for your excellent performance this month. I would like to make three brief comments by way of reviewing the goals we set for this month.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“Mr. Chen Xu (China) (spoke in Chinese): Several things about our work in November were unique. For one, great changes have taken place in the situation in Afghanistan. Despite the fact that the Council's schedule was very tight this month, the presidency still made timely arrangements for briefings and discussions. That illustrates the importance we attach to the question of Afghanistan. We have achieved good results. Another thing that makes November unique is that we made good use of the presence of foreign ministers attending the general debate of the General Assembly here in New York to hold a series of important meetings that have had notable results, especially with regard to the situation in Africa.”
2001-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4432 (2001) · source
“We would like to express our concern over the Prosecutor's intention to carry out investigations that would bring about 136 new indictments by 2005, and we hope that the Prosecutor will provide the Security Council with more detailed information on the cases she intends to pursue. Finally, I would like to emphasize that the two Tribunals were created by the Security Council as ad hoc bodies. They cannot exist indefinitely. We hope that the two Tribunals can enhance their efficiency. The Security Council, at an appropriate time, should carefully consider the question of what should constitute a reasonable time frame for the two Tribunals to accomplish their respective mandates.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source
“It is our hope that with the assistance of the ad litem judges, the ICTY will basically be able to complete all the trials by 2007, and to finish thereafter the relevant appeals proceedings as soon as possible. We have noted that the ICTR's efficiency is also being gradually improved. However, the ICTR is still overloaded with cases. We agree in principle on taking the necessary measures to increase the trial capacity of the ICTR. But such an increase in capacity is not for handling endless new indictments to emerge in the future; it is for expediting the trials of those already being detained.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source
“The relevant Security Council resolutions have all emphasized the role of the two Tribunals in promoting national reconciliation and restoring peace and security in the regions in question. Both Tribunals should bear in mind this dual function in carrying out their work, and should accomplish their mission in an impartial and comprehensive manner. Both Tribunals have made important headway in their work in many respects. In particular, both have made appropriate changes or adjustments to their rules and procedures, which helped enhance their efficiency and expedite their trial proceedings. Security Council resolution 1329 (2000) amended the statutes of the two Tribunals and created a pool of ad litem judges for the ICTY.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source
“Mr. Shen Guofang (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to welcome the presence in the Council of Judge Jorda, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), Judge Pillay, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), and Ms. Del Ponte, Prosecutor for both Tribunals, and to thank them all for having briefed us on the work of the two Tribunals over the past year. Both the ICTY and the ICTR were created with two objectives. On the one hand, they are to conduct fair trials of those responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law. On the other hand, the Tribunals are to promote peace and reconciliation in the regions concerned.”
2001-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4429 (2001) · source
“Having carefully considered the objective needs of the independence process of East Timor and the practical recommendations made by the Secretary-General, China endorses those recommendations. Of course, this is on the understanding that the successor mission is guaranteed sufficient financial resources. Finally, we support the presidential statement to be made at the end of this meeting.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source
“In many areas, the help of the United Nations will be indispensable. The final withdrawal of the United Nations from East Timor must have as its precondition the completion of its mandate, as set out in resolution 1272 (1999). After the independence of East Timor, the continued presence of the United Nations will have the goal of ensuring that the efforts made to date by the international community, including the United Nations, in East Timor are not squandered. The Secretary-General, in his report, said that he was submitting his proposals to the Security Council for its consideration and approval. I want to emphasize the fact that he used the word "approval".”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source
“Paragraph 84 of the report emphasizes in particular the views he expressed in his report entitled "No exit without strategy": "The essential requirement in the case of East Timor is to ensure that the enormous sacrifices of the East Timorese, the substantial investments of the international community and the cooperation of the parties required to bring about a successful transition to independence are not squandered for lack of international attention and support for the new State." (S/2001/983) This statement cuts to the heart of the matter and inspires us to deep reflection. The realization of independence in East Timor represents only half of what the United Nations has set out to achieve there. After 20 May, as a newly independent State, East Timor will be facing the tremendous task of reconstruction.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source
“The independence of East Timor is the result of the common efforts made by the East Timorese people and the international community, and it also represents important progress on the part of the United Nations towards fulfilling its mission in East Timor. However, 20 May is by no means a cutoff date for UNTAET. My delegation has always emphasized the fact that, even after the independence of East Timor, it is imperative to maintain a considerable international presence there, with a view to completing the mandate entrusted to UNTAET by the Security Council and to ensure the full success of the work of the United Nations in East Timor. The Secretary-General, in his report, has put forward specific recommendations with regard to the composition and scale ofa successor mission. We deem his recommendations practical and feasible.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, Sir, I should like to welcome you and to express our satisfaction at seeing you preside over our meeting. We would like also to welcome the representatives of East Timor, the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme and to thank them for their statements. We also thank Mr. Vieira de Mello for his comprehensive briefing. We are pleased at the obvious progress that East Timor is continuing to achieve in various fields following the election of the Constituent Assembly. We appreciate the fruitful efforts made in this regard by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). The Chinese delegation welcomes East Timor's decision to declare independence on 20 May next year.”
