Statement [on the item entitled "Letter dated 7 May 1999 from the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1999/523)"]
Statement made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 4001st meeting, 14 May 1999, in connection with prior consultations held among Council members on the item entitled "Letter dated 7 May 1999 from the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1999/523)" / President, Security Council

Statement made on behalf of the Security Council at the 4001st meeting, 14 May 1999. Expresses profound regrets and deep sorrow for the loss of lives, injuries and property damage caused by the bombing of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on 7 May 1999. Stresses the need for a complete and thorough investigation of the bombing by NATO.
Recalls the press statement by the President on 8 May 1999 and expresses its deep distress and concern over the bombing of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on 7 May 1999, which has caused serious casualties and property damage; expresses its deepest sympathy and profound condolences to the Chinese Government and families of the victims; expresses profound regrets over the bombing and deep sorrow for the loss of lives, injuries and property damage caused by tragedy by members of NATO; reaffirms that the principle of the inviolability of the diplomatic personnel and premises must be respected in all cases in accordance with internationally accepted norms; stresses the need for a complete and thorough investigation of the bombing by NATO. In this connection, it takes note of the fact that an investigation has been initiated by NATO and awaits the results of the investigation.

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Statement made on behalf of the Security Council at the 4001st meeting, 14 May 1999.