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1994-09-23

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2008-12-16

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1. “The Security Council should heed the strong desire of the Somali Government and the African Union, strengthen the African Union Mission in Somalia and mandate the United Nations to take over peacekeeping operations in Somalia at an early date. In the meantime, the international community should work to prevent the humanitarian situation in Somalia from deteriorating further. It should also increase assistance to Somalia for infrastructure and development projects in order to help it to reinvigorate its productive capacity. China will continue to make its contribution in that regard.”

   2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

2. “China welcomes the concerted efforts to be made by the littoral countries of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the western Indian Ocean to address the issue of piracy off the coast of Somalia through regional arrangements. Piracy off the coast of Somalia is not an isolated phenomenon. The scourge of piracy is a mere symptom of the profound political, economic, social and humanitarian crises confronting Somalia. The international community must take the fight against piracy seriously. More important, however, is to eradicate the root causes of piracy. We call on all parties concerned to further advance the political process and promote the implementation of the Djibouti Agreement in good faith.”

   2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

3. “Combating piracy off the coast of Somalia is a comprehensive and systematic undertaking, for it involves efforts in the political, military, economic, diplomatic and judicial spheres. Concerted efforts must be made on various tracks in order to achieve tangible results. In addition, priorities for different phases must be identified, and eventually redefined in the light of the evolving situation. Fourthly, Somalia must be assisted in strengthening its own capacity-building and participating in regional cooperation. The Government and people of Somalia hold the key to resolving the issue of piracy. The international community should help the Somali Government to improve its capacity- building in various ways. Successful past practices have demonstrated that regional cooperation can play an important role in that regard.”

   2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

4. “That is an important prerequisite for extensive support from the people of Somalia and the rest of the international community for the relevant anti-piracy efforts. The international community should cooperate on the basis of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and Security Council resolutions. Any anti-piracy operation should be carried out in full compliance with the mandates established by Security Council resolutions, and in particular while fully respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of littoral countries and after having secured the prior consent of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. Thirdly, there is a need to formulate an integrated strategy.”

   2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

5. “China is seriously considering sending ships to the Gulf of Aden and the waters off the Somali coast for escorting operations in the near future. To step up the fight against piracy off the Somali coast, the Chinese delegation would like to make the following proposals. First, we must give full play to the important role of the United Nations. Since fighting piracy in that region involves many different parties, the problem can only be resolved through concerted efforts by all the parties concerned. It is therefore crucial that the United Nations, and the Security Council in particular, carry out its core function of maintaining international peace and security and effectively coordinating the response and efforts of all the countries concerned. Secondly, international law and Security Council resolutions must be strictly adhered to.”

   2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

6. “This has aroused utmost concern from the Chinese Government and the general public. The long-term delay in the settlement of the Somali issue is posing a serious threat to international peace and security, while the rampant piracy off the Somali coast has worsened the security situation in Somalia. In fulfilling its primary responsibility of maintaining international peace and security, the Security Council has so far this year adopted three resolutions on this issue. China welcomes international cooperation in the fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia and supports the efforts of the countries concerned to send warships to the region to crack down on the pirates, pursuant to the relevant Security Council resolutions.”

   2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

7. “Mr. He Yafei (China) (spoke in Chinese): China supports the holding of this high-level Security Council meeting on countering piracy off the coast of Somalia. This meeting and the resolution we just adopted fully demonstrate once again the commitment and confidence of the international community in coming together and fighting piracy. The signal sent by the Security Council is positive, right and timely. Piracy off the coast of Somalia has become increasingly rampant, and it is now an international matter, posing a great threat to international navigation, maritime trade and security at sea. China is also one of its victims. So far, a total of six vessels registered in or rented by China have been hijacked in the waters off the coast of Somalia. One vessel and 17 Chinese nationals remain in captivity to this day.”

   2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source

8. “China is ready and willing to work with the international community in playing a constructive role in seeking a proper settlement of the Middle East question at an early date and realizing a comprehensive, lasting and just peace in the region.”