2001-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4403 (2001) · source
“For that purpose, all the parties concerned should proceed from their national interests and adopt a pragmatic and cooperative approach, restore dialogue and seek ways and means to achieve lasting peace. At the same time, foreign troops must withdraw unconditionally as soon as possible, and the parties concerned should put an immediate end to all kinds of support and assistance to the armed groups.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“We favour the setting up by the Secretariat of a lean coordinating mechanism, within the existing framework, to study and address a series of post- conflict questions. I would like to point out here that the United Nations is an important force for promoting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as in the Great Lakes region. However, it is not a decisive force. To put it precisely, the fate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains in the hands of the parties to the conflict. In order to facilitate the early achievement of peace and development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region, the parties to the conflict must redouble their efforts, create an enabling environment and actively cooperate with MONUC in phase III of its deployment.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“We agree with and support the Secretary-General's proposal on starting the deployment of phase III. A step-by-step deployment by the United Nations will help to sustain the momentum in the peace process. This will not only have symbolic value for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 4 and even in the Great Lakes region - but will also have practical significance. We also agree that MONUC's main role in phase III will be to establish reception centres where combatants can surrender their weapons, which will facilitate demobilization among all parties. Arrangements should be stepped up for disarmed combatants - including for the 3,000 former combatants being received by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - so that they can return to society in a smooth and peaceful manner.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“The ceasefire among all parties has continued to hold, and some foreign troops are being withdrawn. Although the inter-Congolese political dialogue has been suspended for the time being, the process of political dialogue has nevertheless been activated. We call on all the parties to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to honour their commitments in good faith and as soon as possible by implementing the Lusaka peace Agreement and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. It is only by doing so that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can continue to develop in a positive direction. The United Nations must play a greater role in facilitating reconciliation and mutual trust among all parties. The focus of the Secretary-General's ninth report is on the deployment of phase III of MONUC.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his ninth report on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). We welcome his presence and that of his Special Representative, Mr. Namanga Ngongi, whom we thank for his briefing. In addition, we warmly welcome back to the Council the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr. Leonard She Okitundu, and we thank him for his comprehensive statement. The peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently at a crucial stage. China agrees with the Secretary-General's assessment of the overall situation contained in his ninth report. We also believe that the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is still under control.”
2001-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4395 (2001) · source
“The current humanitarian situation in Somalia is very grave, and the support and assistance of the international community are needed. For security reasons, some areas have no access to necessary aid. If this stalemate is not broken, the prolonged suffering of the Somali people caused by the war will continue. We appreciate the tireless efforts of the relevant United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations and donors. We call upon the donor community to respond positively to the consolidated appeals process for Somalia so as to alleviate the suffering of the Somali people. The Chinese Government will, within its capacity, continue to provide humanitarian aid to Somalia.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“At the same time, the international community, including the Security Council, should give the necessary impetus to the process of national reconciliation in Somalia. At present, whether we are going to establish some kind of mechanism for reconciliation such as a Committee of Friends of Somalia, as proposed by the Secretary-General in his report, or send a peace-building mission to Somalia, the relevant plans should be put on the agenda right away so that we can take action as soon as possible. We hope that the Secretariat will make further efforts and improve communications with the parties concerned in Somalia, so as to gain their understanding and support. We support the African Union, the Arab League, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the European Union, and hope they will continue to play a positive role.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“We call upon the parties concerned to base their actions on the long-term interests of peace and stability in the region, to strictly abide by the relevant resolutions of the Security Council on arms sanctions against Somalia and to work more towards reconciliation among the various parties in Somalia, and not against it. The key to the solution to the question of Somalia lies in the common efforts of the Somali people as a whole to achieve broad-based national reconciliation. We sincerely hope that the parties concerned in Somalia will take to heart the overall interests of the nation and country, set aside their past differences and work together in unity to promote the peace process in Somalia.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“Recently, the political situation that was relatively stable in "Somaliland" and "Puntland" has become precarious. At the same time, the efforts by the relevant parties to promote reconciliation have been shelved, one after another. The peace process in Somalia, in fact, has come to a standstill. This situation is very worrying. It has to be pointed out that the armed conflict in Somalia has escalated recently. This is intrinsically related to the spread of small arms in the area. The relations among the various parties of Somalia are already complicated enough. Unless the supply of arms to Somalia is cut off, it will be difficult to achieve peace there.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to welcome Mr. Galaydh, Prime Minister of the Transitional National Government (TNG) of Somalia, for his participation in the meeting. We thank him for his important presentation. We attach importance to his views and proposals, to which we will give serious consideration. We also thank Mr. Stephen, director of the United Nations Political Office for Somalia, for his briefing just now. Since the establishment of the TNG in Somalia, in order to promote national reconciliation, improve its relations with its neighbours and gain the recognition and support of the international community, it has done a lot of work that deserves our acknowledgement. However, the situation in Somalia as a whole is not stable. The country remains divided by the various factions.”
