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  1. “Thus it is important that the Council commit itself to ensuring that its mandates are best tailored to meet the needs of the specific post-conflict situations and are fully implemented. The Security Council's handling of Iraq's post- war reconstruction could serve as a litmus test of our commitments. The attempt to manipulate the technicalities of previously adopted resolutions and thus prevent the Council from lifting sanctions in order to pave the way for launching the reconstruction process in Iraq is unacceptable and should be avoided.”

    2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source

  2. “We are convinced that the United Nations must continue sustained peace-building efforts in Afghanistan and Sierra Leone, in particular to address pressing issues of security and stability through establishing and increasing the capacity of the local army and police forces. Likewise, the reconstruction of Iraq requires the United Nations to play a vital role through utilizing its resources and expertise in achieving that goal. In our view the United Nations could greatly benefit if it could draft ready-to-use models from its experience of involvement in post-conflict situations, to use in mapping out approaches in the future. The Security Council bears primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, including in post-conflict situations.”

    2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source

  3. “Thus the greatest challenge posed to the United Nations is the old one: how to work out and implement an effective modus operandi in both conflict resolution and post-conflict situations. The United Nations has an important role to play here, given its unique expertise and experience in undertaking a wide range of peace-building tasks. The United Nations is particularly well placed for this role, as it is able to forge the cooperation across institutional boundaries and between organizations and States that is required for finding durable solutions to complex situations.”

    2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source

  4. “It is worthwhile to note that in the United Nations Charter action by the United Nations is correlative to promptness and effectiveness. Where such conditions are not present, where the United Nations resolutions are dishonoured by inaction due to lack of will or sometimes by narrowly defined self-interest, there are always high human, political and security costs to be paid. This compelling reason makes intervention by a State or group of States inevitable in order to maintain international peace and security, as was the case in Iraq. I would add that these States have sound moral, political and even legal grounds for doing so. This is the main lesson the international community has learned, I hope, in Iraq but has not yet learned in the process of conflict resolution in a region of my country - Abkhazia.”

    2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source

  5. “I would like to express my delegation's gratitude to you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting of the Security Council, as it provides for broad participation of the States from the regional groups in the discussion of this issue that is important for the entire international community. The experience of the United Nations itself is testimony that in most cases the Organization's role in post-conflict situations is shaped and structured by the scope and nature of its involvement at each stage of conflict resolution. I would go further to state that the extent of involvement in conflict resolution is to be set as a benchmark, against which the success or failure of the role of the United Nations in post-conflict situations is measured.”

    2003-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4748 (2003) · source

  6. “The Iraqi people should know that the international community is ready to take far-reaching steps in this respect. At the same time, along with many other States, Georgia considers it vital to see the effectiveness and unity of the Security Council restored in dealing with this humanitarian issue, as well as all other outstanding issues related to conflict resolution and the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2003-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726 (2003) · source

  7. “In the present circumstances, with the Security Council having tested the mechanism of oil for food to address the humanitarian issues in Iraq, the current humanitarian crisis has no justification. Notwithstanding differences in political approaches of the Security Council members, the emerging situation in Iraq requires the Security Council to display resolve, in particular, to endorse the proposals presented by the Secretary-General and thereby relieve the suffering of millions of Iraqis. The Security Council is well able to employ this kind of effective mechanism. In order to meet these needs, we believe that the Secretary-General should be provided with sufficient authority and flexibility to use existing resources and to assemble new resources.”

    2003-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726 (2003) · source

  8. “Let me express deep concern over the current situation in Iraq, in particular its humanitarian implications. We are saddened that the coalition was compelled to use force as a last resort to address the Iraqi regime's non-compliance, for over 12 years, with the demands of Security Council resolutions and the resulting serious consequences, including those of a humanitarian nature. This is yet another example of the consequences that could be brought about by the practice of ignoring Security Council resolutions aimed at maintaining regional or international peace and security. Today we are confronted with a humanitarian situation in Iraq that could escalate into a large-scale crisis.”

