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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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“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, the Chinese delegation would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Mwakawago, for his briefing. Today's briefing could be Mr. Mwakawago's last to the Council. I take this opportunity to pay tribute to him and his team for their important role in helping Sierra Leone achieve peace and stability. The United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) is about to leave the land of diamonds. Over the past six years, the Blue Helmets have worked with the Sierra Leone Government and the international community, so that Sierra Leone could emerge from its war and embark on the road of post- conflict reconstruction.”
2005-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5334 (2005) · source
“The international community should support and cooperate with the efforts of the Governments of the countries concerned. At the same time, we should also fully involve regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union. We must also avoid politicizing humanitarian issues. Not only is that not conducive to resolving problems, it can also further complicate them. It is therefore not desirable.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5331 (2005) · source
“We call on the international community to make a common effort to provide intensified humanitarian assistance to help those countries through these difficult times. We should also realize that there are numerous reasons for humanitarian crises. Armed conflicts, natural disasters, epidemics and other factors all play a role. In providing material assistance, the international community should pay greater attention to the actual situations in the countries concerned, take the necessary steps to address the problems and emphasize the elimination of the root causes of humanitarian crises. The alleviation of the humanitarian crises throughout Africa should rely mainly on the efforts of the countries concerned, while respecting their opinions and leadership and allowing their respective initiatives to be fully carried out.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5331 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would first like to thank Under-Secretary-General Egeland for his briefing on the humanitarian situation in several African regions. In listening to his briefings on many occasions, we have noted a common thread running through his presentations: his great sympathy and concern for suffering people and his willingness to fully carry out the role of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in order to alleviate that suffering. As the Under-Secretary-General has told us, the humanitarian situation in certain parts of Africa is very serious. People are experiencing great suffering on a daily basis - including hunger, poverty, death and pandemics. China is very sympathetic to their plight and is concerned about the difficulties facing affected countries and peoples.”
2005-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5331 (2005) · source
“We hope that, given the efforts and cooperation of all the parties concerned, the Commission will soon uncover the truth of the matter.”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5329 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): We have taken note of the report submitted to the Security Council by Mr. Mehlis, head of the International Independent Investigation Commission. The Commission is making fresh headway in its investigation, but it has not yet finished its work. Much remains to be done. We have also taken note of the recent request by Lebanon, and we express our full understanding in that respect. The main purpose of resolution 1644 (2005), which the Council has just adopted, is to extend the mandate of the International Independent Investigation Commission so that it can continue to assist the Lebanese Government in establishing the facts regarding the assassination of Mr. Hariri. For those reasons, China voted in favour of resolution 1644 (2005).”
2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5329 (2005) · source
“Fourthly, States concerned should take the initiative in assuming responsibility to end impunity and bring perpetrators to justice. Promoting the rule of law and ensuring justice is conducive to the promotion of reconciliation and the realization of long-term stability. We encourage States concerned to fully utilize their domestic judicial institutions. We also believe that we should provide constructive assistance in order to avoid violating State sovereignty and respect the will of the parties concerned. In that regard, the Security Council should proceed cautiously in order to avoid adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to different situations. In conclusion, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to humanitarian workers, who risk their lives in wars and conflicts in order to contribute selflessly.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“The consensus opinion of the international community, as well as its justifiable demand, is that swift steps must be taken to mitigate and put an end to large-scale humanitarian crises and gross violations of human rights. The Security Council should make its own assessment of situations in accordance with reality on the ground, and should act accordingly. At the same time, we cannot lose sight of the fact that all conflicts are generally caused by a host of complex factors. A cautious approach should be taken in determining whether a Government is able or willing to protect its citizens. Arbitrary and hasty intervention should be avoided, as that may complicate situations and result in greater harm to innocent civilians.