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Zhang Yishan

lines on the record: 506
first: 2002-03-27
most recent: 2006-06-07
sittings or episodes: 108
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“We call on all the parties concerned to continue to earnestly implement the oil-for-food programme and make further efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in Iraq. We would also like to urge the Iraqi side to implement, as soon as possible, its obligations in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions and to take concrete steps for an early settlement of the question of the missing Kuwaitis and third country nationals. The Iraqi question has reached a crucial juncture. The international community in general has high hopes of the Security Council. It hopes that the Council will be able to effectively undertake its responsibility to maintain international peace and security and take action to safeguard the purposes and principles of the Charter.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“We believe that the United Nations weapons inspectors should return to Iraq as soon as possible to conduct independent, fair and professional inspections and report truthfully and in a timely manner to the Council the results of such inspections, so that the Council can draw objective, fair and realistic conclusions on that basis. Under such circumstances, it is not that we cannot consider the adoption by the Council of a new resolution on the question of the inspection. Such a draft resolution, however, should call for support for UNMOVIC and the IAEA. Its contents should be practical and feasible, in the interests of an appropriate settlement of the Iraqi question. The Iraqi question involves many elements in addition to disarmament, including the humanitarian situation in Iraq and the missing Kuwaiti nationals and property.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“We are pleased to note that, thanks to the positive endeavours of Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Secretary-General Moussa of the Arab League and other concerned parties, the Iraqi side announced last September that it would unconditionally accept the return of weapons inspectors. The United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) then engaged in a dialogue with the Iraqi side on practical arrangements for the inspection and achieved positive results. We hope that Iraq will honour its commitments and translate them into actual deeds.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“The independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, Kuwait and other countries of the region should be respected. These views and positions are very important, and we agree with them. We hope that the Security Council will give them serious consideration. The question of disarmament is at the core of the Iraqi question. On the basis of resolution 687 (1991), Iraq must destroy all weapons of mass destruction in its possession and refrain from developing or using such weapons. But since the end of 1998, the United Nations disarmament process in Iraq has been suspended. Only when the United Nations weapons inspectors return to Iraq and conduct effective inspections can the truth ultimately emerge.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“Over the past few days, dozens of countries have participated in this open debate, which clearly attests to the importance that a large number of Member States attach to the question of Iraq, and to their concerns about the possible implications of this question for international relations. The overwhelming majority of States have emphasized during the debate that the question of Iraq should be settled within the framework of the United Nations, that the Security Council should play a central role in the process and that the unity of the Security Council is of paramount importance. A number of countries, especially the Arab States, have also expressed their strong for wish for peace, not war. They have pointed out that war can only further exacerbate the already tense situation in the Middle East.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“To hold an open debate and earnestly heed the views of a large number of Member States under such circumstances will undoubtedly enable the Council better to handle the Iraqi question. The Chinese Government has consistently maintained that Iraq should unconditionally and strictly implement the relevant Security Council at an early date and fully cooperate with the United Nations on questions of weapons inspections and other questions. We believe also that the international community should work tirelessly to seek a comprehensive settlement of the Iraqi question through political and diplomatic means on the basis of the relevant Council resolutions.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like at the outset to express our appreciation to South Africa for having requested, on behalf of the countries of the Non-Aligned Movement, that the Council hold this emergency open debate. I should like also to thank you, Mr. President, for having made prompt arrangements in this respect. The absence for so long of a solution to the question of Iraq has not served peace and stability in the Gulf region or the authority and credibility of the Security Council, nor has it been conducive to improving the humanitarian situation in Iraq. An early and appropriate settlement of the Iraqi question is the important and urgent task facing the international community and the United Nations in particular.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption3 (2002) · source
