It has been almost 10 years since the adoption by the General Assembly of resolution 46/182 in 1991. The Chinese delegation appreciates the great efforts made by the relevant United Nations bodies throughout these years in strengthening the coordination of humanitarian assistance. I would also like …
I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, for the good wishes that you have expressed to me just now.
With regard to this month’s work, the month has been a very fruitful one. The President made a very comprehensive plan for the month’s work. While promoting transparency, he also tried his be…
China understands the international community’s humanitarian concern over indiscriminate injuries to innocent civilians caused by mines, and it supports the international community’s humanitarian efforts to resolve the problem. The Chinese Government expresses its appreciation to the Secretary-Gener…
First of all, allow me to thank Assistant Secretary- General Fall for his comprehensive review of the question of West Africa. I also wish to thank you, Sir, for arranging today’s open debate.
The Chinese delegation has always held the view that it is very important to analyse situations and to off…
We are deeply concerned over the continued escalation of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. In order to put an early end to the bloody conflict, to reduce tension and to salvage the Middle East peace process, which is undergoing a serious crisis, today’s Security Council meeting is very nece…
The Olympic spirit, initiated more than 2,000 years ago, is a distillation of humanity’s effort to seek self- development and fulfilment. Over this long period, the Olympic ideal has gradually developed into a symbol
of mankind’s aspiration for and pursuit of a peaceful and better world, encouragin…
I wish at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of December. The Chinese delegation will fully support you in your work.
I wish also to thank Mr. Annabi for his detailed briefing. The Chinese delegation endorses the relevant analysis …
Volunteerism is an ideal reflection of the love, dedication, unity and service that are part of the richness of humanity. Volunteer services and voluntary participation in social life without pay are becoming an important part of human activities. They represent action to advance social development …
The Middle East issue is a burning issue of very long standing and one about which the international community is extremely concerned.
Although the people of Palestine have achieved partial self-determination in Gaza and the West Bank, after experiencing many years of warfare, achieving a just and …
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary- General for his report on oceans and the law of the sea, which is very informative and provides an excellent basis for our consideration of the agenda item. I would also like to thank the Ambassador of Iran for his statement on behalf of the Group …
At the outset, I would like to welcome the presence in the Council of Judge Jorda, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), Judge Pillay, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), and Ms. Del Ponte, Prosecutor for both Tribunals, an…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Annabi, for his briefing.
The Chinese delegation wishes to express its satisfaction at the smooth carrying out of the elections in Kosovo as scheduled. These elections are an important step in the peace process in Kosovo. We …
For nine years running, the General Assembly has adopted resolutions calling upon States to abide by the United Nations Charter and norms of international law and urging them to refrain from imposing laws and measures that are detrimental to the legitimate rights and interests of third parties. Regr…
The Chinese delegation thanks you, Madam President, for arranging this important meeting on the question of children in armed conflict. We wish also to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, Ambassador Otunnu and Ms. Bellamy for their important statements.
In recent years, the Security Counci…
Like previous speakers, I welcome Mr. Bernardo de Miranda, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Angola, as he discusses with us the question of peace in Angola. His presentation has brought the Council first-hand information on the situation in that country. I would also like to thank the Secretary-Gener…
This year is the United Nations Year of Dialogue among Civilizations. At the outset, I would like to thank the Islamic Republic of Iran for its initiative to discuss this issue at the United Nations. For its contribution, which is very useful to the deliberations on this item, my thanks also go to t…
I wish to thank the Chairman of the Liberian sanctions Committee, Ambassador Mahbubani, for his introduction of the two reports of the Committee as well as the discussion in the Committee. I would also like to thank Mr. Tsui, representative of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs …
At the outset, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and informative report under the item entitled “Towards global partnerships”. The report has given us full and objective information on the cooperation between the United Nations and the relevant partners. We also appreciate …
First of all, please allow me to thank Mr. Harri Holkeri, President of the General Assembly at its fifty-fifth session and former Chairman of the Open-ended Working Group on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council and Other Matters related t…
First of all, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haekkerup, for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his detailed report.
The Chinese position on the Kosovo question has been reiterated on many occasions. I do n…