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Absent that, efforts to protect civilians will always be reactive in nature. As the body with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council should actively encourage preventive diplomacy and promote the resolution of existing conflicts, so that civilians may be freed from the scourge of war. Thirdly, the concept of the responsibility to protect should be the subject of further comprehensive and in-depth discussions. The summit outcome document clearly referred to "the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity" (General Assembly resolution 60/1, para. 138). The outcome document went on to develop the concept at length, owing to the sensitivity and complexity of the issue.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Humanitarian personnel and agencies should abide strictly by the principles of impartiality, neutrality, objectivity and independence, in order to avoid becoming involved in a conflict or supporting a given party. Secondly, work in the area of civilian protection should focus on the prevention of conflict, in order to simultaneously address both root causes and symptoms. The protection of civilians is not an isolated issue. Effectively preventing armed conflict is the best protection we can provide to civilians. Poverty, social injustice and ethnic disputes can trigger conflict. Policies to promote sustainable development, build a sound and harmonious society and bring about national reconciliation must therefore be pursued actively, in order to eliminate the root causes of conflict.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“The delegation of China would like to take this opportunity to highlight the following points. First, efforts to protect civilians should be in line with the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant provisions of international law. Individual States have the primary responsibility to protect their own citizens. In accordance with the Charter and the provisions of international law, parties to a conflict should provide effective protection to affected civilians. All activities pertaining to protection, be they security guarantees or humanitarian assistance, should not violate the principles enshrined in the Charter; nor should they infringe upon the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Civilians are usually the main victims in any sort of conflict, with the plight of vulnerable groups - in particular women, children, refugees and displaced persons - being even more horrific. At times, they do not even have access to the most basic humanitarian assistance. The Security Council attaches priority importance to the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Over the past six years, the Council has adopted two resolutions and issued many presidential statements in connection with this matter. The outcome document of this year's High-level Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly (General Assembly resolution 60/ 1) contains many references to this issue. We obviously continue to face many challenges with regard to the follow-up of the outcome document and the implementation of the relevant resolutions.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I would like first to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2005/740). We would also like to thank Under- Secretary-General Jan Egeland and Mr. Jacques Forster, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, for their briefings. We also wish to commend United Nations agencies and, in particular, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department for Peacekeeping Operations, for their enormous efforts in the field over the years. In recent years, the issue of the protection of civilians has attracted increasing attention on the part of the international community.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like at the outset to thank Mr. Volcker for his briefing and the Secretary-General for his statement. China appreciates the work of the Independent Inquiry Committee over the past year. We believe that the inquiry will enable all parties to better understand the problems that occurred in the oil-for-food programme. The report just presented by Mr. Volcker contains more than 1,000 pages involving a series of recommendations and important issues. China will study the report closely, and we look forward to future Council discussion of it.”
2005-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5256 (2005) · source
“Lasting stability and development in Afghanistan is in the interest of world peace and security. China has taken concrete action in the past three years to support and participate in Afghanistan's reconstruction. We have provided Afghanistan assistance within our capabilities. We support the continuation of the international community's important and positive role in Afghanistan's stability and development. We look forward to the concrete recommendations to be made by the Secretary-General regarding United Nations efforts in the post-Bonn process. We also support the draft presidential statement to be adopted at the conclusion of the Council's debate today.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Sustainable socio-economic development, which is a fundamental guarantor of lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan, is also urgently required, including with regard to efforts to counter narcotics in that country. Many years of war have not only produced an urgent desire in Afghanistan for recovery, they have also resulted in serious threats, including narcotics. We hope that the international community can continue to make efforts to help Afghanistan develop an effective plan for integrated development and the countering of narcotics. We also hope that the international community will be able to work to eliminate the scourge of drugs, which has had a serious impact on peacebuilding in Afghanistan, as soon as possible so as to promote steady recovery and the healthy development of the economy in that country.