We would like to thank you, Sir, for convening today’s meeting. We also wish to thank Mr. Vieira de Mello, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for his briefing on humanitarian activities relevant to the Security Council. We appreciate the positive efforts of the Office for the Coordina…
We wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting today, which, in our view, will be
The Chinese delegation agrees generally with the Secretary-General’s analysis of the situation in Sierra Leone. We commend the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Monitoring Group (ECOM…
This afternoon the United States and the United Kingdom started a military attack against Iraq which violated the United Nations Charter and norms governing international law. We were deeply shocked by this act, and we condemn it.
It must be pointed out in particular that with the joint efforts of …
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted shortly after the end of the Second World War, and it is a matter of significance that we are solemnly commemorating today the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration. The Declaration was the first international instrument to spell out systematic…
The Chinese delegation would like to thank the High Commissioner for Refugees for her briefing. We appreciate her contributions to the question of refugees.
The question of refugees has always been a salient problem in conflict areas and an important element in the settlement of conflicts. The High…
China welcomes the positive developments on the question of Kosovo, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. We understand the agreements on the question of Kosovo reached between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the parties concerned and evaluate positively the efforts made by the Government of the Fe…
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 …
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…
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 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…
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 wishes to join other delegations in welcoming you, Sir, to the presidency of the Security Council at this first meeting of the month.
Not long ago Secretary-General Kofi Annan, with the broad support of the international community, made a successful visit to Iraq and signed a…
Iraq has been under sanctions for more than seven years and the humanitarian there has continued to deteriorate. The Chinese delegation expresses its deep sympathy with the people of Iraq for their sufferings.
The draft resolution before us would approve an increase in the amount of oil to be expor…
The Chinese delegation warmly welcomes you, Sir, the Foreign Minister of Gabon, as you preside over today's meeting of the Security Council.
China endorses the extension of the mandate of the Inter-African Mission to Monitor the Implementation of the Bangui Agreements (MISAB) in support of the Inte…
After strenuous efforts and hard work of over a month, the General Assembly has finally adopted a resolution on the recommendations in the Secretary- General's report on reform. On behalf of the Chinese delegation, Sir, I would like to thank you and your two facilitators, the Permanent Representativ…
The Chinese delegation welcomes you, Sir, as you preside over today’s meeting of the Security Council to conduct an open debate on the question of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Over the past year the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has, on the whole, been stable, and the peace process has been procee…
