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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): First of all, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2004/907) and Mr. Jessen-Petersen for his additional information. I have listened attentively to the important statement of Mr. Covic'. I wish to take this opportunity to express appreciation to Mr. J essen- Petersen for his active efforts since his appointment. I am confident that, in the future, he will continue to carry out with distinction the mandate entrusted to him by the relevant Security Council resolutions. Kosovo has entered a crucial phase. How the situation evolves there will affect the future direction Kosovo takes and stability in the Balkans.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source
“We believe that through the efforts of the Government and the people of Timor-Leste, with the support of the international community and the United Nations, Timor-Leste will be rejuvenated and make steady progress in its task of nation-building.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“UNMISET and Timor-Leste should enhance their cooperation and prepare a satisfactory exit strategy so that Timor-Leste can achieve self- sufficiency at an early date. The United Nations system and international financial institutions should maintain their attention and support for Timor-Leste in order to ensure the country's sustainable development. Finally, we pay tribute to Timor-Leste for its efforts to improve its relations with neighbouring States. On the outstanding issues between Timor-Leste and its neighbours, we believe that the international community should respect the wishes of the Government and the people of Timor-Leste and should support Timor-Leste and its neighbours in finding satisfactory solutions in the interest of lasting regional stability and in the long-term interests of the people of Timor-Leste.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“We note that progress with satisfaction, and we congratulate the Government and the people of Timor- Leste on that achievement. We pay tribute to the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) under the leadership of Mr. Hasegawa. At the same time, we observe that the Secretary-General has noted in his report that although notable progress has been made in many areas, important challenges still lie ahead and that Timor-Leste continues to require the assistance of the international community. We therefore support the renewal of UNMISET's mandate for a further six months, maintaining its current size, composition and tasks, so that the achievements made can be consolidated. We believe that we should all act with urgency and redouble our efforts until UNMISET's mandate is completed.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I thank the Secretary-General for his progress report on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (S/2004/888). I also welcome the appointment of Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, and I thank him for his briefing. In the period under review, the situation in Timor- Leste has remained stable, the economy has recovered somewhat and people's lives have improved. It should be noted that the country has made steady progress in institution-building; important new State institutions and security agencies have been established. The capacity of the public administration, the judicial system and the security system has been enhanced, and a number of important laws have been adopted.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“Peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina is vital to achieving lasting peace and development in the region. China has been closely following developments in the country and will continue to work with the international community and to play its part to help Bosnia and Herzegovina achieve lasting peace and stability as well as economic development.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“We hope that there will be a smooth transition from the Stabilization Force (SFOR) to EUFOR and that the latter will play a constructive role in helping Bosnia and Herzegovina to maintain stability. Over the past 10 years, since the signing of the Dayton Agreement, through the joint efforts of the various parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina and with the help of the international community, Bosnia and Herzegovina has made encouraging progress in all areas of national reconstruction. We are confident that the various parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue to strengthen their mutual confidence and their unity, so that the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina can move gradually towards harmonious coexistence and joint development and eventually achieve the goal of their unification and their integration into Europe.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“I wish also to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Ivanie, for his presence at this meeting and for his statement. We appreciate the active efforts made by the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the first half of this year in strengthening State institutions, speeding up institutional reforms, promoting national reconciliation and consolidating the rule of law. We hope that, on the basis of this work, the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue to take effective measures to strengthen the rule of law, revitalize the economy and gradually enhance the administrative capabilities of the Government. We welcome the fact that there will soon be a European Union-led force (EUFOR).”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“The passing away of President Arafat is a tremendous loss for the Palestinian people. I am confident the Palestinian people will turn their grief into strength and will carry on the wish of President Arafat, in order to advance the cause he left unfinished. We are confident that there will eventually be a solution to the Middle East issue. We hope that all countries and people, including the Palestinian people, can live in peace, stability, cooperation and prosperity, as soon as possible. The Chinese Government and people will work together with the international community and play their part in finding a peaceful solution to the question of the Middle East. I wish also to thank Lord Ashdown for his report and for his additional briefing. We support the work he is doing to promote the peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Before making my statement, I wish to express my condolences for the passing away of President Arafat. The Chinese Government and its people are deeply saddened by the passing away of President Arafat. The President of China has already sent a message to the people of Palestine and to the Palestinian leaders and the bereaved families to express its condolences. China Will also send a special envoy to attend the funeral of President Arafat. President Arafat was an outstanding leader of the Palestinian people. He was also an outstanding statesman. He devoted his entire life to the just cause of the Palestinian people. He was not only held in high esteem and loved by the Palestinian people, but also had great prestige, in the eyes of the international community.”