“China has always attached great importance to the regulation and control of the production of, and trade in, small arms. At present we are seriously implementing the measures contained in the Programme of Action. We are also actively studying the possibility of signing the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition. Along with all the members of the Council, the Chinese delegation is prepared to make an effort to try to solve the problem of the illicit trafficking in small arms.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“We hope that such a consensus can be reflected in a more comprehensive and balanced manner. With regard to recommendation 12, we believe that the feasibility of transparency in armaments is closely related to both the global and the regional security situations. The countries concerned should base their decisions on the political, military and security situations in which they find themselves in implementing - either voluntarily or on the basis of consultations - transparency measures in conformity with the actual situations and their needs. The causes and manifestations of the world's armed conflicts vary. The Security Council should therefore bear that in mind in deciding to impose or strengthen an arms embargo or to incorporate the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration dimension into the mandate of a peacekeeping operation.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“This question was actually discussed at last year's United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, at which there was no consensus on the matter. At the moment, the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts on Small Arms is carrying out a feasibility study on the development of such an instrument. The measures to be taken by the Security Council in this regard need to be considered after the Group of Experts completes its work and must be based on the Group's final report. With regard to recommendation 9, as pointed out in the presidential statement adopted by the Security Council in 2001 (S/PRST/2001/21), in addition to weapon-exporting countries, all other countries also have a responsibility to take measures to prevent the flow of legal arms into illegal channels.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“The Secretary-General's report contains some important observations regarding the ways and means of addressing the issue of small arms. These include the strengthening of exchanges with the General Assembly so as to promote the formulation of long- term strategies; the establishment of a small arms advisory service; and the provision of adequate resources for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. All these recommendations are very good points of reference for the Security Council's further consideration of this issue. Of course, some issues merit further study and discussion. For instance, the first recommendation refers to the development of an international instrument to enable States to identify and trace, in a timely and reliable manner, illicit small arms and light weapons.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“First, the Council's work on small arms is an important contribution and complement to global efforts in this regard. The Security Council is not duplicating the work of others, much less substituting its work for that of other relevant agencies. Secondly, weapons collection and disposal measures taken during peacekeeping operations or post-conflict peace- building must be in strict accordance with the Security Council's mandates. It is also necessary that agreements and arrangements voluntarily undertaken by parties to a conflict be respected. Thirdly, the Security Council should support the efforts of all countries and regions and encourage the relevant United Nations agencies to be involved in the implementation of its disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“In recent years, the question of small arms has become increasingly related to the work of the Security Council. The Council's work on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes in post- conflict areas and on the protection of civilians, women and children in armed conflict all involve this issue. In 1999 and 2001, the Security Council held open debates on small arms, the outcomes of which were very encouraging. We believe that, as the process evolves further, appropriate solutions will be found to the excessive accumulation and illicit trade in small arms. China agrees that the Security Council should continue, within its purview, to focus attention on the problem of small arms. We believe that, in addressing this question, the Security Council needs to focus on the following questions.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“Last year, the United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects adopted the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. In less than two years, the international community drafted and adopted the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. These are all very important measures taken by the United Nations in this regard. We are pleased to see that, at present, the Group of Governmental Experts is undertaking a further study on the marking and tracing of small arms. We hope that its efforts will achieve positive results.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I should like to thank you, Sir, for organizing this meeting. I am also grateful to the Secretary-General for his report. I further wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Dhanapala for his detailed introduction. In recent years, the excessive accumulation and illicit trade in small arms have exacerbated conflicts in many countries and regions, impeded smooth post- conflict reconstruction and fuelled criminal activities, including terrorism and drug trafficking. They have also given rise to many humanitarian problems. The problem of small arms has, moreover, seriously affected United Nations peacekeeping and peace- building operations in post-conflict regions. As a result, the international community has taken concrete actions in various aspects of the issue.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623 (2002) · source
