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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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“Thirdly, the United Nations should assist the relevant regional and subregional organizations in developing their peacebuilding capacities. As the African continent is host to most United Nations peacekeeping operations, the region should also become a focus of the Organization's post-conflict peacebuilding efforts. The United Nations should not only help the African countries concerned to undertake reconstruction, but also strengthen its logistical, financial and technical support for the regional and subregional organizations of Africa in the light of the particular situation and special needs of the continent with a View to enhancing their overall capacity to provide assistance in the field of peacebuilding.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“There are often many players nowadays in the field of peacebuilding, reflecting the international community's attention to and involvement in the post- conflict reconstruction of the countries concerned. They should therefore continue to be encouraged. However, given its experience and advantages in human resources and institutional mechanisms, the United Nations should enjoy a more central role in the coordination and collaboration of the specialized agencies, international financial institutions, troop contributors, the donor community and civil society in order to ensure the optimum impact of international assistance. Moreover, coordination between United Nations Headquarters and field missions should be enhanced and better focused in order to avoid overlapping and duplication.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“Since situations vary from country to country, the focus of such a strategy may range from accelerated reform of the security sector and the early commencement of disarmament to the demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants; from the reconstruction of national institutions and the improvement of governance to the protection of civilian interests; and from the re- establishment of the rule of law, the protection of human rights and ending impunity to the development of the economy to eliminate the root causes of conflict. The comprehensive strategy should be designed to stress all related areas in the process of post-conflict peacebuilding and to have a balanced approach. Secondly, the lead role of the United Nations as the peacebuilding coordinator must be brought into full play.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“As conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding are interrelated and mutually dependent, post-conflict peacebuilding must be preceded by peacekeeping. A return to violence must be prevented by means of peacebuilding to ensure stability and development in the countries and regions emerging from conflict. On the specific question of peacebuilding, I should like to emphasize, first, that a comprehensive peacebuilding strategy must be formulated. When offering assistance to a war-torn country emerging from conflict and facing full-scale recovery and reconstruction, the international community should establish a targeted comprehensive strategy based on the specific needs of the country concerned.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation thanks the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark for coming here today to preside personally over this meeting and for delivering his statement. China also thanks Deputy Secretary-General Frechette and Mr. James Wolfensohn, President of the World Bank, for their respective statements. Post-conflict peacebuilding is an essential part of the process of restoring genuine peace and stability in countries and regions emerging from conflict. Past experience shows that, even when agreements are signed and ceasefires are in place, countries and regions may yet relapse into conflict or civil violence if post-conflict peacebuilding efforts lag behind. Consequently, lasting peace and stability can elude peoples in conflict regions.”
2005-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5187 (2005) · source
“The Government and the people of Timor-Leste have repeatedly stated that, in the interest of long-term stability, they will forge good-neighbourly cooperative relations with neighbouring countries and will properly address pending issues. That will truly be in the interest of the Government and the people of Timor- Leste, and it will also help foster stability and development in the region. The international community must respect and support that decision by the Timor-Leste Government. I wish in conclusion to call upon the international community to continue to lend its attention and support to Timor-Leste to help it make progress in peaceful nation-building.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“In that connection, I would like to express gratitude and pay tribute to all the members of UNMISET and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and his predecessors. Although the mandate of UNMISET is about to end, the United Nations and the international community at large will continue to assist Timor-Leste. As the Secretary-General notes in his report (S/2005/310), the next steps towards institution- building can be pursued through robust capacity- building activities. We hope that, from the outset, the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL), which is soon to be established, will be clear about its direction and will focus on transferring management experience and other skills to ensure that a fully independent professional Timorese management team is in place at an early date.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“We share with the Government and the people of Timor-Leste a deep sense of achievement in connection with those accomplishments. We firmly believe that an independent and free Timor-Leste will continue to demonstrate vigour and vitality as it moves down the path of peaceful nation-building. It must be noted that those achievements reflect the hard work and the contribution of UNMISET over the past three years. UNMISET has lived up to its mandate and accompanied the new-born country in weathering all the vicissitudes inherent in nation- building. It has completed its mandate in an excellent manner. It has earned credibility for the United Nations and has been commended by the people of Timor-Leste and from all sides.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation wishes to thank the Secretary- General for his end of mandate report on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) (S/2005/310). I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Hedi Annabi for his briefing. In a few days, the Government and the people of Timor-Leste will celebrate the third anniversary of their independence. Over the past three years, with the help of the international community, the people of Timor-Leste have overcome every difficulty and have taken encouraging initial steps in various areas of nation-building. Timor-Leste recently conducted a number of local elections and dealt appropriately with domestic difficulties and problems. Its relations with neighbouring countries have been improving and are developing.”
