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Zhang Yesui

lines on the record: 310
first: 2008-09-29
most recent: 2010-01-28
sittings or episodes: 54
sources: un-security-council

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“We support the enhancement of capacity-building in the area of peacekeeping for the African Union and hope that the United Nations will scale up cooperation with the AU in areas where the Organization has advantages, such as personnel training, institution-building, information- sharing, resource management and logistics support, so as to effectively implement the United Nations Ten-Year Capacity-Building Programme for the African Union. We also encourage other donors to continue to commit themselves to strengthening the African Union's peacekeeping capacity. We support putting the strengthening of the peacekeeping capacity of the African Union on the list of priority areas in the United Nations peacekeeping reform agenda.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“We support finding more reliable means of funding for African Union peacekeeping operations as part of our effort to provide predictable resource guarantees. While the AU has the strong political will to respond to conflicts in Africa, it finds it hard to play its role fully and put to use its unique advantages, because of logistical and financial constraints. The recommendation in the report of the African Union-United Nations panel of eminent persons on establishing a new financing mechanism merits further study by all parties concerned. In recent years, the United Nations has worked to strengthen African Union peacekeeping operations in places like Darfur, the Sudan and Somalia; this has been broadly welcomed by the international community.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“While ensuring its own authority, the Security Council should give priority consideration to supporting the key role of the AU in conflict settlement and should heed the views and suggestions of the Union, including by paying more attention to African Union voices on questions such as Darfur, the Sudan and Somalia. This partnership should be equal and mutually complementary. The United Nations and the African Union each have comparative advantages in addressing African hot spot issues. If the two sides strengthen coordination on the basis of mutual respect and mutual complementarity, and if they make joint efforts to respond to the various challenges faced by the African continent, this will greatly enhance the overall effectiveness of the international community's efforts to address African conflicts.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“We are satisfied to note that the AU has played an increasingly important role in maintaining peace and stability in Africa and in settling African conflicts, serving as a beneficial and strong complement to the work of the Security Council. It is therefore both the widely shared aspiration of the African countries and a practical need for the Council's work to further strengthen the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. We are all in favour of a closer partnership between the African Union and the United Nations. This partnership should be built on a stable yet flexible basis.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“As Africa is the region with the greatest concentration of wars and conflicts, achieving peace and security in Africa has become one of the most immediate and pressing challenges facing us. Maintaining peace and stability on the African continent is not only in the interests of African countries and peoples, but also in the common interest of the international community as a whole. The Security Council is entrusted with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The Council has invested an enormous amount of energy in Africa; 60 per cent of the items on its agenda relate to the continent, and nearly half of the Council-mandated United Nations peacekeeping operations are deployed there.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like to thank you, Sir, for presiding over today's open debate and to avail myself of this opportunity to welcome you in your new post as the Permanent Representative of the Libyan Arab J amahiriya. I would also like to welcome Ms. Zuma, Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Africa, and Mr. Lamamra, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union (AU), to our meeting today. I would also like to thank Mr. Prodi and the African Union-United Nations panel of eminent persons under his leadership for the report they have submitted (S/2008/813). The report's recommendations on strengthening the peacekeeping capacity of the AU merit careful consideration. The world today is confronted with more and more challenges.”