2004-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5075 (2004) · source
“United Nations bodies and agencies should carry out their respective duties and optimize the use of resources to achieve maximum synergy. In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Security Council should enhance its efforts to defuse and resolve conflicts and thus keep women out of harm's way by removing the root causes. The international community should provide timely help to countries in conflict and war so that they can restore stability, develop their economies, strengthen the rule of law, carry out institution-building and promote integrated social development. Only in an environment of peace and security can we achieve the best possible protection for women's rights and interests and can women play a greater and more constructive role.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Fifthly, the positive role played by local women's organizations should be valued and supported and the necessary assistance should be provided. Sixthly, the representation of women in peacekeeping and peace-building should be increased. The Secretary-General might consider appointing more women as special representatives and promoting women to other high-ranking positions, as appropriate to specific situations. Member States may also wish to provide more women officials to peacekeeping operations. Protecting women's rights and interests and giving them a greater role to play requires coordinated efforts on the part of the international community. Member States, international organizations and civil society should support and complement each other's work.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Early warning mechanisms need to be strengthened to defuse conflicts in their early stages and prevent them from escalating into large-scale violence. Secondly, there is a need to strengthen legislation to punish sex offenders, using existing mechanisms to bring the perpetrators to justice and to help countries complete their legal frameworks, build capacity and intensify efforts to prosecute gender crimes. Thirdly, increased contributions to humanitarian assistance are required. The international community should join efforts to provide timely assistance to the victims of conflicts. Donor countries can contribute greater resources. Fourthly, women need assistance to become fully involved in peace negotiations and to ensure that the relevant peace agreements include the protection of women's rights and interests.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening and presiding over this important meeting. I also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2004/814) and thank Under-Secretary-General Mr. Guehenno, Mrs. Arbour and Ms. Obaid for their briefings. Women have become the most directly and hardest hit victims of many of the conflicts that we see today. There is now a broad consensus on providing effective protection to women in conflicts and allowing them to play an adequate role in conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction. Some positive progress has been made in that regard. However, much more needs to be done to achieve our common vision. First, efforts need to be intensified in the areas of conflict prevention and conflict resolution.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“The Chinese delegation thanks the Russian Federation for having played a leading role in drafting that resolution, and we would like also to thank other Member States for their united and consistent efforts. China supports the leading role played by the United Nations in the international fight against terrorism. The unanimous adoption of this resolution is a clear expression of our unity and a strong response to the challenge posed by terrorism.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“There has been a recent spate of terrorist attacks throughout the world. While the Security Council was discussing the draft resolution on counter-terrorism, resolution 1566 (2004), terrorism's reach extended to Egypt and Pakistan. This is a flagrant challenge posed by terrorists to the entire international community, and it makes it clear that the fight against terrorism will be a long and arduous one. The international community must send a strong political signal in the context of the combat against terrorism and improve the relevant counter-terrorism measures in accordance with changing circumstances. China co-sponsored the resolution that has just been adopted unanimously.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, I should like to express our shock at the terrorist bombings in Egypt and in Pakistan, and we convey our sympathy to the families of the victims. We condemn these acts of terrorism. Terrorism is the common enemy of humankind. All forms of terrorism, no matter when or where they occur and whatever their motivation, should be combated with determination. The international fight against terrorism should be consistent with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and the underlying norms and principles of international law. It should address both the symptoms and root causes of the phenomenon while avoiding the use of double standards. That has always been our clear and consistent position.”