2005-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5180 (2005) · source
“Over the past year the Security council adopted three resolutions on Cote d'Ivoire, which have played a positive role in maintaining peace and stability in that country and the subregion. The United Nations should continue to enhance its coordination and cooperation with the AU and with ECOWAS and other subregional organizations, work with President Mbeki in his mediation efforts on behalf of the AU and support the AU's leading role. In principle, China endorses the Secretary- General's recommendation that the mandate of UNOCI be extended. China stands ready to study the details involved, together with other members of the Council.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“However, it must also be noted that the current political process in C6te d'Ivoire remains at a stalemate and that the security situation is still volatile. In order to break that stalemate, the first imperative is for all Ivorian parties to honour the commitments they made to President Mbeki during his Visit to Cote d'Ivoire and advance the peace process in accordance with the road map endorsed by the AU. Accra III and the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement - the foundation for a political situation of the Ivorian question - must be fully implemented. Most important, the Ivorian parties should remain firm in seeking to solve their disputes through dialogue. At the same time, the international community should continue to provide assistance to Cote d'Ivoire.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“We appreciate too the efforts of the Secretary-General himself and of the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in this connection. China has always closely followed developments in the Ivorian situation and sincerely hopes that cote d'Ivoire will achieve reunification of north and south and attain peace and stability as soon as possible. We are pleased that, thanks to the good offices of President Mbeki, the Ivorian situation has undergone some positive changes. The Ivorian Government has taken necessary measures to ban street violence and establish an atmosphere conducive to dialogue. We welcome and appreciate these developments.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The Chinese delegation welcomes the Deputy Foreign Minister of South Africa, Mr. Pahad, upon his undertaking such a long journey to brief the Council on developments in the situation in Cote d'Ivoire. China highly appreciates the mediation efforts undertaken by President Mbeki on behalf of the African Union (AU) to expedite a settlement of the Ivorian question. We look forward to positive outcomes from the meeting to be held in South Africa at the beginning of April. We also appreciate the efforts by Mr. Alan Doss, Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General, and his briefing.”
2005-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5152 (2005) · source
“We hope that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa will play a coordinating role. We agree that the consolidated appeals process for West Africa should focus this year on alleviating the ever-worsening humanitarian and security situation in the subregion. I reaffirm that China is ready to make joint efforts with the rest of the international community to promote a satisfactory solution of cross-border problems in West Africa at an early date.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“The basic way to achieve lasting peace in West Africa is to promote comprehensive and sustainable social and economic development in order to solve the ever-worsening problem of high youth unemployment and to address and resolve the serious humanitarian problems in that area. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/86) and the outcome of the Security Council mission to West Africa have yielded many helpful recommendations for settlement of cross-border problems. They merit serious study by the parties involved with a view to their implementation. In order to solve cross-border problems in West Africa, the help of the international community, especially that of the United Nations, is essential. We agree that the United Nations peacekeeping operations and political missions in the area should strengthen their coordination.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“We believe that the solution of cross-border problems in West Africa ultimately depends on domestic stability in the countries concerned. We support the West African countries in their efforts to adopt measures to promote the peace process and to achieve substantive results. At the same time, in the light of their internal situations, genuinely effective measures must be adopted and the breeding grounds for cross-border problems must be eliminated. Here, we must proceed from the regional perspective and adopt integrated strategies. We encourage subregional organizations such as ECOWAS and the Mano River Union to play their role, and we call upon the international community to provide financial support to aid them in capacity- building. The international community should also address and resolve the root causes of cross-border problems.