We welcome you, Madame, as the President of today’s meeting of the Security Council.
China has always been of the view that the question of Kosovo is an internal matter of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Proceeding from the principle, recognized by the whole international community, of respect …
The world economy today is beset with turbulence and unpredictability. This evolving phenomenon has become the focus of attention of the international community. Therefore, this high-level dialogue at the United Nations, the most representative of all intergovernmental organizations, to discuss the …
China has all along called for all the parties concerned to take a flexible approach and respond to the constructive proposals by the Arab League and the Organization of African Unity (OAU) so as to find an early solution to the Lockerbie issue. On the basis of this position, the Chinese delegation …
When the Security Council adopted resolution 1180 (1998) nearly two months ago, my delegation expressed the hope that the new sanctions would make UNITA honour its commitments under the Lusaka Protocol so that the peace process in Angola, which has been under way for a number of years, could come to…
First of all, as this month is drawing to an end, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the outstanding skill and rich diplomatic experience you have displayed in guiding the work of the Council this month.
I would also like to welcome the participation of the Minister for Foreign Aff…
China has always been much concerned about developments in the area of the former Yugoslavia, and has always supported the efforts of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) to prevent the spillover of the conflict in the area of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. We greatl…
Since last March, President Kabbah and the Government of Sierra Leone have adopted a series of effective measures to stabilize the general situation in that country. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) has played a positive role in this, and the Chinese d…
The Israeli Government’s decision to carry out its plan of expansion in Jerusalem has aroused widespread concern in the international community. At present, when all sides concerned are making positive efforts to promote the further development of the peace process in the Middle East, the Israeli pl…
The Chinese delegation welcomes the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Otunnu, at this open debate of the Security Council on children in armed conflict, as well as his important statement.
The question of protecting children in armed conflict has been a mat…
The Chinese delegation believes that this is not the time to discuss the peacekeeping assessment. The Chinese delegation therefore supports the statement and the position expressed by Indonesia on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
The oil-for-food programme is a temporary measure aimed at mitigating the humanitarian situation in
I wish to take this opportunity to reiterate that, with the progress made in weapons verification in Iraq, the Security Council should make objective assessments, close the various weapons files as s…
China is very concerned about the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The achievement of peace in that country has significant implications for the stability of the entire region of the former Yugoslavia.
Since the Peace Agreement was signed over two years ago, the situation in that country has ge…
First of all, the Chinese delegation would like to welcome Vice-Minister Carneiro, who is attending the formal meeting of the Security Council today. We should also like to thank him for his statement.
The peace process in Angola has been in progress for several years, with efforts being made on al…
In total disregard of the opposition and protest of the international community, India conducted five nuclear tests on 11 and 13 May, thus suddenly bringing tension to the South Asia subcontinent. Then Pakistan carried out its own nuclear tests. This serious development of events has posed grave cha…
The Chinese delegation would like to thank the Secretary-General for the two reports he provided concerning the actions to be taken on strengthening the United Nations system.
As delegations received the draft resolution concerned only last Friday and have not had an opportunity to study it closely…
The delegation of China will vote in favour of the draft resolution before us. China supports the peace process in Tajikistan, advocates an active role for the United Nations in promoting peace and reconciliation in Tajikistan and is in favour of further extending the mandate of the United Nations M…
China has always attached great importance to humanitarian questions in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, and it always opposes actions violating international humanitarian law. On the basis of this political consideration, China voted in favour of Security Council resolution 827 (1993) on the…
The peace process in Angola has lasted for several years. Most of the tasks contained in the Lusaka Protocol have been completed through the untiring efforts by all parties, especially the Government and people of Angola. There is finally hope that peace can be realized in Angola. The Chinese Govern…
Late last year, the General Assembly, by its relevant resolutions, invited the Secretary-General to further clarify issues addressed in his report, entitled “Renewing the United Nations: A programme for reform”, in order to facilitate a better review by the Member States of the relevant recommendati…
The Chinese delegation is very pleased by the holding of the Security Council’s open debate today on the Secretary-General’s report on Africa. At the ministerial session of the Council last September, the Vice-Premier of China, Mr. Qian Qichen, comprehensively laid out the views of the Chinese Gover…