2004-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5053 (2004) · source
“Fourthly, restoring the rule of law is something that should serve the purpose of securing lasting peace and security and providing for economic and social development. It should also serve the fundamental long-term interests of the local population. In this process, all parties must respect the United Nations Charter and the universally recognized norms of international law with regard to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country in question, and refrain from interfering in internal disputes and differences. By way of conclusion, I would like to quote the Secretary-General in his address to the General Assembly: "Those who seek to bestow legitimacy must themselves embody it; and those who invoke international law must themselves submit to it" (A/59/PV.3).”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“We need to respect the right of the local population to choose and to decide. The participation of external parties should be limited to guidance, rather than direction. Strengthening local capacities - and not imposing pre- designed solutions - should be stressed. Thirdly, coordination must be enhanced within the United Nations system, in order to draw on each other's expertise, to provide the right level of judicial assistance and to enhance the capacities of judicial elements in peace operations. The Secretary-General has presented a number of recommendations in paragraph 65 of his report, in particular regarding the roster of experts. These are measures that should be put into effect as soon as possible.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“Experience has shown that promoting the rule of law and justice is not merely a legal matter, it is also closely bound up with political, economic and social issues. Secondly, the origins of conflicts are not always the same, but they are often associated with poverty and backwardness in terms of development. The end of a conflict does not mean the advent of peace. Conflicts jeopardize the possibilities for capacity-building in these regions, which often face difficulties in terms of resources, technology and qualified personnel. The international community and, in particular, donors need to assist these regions and actively support them. At the same time, in granting assistance, we must ensure that there is full respect for local customs, cultural traditions and the local legal system.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“In that regard, today's meeting is definitely opportune and timely and will help us to better focus on our objectives. Now I would like to concentrate on the following observations. First, the restoration of the rule of law and justice is both a prerequisite for the restoration of peace in conflict-ridden societies and also a basic safeguard for ensuring long-term peace. Without the rule of law there can be no genuine peace. Only political stability, the progress of the population as a whole, sustained economic growth and peaceful development will make it possible to ensure genuine peace and stability. Therefore, the rule of law and justice must not be built on fragile foundations.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First of all, Mr. President, I would like to say that we are glad to see you chairing today's meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement and for his first report on this issue. Many countries emerging from conflict today are faced with the heavy task of reconstruction, restoration of the rule of law and justice and the stabilization of public order. All of those issues are important in order to give people new hope for peace. There is a universally recognized need for international mechanisms that will be democratic, harmonious and consistent with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. That is our common aspiration and the general course that needs to be followed.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): China supports the draft resolution proposed by the Arab group, so we cast an affirmative vote. However, we deeply regret that it was not adopted. China's position on the Middle East is clear and consistent. We believe that, as the core body for preserving international peace and security, the Security Council should bear responsibility for protecting the safety and security of civilians in the Gaza Strip. We are consistently of the View that, to achieve Middle East peace, negotiation is the only way, rather than the use of force. We once again urge the parties concerned to resume dialogue and return to political negotiations.”
2004-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5051 (2004) · source
“The Council should immediately take measures to fulfil its responsibility of protecting civilians. China supports the draft resolution submitted by the Arab Group and hopes it can be adopted as soon as possible.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“It has seriously exacerbated the already grave situation in the Middle East. We strongly urge Israel to immediately halt its military operations against Palestine and to keep the situation from further deteriorating and veering out of control. We also call for a halt to attacks against Israeli civilians. China has stressed repeatedly that peace in the Middle East can be achieved only through negotiations, not through the use of violence and force. We urge the parties concerned to resume contact and dialogue as soon as possible, and to return to the correct path of political negotiations. As the principal organ entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council cannot remain indifferent and act as a mere spectator to the present situation.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): At the outset, Sir, I would like to join previous speakers in congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. My delegation will fully support you in your work. At the same time, I also wish to thank the Permanent Representative of Spain for his outstanding leadership of the Council last month. September is the busiest month at the United Nations, but under his able guidance, the Council duly completed its work. A few days ago, the Israeli military launched a large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip, which has caused heavy casualties among Palestinian civilians, including women and children. This constitutes a further escalation of the bloodletting and conflict between Israel and Palestine - a matter of serious concern to China.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I wish also to reaffirm that China will not yield to terrorism of any kind and, as it always has, will participate actively in the process of peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“At the same time, the international community should honour its financial commitments to Afghanistan so as to meet the country's financial needs with respect to the elections, security-sector reform and the restoration of the rule of law. China attaches great importance to the process of peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan and supports it. This year we shall provide $15 million in assistance. China's $1 million in assistance for the elections in Afghanistan will be on the ground by the end of September. On 10 June 2004, Chinese engineers working in Afghanistan were the Victims of a terrorist attack; 11 innocent Chinese engineers sacrificed their lives for the process of peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan. We strongly condemn that Violent atrocity and demand that the perpetrators be brought to justice.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“We appreciate the Afghan Government's counter-narcotics measures and call upon the international community to devote greater attention to Afghanistan and to lend it assistance in this regard. China will continue to work with regional countries to implement the Declaration on Counter-Narcotics within the Framework of the Kabul Declaration on Good-Neighbourly Relations. Thirdly, we call on the international community to take action in response to the appeal of the Secretary-General and to provide adequate security assistance to Afghanistan, especially to meet security needs during the presidential and parliamentary elections. We welcome the decision of Spain and Italy to send additional peacekeeping troops to Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“First, we support the Afghan Government as it continues with security-sector reform, steps up its work on building the National Army and the National Police, and promotes disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR). It is our sincere hope that all of Afghanistan's ethnic groups will focus on the national interest and will seek common ground, putting aside their differences and seeking unity, all with a View to maintaining national peace and unity and making a common effort towards economic reconstruction and development. Secondly, counter-narcotics efforts must be made. The cultivation of and trafficking in narcotics have put Afghanistan's political, economic and social development in grave danger, along with regional stability.