I would like to thank Ambassador Muñoz for his very comprehensive briefing.
The day before yesterday marked the third anniversary of the attacks of 11 September. While we mourn the victims deeply, we also believe that it is necessary to look into more effective ways and means to further cooperation…
Respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs in international relations constitutes the centrepiece of China’s foreign policy. It is also a fundamental principle enshrined in the United Nations Charter. Adhering to that princi…
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…
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- …
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 mont…
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 resol…
Today’s meeting is very important and very timely. I wish to welcome you, Mr. Prime Minister, and to thank you for personally presiding over this meeting in New York. I should also like to welcome the presence of Secretary-General Kofi Annan, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mexico and representa…
First of all, I should like to thank Ambassador Konuzin, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), for his briefing. With Ambassador Konuzin as Chairman, I believe we can have every confidence in the work done by the CTC. I support the points he made in his briefing.
I would like to make t…
The Chinese delegation welcomes the convening of
this meeting. I am grateful to Ambassador Jones Parry for his briefing, and to other countries for their statements.
The West African subregion is endowed with rich natural resources and a large population; it has a great potential for economic deve…
Madam President, first of all, we would like to welcome you as you preside over this session. We thank the Secretary-General and the President of the Economic and Social Council for their statements. We would also like to welcome the representatives of CARE International and the International Center…
I wish first of all to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2004/431) and Under-Secretary-General Egeland for his briefing.
Since the publication five years ago of the first report of the Secretary-General on this topic (S/1999/957), the international community has been devoting great atte…
Today is an important day for the people of Iraq and for the United Nations. Resolution 1546 (2004), which the Security Council has just adopted unanimously, is a milestone marking the end of the past and the beginning of the future. It will prove to be a historic turning point in the Iraqi politica…
I should like at the outset, Sir, to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. I am confident that, with your experience and diplomatic skill, you will successfully guide the work of the Council this month. I should like also to take this opportunity to con…
The Chinese delegation thanks Mr. Zebari for his briefing. This is the first time that the Security Council has heard from the representative of the interim Iraqi Government on the current situation in that country and on the new Council draft resolution. We hope to have more such opportunities.
As…
I wish to thank you, Sir, for taking the initiative to convene today’s meeting. I also welcome the presence and statements of the President of the Economic and Social Council, Ambassador Rasi, and Under- Secretary-General Egeland.
Since the end of the cold war, some regions of the world have been a…
I wish to express appreciation to Ambassador Muñoz for his comprehensive briefing. We note with satisfaction the important efforts made by the 1267 Committee in implementing resolution 1526 (2004). The Committee’s programme of work for 2004 is detailed and practical, and the recent visits undertaken…
China is opposed to Israel’s large-scale demolition of Palestinian houses, a practice that is in violation of international law. We also condemn the Israeli military actions that have caused heavy civilian casualties in Gaza. Those Israeli actions will only aggravate the already deteriorating situat…
First, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2004/348). I also thank Mr. Holkeri for his additional briefing, and welcome Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Montenegro to today’s meeting and thank him fo…
We would like to express our strongest condemnation of the terrorist attack that took place on 9 May in Grozny, Chechnya, in the Russian Federation. We convey our condolences to the bereaved families of the victims and express our sympathy to the wounded.
I should like to thank the Secretary-Genera…
I should like to begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council this month. I am confident that, under your excellent leadership, the Security Council will successfully complete its work. I wish also to thank Ambassador Pleuger and the German delegation for the…