   2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source

9. “We expect Syria and Israel as well as Lebanon and Israel to improve their bilateral relations through peace talks while we call upon the international community to beef up its diplomatic efforts in a practical way. The 2002 Arab Peace Initiative has great potential indeed and should be built upon. The Quartet mechanism plays an important role in promoting a comprehensive settlement of the Middle East question. At the same time, we expect the mechanism to exert greater efforts. We support the Secretary-General's active engagement in the activities of the Quartet. At the same time, we expect the mechanism to strengthen its regular communication and coordination with the Security Council.”

   2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source

10. “The construction of settlements by Israel in the West Bank and its imposition of embargoes and blockades in Gaza are not conducive to creating an enabling environment for negotiations. China expresses its deep concern over the humanitarian crisis facing the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza. We call upon the international community to continue to provide a variety of assistance and to actively support Palestine in its capacity-building and in accelerating its economic development. A lasting peace in the Middle East is by necessity a comprehensive peace. Realizing peace between Syria and Israel as well as between Lebanon and Israel represents an integral part of the Middle East peace process.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source

11. “In these new circumstances, we expect both parties to rapidly build momentum for negotiations. We expect both parties to work on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions as well as the principle of land for peace in order to realize at an early date, through negotiation, the prospect of two countries living side by side in peace. As Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon recently expressed, China, too, expects 2009 to be a harvest year for the Middle East peace process. We are full of expectations. However, we have also come to realize that the road ahead promises to be tortuous. The most urgent task facing us is to make sure that both parties implement in earnest their respective obligations and refrain from taking any action that might undermine mutual trust or prejudge the outcome of the negotiations.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source

12. “It is the common challenge facing the international community to ensure that that negotiating process forges ahead and achieves substantive progress. We believe that today's Security Council meeting will play a positive role in taking up this common challenge. China has consistently maintained that the Security Council should play its due role in handling the Middle East question. Under the current circumstances, which support the adoption of a resolution by the Security Council on the question of the Middle East, we welcome the draft resolution submitted by the United States and Russia, which calls for support to Palestine and Israel in pushing forward their political negotiations. It is our consistent view that political negotiations represent the sole viable and correct path towards enduring peace in the Middle East.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source

13. “Mr. He Yafei (China) (spoke in Chinese): At a time when the Middle East question is at an important juncture, the holding of this meeting of the Security Council is of paramount importance. Since the Annapolis process was launched in November last year, difficult political negotiations started between Palestine and Israel. The international community has made tireless efforts to promote and push forward the peace process. However, regrettably, the negotiations have failed to achieve major breakthroughs in line with the set timetable. At the present moment, the Middle East situation is not only blessed with opportunities for further improvement, but also confronts a variety of uncertainties and risks.”

    2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6045 (2008) · source

14. “We hope that these sufferings will soon be a thing of the past and that the Burundian people will live a happy and tranquil life at the earliest possible date. We will work together with the international community to this end.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

15. “In this connection, we particularly appreciate the untiring efforts made by former President Nyerere of Tanzania in mediating the crisis in Burundi. The Chinese Government provided assistance, within its capacity, to President Nyerere in his activities to resolve the Burundian question, and we will continue to give our support in all areas in the future. We hope that the Burundian parties will cooperate closely with President Nyerere so as to bring their country back onto the path of peace, democracy, unity and recovery at an early date. The Chinese Government has all along shown great interest in the destiny of the African people. We deeply sympathize with the Burundian people in their sufferings, caused by protracted fighting and poverty.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

16. “The Burundian people, who have already suffered enormously from chaos and conflicts, aspire to stability. We are of the view that a final settlement of the Burundian question lies with the Burundian people themselves. We strongly urge the leaders of all Burundian parties to proceed from the aspirations of their people and their national interests; to renounce violence and pursue dialogue; to forsake ethnic hatred and strive for national reconciliation; and to halt interfactional fighting and work for their national interests. We will, as always, support all measures that will contribute to peace and stability in Burundi. We wish to express our understanding of the efforts that have for some time been made by African countries, particularly the neighbouring countries of Burundi, for the settlement of the Burundian question.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