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Indeed, the successful conduct of the elections and the continued promotion of the process of peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan constitute a daunting task for the Afghan Government and for the international community. As the report of the Secretary-General states, the increasingly tenuous security situation in Afghanistan threatens the Bonn process. Therefore, firm measures must be taken to tackle terrorism, factionalism and problems related to narcotics. With the presidential elections drawing near, it is even more necessary and urgent to improve the security situation. Here, let me make a number of observations.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“We appreciate the important role played by the United Nations, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The holding of free and fair elections and the establishment of a fully representative Government are priority tasks for Afghanistan. The elections will be an important milestone in the peace process there. We welcome the fact that the timing of presidential and parliamentary elections has been established. The Afghan people place high hopes on the elections for the security and development of their country. Although the voter registration process has seen Violent attacks, much encouraging progress has been achieved. This demonstrates that the Afghan people have great confidence and determination with respect to promoting the peace process.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): I wish at the outset to convey to the Government and the people of Russia the sorrow and condolences of the Chinese delegation at the two unfortunate aeroplane crashes that took place in Russia yesterday. I thank Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, for his briefing, and I thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2004/634). Four months ago, the Security Council held a public meeting (see S/PV.4941) to welcome the important results of the Berlin Conference. The Afghan Government has made unremitting efforts, with the help of the international community, to promote the Bonn process and to implement the Berlin consensus; a great deal of progress has been achieved.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“At the same time, we call upon the international community, including the United Nations Development Programme, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to continue to support and assist Timor-Leste in its nation-building in order to ensure sustainable development in all areas.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“As the report of the Secretary-General notes, Timor-Leste still faces many challenges in maintaining national stability, improving public administration and promoting economic and social development. UNMISET still has much work to do during its mandate; in order fully to achieve prosperity and stability, the Timorese people still have much to do as well. During this period, the international community must establish a long-term partnership with Timor- Leste. We highly appreciate UNMISET's positive role in Timor-Leste's development and construction. We support UNMISET as it continues to provide support for Timor-Leste's early self-sufficiency.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): First, I thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) (S/2004/669). I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his briefing. In the past several months, with the unflagging efforts of the Timorese Government and people, Timor- Leste has witnessed remarkable progress in all areas of nation-building. The Timorese Government has continued to enhance its public administration capabilities. Its legal framework and law enforcement agencies have improved. The police and the armed forces have been strengthened and have successfully assumed responsibility for maintaining national security. We congratulate the Timorese people on their achievements in nation-building.”
2004-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5024 (2004) · source
“Pristina and Belgrade should resume direct dialogue at an early date so as to find proper solutions to all the problems relating to the daily life of the people of Kosovo. We hope that UNMIK and the international organizations working in Kosovo will continue to support the Kosovo Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and to create the necessary conditions for the legislative elections in the autumn, so as to lay a solid foundation for peace and stability in Kosovo and throughout the Balkans.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“In our view, it is important first of all to do a good job of conflict follow-up, including improving living conditions and ensuring the safety and freedom of movement of ethnic minorities, ensuring proper compensation to victims, rebuilding damaged facilities, and, on this basis, accelerating the return of refugees and making returns attractive. In addition, efforts to investigate the incidents in March must be strengthened and the perpetrators must be brought to justice, so as to enhance inter-ethnic trust and reconciliation. It is also important to use legal and institutional measures to ensure the legitimate rights and interests of ethnic minorities. All the parties in Kosovo should work to strengthen the rule of law and administrative capacity-building in order to further enhance the reform of local institutions.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“We fully share the view of the Secretary-General that at present the most pressing task for all political leaders in Kosovo is to translate commitments into actions, so as to ensure that the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government and administrative organs at all levels fully implement the Kosovo Standards Implementation Plan and effectively observe resolution 1244 (1999) and the Kosovo Constitutional Framework. The interim Kosovo Assembly should work strictly within its mandate and should not interfere in the powers reserved for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in resolution 1244 (1999). A proper solution to the issue of ethnic minorities is an important element of a fundamental and comprehensive solution to the Kosovo issue. It is also the priority for UNMIK and all the parties in Kosovo.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“However, as stated in the Secretary-General's report, despite that progress, the international community still has a long way to go to fully reverse the negative impact of the large-scale violence that took place last March, and especially to heal the psychological wounds and finally to achieve harmonious multi-ethnic coexistence and common development in Kosovo. In that regard, all the parties in Kosovo are duty- bound to play a bigger role.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“I also wish to take this opportunity to thank the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Holkeri, for his unremitting efforts in promoting the peace process in Kosovo. I also wish to congratulate his successor, Mr. Jessen-Petersen. I wish him every success in his new capacity. We note that in the recent past Kosovo has witnessed some progress in implementing the relevant standards, in rebuilding the communities of ethnic minorities and in promoting inter-ethnic reconciliation.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): Before starting my formal statement, let me first thank Mr. Motoc of Romania, under whose able leadership the Council successfully completed its work in July. I also wish to congratulate the Ambassador Denisov of the Russian Federation on his assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of August. We look forward to working with him, and I pledge that I personally and the entire Chinese delegation will fully cooperate with him. I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2004/6l3) and to thank Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his supplementary briefing. I welcome the presence and the statement of Mr. Loncar.”