“The work of the CTC to date has laid a good foundation for Member States' ability to suppress terrorism and for international cooperation in that regard. Meanwhile, we should also note that counter- terrorism capacity-building is a long-term process inseparable from international counter-terrorism practice. The issue of how to integrate United Nations counter-terrorism efforts into international counter- terrorism practice requires the Council's attention.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“Apart from the two priority areas defined by the CTC, we believe that the Committee should pay special attention during the second-stage review to the question of providing assistance to Member States in need of such assistance. In this regard, we call on the relevant donors actively to respond to the Committee's appeal and to cooperate with the CTC experts in providing assistance, in a timely and effective manner, to the countries that have requested it. Moreover, we also believe that, in its future work in the second stage, the CTC should continue its review of the national reports, in strict accordance with the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001), so as to enhance Member States' counter-terrorism capacity in the legislative and administrative fields as soon as possible.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“My delegation believes that, during the year since its establishment, the CTC has done a great deal of effective work. The first-stage review is essentially complete; the second-stage review is proceeding on schedule. The Committee's open and transparent working methods have been greatly appreciated by the vast majority of Member States. The CTC's success could not have been possible without the efforts of its Bureau, its members, the experts and the Secretariat. We agree with the fifth 90- day work programme and the focus of work of the second-stage review adopted by the Committee. We endorse the renewal of the Bureau's mandate for six months.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I believe that, under your guidance, our Council will surely achieve success in its work. I assure you of the full support of my delegation. I should also like to thank Ambassador Tafrov of Bulgaria for his outstanding contribution as President of the Council last month. The great importance of today's meeting is evident in its very long list of speakers. Given the great number of speakers, I shall be very brief, focusing on my evaluation of the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). The Chinese delegation thanks Ambassador Greenstock for his presentation on behalf of the CTC. We endorse his summary and assessment of the Committee's work to date.”
2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618 (2002) · source
“At the same time we hope that UNMIK will intensify its investigative efforts and bring all perpetrators of crimes to justice in order to lay a solid foundation for a society based on the rule of law in Kosovo. The Chinese delegation condemns all attacks against United Nation personnel and appeals to parties concerned to take necessary measures to ensure their safety. Our delegation has always been very concerned about the return of refugees and displaced persons. We have noted that recent developments have hampered the return of some ethnic minorities. We hope that UNMIK will consider this matter important and take effective measures to create an environment conducive to the return of refugees and create a favourable atmosphere for the October municipal election.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all I wish to welcome you, the Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, here today to preside over this meeting. I also wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his comprehensive briefing. Since the last meeting of the Security Council devoted to the question of Kosovo, the situation there has undergone many changes, some of which are encouraging while others are, regrettably, disturbing. The arrest of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) members who are crime suspects helps the establishment of justice in Kosovo. We support efforts made by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and KFOR in this regard.”
2002-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4605 (2002) · source
“We understand that smuggling is still a serious problem along the Kosovo border. According to reports, this is to a certain extent related to a reduction of KFOR. We would like to hear the comments and Views of Mr. Steiner in this regard.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“In paragraph 7 of the Secretary-General's report, it is stated that the Assembly failed to include the amendments made by the Kosovo Serb members on the conditions for return. Furthermore, it would not allow Kosovo Serb members to use, Kosovo and Metohija, as the full name of Kosovo. We would like to know the views of Mr. Steiner on this question, and how it was finally resolved. Secondly, with regard to the security situation along the border of Kosovo, the Secretary-General said, in paragraph 21 of his report, that the overall security trend remains encouraging. The main crime indicators show that most crimes had an economic basis. We note that only six major crimes were listed here, with the leading ones involving drugs and weapons. There were eight indicators fewer than those listed in his previous quarterly report.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“The Chinese delegation supports UNMIK in continuing its comprehensive and effective implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999), and hopes that, on the basis of its existing work, it will take further measures to combat organized crime along the Kosovo border, protect the freedom and security of minorities, including Serbs, facilitate refugee returns and resolve the problem of missing persons, so that a multi-ethnic society can be established soon in Kosovo. Furthermore, we would like to see further cooperation between the provisional Government in Kosovo and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Now we would like to ask two questions to Mr. Steiner. The first concerns the proper name of Kosovo.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, like other delegations, I would like to welcome Mr. Nebojsa Covie to today's meeting, and to express my gratitude for his statement. I am also very grateful to Mr. Steiner for his comprehensive briefing. We welcome the efforts made by Mr. Steiner since he took office to stabilize the situation in Kosovo, promote the political process, strengthen the capacities of the police and judicial systems and restore and develop the economy of Kosovo. Under Mr. Steiner's leadership, the achievements made by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) to contribute to effective administration by the provisional Government are apparent to everyone.”
