The Security Council has just adopted a resolution on the extension of the mandate of the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). It is an important resolution. Its adoption has provided the basic guarantee for the successful implementation of the mandate of the largest in…
The Chinese delegation wishes to thank you, Sir, for coming to New York to preside over this meeting. I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Radhika Coomaraswamy and UNICEF Executive Director Ann Veneman for their briefings.
China is deeply concerned about violat…
The Chinese delegation endorses the statement made by the representative of Antigua and Barbuda on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
We appreciate the measures taken by the Secretary-General to address the current food crisis and support the High-Level Task Force on the Global Food Security Cris…
The Chinese delegation has insurmountable difficulties with the draft resolution and therefore voted against it.
Since the March elections in Zimbabwe caused a political dispute, China has closely followed the evolution of the situation in the country. We call upon all parties in Zimbabwe to take t…
I would like to express my thanks to the United Kingdom for taking the initiative to organize this open debate on post-conflict peacebuilding. This open debate provides a forum for the international community to undertake a focused discussion on ways and means to provide more effective assistance fo…
The Security Council has just adopted a new resolution on the Iranian nuclear issue. This is the fourth Security Council resolution on the issue since July 2006. It reflects not only the international concern over the issue, but also the expectations of all parties for an early, peaceful settlement …
The Chinese Government is gravely concerned over the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo on 17 February 2008. As we speak, the whole international community is closely watching the reaction of the United Nations. China supports the proposal by Serbia and Russia to convene an emergency m…
China would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Guéhenno and Special Envoy Eliasson for their briefings on the deployment of the peacekeeping Operation in Darfur and the latest developments in the political process.
Last July, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1769 (2007), which…
The Chinese delegation wishes to thank Mr. Eliasson for his briefing on the latest developments in the political process in Darfur, Sudan. I should also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Guéhenno for his briefing on the progress in the deployment of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operat…
First of all, I wish to thank Mr. Gambari for his briefing. I would also like to express my appreciation for Mr. Gambari’s tireless facilitation efforts in addressing the Myanmar issue and the positive progress that has been achieved.
China believes that Mr. Gambari’s recent visit has yielded posit…
On behalf of the Chinese delegation, Sir, I wish to extend our warm welcome to you and to thank you for coming all the way to New York to preside over this important open debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his important statement. I also welcome the representatives of regio…
At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary- General for his statement. I would also like to thank Mr. Gambari, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Myanmar, for his briefing and to congratulate him on attaining the expected objectives through his visit to Myanmar.
China is an immediat…
I have a great deal to say on this subject. However, in response to your appeal, Sir, I will make only a few, brief remarks. I also hope that other speakers will also heed your appeal.
The Chinese delegation firmly opposes the inclusion of item 165 in the agenda of the General Assembly at its sixty…
The Chinese delegation supports and welcomes Security Council resolution 1770 (2007). It is a very important resolution, for both Iraq and the United Nations. Over the past four years, the Security Council has been holding regular reviews of the Iraqi settlement in the hope of playing its due role i…
Natural resources are a rich endowment from Mother Nature and have played a critical role in the perpetuation, development and prosperity of human civilization.
However, the exploitation of natural resources is a double-edged sword. The improper use of resources can trigger a series of problems in …
The Chinese delegation will abstain on the draft resolution before us.
We deeply deplore the unfortunate assassination of Mr. Hariri, former Prime Minister of Lebanon. China has consistently supported the fair and independent investigation of the case by the United Nations International Independent…
China has consistently supported the safeguarding of the international nuclear non-proliferation mechanism and opposed the proliferation of nuclear weapons. We do not wish to see fresh turbulence in the Middle East. We are in favour of a peaceful solution to the issue of Iran’s nuclear programme thr…
It was three years ago, under the Chinese presidency, that the Security Council authorized the immediate deployment of the Multinational Interim Force in Haiti, which was followed by the establishment of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Over the past three years, with th…
China is firmly opposed to the adoption by the Security Council of the draft resolution on Myanmar. China engaged in extensive discussions and consultations
with all Council members, especially the sponsor, in an effort to prevent a vote on it. Regrettably, our suggestions and goodwill failed to pr…
Mr. President, the Chinese delegation would like to welcome Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is attending a formal meeting of the Council today for the first time in his capacity as Secretary-General of the United Nations, and we thank him for his brief statement made just now.
Over sixty years a…
