For 12 consecutive years, resolutions have been adopted in the General Assembly urging all countries to comply with the Charter of the United Nations and with the principles enshrined in the relevant international legal instruments and to repeal or invalidate all laws and measures the extraterritori…
The Chinese delegation wishes to thank the Secretary- General for his second annual report under agenda item 40, contained in document A/59/274. The report gives quite a comprehensive account of the progress achieved at the country level over the past year in the follow-up to the outcome of the spec…
Sport serves as a bridge linking different nations, different civilizations and different beliefs. The contemporary Olympic Games have reinforced the human pursuit of the spirit of peace, development and self-improvement. The Olympic concept of “higher, faster and stronger” is already deeply rooted …
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary- General for his report (A/59/303), which describes cooperation between the United Nations and the Asian- African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO). We are pleased to see the ever-stronger relationship and the gradual expansion of cooperation …
I would like first of all to thank the Chairman of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) for his introductory statement on this item.
It is becoming increasingly evident that, given the advances in science and technology that are being made, as well as social progress, space te…
I should like first of all to thank the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Ambassador Denisov, and the Executive Director of the Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), Ambassador Rupérez, for their briefings. I would like to express our appreciation to Ambassador Denisov fo…
The Chinese delegation thanks the Secretary-General for his report entitled “New Partnership for Africa’s Development: second consolidated report on progress in implementation and international support” (A/59/206). My delegation appreciates the effort that went into preparing it.
The delegation of …
At the outset, on behalf of the Chinese delegation I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at this session. We also wish to express our appreciation for the convening of this event commemorating the tenth anniversary of the International Conferenc…
During the general debate at the current session of the General Assembly, almost every delegation included the issue of the reform of the Security Council in its statement. That once again shows the great importance that all parties attach to this issue. It also indicates the responsibility borne by…
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…
The Chinese delegation wishes to thank the Secretary- General for his report on the work of the Organization, which details the work of the United Nations in various fields over the past year, analyses current challenges and puts forward some enlightening recommendations that are worthy of serious c…
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 reconstructi…
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 Secur…
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 outsta…
At the outset, allow me to thank you, Sir, for convening today’s meeting.
The revitalization of the General Assembly is an important part of the reform of the United Nations. The Chinese delegation has always supported the revitalization of the General Assembly with a view to expanding the influenc…
I offer my warm congratulations to you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its fifty-ninth session. I am confident that under your presidency fruitful results will be achieved. I also wish to pay a cordial tribute to Mr. Julian Robert Hunte, President of the General Assemb…
First, I would like to thank the President of Nigeria and Chairman of the African Union, Mr. Obasanjo, for his briefing. China greatly appreciates Mr. Obasanjo’s tireless efforts to find a solution to the Darfur problem.
The Chinese Government is very concerned about the situation in Darfur. We hop…
The Chinese delegation welcomes you to the Council, Mr. President, to preside over this meeting. We also wish to thank Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Mr. Solana, Mr. Moussa and Mr. Djinnit for their presence and for their statements.
In recent years, United Nations peacekeeping operations have prove…
Over the past few months, the situation in Darfur has gradually improved and it is now moving in the right direction, thanks to: the joint efforts of all the parties, in particular the African Union; the joint communiqué between the Sudanese Government and the Secretary- General, Mr. Kofi Annan, sig…
At the outset, I wish to congratulate the Secretary- General and his representative on completing, together with the representative of the International Criminal Court, the draft relationship agreement between the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, as requested by resolution 58/79.…