2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source
“China has also sent personnel to work with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. We will continue to try our best to support the peace process in Afghanistan, and to contribute to economic reconstruction there.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“This shows that they are fully confident about the future of Afghanistan, but at the same time it has created a very heavy financial burden for the Afghan Government as a result of a lack of funds. International humanitarian agencies have been forced to streamline or even suspend their activities in Afghanistan. We call on the donor countries, especially those that made pledges at the Tokyo Conference, to honour their commitments as soon as possible in order to ease the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Otherwise, the worsening humanitarian crisis is very likely to trigger new disorders. As a close neighbour of Afghanistan, China has always followed very closely the development of the Afghan situation and has tried its best to provide assistance to Afghanistan, including help for the restructuring of the Afghan army and police.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“We sincerely hope that the Afghan parties and factions can proceed on the basis of the overall interest of the country, that they will bury the hatchet and work together in the great cause of national reinvigoration. Only in that way can a better situation come about. At the same time, the international community should also think seriously about ways to help the Transitional Authority of Afghanistan maintain stability, and should make sure that the huge investment made by the United Nations so far in Afghanistan will not be lost. Another pending problem in Afghanistan is the humanitarian crisis. After the Bonn Conference, a large number of refugees returned to Afghanistan.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“Deep-rooted problems have accumulated in Afghanistan over the years, including the contradictions that exist between the central Government and local forces, the conflicts of interests among ethnic groups, and the competition over power among the political parties. These problems have not been fundamentally resolved. The current security situation in Afghanistan is of special concern: we recently witnessed the most unfortunate assassination of Vice-President Qadir. We strongly condemn such terrorist acts. The assassination pointedly demonstrated the fragility of the security situation in Afghanistan: without an environment of peace and safety, it is impossible to begin economic rehabilitation and reconstruction.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“We remain committed to supporting their efforts. The situation in Afghanistan has undergone a fundamental change since the holding of the Bonn Conference. The Emergency Loya Jirga constitutes a milestone that illustrates that the Afghan people have once again taken control of the fate of their country and that they are making an effort to turn Afghanistan into a stable and peaceful country. It should be said that, with the vigorous help of the international community, the political and economic life of Afghanistan is steadily heading towards normalcy. On the whole, the situation in Afghanistan is developing positively. On the other hand, we should be aware that it is impossible for Afghanistan to heal overnight the wounds of decades of war, and that it is no easy matter to attain lasting peace and sustainable development.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to welcome Special Representative Brahimi back to New York and to thank him for the very comprehensive and thorough briefing he has given us on the current situation in Afghanistan. In very difficult circumstances during the past several months, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), under the leadership of Ambassador Brahimi, actively cooperated with the Interim Administration and the Transitional Authority to realize the goals set forth in the Bonn Agreement. In particular, UNAMA has made an outstanding contribution to the successful convening of the Emergency Loya Jirga. The Chinese delegation would like to express its admiration and appreciation of the professionalism and dedication shown by Ambassador Brahimi and UNAMA.”
2002-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4579 (2002) · source
“It is encouraging that post-conflict peace-building is on track; the general situation in Angola is developing positively and prospects for peace also appear to be good. In order to consolidate peace in Angola, the international community must help the Government heal the wounds of war, improve its management, resolve economic difficulties and raise the standard of living of the people.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I would like to thank the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Kenzo Oshima, for his briefing. As he said, the humanitarian situation in Angola is very serious. As a result of many years of war and turmoil, almost a third of the population has been internally displaced: those four million people are in dire need of assistance from the international community. Thus, there are 4 million internally displaced persons and 2 million others who badly need assistance from the international community. Therefore, the international community has to do its best to provide assistance and relief to the Angolan people.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“Regrettably, however, the parties concerned failed to reach an agreement. We hope that the interested parties will continue their consultations on the relevant issues, so as to ensure that this problem will not stand in the way of United Nations peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other regions; that it will not adversely affect the stability of the regions concerned; and that it will not jeopardize the efforts made and the achievements registered over the years by the United Nations and by the international community at large.”