17. “We believe that the international community should also take this into consideration in its efforts to settle the question of Burundi. The pressing task for the Council now on this question is to make all Burundian parties clearly understand this situation, renounce the use of force and devote themselves to genuine peaceful negotiations. We share the Secretary-General's View that the Burundian question is not susceptible to a military solution and that a political solution should be found instead. There are complicated historical and present-day factors underlying the Burundian question. It is therefore by no means easy to settle it once and for all. However, we believe that this question must and can be thoroughly resolved, which will not only benefit the Burundian people, but also contribute to peace and stability in the region.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

18. “Mr. He Yafei (China) (interpretation from Chinese): We welcome the open debate today in the Security Council on the situation in Burundi and believe that this will help the international community reach a common understanding on a proper settlement of the question of Burundi. We are of the view that the key to settling the Burundian question lies in national reconciliation, peaceful coexistence and power-sharing by the two ethnic groups in Burundi, while the only way to achieve this objective is for all parties in Burundi to cease all hostilities immediately and to enter into dialogue and negotiations unconditionally, with a view to seeking a political solution for lasting peace, stability and security in the country.”

    1996-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3692 (1996) · source

19. “China has always followed developments in Africa very closely and believes that a stable and developed Africa is in the best interests of peace and stability for the whole world. China attaches great importance to Africa and supports the people of Africa in their struggle for self-reliance; for a peaceful environment and good governance; and for the reconstruction and development of their economies. And that is why we actively support the peace process in Rwanda.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

20. “We believe that this change is in the interests of the Rwandan people. The Government and people of Rwanda are still faced with extremely difficult tasks. By relying first and foremost on themselves, they can facilitate the repatriation of refugees through national reconciliation. Also, the international community should continue, through the various means at its disposal, to show its concern for the people of Rwanda and should continue to help them achieve political and social stability. The draft resolution before the Council reflects this basic issue and, in line with our consistent position of supporting the peace process in Rwanda, the Chinese delegation will vote for it. The people of Africa have had more than their share of conflict and turmoil and need a peaceful, united and stable internal and external environment.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

21. “The core issue now for Rwanda is the achievement of national reconciliation, in which the repatriation of refugees remains the most important element. We should like to express our appreciation of and support for the efforts being made by the Government of Rwanda and the countries of the Great Lakes region in this regard. At the request of the Government of Rwanda and in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Security Council resolutions, UNAMIR is about to withdraw from Rwanda. After it does, and with the consent of the Rwandan Government, the United Nations will establish a political office, through which the United Nations will support the Government's efforts to promote reconciliation, strengthen the judicial system, facilitate the return of refugees and help rebuild the country's infrastructure.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

22. “Mr. He Yafei (China) (interpretation from Chinese): Rwanda is situated in the middle of Africa, is rich in natural resources and its people are renowned for their industry. As a result of the tireless efforts of the Government and people of Rwanda - and with the assistance of the international community, including the United Nations - that war-ravaged country has finally set out along the path of peace, reconstruction and development. Its industrial and agricultural outputs are gradually returning to normal, and its public transportation and water and electricity systems are being restored. In this regard, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), in the two years of its existence, has, in cooperation with the Government of Rwanda, made its contribution to the restoration of peace and stability.”

    1996-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3640 (1996) · source

23. “We maintain that the Security Council must be very prudent when making or implementing its decisions in this regard. At present, as a matter of principle, we have certain reservations about some elements of the commission's mandate. However, considering that some amendments have been made to the text and that the Government of Burundi has stated that it can accept the text, and also considering the very special circumstances in Burundi, it can be treated as a special case. In order to establish at an early date the facts relating to the assassination of the President of Burundi and the ensuing massacres, we call on the parties concerned to provide the commission of inquiry with all possible assistance for the successful fulfilment of its mandate.”