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“At the same time, it is necessary to recognize that, because of their complexity and their interconnected nature, cross- border problems in West Africa remain very serious and have taken a toll on the peace and stability of the area. Some of the current issues are: the essentially uncurbed illegal proliferation of small arms and light weapons; the use of child soldiers and mercenaries; lack of resources for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes; the recessive economic situation that has led to very high youth unemployment; and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in certain areas. Some countries have been unable to break the impasse in their peace processes. The chaotic flows of refugees that have long been troubling the area have not eased.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Cross- border problems have been the object of the full attention of the countries concerned. In addition, coordination and collaboration among entities of the United Nations system, subregional organizations such as ECOWAS, the countries in that region and donor countries have been strengthened. The reactivation of the Mano River Union gives cause for hope. ECOWAS has established its Small Arms Control Programme to combat the illegal trade in small arms and light weapons. The peace processes in Sierra Leone and Liberia have also made headway. All those developments have created favourable conditions for resolution of cross-border problems. China appreciates the positive efforts made by all parties and calls upon the international community to provide further assistance.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I would like to welcome you, Mr. Minister, and to thank you for coming to New York, despite a very busy schedule and the long distance, to preside personally over today's very important meeting. I also thank the Secretary-General for his presence and for his statement to the Council. I listened attentively to the briefings by Mr. Ould- Abdallah, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for West Africa, and by Mr. Diouf, representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and I thank them for their presentations. We are pleased to note that, since last year's open Security Council meeting (see S/PV.4933) and presidential statement (S/PRST/2004/7) on cross- border problems in West Africa, some very positive developments have taken place in that region.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Any acts of violence such as those that occurred last March would have very serious and negative consequences and are therefore unacceptable. We hope that Kosovo can achieve substantive results in the economic and security areas and thereby effectively improve the lives of all the peoples of Kosovo.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source
“We hope that Kosovo's leaders will cooperate actively with UNMIK to undertake further measures in those areas to effectively promote trust and reconciliation among all ethnic communities, thus laying a solid foundation for peaceful coexistence among all of Kosovo's communities. In addition, we hope that the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government and Belgrade will resume direct dialogue as soon as possible. That is essential in order to steer developments in the situation in Kosovo in the right direction. This year is a crucial one for Kosovo. We believe that during this next stage work should focus on the implementation of the relevant standards in all areas. We hope for a sincere and pragmatic spirit on all sides, which will help promote implementation.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source
“We have always believed that a sound and comprehensive settlement of the question of Kosovo will require comprehensive implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). During the most recent period, the situation in Kosovo has remained generally stable. We welcome the active efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to implement the standards in relevant fields. However, we also note that progress in some key areas remains insufficient, including promoting the return of refugees and ensuring the safety and freedom of movement of minority communities. We also note that progress has been slow in addressing the issues of employment and economic development and in improving the lives of members of minority groups.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like at the outset to thank the Secretary-General for his report and to thank Mr. Jessen-Petersen for his briefing. I should also like to thank Mr. Covie for participating in this meeting and for his statement. Mr. Jessen-Petersen has done a great deal of active work since he assumed his post last year, and we express our appreciation to him for that. We believe that in his future work he will continue to earnestly carry out the mandate entrusted to him by the Security Council. This is a crucial period for Kosovo. The current developments in the situation will have an important bearing on its future and on the stability of the entire Balkan region.”