2009-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6092 (2009) · source
“We attach great importance to the development of the situation in Timor-Leste. We hope that Timor-Leste will achieve development beneficial to the people and their happiness as quickly as possible. In so far as possible, China will continue to provide assistance to Timor- Leste.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“From the very beginning, the history of independence and development in Timor-Leste has been closed linked to the United Nations so as to ensure that Timor-Leste is on the path to success. The United Nations therefore bears a clear responsibility. We support the extension of UNMIT's mandate. In continuing its peacekeeping operations, the police component of UNMIT must guarantee public security and redouble efforts to help the Timor-Leste police in strengthening its law enforcement capacity. In the future, United Nations police should give priority to training and transferring experience to the Timor-Leste police. After a comprehensive review of the division of resources and work of the United Nations, the staffing of UNMIT needs restructuring. China and Timor-Leste are both members of the great family of nations of a peaceful Asia.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“In the existing circumstances, we support the Government's action in giving priority to developing infrastructure, rural development and human resource capacity-development, in particular for young people, with a view to eliminating factors for instability from the outset. The international community should also continue to do its utmost to step up the peace process in Timor-Leste. We hope that the United Nations Development Assistance Framework, signed last year between the Government and the United Nations, will be effectively put into practice. As part of its peacekeeping tasks, UNMIT should also assist the Government of Timor-Leste in strengthening its capacity for independent governance.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The history of the past two years in Timor-Leste has shown that only full cooperation among the various political forces, and in particular between the Government and Frente Revolucionaria do East Timor Independente, has made it possible to effectively resolve the security issue. We hail the efforts of President Ramos-Horta for national reconciliation. We call on all the parties in Timor-Leste to take into consideration the stability of the country and the interests of the people, take advantage of the present situation, which is conducive to peace and development, avoid futile controversy and focus on the process of peace and the reconstruction of the country. Achieving peace and lasting stability in Timor- Leste requires significant efforts to further develop the economy and improve living conditions in the country.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the presence of President Ramos-Horta at this debate of the Security Council. We thank him for his important speech and also the Secretary-General for his very comprehensive report on the situation in Timor-Leste. We are pleased to note that, following the attacks of February 2008, under the leadership of President Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Gusmao calm quickly returned to the country. The settlement of the issues of the petitioners and the internally displaced persons resulted in political dialogue among the different factions of the country further intensified.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We urge the parties concerned to achieve an immediate ceasefire and to implement the resolution in a comprehensive and effective manner so as to avoid causing more civilian casualties and a humanitarian crisis. We hope the international community will work to bring the parties concerned back to the track of negotiations and to achieve a just and durable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian question.”
2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): We wish to thank the parties concerned for their tireless efforts to reach a consensus on the text of resolution 1860 (2009). Since the outbreak of the conflict, we have consistently supported swift action by the Council to adopt a resolution urging the parties concerned to bring about an immediate ceasefire, open border crossings and ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While we believe that the resolution we adopted this evening is not totally satisfactory, we nevertheless voted in favour, given the gravity and urgency of developments on the ground. The resolution reflects the shared expectations and common aspirations of the international community.”
2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source
“We call on the international community to make vigorous efforts for the peace process, push for a just and equitable settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian issue and work towards real and enduring peace in the area.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“We hope the Council will respond to the will of the international community and the appeal of Arab States and take swift actions to adopt a resolution so as to send a positive and clear signal to the parties concerned and push for an immediate ceasefire. China always opposes the use of force in settling disputes and condemns all violent activities against civilians. What has happened over the past 60 years shows that military means are not a way out of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The cycle of violence does no good to either side and cannot bring about security for any party. We hope that the parties concerned will exercise maximum restraint, exhibit courage and wisdom and continue to resolve their differences through dialogue.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“We urge Israel to halt its military operation immediately and open all the border crossings in Gaza to ensure unfettered access of humanitarian supplies to the area. The armed Palestinian faction also needs to stop its rocket firings. We urge the international community to provide further assistance to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Security Council, which shoulders the primary responsibility for maintaining world peace and security, has every reason to play an active role. Regrettably, however, the three emergency meetings held by the Council since the outbreak of the conflict have achieved no result.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank His Excellency Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing. We welcome the presence at today's meeting of His Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority; Mr. Amre Moussa, Secretary General of the League of Arab States; and the Foreign Ministers of a number of Arab countries. China is greatly concerned at the heavy casualties and the loss of property caused by the most recent outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and is deeply worried about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The top priority now is for the parties concerned to achieve an immediate ceasefire to avoid further civilian casualties.”