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Stabilization and an improved security situation are crucial to preparations for the elections and for economic reconstruction, as well as to international relief efforts. The deterioration in the security situation in Afghanistan is a source of grave concern and should be reversed as soon as possible. We hope that the Afghan Government, with the assistance of UNAMA, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and other parties concerned, can draw on the experience gained and lessons learned from last year's presidential election and continue to take effective measures to halt the increase in violence and to eliminate any possible security threats to the electoral process.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“The election of a broad-based parliament is not only a final step in the completion of the Bonn process; it is also urgently needed for the establishment of Afghan Government authority. We sincerely hope that all ethnic groups and factions in that country can maintain a commitment to national reconciliation and unity, that they will actively participate in the elections so as to ensure the smooth conduct and successful outcome of the election, thus paving the way towards completion of the peacebuilding process in Afghanistan. Lack of funding has now become a factor that could limit the smooth conduct of preparations for the elections. We urge the donor community to take urgent measures to meet their commitments and to make further pledges so as to fill the funding gap.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“In the area of development, Afghanistan has overcome the negative impact of natural disasters and has maintained momentum in its rapid development. The urban economy too has shown a significant increase, and agricultural production has reached record high levels. In the area of security, the reform of the military, police and security sectors and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme have been moving ahead smoothly. The Government of Afghanistan continues to make great counter-narcotics efforts and has achieved some progress in that area. All this shows that, with the help of the United Nations and the international community, Afghanistan has made steady progress along the road towards reconstruction, development and recovery.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his briefing. China commends the efforts made by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), under Mr. Arnault's leadership, to promote reconstruction in Afghanistan. We note with satisfaction that there has been progress in the peacebuilding process in Afghanistan. In the political field, the new Government, under the leadership of President Karzai, has gained wide acceptance by the people of Afghanistan. Central Government authority has gradually been established, and elections to the lower house of Parliament and the provincial council have progressed in an orderly manner.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“I once again appeal to both sides to display political courage and wisdom, to remain on the path of peace talks, carry out their obligations under the road map for peace in the Middle East and, eventually, achieve the peaceful co-existence of two independent States. The attainment of Israeli-Palestinian peace is inextricably linked to effective support from the international community. Along with the international community, China will follow the situation closely and make tireless efforts to move the Middle East towards the earliest possible establishment of peace and stability. As an important body in the area of the maintenance of international peace and stability, the Security Council should also play an effective role in that regard.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“Abbas, the Palestinian leader, has gone to the Gaza Strip to bring the situation under control and that the Israeli side has postponed military action against Gaza. We hope that both sides will maintain the greatest restraint and restore the tranquillity that has prevailed in recent months at an early date. Through Palestinian and Israeli efforts and the mediation of the international community, there has been an easing of tensions this year, which has been rare in the past four years. It is generally felt that 2005 is a year of opportunity. But the onset of opportunities and the fulfilment of hopes must be based on mutual trust. Any slight slackening of caution on either side will not only disrupt the good atmosphere, it will also seriously impede the peace process.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“That contravenes the relevant United Nations resolutions and the principle of land for peace, and it is bound to exacerbate Israeli-Palestinian discord. The matter of Jerusalem's final status should be resolved through peace talks by the parties concerned on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions. China hopes that the Israeli and Palestinian sides will jointly maintain the good atmosphere that has emerged this year in the situation in the Middle East, and continue their efforts towards reconciliation. China expresses its concern about the recent escalation of violent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. That situation underscores the importance and urgency of ensuring security and ending violence. We have noted that Mr.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks Mr. Alvaro de Soto for his detailed briefing. We know Mr. De Soto very well; he is an old friend. He has many years of experience in the service of the United Nations, and we have high hopes for him. We hope that, with his outstanding abilities and diplomatic wisdom, he will continue to move the Middle East peace process forward to further progress. Compared to the situation of four months ago, recent developments in the Israeli-Palestinian situation are cause for concern. One year after the International Court of Justice issued its opinion on the question of the separation wall, the Israeli Government has announced that it will accelerate its construction of that wall in East Jerusalem.”