2002-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4563 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like to begin my statement by thanking the Secretary-General for his presence and for his statement. China deems it regrettable that the draft resolution on the extension of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) was not adopted. China is in favour of the extension of UNMIBH. We appreciate the contribution it has made to stability and peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we therefore voted in favour of the draft resolution. I listened attentively to the explanatory statement made earlier by Ambassador Negroponte of the United States. China understands the concerns of the American delegation with respect to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Council also held several rounds of consultations on this problem.”
2002-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4563 (2002) · source
“But without an appropriate resolution of issues such as the return of refugees, missing persons, the security and safety of ethnic minorities and economic reconstruction, achievements in the political process will inevitably be undermined. It is necessary for the international community to pay equal attention to the resolution of the problems I have outlined. In sum, we hope the work of the United Nations in Kosovo can be completed in good time so we can consolidate the achievements already made and live up to the expectations of those who truly care about the destiny of the various ethnic groups in Kosovo.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“Rugova immediately made a statement favouring Kosovo independence, which had a negative impact on the situation in the region. Subsequent decisions made by both the provisional Government and its legislature regarding the territory of Kosovo have not only been detrimental to the authority of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General; they are also in contravention of Security Council resolutions and international practice. It is necessary to point out here that attempts to put Kosovo on the road to independence are not conducive to the stability and peace of the region. Thirdly, a comprehensive strategy is needed to resolve the Kosovo question. The municipal elections to be held in October are now the focus of our attention.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“Secondly, with respect to comprehensive implementation of resolution 1244 (1999), we take note of the fact that promulgation of the Constitutional Framework of the Kosovo provisional institutions of self-government has created some doubt as to whether resolution 1244 (1999) has been effectively implemented, that is, whether settlement of the status of Kosovo is being resolved within the framework of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Although a legislative election took place as scheduled, political stalemate soon followed within the ruling coalition. When Mr. Steiner assumed his position as the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary- General, he set ending this political stalemate as his priority. But when the provisional Government was announced, with Mr. Rugova as head, Mr.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“We hope that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), in fulfilling its mandates in various fields in accordance with the benchmarks that have been defined, can fully consider the legitimate concerns of the ethnic minorities and work towards resolution of their problems. The reason for this is simple. Without a guarantee of the rights of the ethnic minorities there can be no multi-cultural, multi-ethnic society in Kosovo, nor can UNMIK really meet the benchmarks.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“First, I would like to mention the rights and interests of ethnic minorities, and in particular as regards their safety. The question of how the security situation can be improved to facilitate the rapid return of ethnic minorities is still a matter that requires the attention of the Security Council. The Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Mr. Covic', in meetings of the Security Council has repeatedly presented statistics and other data to describe the living conditions of the ethnic minorities in Kosovo, eliciting a strong reaction from many present, including the Chinese delegation.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“For instance, we have seen a marked decrease in the crime rate; a society based on the rule of law is now taking shape; the Serb minority is now beginning to participate in the provisional Government; and the legislature and provisional Government are functioning normally. In addition, UNMIK and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have signed a joint document to resolve a series of problems. There has also been an exchange of prisoners of war between Kosovo Serbs and Albanians. UNMIK has also established benchmarks, including ones relating to the expected large-scale return of refugees in the years 2003 and 2004. But I must at the same time point out that we are still faced with many difficulties and that the situation in Kosovo is still a cause of concern to us. I now wish to stress three points.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, like previous speakers, I too would like to thank, Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his briefing. The United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK) has been in existence for three years, and it is necessary for us to review and sum up the situation in order to further improve and refine our work in the future. As we do that, therefore, and while recognizing the achievements made, I believe our emphasis should be on lessons learned, so that our work in the future may be more effective. During the last three years, the international community has indeed attained some achievements in Kosovo. We appreciate the fact that, under different Mission Heads, UNMIK has done a great deal of work.”