2009-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061 (2009) · source
“We hope that, with the joint efforts of the international community, military action can be halted as soon as possible and that the situation can be eased, so that all parties concerned can return to the negotiation table as soon as possible.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“Two weeks ago in this Chamber, the Security Council adopted resolution 1850 (2008), reaffirming the determination of the international community to promote the peace process in the Middle East. In the current circumstances, the Security Council should take action to ensure that the objectives of that resolution are attained. We have taken note of the fact that Libya has introduced a draft resolution, and we hope that all parties concerned can, on the basis of consultations, reach consensus on the draft resolution as soon as possible. We hope that the Middle East Quartet will intensify its efforts and exert its influence. The international community and other partners should also play a constructive role.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“Palestinian armed factions should also cease their launching of rockets. The parties concerned should, with the support of the international community, re-establish the ceasefire as soon as possible. The Israeli air attacks have further exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. We urge Israel to immediately open all border crossings into Gaza to facilitate unhindered access to Gaza for humanitarian relief materials. The Chinese Government has decided to provide the Palestinian National Authority with $1 million in emergency humanitarian assistance so that they can acquire essential materials. We call upon the international community to take effective actions to alleviate the difficult humanitarian situation in Gaza, and we support urgent action by the United Nations in that area.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks you, Mr. President, for having convened this emergency meeting of the Security Council. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement. China is seriously concerned by the large-scale Israeli air attacks against Gaza that have taken place since 27 December, which have caused an escalation of the tension in Gaza. We strongly condemn all actions that have caused casualties among civilians. In the early morning hours of Sunday, 28 December, the Security Council adopted a statement by the President to the press. We note with regret that the appeal made by the Council in its press statement by the President has not been heeded. We urge Israel to immediately halt its military activities.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“The rise of terrorism has complex political, economic and social roots. China has therefore consistently called for integrated counter-terrorism measures and emphasized both the prevention of terrorist acts and the elimination of the causes of terrorism in an effective effort to address the symptoms and causes of that scourge. In that way, we will be able to eradicate terrorism at its roots.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Their resolve and capacities to fight terrorism determine the degree to which those resolutions are implemented. However, inadequate resources and counter-terrorism capacities have made many countries, especially the developing countries, unable fully to honour their counter-terrorism obligations and have thereby seriously limited the international community's achievements in the struggle against terrorism. China hopes that the international community will devote greater attention to counter-terrorism capacity-building and invest further resources in providing counter-terrorism assistance that answers the genuine needs of the developing countries and helps them to improve their counter-terrorism capacities expeditiously. That will ensure a solid basis for the implementation of all United Nations counter-terrorism resolutions.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“They should seek to eradicate poverty, promote development and, by encouraging dialogue among religions and civilizations, eliminate conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, thereby implementing the four pillars of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in a comprehensive and balanced manner. China supports the Security Council's three counter-terrorism Committees' active participation in the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in the context of their respective mandates so as to ensure the coordination of the Council's counter- terrorism efforts with those of the General Assembly, which will consolidate the United Nations central role in the international struggle against terrorism. The Member States are the true owners of the implementation of all United Nations counter-terrorism resolutions.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Terrorism is a common threat to the international community. It is imperative to continue to enhance multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation within the United Nations framework. Recently, the General Assembly unanimously adopted resolution 62/272 on the review and assessment of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, demonstrating the deep solidarity and firm resolve of the Member States with respect to counter-terrorism. China believes that all United Nations Members should strive to enhance counter-terrorism measures and to eradicate the root causes of terrorism.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“As the heart of the international collective security machinery, the Security Council should play a central role in the international fight against terrorism. Over the past few years, the Council has adopted a series of resolutions and statements on counter- terrorism that create a solid legal basis for the international community's common struggle against terrorism. The Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) have made fruitful efforts in the implementation of the relevant resolutions. The Chinese delegation hopes that the three Committees will further incorporate the voices of all Member States, particularly the developing countries, into their work in order to ensure that the Security Council's counter-terrorism mechanisms will be better able to meet the needs of the broader membership.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, we thank the President of the Republic of Croatia for presiding over the open debate today. We also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his participation in our debate. The presidential statement that you, Sir, will issue on behalf of the Security Council fully reflects the international community's consensus on counter- terrorism and has the support of the Chinese delegation. A series of alarming acts of terrorism took place recently in Mumbai, claiming numerous innocent victims. The Chinese delegation conveys its wholehearted condolences to the victims. These cruel realities remind us once again that terrorism remains a potent threat to the peace and security of the international community.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“We appeal to the International Criminal Court in the spirit of cooperation to create a situation in which its efforts, together with those of other parties of the international community, can interact positively to jointly promote the peace process in the Sudan.