2005-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5230 (2005) · source
“We believe that all those measures will serve to protect the safety of peacekeepers and to ensure the smooth conduct of peacekeeping missions. Over the years, UNAIDS has undertaken many positive efforts, has contributed to international efforts and has played an important role in coordinating with and assisting United Nations missions in preventing HIV/AIDS in peacekeeping operations. China welcomes all those measures and hopes that DPKO can continue its active coordination and cooperation with UNAIDS and other international organizations. China supports the draft presidential statement submitted by the Greek delegation and wishes to thank Greece for its efforts in that regard.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“AIDS has not only constituted a major threat to human life and health, but has also seriously affected the economic development and social stability of the countries and regions concerned. Thus it has become one of the most important non-traditional security issues. The Security Council, in accordance with its mandate, has therefore been devoting increased attention to the issue of peacekeepers and HIV/AIDS and to the impact of AIDS on peace and security. China welcomes the series of measures undertaken by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, aimed at improving HIV/AIDS awareness programmes for peacekeepers, establishing the post of HIV/AIDS policy adviser and revising the code of conduct for peacekeepers.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Gue'henno and Executive Director Piot for their comprehensive briefings. I wish also to thank the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) for its report on the subject of this agenda item. The briefings helped us to understand the status of the international community's implementation of resolution 1308 (2000) over the past five years. The recommendations put forward are highly enlightening and deserve serious consideration by the Security Council. In recent years, the international community has been increasingly concerned about the issue of HIV/AIDS, particularly its disastrous affects.”
2005-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5228 (2005) · source
“We are fully confident that, with the strong support of the Government of Papua New Guinea, with the assistance of the international community and through the painstaking efforts of the local people, the dream of a peaceful and dynamic Bougainville will be translated into reality.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“Prior to this new, historic phase, the process of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Bougainville did not proceed as smoothly as it could have, given the challenges and tasks facing the province. It is our sincere hope that the Autonomous government will live up to the expectations of its people and remain committed to political reconciliation and economic development. We urge the various political forces in Bougainville to respect the choices of the people and to support the Government in its work. We also call on the international community to remain committed to Bougainville and to help the Autonomous government to more speedily enhance its governance and effectively improve the lives of its people.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“We congratulate the Council on the successful conclusion of its work in the context of the Bougainville peace process. We also congratulate the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville on the accomplishment of its mission. Over the years, under the leadership of successive Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, UNOB and its predecessor, the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB), have done outstanding work there by establishing credibility and trust among the parties to the Bougainville peace process and can serve as a model for small United Nations missions entrusted with handling regional conflicts. Their work is to the credit of the United Nations and has shed light and provided useful information on how to improve United Nations peacebuilding efforts in a year of reform.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“We are pleased to note that the general elections to choose the President of the autonomous Government and to appoint members of the regional House of Representatives were held successfully last month. The process of swearing in elected leaders and representatives went smoothly, marking a great achievement and a new historic phase in the Bougainville peace process. In that connection, China wishes to extend its heartfelt congratulations to the Autonomous government and to the people of Bougainville and to express its appreciation to the Government of Papua New Guinea for its unremitting efforts comprehensively to implement the Peace Agreement. This is the last meeting of the Security Council to deliberate on the question of Bougainville.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): As this is the first open meeting of the Security Council for this month, I should like, on behalf of the Chinese delegation, to thank Ambassador de La Sabliere for having successfully guided our work during the month of June. I should like also sincerely to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. I wish you every success in guiding the work of the Council to a fruitful conclusion and assure you of the full support of the Chinese delegation. The Chinese delegation wishes to thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Turk, for his briefing on the latest developments in Bougainville.”