2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source
“In April this year, China, Japan and Switzerland, together with the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific, will jointly hold an international workshop on small arms and light weapons in Beijing to enhance the in-depth study of that issue, especially in Central and South-East Asia. China is ready to join with the rest of the international community in seeking an early and appropriate global solution to the issue of small arms and light weapons. Before concluding, I should like to join my colleagues in expressing support for and thanking the Japanese delegation for drafting the presidential statement to be adopted today.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“China has already signed the Firearms Protocol and is now preparing to ratify and implement it, establishing a national database on the production and possession of and trade in small arms and light weapons, and optimizing its marking system. China supports the United Nations in playing a lead role in international efforts to seek solutions to the small arms and light weapons issue. We have taken an active and constructive part in all the meetings of the United Nations group of governmental experts on small arms and light weapons, as well as the work of the current Open-ended Working Group on the new international instrument.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“In complement to the aforementioned international efforts, the Security Council should, within the scope of its mandate, continue to focus its attention on the issue, earnestly monitor the implementation of the relevant arms embargoes, and include disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in peacekeeping operation authorizations. In addition, the Security Council should strengthen coordination with the General Assembly and other United Nations bodies in that regard to achieve complementarity. China fully supports the efforts being made against the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and has played an active part in the relevant international efforts. In recent years, China has earnestly implemented the Programme of Action and further improved its relevant legislations.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“We hope that, based on the previous work, the two important meetings will comprehensively review the implementation of the Programme of Action, exchange views, jointly seek solutions to difficulties and problems, and earnestly enhance national efforts to implement various measures embodied in the Programme step by step. In recent years, the Security Council has often held special deliberations on the issue of small arms and light weapons, and emphasized the importance of that issue in seeking solutions to regional conflicts.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“The parties involved have had an in-depth exchange of views on marking, record- keeping and international tracing cooperation and have reached wide consensus. We hope that the Working Group will conclude the new international instruments on schedule, which will contribute to a more effective strike against the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons. In July this year, the United Nations Second Biennial Meeting on the implementation of the Programme of Action will be held, and the review conference will take place next year.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“On that basis, the United Nations First Biennial Meeting on the implementation of the Programme of Action was held successfully in 2003, vigorously enhancing the Programme's comprehensive implementation. A wide spectrum of international and regional seminars on small arms and light weapons has also played an important role in increasing international consensus and expanding the exchange of information. It is worth mentioning that, on the basis of the work of the Group of Governmental Experts established by the Secretary-General, the Open-ended Working Group on an international instrument for the timely and reliable identification and tracing of illicit small arms and light weapons was set up last year and two sessions have been held.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“The United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and 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, concluded in 2001, have established a policy and legal foundation for the settlement of small arms and light weapons issues, adding a new chapter to the international combat against illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons. The follow-up international efforts have enjoyed gratifying progress. Countries have attached great importance to the Programme of Action, earnestly implemented various measures and accumulated valuable experience.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“All countries must undertake close cooperation at the national, regional and international levels; tighten supervision and control of the trade in small arms and light weapons; trace illicit trafficking networks; pool information; and provide the developing countries with the necessary financial and technical assistance. International efforts on small arms and light weapons form a most active and productive component part of the current multilateral arms control endeavour.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“They are also closely linked to terrorism, organized crime, the illicit exploitation of natural resources and child soldiers, causing political, economic and social damage. National Governments shoulder the primary responsibilities in combating the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons. The root cause of that problem can be removed only by reinforcing national legal systems and control mechanisms and by imposing strict controls on domestic production and trade in small arms and light weapons. At the same time, as small arms and light weapons have increasingly become a global issue, the appropriate solution to the problem cannot be sought without the joint efforts of the international community.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I wish to thank you, Sir, for arranging this meeting, which gives us the opportunity to exchange views on the issue of small arms and light weapons. I also take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his recent report to the Security Council and Under-Secretary-General Abe for his introduction. In recent years, small arms and light weapons have increasingly become the focus of international attention. The illicit trafficking and excessive accumulation of such weapons have worsened armed conflicts in certain countries and regions and disrupted peace processes and the smooth operation of post- conflict reconstruction.”