    1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source

24. “We hope that this move by the Council will contribute to national reconciliation in Burundi. We are of the View that the international community, in assisting with the settlement of the Burundi question, should fully respect the independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Burundi and should not interfere in its internal affairs. Therefore, it is very important to heed and respect the views of the Burundi Government in connection with the establishment of the commission of inquiry. Only with the full cooperation of the Burundi Government can the commission function smoothly after its establishment. We have noted that the mandate of the commission whose establishment is about to be authorized is rather extensive, touching in certain aspects upon Burundi's sovereignty and internal affairs.”

    1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source

25. “Mr. He Yafei (China) (interpretation from Chinese): The past two years have witnessed continued political turbulence, a further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Burundi and an increasing outflow of refugees from the country, which has posed a threat to peace and stability in the region. The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned over this situation. In his recent letter to the President of the Security Council, the Secretary-General proposed to set up an international commission of inquiry to establish the facts relating to the assassination of the President of Burundi in October 1993 and the massacres that followed and to make recommendations on the punishment of those who committed the crimes. The Chinese delegation endorses this proposal in principle and will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us.”

    1995-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3571 (1995) · source

26. “Mr. He Yafei (China) (interpretation from Chinese): I should like, on behalf of the Chinese delegation and the Government of China, to thank you, Mr. President, for your expression of sympathy and support on behalf of the members of the Council. I shall convey this message to my Government. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Election of a member of the International Court of Justice (S/1995/527, S/1995/528, S/1995/529 and S/1995/556 and Add.1)”

    1995-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3552 (1995) · source

27. “Instead of bringing the war to an end, the use of sanctions or mandatory measures in that region has brought enormous suffering to the countries and peoples of the region and inflicted tremendous losses on the economies of those third countries that implemented sanctions, in particular the neighbouring States of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It is on the basis of this principled position that we will abstain in the vote on the draft resolution on tightening sanctions.”

    1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source

28. “The two draft resolutions before us, on condemnation of the violations of international humanitarian law and on suspension of sanctions, reflect in principle China's basic position in this regard. We will therefore vote in favour of both drafts. The Chinese delegation would like to avail itself of this opportunity to reiterate that, in principle, we are not in favour of using sanctions or mandatory measures to resolve the conflict in the former Yugoslavia, because experience has proved that this will not help solve the problem. From 24 the long-term point of view, and bearing in mind the fundamental interest of the various ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we should persevere in our efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully, no matter how complicated the matter is or how difficult the solution appears.”

    1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source

29. “Since the very beginning of the Bosnian conflict, we have consistently emphasized that the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina should be respected by the international community and that the solution to this conflict can be found only if there is national reconciliation achieved through peaceful negotiations. We have taken note of the declaration made by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in early August this year that it had suspended its links with the Bosnian Serbs and closed its border with them so as to urge the latter to accept the peace plan. We are of the view that the international community should encourage all the efforts for peace made by all those concerned, including the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.”

    1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source

30. “We have also noted that the flames of war have recently been rekindled in Sarajevo and that the humanitarian situation there is once again deteriorating. We call upon the parties to the conflict to stop immediately all their military actions so as to avoid further deterioration of the situation. Years have passed since the outbreak of the Bosnia conflict, which has not only brought untold suffering to the various ethnic communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but has also gravely endangered regional peace and stability. The international community should continue to urge the conflicting parties to resolve their dispute through peaceful negotiations. In this connection, the conflicting parties should show the greatest possible political will in their cooperation with the endeavours of the international community.”

    1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source

31. “Mr. He Yafei (China) (interpretation from Chinese): First of all, I wish to join my colleagues in the Council in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am confident that you will provide excellent guidance for the successful completion of the work of the Council for the month. At the same time, I would request the delegation of the 23 Russian Federation to convey our appreciation to His Excellency Ambassador Vorontsov for his remarkable contribution to the work of the Council last month. The Chinese delegation is deeply concerned with, and wishes to express its strong condemnation of, the grave violations of international humanitarian law occurring in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We strongly urge the party concerned to stop such practices forthwith.”

    1994-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3428 (1994) · source