2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source
“Eliminating poverty is a requirement for international peace, development and stability. And ending conflict is a prerequisite for eliminating poverty, guaranteeing food security and achieving sustainable development. Conflicts on the African continent have ebbed and flowed. That is directly related to the issue of food crises. The Security Council, as the body with the primary responsibility for international peace and security, should adequately recognize that issue when analysing the causes of African conflict. That will help us to find basic solutions to the problem We hope that today's meeting will lead all sides to pay adequate attention to the impact of the African food crisis on peace and security in that region, as well as to take effective measures to help the African continent to eliminate hunger and poverty.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): China would like to thank Mr. Morris, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), for his briefing. I would also like to thank him for his positive assessment of China's poverty reduction strategy. Over the years, the World Food Programme has been committed to providing emergency food assistance to countries and peoples that have experienced disasters. Not only has it eased humanitarian crises in recipient countries, it has also helped to resolve armed conflicts in the countries and regions concerned. We express our appreciation and support in that regard. For quite some time, food crises have troubled many African countries. We believe that poverty is the root cause of conflict. In turn, conflict exacerbates poverty.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“We condemn attacks on humanitarian assistance personnel, urge that all parties effectively implement Security Council resolutions, severely punish the culprits and guarantee the safety and security of international humanitarian personnel.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“It is impossible to use one protection mechanism to deal with all the situations. We should take particular care with regard to conflict situations not on the Security Council's agenda. The Council should carefully analyse and produce a mandate before taking any new actions. Whether an existing or a newly established mechanism is involved, it is necessary to avoid imprudent action. Finally, I would like to pay tribute to those workers who are making selfless contributions at the risk of their lives in war. They not only deliver food and medicine to people in difficult situations; they also bring them hope of survival.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“The international community should help countries and regions in conflict to formulate preventive strategies, eliminate causes of conflict, promote national harmony and reconciliation and achieve long-lasting and harmonious development. Thirdly, in practice, the difference in situations of armed conflict in different regions should be taken into consideration, and the various situations should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Universal use of one modality should be avoided. The conflicts in the world have different causes, natures and directions of development. So do the phases of the peace process. It is difficult to use a single programme to deal with all the problems of protecting civilians. The protection of vulnerable groups such as women and children also requires concrete analysis of the realities of each region.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“Secondly, the fundamental and most effective approach to settling conflicts and protecting civilians is to focus on prevention and to deal with both the symptoms and the causes of the conflict. As the organ with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council should continue to take effective measures to strengthen preventive diplomacy and to promote settlement of existing conflicts so as to save civilians from the miseries of war. In many situations mandatory means can only further complicate the problems and result in more casualties among innocent civilians.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“Governments and parties to a conflict should comply strictly with international humanitarian laws and should effectively honour the corresponding obligation to protect civilians. United Nations agencies and peacekeeping operations should stress international humanitarian law in their publicity campaigns and enhance the awareness of parties to a conflict with regard to their responsibilities to protect civilians, and they should make sure that the peace agreements incorporate articles on protecting civilians. On the other hand, humanitarian assistance personnel and organizations should stick to just, neutral and objective principles and avoid supporting any party to a conflict and affecting the local peace process.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“However, it is a matter of concern that tens of thousands of civilians in conflict situations find it difficult to guarantee their basic living needs such as food, drinking water and medicine. Attacks targeting civilians happen in various forms in some conflict regions. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, and incidents of deliberate attacks on civilians take place frequently. Refugees and displaced persons are in dire situations. Obviously, the international community has a lot of work to do to protect civilians. Some principles should be followed in carrying out that work. In that connection, I wish to emphasize the following points. First, the primary responsibility for protecting civilians lies with the Governments concerned.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I should like to thank Under-Secretary- General Egeland for his detailed briefing. In recent years, the question of the protection of civilians in armed conflict has attracted increasing attention on the part of the international community. Innocent civilians, particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children, have always been the principal victims of armed conflict. The Security Council has considered the question of the protection of civilians on many occasions and adopted relevant resolutions and presidential statements. Other United Nations agencies have also made tremendous efforts. Many humanitarian agencies have played positive roles in easing the suffering of civilians in armed conflict.”
2005-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5209 (2005) · source
“China supports the recommendations set out in the report transmitted by the Secretary-General (S/2005/ 158): the establishment of a national truth and reconciliation commission and the establishment of a special chamber within the court system of Burundi to bring to justice those responsible for committing crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. China supports the Security Council authorizing the Secretary-General to hold talks with the Government of Burundi and the other parties in the country with a view to implementing those recommendations.”