2002-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4559 (2002) · source
“I am fully acquainted with his skills and dedication. Before he assumes his new post of head of the United Nations Office for West Africa, I would like to wish him all the best and great success in his future endeavour. I hope that he will be able to make great contributions to the African countries.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It is also the continent with the largest number of least developed countries. That situation cannot continue in the new century. Building a peaceful, stable and prosperous Africa is a task to be shouldered by not only Africa. It is a common task for the international community. China stands ready to continue offering its support to the Working Group, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Organization of African Unity and the subregional organizations in their work. At the same time, we are also willing to make our own contribution to the earliest possible achievement of peace and development in the African continent. Before I conclude, I would like to mention Assistant Secretary-General Fall. I had the honour of working with him for an extended period of time when I was in Geneva.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“While trying to solve conflicts in Africa, we should pay more attention to tackling the root causes by taking effective measures to help African countries to eliminate poverty and to develop their economies. Thirdly, the various efforts of the international community should be combined to form a driving force. In this respect, we should fully take into account the views of the parties to the conflict, as well as those of neighbouring States. Fourthly, parties to the conflict should also demonstrate their political will by responding and cooperating with international efforts. Only in this way can international organizations, including the United Nations, play a better role. In the last century, we saw the African continent besieged by turmoil, conflicts, poverty and famine.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We also believe that the international community should continue to help Sierra Leone and other countries in their post-conflict economic reconstruction and in the reintegration of former combatants into society in order to consolidate the peace that has been achieved. Resolving the African conflicts remains an arduous task. We believe the key to better solving this issue lies in the proper handling of the following aspects. First, we should reaffirm that the international community attaches the highest priority to the question of Africa. It should ensure that, in terms of political will and resources, Africa should be awarded top priority on our agenda. Secondly, any attempts to end conflicts in Africa should address both the symptoms and the root causes.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Listening to the views of the wider membership, especially the African countries, will greatly help the Working Group in the discharge of its mandate. We hope and demand that the Working Group, following this meeting, seriously consider the various recommendations and incorporate them into its future work. The challenge of resolving African conflicts is, needless to say, daunting and complicated. It calls for the joint efforts of the international community, including the Security Council. A case in point is Sierra Leone, which has made remarkable progress in the peace process. We should draw lessons from the experiences gained in that country.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Due to the lateness of the hour, I will be very brief in my statement. We welcome your presence, Sir, and your chairing our meeting today. Your presence fully testifies to the fact that you, your country and other members of the Council, including China, attach great importance to the question of Africa. I would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Fall, Ambassador Koonjul, Ambassador Kolby, Ambassador Simonovic' and all previous speakers for their statements. First, I would like to congratulate Ambassador Koonjul. Thanks to his outstanding leadership, the work of the ad hoc Working Group is gradually unfolding. He has come up with the future programme of work. Our meeting today is an important one.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538Resumption1 (2002) · source
“I believe that her achievement and her leadership cannot be praised too highly, as she and WFP have, indeed, done a great deal to spare people from suffering. It is our hope that her example of selflessness and dedication will continue to prevail in WFP after she leaves her post. I would like to conclude by saying once again how grateful we are to her. She will be sorely missed by the international community. I wish her great success in her new career.”
2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507Resumption1 (2002) · source
“But the provision of food aid will also, inter alia, help to stabilize the civil service, create job opportunities for women, provide education for children and assist in the return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes. It goes without saying that, with such a strategic adjustment, WFP will not only save Afghanistan from a humanitarian catastrophe, but contribute to the rebuilding of that country and to lasting peace there. We appreciate and support that adjustment. In conclusion, we would like to pay tribute to the staff of WFP, who have been working very hard in Afghanistan, as well as in other hot spots throughout the world. I pay tribute to Ms. Bertini for her outstanding, decade-long leadership of the agency.”
2002-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4507Resumption1 (2002) · source