2001-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4392 (2001) · source
“It is a serious potential danger to international peace and security. The Chinese Government always condemns and opposes all terrorist violence. Yesterday's terrorist attacks, which stunned the world, took place in the United States, but they also represent an open challenge to the international community as a whole. We support the United Nations in strengthening its work in preventing and combating terrorism. We are in favour of the ongoing enhancement of cooperation among Member States through the practical implementation of the relevant international conventions against terrorism and by bringing terrorist criminals to justice. As the organ with the primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security, the Security Council should also play a leading role in that respect.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): We are deeply shocked by and strongly condemn yesterday's serious terrorist attacks against New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. China's President Jiang Zemin and Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan have addressed messages to President Bush and Secretary of State Powell, expressing profound sympathy to the Government and the people of the United States of America and deep condolences to the families of the victims. Yesterday, Secretary-General Annan and the President of the Security Council, Ambassador Levitte, issued statements that we fully support. International terrorism causes tremendous losses to the lives and property of innocent civilians and seriously endangers human society and the political and economic order of countries.”
2001-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4370 (2001) · source
“Especially over the past few months, the Council spent a great deal of time consulting on a draft resolution on the prevention of armed conflict. But faced with an actual conflict, the Council ought not to stand idly by. I need hardly ask what kind of impression that would leave with the international community. But following the open debate on the Palestinian- Israeli conflict, the Council did not play its proper role, which was regrettable. I must put on record that this was not the fault of the President. I wish in conclusion to note that Ambassador Valdivieso, as Chairman of the Afghanistan sanctions committee, has done a great deal to bring the Afghan issue to the attention of the Council, and we greatly appreciate his efforts in that regard.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“Beyond the Council's consultations on some of the hot spots in that region, members also held a meeting with the International Peace Academy on regional approaches to conflict management in Africa. Ambassador Mahbubani made reference to this, and I endorse his views on the subject. China too attached great importance to that meeting and hopes that its positive outcome will be effectively implemented. I wish also to state my views on the open debate on Palestinian-Israeli violence, a debate which was timely and necessary. The Council bears responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It should take prompt and active measures in response to the deteriorating situation, and should help to quell the violence and to maintain peace and security in the Middle East.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): We welcome you, Sir, as you preside over today's wrap-up discussion. The Chinese delegation appreciates the work of Ambassador Valdivieso and congratulates him on his successful presidency this month. The Security Council considered a number of agenda items in accordance with a well-prepared plan and in a coordinated orderly manner. Notably, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Mr. Fernandez de Soto, personally presided over the Council's open debate on small arms, on the basis of which the Council today adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/200l/2l). We greatly appreciate Colombia's efforts on that issue and the role it has played. Africa was one focus of the Security Council's work in August.”