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“The Government of the Sudan is working to end impunity in Darfur through national proceedings. Furthermore, the Government of the Sudan has also been making new efforts, including through active cooperation with the United Nations peacekeeping deployment. It has expressed its support for the Carter initiative and for the peaceful efforts of the Joint Chief Mediator to promote negotiations. It has also announced a ceasefire in Darfur. All these measures deserve to be acknowledged and welcomed. The Chinese Government supports the international community's efforts to achieve peace and international justice in Darfur.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“The hasty launch of legal proceedings while conflict is ongoing will inevitably result in interference in the relevant political processes. In such circumstances, no good results will be obtained, even with the best intentions to pursue international justice. The International Criminal Court embodies the expectations and aspirations of nations to pursue international justice. To that end, the Court needs the political trust and support of all nations. In July, the Prosecutor of the ICC announced the Court's charges against leaders of the Sudan, causing considerable worldwide repercussions. Many States are concerned that this move will have a negative impact on peace in the Sudan. The League of Arab States and the African Union have both expressed their serious concern.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“In recent years, in the context of the international community's cooperative efforts to address regional hotspots, answers have been proposed for addressing impunity and achieving international judicial fairness. However, the pursuit of international judicial justice should be carried out with the ultimate aim of putting an end to conflict and in the wider context of restoring peace. We recall that, in recent years, international judicial action against impunity has been successful only in situations where conflict has ceased and peace has been consolidated. In such circumstances, judicial practices are less likely to experience interference from political factors and are thus more likely to achieve justice.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Currently, the international community is focused on two major issues: first, whether the peaceful situation can be maintained in the Sudan; and secondly, whether the largest mission in the history of United Nations peacekeeping can be implemented smoothly and achieve its desired results. At present, North-South relations in the Sudan, next year's presidential election and the political processes in Darfur are at very sensitive junctures. As the Sudan is the largest country in Africa in terms of geography, the question of whether peace can be maintained there is of great significance to the region and the African continent as a whole. It will take a great political wisdom to find a balanced and comprehensive way to achieve peace and justice. Regional conflict usually leads to massive human rights violations and criminality.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to congratulate Croatia on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I believe that, under your guidance, the work of the Security Council will proceed very smoothly. We appreciate the briefing to the Security Council by Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the latest developments in dealing with impunity in Darfur. The question of the Sudan covers two issues: the North- South question and that of the Darfur region. The problem of Darfur involves the political process, peacekeeping deployment, economic development, humanitarian relief assistance and judicial justice. The situation is complex and very tough.”
2008-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6028 (2008) · source
“We call upon the Security Council to heed the strong appeal of the Somali Government and the African Union and support the early deployment of United Nations peacekeeping troops in Somalia to take over the African Union peacekeeping mission there. We also urge the various factions in Somalia to create favourable political conditions in the country for the early deployment of the United Nations peacekeeping forces. 08-62880 We are convinced that the Somali people long for peace and that the various factions in the country will one day overcome their political disputes, conform to the aspirations of the people and reach political arrangements that will put Somalia back on the track towards peace and stabilization. The international community should also be fully confident in this and work with the Somali people towards this goal.”
2008-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6026 (2008) · source
“The worsening humanitarian crisis in Somalia has already evolved into one of the most serious humanitarian crises in Africa. China appreciates the important role played by the African Union Mission in Somalia in addressing the security situation in Somalia and calls on the international community to provide real support to the Mission. China has provided its assistance to the African Union for its peacekeeping operations in Somalia and will continue to give positive consideration to similar requests for assistance in the future. China maintains that the United Nations should be more actively engaged in the Somali issue.”
2008-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6026 (2008) · source
“Nevertheless, China believes that the piracy issue is only a symptom of Somalia's deep-seated political and social crisis. The issue cannot be fundamentally resolved if the domestic crisis in Somalia is not effectively addressed. While focusing on piracy, the international community should not lose sight of the root causes of the worsening piracy issue. Only by starting the Somali reconciliation process will it be possible to resolve the disputes among various factions in the country, encourage the Somali people to form a national consensus, promote economic development and ensure that the people are content and live in happiness. Otherwise, the security situation in Somalia will not stabilize and there will not be a lasting solution to the Somali issue, which has plagued the international community for nearly 20 years.”
2008-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6026 (2008) · source
“That is why this year the Security Council adopted resolutions 1816 (2008) and 1838 (2008) in close succession, authorizing national warships to enter the waters off the Somali coast to fight piracy. The 08-62880 resolution just adopted lays the foundation for the establishment of a platform for international judicial cooperation in the fight against piracy. Combating piracy is a new challenge facing the international community. As it has an impact on the fundamental interests of Member States, it is obvious that the United Nations should play a leadership and coordinating role. As a victim of piracy off the coast of Somalia, China vigorously supports and is ready to participate in the international anti-piracy endeavours coordinated by the United Nations.”