2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source
“We would like to avail ourselves of this opportunity to appeal once again to the parties concerned effectively to implement their commitments, fully respect the Blue Line, exercise the utmost restraint, and jointly maintain peace and stability along the borders. The relationship between Israel and Palestine has witnessed some improvement. The peace process in the Middle East is moving in a positive direction. As the question of Lebanon and Israel is an important part in the peace process in the Middle East, we hope that both parties will seize the opportunity to expeditiously resume their talks on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions and the principle of land for peace, strive to reach consensus and achieve a comprehensive, just and durable peace in the Middle East at an early date.”
2005-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5117 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Since its inception, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has played an important role in maintaining stability in the region. We appreciate the efforts it has undertaken. In keeping with the Secretary-General's recommendation, and at the request of the Lebanese Government, we support the adoption by the Security Council of a technical resolution to extend UNIFIL's mandate for a further six months. We are grateful to all sides for the constructive spirit manifested during the consultations on the draft resolution. Even though the text is still not entirely satisfactory, the Chinese delegation, bearing in mind the overall situation, voted in favour of the draft resolution.”
2005-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5117 (2005) · source
“Thirdly, we welcome the CTC's fourth special meeting with international, regional and subregional organizations, to be jointly hosted by the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Government of Kazakhstan. We hope that that meeting will further promote cooperation between the CTC and the relevant organizations in the counter-terrorism field. We also support continued strengthening of the coordination and communication among the CTC, the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and the 1566 working group.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“Secondly, the CTC should continue to strengthen and improve its counter-terrorism assistance efforts by assessing the assistance needs of Member States and by serving as a bridge between donor countries and recipient countries. It has played a beneficial role in that regard. It should further utilize its advantages and take practical measures to promote the integration of resources among donor countries, United Nations agencies and regional organizations so that counter- terrorism assistance can have a greater practical result. We hope that the CTC will carefully plan its first visits to Member States, making those visits an important way in which to strengthen its dialogue with Member States and to meet their assistance needs.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“First, the CTC should assist in and promote the formulation of a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy. The CTC is one of the Council's most forceful mechanisms in the field of counter-terrorism; its authority and legitimacy are widely recognized by all sides. The CTC should continue to play a central role in that field, including - in accordance with the requirements of resolution 1566 (2004) - by promoting best practices and formulating norms and regulations in the field of counter-terrorism so as to help Member States carry out their counter-terrorism obligations. We support an early commencement of work by the working group established under resolution 1566 (2004) so that it can play an important role in expanding the legal basis of, and common understanding in, the field of counter-terrorism.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I should like to thank Ambassador Denisov, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), for his briefing. For the past three months, under his leadership, the CTC has carried out effective work, which merits commendation by the Security Council. During the transitional period of CTC reform, the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) has been active. Here, we should like to express our appreciation to Ambassador Ruperez, Director of the CTED. We welcome the CTC's fourteenth 90-day work programme. We hope that the CTED will become fully operational as soon as possible so that it can implement the various points agreed by the Council on revitalizing the CTC. In that connection, I should like to make three brief points.”
2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source
“The Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee and the 1267 Committee have made important contributions to the fight against international terrorism. We support the Committee's continuing efforts to improve the sanctions measures, based on changing circumstances, so that it can be a more powerful and effective tool in the battle against international terrorism. The struggle against the Eastern Turkistan terrorist organization by the Chinese Government and people is an important component of the international community's fight against terrorism and the Al Qaeda network. China will continue to implement seriously the relevant Security Council resolutions, actively participate in the work of the Council's two Committees and make its contribution to combating the Al Qaeda terrorist network.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Ambassador Munoz has exerted tireless efforts by paying visits to various countries and regions to learn about and to promote the implementation of the resolution on the ground. As Chairman of the 1267 Committee, he and his team contributed greatly to the Committee's work, and we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for that. The Committee's Monitoring Team performed its duties seriously and actively assisted the Committee in its work this year. Thus we would like to express our appreciation for the efforts made by the experts on the Monitoring Team. The fight against terrorism is a long and arduous task. China supports the leading role played by the United Nations in combating international terrorism.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Munoz for his briefing. We have noted with satisfaction that over the past year, under his excellent leadership, the Committee has made effective efforts to promote the implementation of Security Council resolution 1526 (2004). The Committee carefully studied the resolution and provided written assessments on the country reports of Member States. It also conducted in-depth discussions on the effective implementation of sanctions measures. It revised and improved the accuracy of the Consolidated List. The Committee has strengthened its dialogue in its exchanges with Member States.”
