At the outset, allow me to express once again, on behalf of the Chinese Government and people, our
deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the most sincere sympathy to those who lost loved ones in the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster on 26 December last.
Let me first thank you, Mr. Pre…
I should like to thank Ambassador Denisov, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), for his briefing. For the past three months, under his leadership, the CTC has carried out effective work, which merits commendation by the Security Council.
During the transitional period of CTC reform, t…
First of all, I would like to thank Ambassador Muñoz for his briefing. We have noted with satisfaction that over the past year, under his excellent leadership, the Committee has made effective efforts to promote the implementation of Security Council resolution 1526 (2004). The Committee carefully s…
At the outset, I would like to welcome the President and to thank him for having travelled to New York from afar to personally preside over today’s meeting. His having done so clearly demonstrates that he and his country attach great importance to the United Nations, the Security Council and the iss…
First of all, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2004/907) and Mr. Jessen-Petersen for his additional information. I have listened attentively to the important statement of Mr. Cović. I wish to take this opportunity to express appreciation to Mr. Jessen- Petersen for his a…
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. That “constitution of the sea”, which came into being after nearly 10 years of intense negotiations
and consultations, has not only codified all the available customary internationa…
First, I thank the Secretary-General for his progress report on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (S/2004/888). I also welcome the appointment of Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste, and I thank him for his briefing.
In the…
Before making my statement, I wish to express my condolences for the passing away of President Arafat. The Chinese Government and its people are deeply saddened by the passing away of President Arafat. The President of China has already sent a message to the people of Palestine and to the Palestinia…
The Chinese delegation would like to thank the representative of Qatar for the statement he delivered on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. The Chinese delegation also wishes to thank the Secretary-General for the reports he has submitted under this item and contained in documents A/59/93, A/59/33…
I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening and presiding over this important meeting. I also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2004/814) and thank Under-Secretary-General Mr. Guéhenno, Mrs. Arbour and Ms. Obaid for their briefings.
Women have become the most directl…
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 …
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 …
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…
