外交部部长助理沈国放在伊拉克重建捐助国会议上的发言(2)
I think it is most befitting that our conference takes place in Madrid， a city known for its vigour and vitality. My delegation hopes that the conference will inject hopes and vitality into Iraqi reconstruction and demonstrate to the Iraqi people a promis
In accordance with the Needs Assessment of the UN and the World Bank， the Iraqi reconstruction will need 36 billion US dollars， plus another 19 billion US dollars in such fields as security and oil sectors. It is indeed a substantial amount. This calls for a framework which enables all parties concerned to take an active part in reconstruction， and a comprehensive reconstruction strategy and a concrete development plan in compliance with the actual situation in Iraq. Transparency and fairness should also be maintained in setting up and using the Multi Donor Trust Fund.
3. The United Nations is the important platform for an ultimate and proper settlement of the Iraqi question. The call for a multilateral approach and a stronger role of the UN is the key note that echoes in the ongoing 58th session of the UN General Assembly and represents the universal desire of the international community. The UN and other international agencies should give full play to their advantages in human resources and expertise and fully participate in all stages and fields in Iraqi reconstruction. China firmly supports the efforts of the UN， particularly Secretary-General Kofi Annan and his special representative as well as the assistance mission of the UN in Iraq. In this aspect， we should make further efforts in line with Resolution 1511 of the UN Security Council.
4. Human resources are a decisive factor for a successful reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq boasts abundant natural resources and many well-educated talents. The future of Iraq， after all， lies in the hands of the Iraqi people. We must respect their wills and demands in the process of reconstruction. We must let the Iraqi people choose on their own the development path and model. We must let the Iraqi people participate in the reconstruction process promptly， fully and proactively and give full scope to their enthusiasm and initiative. In Iraqi reconstruction， focus should be placed on increasing the self-reliant capabilities of Iraq at an early date through foreign assistance， and as a result leading the process onto the track of sound cycle.
Thank you， Mr. Chairman.