2005-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5203 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish at the outset to thank the Minister of Justice of Burundi for his statement. I should like also to thank Assistant Secretary-General Zacklin for his briefing. We are very pleased to see that in recent months the political process in Burundi has been making consistent positive progress. That is a result of the joint efforts of the Government of Burundi and the entire international community. China considers that the establishment of an international judicial commission of inquiry for Burundi would be consistent with the wishes of the Burundian people and would help the further development of the political process in that country.”
2005-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5203 (2005) · source
“China will pay close attention to the relevant questions that will impact implementation of the completion strategy. We encourage all practices designed to enhance efficiency and save resources. We believe the implementation of the completion strategies remains the steadfast objective of the Security Council.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“We also endorse the working principle of International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to put the major perpetrators of crimes on trail before the Tribunal while transferring as many other suspects as possible to the national judiciary institutions for trial. In that connection we would like to thank the various parties for their contribution to the establishment of the War Crimes Chamber of the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also wish to thank countries concerned for their assistance to the expansion of the facilities of ICTR. We are happy to see in the report that the countries concerned are further enhancing their cooperation with ICTY. China hopes this momentum will be maintained. We have also noted that the two Tribunals are conducting appraisals for their future work plans.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset I would like to thank President Meron, President Mose, Prosecutor Del Ponte and Prosecutor J allow for their respective reports on the two Tribunals. We have noted that currently both Tribunals are actively taking measures to speed up the trials. China is satisfied in this regard. The establishment of the War Crimes Chamber of the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina is indeed an occasion for congratulations. Its establishment not only will share the workload of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) but is also conducive to the implementation of the completion strategy and the enhancing of the judicial capacity- building of the countries in the region.”
2005-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5199 (2005) · source
“We welcome the willingness of the leaders of Serbia and Montenegro to engage in direct dialogue with the Kosovo authorities, as this will be conducive to the final settlement of the question of Kosovo. We hope that dialogue will resume as soon as possible and lead to positive developments in the situation. This year is a very crucial one for Kosovo, as the Security Council will be considering the implementation of the standards. Work on implementation of the standards must therefore continue, and all parties should promote the implementation process in a spirit of sincerity and practicality. Only substantive results in the areas of the economy, security, ethnic reconciliation and the establishment of a society based on multi-ethnic, peaceful coexistence can lead to the definitive settlement of the question of Kosovo.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“According to the Secretary-General's report, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government have taken some positive measures and have achieved some positive results in the implementation of standards in certain areas. However, there has been little progress in the areas of the return of refugees and freedom of movement of minorities. Progress has also been slow in dealing with unemployment, economic development and raising the living standards of minorities. We hope that all ethnic groups in Kosovo will endeavour to enhance mutual trust and promote reconciliation so as to lay a good foundation for the establishment of a society characterized by peaceful coexistence.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Mr. President, let me at the outset welcome the fact that you are personally presiding over today's meeting. I should like to thank the Secretary-General for his report and Mr. Jessen-Petersen for his briefing, and to thank Mr. Covic for his introduction. The situation in Kosovo is now at an important stage with respect to its future as well as the stability of the Balkan region. We have always believed that a comprehensive and proper settlement of the question of Kosovo requires the full implementation of the various standards, in accordance with resolution 1244 ( 1999). Meanwhile, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and Montenegro must be respected.”
2005-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5188 (2005) · source
“China supports the Secretary-General's proposal to establish a Peacebuilding Commission, which we believe would contribute significantly to post-conflict peacebuilding efforts, and especially to the achievement of lasting peace and stability in the conflict areas of Africa. We believe that the Commission should mainly be responsible for planning the transition from conflict control to post-conflict peacebuilding and for coordinating international efforts in that field. We are in favour of creating a peacebuilding support office within the Secretariat that is both compact and effective. China is ready to join other Member States in further studying that issue in depth, so that consensus can be reached at an early date. China endorses the draft presidential statement prepared by the Danish delegation.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source