2001-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4363 (2001) · source
“Faced with the serious situation whereby the Israeli Palestinian conflict is getting worse, we believe that efforts from a third party, especially from those with influence on both sides of the conflict, are vital to make the two sides cool down, stop violence and return to the negotiation table. This is clear to every outsider. We also believe that, as the United Nations body that shoulders the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, it is only right and natural for the Security Council to pay close attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We also support the Secretary-General in continuing to play an active role in this issue. Finally, I would like to thank colleagues for the kind words addressed to China on its presidency last month.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“Council members should put differences aside and work to achieve a consensus as soon as possible so as to send a strong message to both sides of the conflict and the entire international community that violence must be stopped and tensions eased. The Security Council has already held much discussion on sending international observers to the region. The idea has gained more attention and support from the international community. We hope that the Israeli side will respond positively to the appeals and advice of the international community and take this recommendation into earnest consideration.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“In recent years, the Security Council has held discussions and has adopted resolutions and presidential statements on issues such as the prevention of armed conflict and the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Now, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is escalating. The international community has placed high expectations on the United Nations. It is our hope that Council members will be able to make an active, practical and constructive effort in the spirit of resolutions and presidential statements already adopted to hold serious consultations on the grave situation of the violent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as adopt necessary measures to be immediately taken.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“The United Nations should make active efforts to end the bloodshed in the conflict between Israel and Palestine and to ease tension in the region as soon as possible. The Chinese delegation condemns all violent activities leading to the escalation of the conflict and to civilian casualties. We strongly appeal to the two sides to exercise restraint and to stop all forms of violence. We call on the Israeli Government to return the Orient House and other occupied Palestinian buildings to the Palestinian side immediately. With help from the international community, the two sides should implement, as soon as possible, the relevant recommendations of the Mitchell report and create favourable conditions for the resumption of peace talks.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“Mr. Wang Yingfan (China) (spoke in Chinese): There has been escalation recently in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. Recent suicide bombings inside Israel have resulted in heavy civilian casualties. The Israeli side, however, has resorted time and again to the excessive use of arms, closing the Orient House by force, which houses the office of the Palestine Liberation Organization in East Jerusalem. For a time, it even sent troops to occupy the self-governing Palestinian city Jenin on the West Bank of the River Jordan, leading to further exacerbation of the situation. These latest developments have caused deep concern in the international community. We support the Security Council in convening this public debate today.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357 (2001) · source
“We are confident that, so long as the international community works together, continuous progress will be achieved in dealing with the issue of small arms.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Fourthly, while seeking to end tensions and conflicts in relevant countries and regions, the international community should also make vigorous efforts to help them develop their economies, eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development and lasting peace and stability so as to address the problem of small arms at its roots. Fifthly, the sovereignty of States should be respected and their right to the legal production, possession and transfer of small arms should not be compromised. These five points put forward by the Chinese delegation are an outgrowth of our thorough consideration and study of all aspects of the illicit trade in small arms, as well as its underlying causes and background.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Among other things, the Chinese delegation to the Conference last month made a five-point proposition to that end, which I would like to reiterate as follows. First, based on their specific national conditions, countries should formulate and improve their legislation and regulations on the production, possession, transfer and stockpiling of small arms and take practical measures to ensure strict enforcement. Secondly, countries and regions should step up their cooperation and coordination in combating the illicit trade in small arms. Thirdly, the international community should further support countries and regions in their efforts to deal with the issue of small arms, and the United Nations and other relevant international organizations have an important role to play in this regard.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“Therefore, we believe that special attention must be paid to the issue of small arms in that region. In reviewing conflicts in the African region, the Security Council should listen carefully to views of concerned parties on the issue of small arms and step up its cooperation in this regard with relevant regional organizations. In its efforts to promote peace processes, carry out DDR programmes, dispatch peacekeeping missions, adopt arms embargoes and launch peace-building processes, full consideration should always be given to the issue of small arms as an important factor. Firmly opposed to the illegal production of small arms and supporting the efforts of the international community against the illicit trade in small arms, China has made its own contribution to the resolution of this issue.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“The Chinese delegation supports the Security Council continuing to give, within its mandate, the necessary attention to the issue of small arms. In our View, such attention should be more reflected in the review of specific issues. Although the Council is not a specialized organ that deals with the issue of small arms, the work it does in this regard represents a crucial part in the global effort for this purpose. The Council should strengthen its cooperation and coordination with other relevant United Nations bodies on this issue, so that each can play its due part and synergy can be achieved. The problem of excessive accumulation of and illicit trafficking in small arms is most serious and salient on the African continent, with a few countries there bearing the brunt of the impact.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“As the organ with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council frequently has to face the issue of small arms in its work, especially when reviewing regional hot-spot issues. In recent years, in its discussions of issues such as disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) programmes, the protection of civilians, women, and children in armed conflict, and the prevention of armed conflict, the Council has always paid special attention to the issue of small arms. In 1999, the Council adopted a presidential statement on this issue. All this can be considered an important component of the international effort towards an early resolution of the issue of small arms.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source
“I also want to take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for the statement he has just made. In recent years, the excessive accumulation of and illicit trafficking in small arms have exacerbated wars and conflicts in certain countries and regions, undermined post-conflict reconstruction and given rise to serious humanitarian problems. This has drawn widespread concern within the international community. The Programme of Action adopted at the Conference last month identifies in explicit terms concrete measures to be taken to deal with this issue at global, regional and national levels, and it marks a good beginning for the international effort toward solving the issue of illicit trade and trafficking in small arms.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355 (2001) · source