2004-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5104 (2004) · source
“We also appeal to all countries to give positive consideration to accession to the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“In addition, the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals would contribute to the international community's efforts to prevent conflicts. We appeal to all parties to address that issue, and to take effective follow-up measures. Finally, I would like to pay high tribute to humanitarian workers who brave warfare and make selfless contributions without regard for their personal safety and their lives. They have not only brought food and medicine to those in dire situations and need, more important, have also brought hope for survival. We condemn all attacks against humanitarian relief workers and appeal to all parties to implement Security Council resolution 1502 (2003) in earnest and to punish severely those responsible.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“Only focusing on prevention and addressing both the symptoms and the root causes of conflict can result in the fundamental settlement of a conflict, and in the protection of civilians. The international community should provide help to effective countries or regions in conflict to formulate comprehensive and integrated strategies of conflict prevention, remove the root causes of conflict, promote national integration and reconciliation and attain sustainable development. Coordination and cooperation should be strengthened within the United Nations system, and among the United Nations system, regional organizations and United Nations Member States. The Security Council should make further efforts to contain conflicts and promote and consolidate peace processes.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“The relevant United Nations agencies and peacekeeping operations should increase their advocacy of international humanitarian law and raise the awareness of parties to a conflict of their civilian protection responsibilities, and should ensure that the relevant peace operations abide by provisions concerning the protection of civilians. Moreover, humanitarian relief workers and organizations should strictly abide by the principles of justice, impartiality and objectivity, and should refrain from involvement with, or support for, any party to a conflict. Secondly, facts have shown that military means do not provide a fundamental resolution of conflict and in many cases only serve to complicate matters and result in greater casualties among innocent civilians.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“Other United Nations agencies have also made great efforts. Many humanitarian organizations have also played a positive role in relieving the suffering of civilians in armed conflict. The basic needs of thousands upon thousands of civilians for food, water and medicine, can hardly be assured. Civilians are the targets of repeated attacks of all kinds. Thus, it is obvious that much remains to be done by the international community concerning the protection of civilians. In that regard, I wish to stress the following points. First, all parties to a conflict should strictly abide by international humanitarian law and scrupulously fulfil their obligations with regard to the protection of civilians.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I would like to welcome the President and to thank him for having travelled to New York from afar to personally preside over today's meeting. His having done so clearly demonstrates that he and his country attach great importance to the United Nations, the Security Council and the issue we are considering today. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for the relevant information he has provided, as well as Under-Secretary-General Egeland for the briefing he has just given. In recent years the issue of protecting civilians in armed conflict has been the subject of increasing international attention and concern. The Security Council has taken up the matter on numerous occasions and has adopted relevant resolutions and presidential statements.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“We also hope that direct dialogue between the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and Belgrade will soon resume. This is of great importance for a positive evolution of the situation in Kosovo. We note the Secretary-General's proposed comprehensive and integrated strategy for the way forward. We agree with the importance given to the implementation of the standards and the need to focus on the economy and security in the interest of bringing real improvements of all communities in Kosovo. We look forward to concrete recommendations by the Secretary-General in this regard.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“We have always believed that a comprehensive and satisfactory resolution of the Kosovo issue must be predicated on the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999). We welcome the positive steps already taken by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government to deal with the aftermath of the March violence and to implement the standards. We note, however, the lack of progress in some key areas, including returns, the protection of minorities and freedom of movement. We hope the Kosovo leadership will, in active cooperation with UNMIK, make further efforts in the areas mentioned above in order to effectively enhance trust and reconciliation among the communities, which will in turn lay down a solid foundation for their harmonious coexistence.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source