2008-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6026 (2008) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): China voted in favour of the resolution just adopted on piracy off the Somali coast. I wish to take this opportunity to make a few points. Piracy off the coast of Somalia is running rampant and poses a direct threat to international humanitarian assistance and the security of international navigation. It also poses a potential threat to the world economy. In the long run, it will harm Somalia and its people as well. The international community needs to work together to solve the problem. The Security Council bears primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and is therefore duty-bound to play a leading role on this issue.”
2008-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6026 (2008) · source
“Fourthly, to address issues related to non-proliferation, it is vital to address their root causes and symptoms in an integrated manner and to pursue dialogue and negotiations as means to solve the related problems and ensure justice and non-proliferation. In international non-proliferation efforts, a balanced approach should be taken in handling the relationship between non-proliferation and the peaceful use of relevant technologies. China has always worked to maintain and promote the international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation process. China is ready to work with all other countries to promote multilateral arms control and the non-proliferation process.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Thirdly, we should adhere to multilateralism, maintain and strengthen the existing mechanisms for international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation and revitalize traditional multilateral bodies for arms control and disarmament. With globalization developing in depth, all countries are linked together and interdependent in the quest for security. No country can remain aloof or detached. Only by adhering to multilateralism and strengthening the authority, effectiveness and universality of such arms control and non-proliferation treaties as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention will it be possible to cope with the myriad challenges and enhance common security.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Actions that are taken in disregard of the security interests of other countries and regions, or actions that undermine such interests, will ultimately diminish and weaken the credibility of the relevant principles of international law and may jeopardize the security of our nations. Secondly, we must be committed to maintaining global strategic stability, keep advancing the process of nuclear disarmament and reduce the role of nuclear weapons in the national security context. The countries in possession of the largest nuclear arsenals should continue to reduce them drastically through verifiable and irreversible means. Effective measures should be taken to prevent the weaponization of - and an arms race in - outer space and ensure the peaceful use of outer space.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The maintenance of peace and stability and the promotion of development and cooperation are aspirations shared by the international community. In our View, we should work in the following areas in order to promote international security and build a global consensus, so as to revitalize the international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation process. First, it is imperative to promote, on the basis of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and assistance, the common security of all countries and remove the root causes of the factors that endanger peace and security. While safeguarding their own security interests, all countries and groups of countries should fully respect and accommodate the legitimate concerns of other countries.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yesui (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to express a warm welcome to His Excellency Oscar Arias Senchez, who has come to the United Nations to preside over today's Security Council meeting. The theme of this open debate is collective security and armaments regulation, a topic that is of vital importance to the maintenance of international peace and security. I would like to express my appreciation for this initiative by Costa Rica. Our contemporary world is undergoing great changes and readjustments. The international security situation is also undergoing a complex and profound transformation. The latest developments have pointed to a need for the international community to consider and review its international security concepts against this new background.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its determination to combat all forms of terrorism, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2008/41. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.45 p.m. 08-57808”
2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6009 (2008) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, and that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. "The Security Council further reaffirms the need to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts. The Council reminds States that they must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law.”
2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6009 (2008) · source
“It notes with appreciation that some of the victims are being treated at the French medical centre in Djibouti. "The Security Council commends United Nations personnel for their action on the ground in Somalia, in support of the Somali population. "The Security Council underlines the need to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice and urges all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and resolution 1373 (2001) and consistent with resolution 1624 (2005), to cooperate actively with the authorities of Somalia in this regard.”
2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6009 (2008) · source
“The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. After consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist suicide attacks that occurred in the towns of Hargeysa and Bosasso in Somalia on 29 October 2008. These heinous attacks, which caused numerous deaths and injuries and appear to have been coordinated, targeted the compound of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and an Ethiopian Government office, as well as local government offices. "The Security Council expresses its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of these attacks and to their families, and to the people and authorities of Somalia and Ethiopia.”
2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6009 (2008) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Somalia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Mohamed (Somalia) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Chinese): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6009 (2008) · source
“I thank Mr. Roed-Larsen for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”
2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6008 (2008) · source
“At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Terje Roed-Larsen, Special Envoy for the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1559 (2004). I now give the floor to Mr. Roed-Larsen.”
2008-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6008 (2008) · source