2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source
“China had hoped that the sponsors of the draft resolution would have taken seriously into consideration China's concerns and made the appropriate adjustments so as to arrive at a consensus in the Security Council. Regrettably, that proposal was not accommodated or responded to. We can therefore only abstain in the voting on this draft resolution in the Security Council.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“China believes that the Government of the Sudan bears primary responsibility for resolving the Darfur situation and that the international community should make every effort to assist the Government of the Sudan. The Security Council should listen attentively to the voice of the African Union, and its actions should be conducive to securing the cooperation of the Sudanese Government, facilitating the resolution of the problem and contributing to the security and stability of the Sudan. The draft resolution proposed by the United States and other countries, although some amendments have been made to it, still includes mandatory measures against the Sudanese Government. As all the parties are speeding up diplomatic efforts, such measures cannot be helpful in resolving the situation in Darfur and may even further complicate it.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“China hopes and believes that the Government of the Sudan will continue actively to honour its commitments, particularly its commitment to disarm the Janjaweed and other illegal groups, so as effectively and materially to improve the security situation in Darfur. China appreciates and supports the leadership role played by the African Union in resolving the situation in Darfur. We commend highly the efforts it has made, including the deployment of a ceasefire monitoring commission and a protection force. We hope that all States will provide further assistance supplementary to the efforts of the African Union. We welcome the political negotiations hosted by the African Union on 15 July, which urged both sides, especially the rebel group, to resume negotiations unconditionally.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“The Chinese Government, concerned about the humanitarian situation in Darfur, has provided goods worth 5 million Chinese yuan to the Sudanese Government for humanitarian assistance. China commends Secretary-General Annan and his Special Adviser for their efforts to alleviate the situation in Darfur. We welcome the joint communique issued by the Secretary-General and the Government of the Sudan. We note that the Government of the Sudan has taken a number of measures aimed at honouring the commitment it made in the communique, which has resulted in the improvement of the humanitarian situation in Darfur.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“Mr. Zhang Yishan (China) (spoke in Chinese): The humanitarian situation in Darfur, in the Sudan, has recently been a source of concern for the international community. The United Nations, the African Union and a number of countries are working actively to facilitate the resolution of the situation there. We believe that the satisfactory resolution of the political situation in Darfur requires, first, the speedy alleviation of the severe humanitarian situation; secondly, that political negotiations be expedited so as to reach, as soon as possible, a comprehensive agreement based on respect for the Sudan's sovereignty and territorial integrity; and, thirdly, that the international community honour its assistance commitments expeditiously, provide effective logistical support and increase its contributions.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“The recent declaration adopted at the Tashkent summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization stressed that the SCO would cooperate with the United Nations and would make its proper contribution to the maintenance of security and stability in its own region and throughout the world. I am confident that, over time, cooperation between the SCO and the United Nations will continuously grow in importance.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“The 10- plus-3 cooperation arrangement among ASEAN, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea has also been playing an increasingly prominent role in promoting regional peace and development. As a new mechanism for cooperation oriented towards Asia as a whole, the Asia Cooperation Dialogue forum has been making steady progress. That shows the willingness of Asian States to cooperate among themselves. It is equally worth noting that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) too is developing into an effective mechanism for promoting regional security, stability and development.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source
“The United Nations and the international community at large should provide resources, personnel, training and logistical support to those organizations with a view to enhancing their overall capacity in early warning and peacekeeping so that they can make full use of their strengths in maintaining regional peace and stability. In recent years, regional cooperation has been on the rise in Asia, thanks to joint efforts by Asian countries. The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has continued to play an active role in regional affairs, and the ASEAN Regional Forum has become an important venue for multilateral dialogue on security in the Asia-Pacific region.”
2004-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5007 (2004) · source