    2003-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726 (2003) · source

  9. “The Iraqi regime has failed to meet the important requirements of resolution 1441 (2002): full, accurate and complete declaration and voluntary, unconditional and active cooperation with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Therefore, we would like to associate ourselves with those delegations that have called on the Security Council to meet its responsibilities and to take effective action in order to secure Iraq's immediate compliance. No one should be allowed to breach their obligations under the Security Council's mandatory resolutions, much less when these breaches put international peace and security at stake. Otherwise, the appropriate consequences should be imminent.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  10. “First and foremost, we have come to better appreciate the value of peace; at the same time, we have learned that a high toll is always to be paid when the international community is not in a position to act in concert and resolutely in situations affecting international peace and security. Peace should always be given a chance and, clearly, this is the substance of the offer extended to Iraq by Security Council resolution 1441 (2002). At the same time, however, we cannot afford inaction as Iraq continues to possess weapons of mass destruction that represent a threat to international peace and security.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  11. “I should like to express my delegation's gratitude to you, Sir, for convening this meeting at a very important juncture for the Security Council and the entire international community. The illegal possession of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and aggressive separatism, often intertwined, pose threats to the very foundations of the international system. In this situation, it is the discharge by the Security Council of its responsibility for maintaining international peace and security that is being put to a highly critical test. From our tragic experience of ongoing conflicts in the Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region of Georgia, we have learned many important things.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  12. “We still strive towards a friendship with the great Russian people that is rooted in equality and mutual respect, not in intimidation and continuous deceit. Therefore, we appeal to the Russian authorities to desist from carrying out terrorism against a friendly neighbouring State, against its people and against its President. Any military action against my country will have catastrophic repercussions on the entire Caucasus region. We appeal to the Security Council not to allow that to happen.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  13. “Surely, it is no longer on the Abkhaz side. The Abkhazia and Tskhinvali - the former South Ossetia - regions of Georgia have degenerated into areas of lawlessness where grave violations of human rights and acts of terrorism have become the normal pattern of life. The Abkhaz separatist regime has tarnished itself by carrying out the ethnic cleansing of the predominantly Georgian population, expelling 300,000 people from their places of permanent residence. The data that we possess clearly indicate that the situation in those regions has created a breeding ground for terrorism, drug trafficking and illicit arms smuggling. Yet we cherish the hope that goodwill will prevail. We are proud of the heritage of friendly relations between the Georgian and the Russian peoples.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  14. “The recent failure of the United Nations Observer Mission in Georgia to conduct patrols in the valley, which was the result of obstruction by the Russian peacekeeping forces and by the Abkhaz side, only confirms our worst fear that any minute now - and I do not exaggerate - those forces may unleash a provocation that could lead to the resumption of hostilities. I wish I could stop here. But I must voice our concern at the fact that almost 80 per cent of the population of separatist Abkhazia has been granted Russian Federation citizenship. That development has finally brought about a unique situation in which Russia has multiple capacities: facilitator of the peace process and sole peacekeeper in the separatist region, the overwhelming majority of whose population consists of Russian citizens. On whose side is the conflict, then?”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  15. “Moreover, we call for full transparency in the valley, and we invite all interested parties - both international organizations and others - to visit the valley for the purpose of verification. Here, I must emphasize that the most dangerous developments are taking place right now in the valley area, where, according to our confirmed reports, the Abkhaz military, together with Russian mercenaries, are concentrating in preparation for an attack against the Georgian-controlled territory.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  16. “All the members of the group of Friends of the Secretary-General on Georgia are aware that the paper on the distribution of constitutional competencies between Tbilisi and Sokhumi - which the group studied for the past two years and only recently agreed upon - has still not been presented to the parties. In fact, the paper has again been delayed and will not be presented at tomorrow's meeting of the Group with the representatives of the Abkhaz separatist leadership. We cannot fail to express our disappointment in that regard. With regard to the Kodory valley part of Abkhazia, we can state with full authority that Georgia has shouldered all its responsibilities.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  17. “This repeated use of the Russian media by a wanted international criminal and terrorist is unprecedented in the post-Soviet world. Only two days ago, he was again featured on Russian State television. To what extent can one tolerate double standards on the part of a country that is a permanent member of the Security Council and whose rich history and culture deserve only admiration? Here, I must draw the Council's attention to the most painful issue of Georgian-Russian relations: the conflict in Abkhazia, Georgia. It is well known that Abkhazia achieved de facto independence only by virtue of the massive involvement and assistance provided by the Russian military and special services. What is the situation here?”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  18. “Numerous requests by both Georgia and Interpol for his extradition have been turned down on the grounds that the Russian law enforcement agencies were unable to establish his whereabouts. The appeal made in 1999 by the United States Congress to the Russian Federation authorities to extradite the terrorist to Georgia was also in vain. Meanwhile, Giorgadze is frequently seen in the company of members of the Russian intelligence and security services and of high- ranking military officers, and he has even become a semi-permanent feature in the Russian media. Giorgadze has been allowed to brazenly use Russian television and print media outlets to actually call for the overthrow of the democratically elected Georgian Government.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  19. “In 1999, the deliberate push of Chechen fighters into Georgia was regarded as a Russian military success. Now that those Russian citizens have returned to their country, we are blamed for violating international norms. Where is the logic in that? What has changed since then? Should terrorism be defined differently on every occasion according to Russia's liking? Does that define Russia's modus operandi as a member of the global anti-terrorism coalition? I must cite one more example of such extraordinary logic: the case of one of the most notorious international terrorists, Igor Giorgadze - wanted for several assassination attempts against President Shevardnadze - which could serve as a litmus test with regard to Russia's commitments. Igor Giorgadze has been taking refuge in Russia for seven years.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  20. “Thus, it would have been reasonable to ask Russia's border guards and military personnel how it happened that the armed group moved unhindered through Russian territory towards Chechnya and were intercepted only at the last moment. Georgia's Pankisi Gorge is a strip of territory populated by peaceful civilians. We would never allow the use of excessive force in Pankisi, as happened in Chechnya; that would mean the spillover of the conflict into Georgia. That is why it took time. But I must reiterate that there are no armed personnel in the Gorge. Let me be clear: Chechens are Russian citizens, and the conflict in Chechnya is Russia's internal affair. Indeed, President Shevardnadze was the first to support Russia's territorial integrity.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  21. “The first step in that direction has been taken: members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Assembly recently visited the Pankisi Gorge and verified that it has been cleared of armed personnel and that the Government has full control of the region. We are still being accused of being in breach of our obligations. Allegedly, we released Chechen boeviks who were later engaged by Russian forces 150 kilometres from the Pankisi Gorge, deep within Russian territory. The blame placed on Georgia for those events is ill-founded. As everyone is aware, the Georgians alone are unable to guard the Georgian- Russian border.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  22. “We have already re- established full control over the territory, and we are able to report that there are no Chechen fighters, terrorist suspects or mercenaries in the gorge. Forty- one persons have been detained, and 2 boeviks were killed during the operation. We fulfilled our commitment. As the President of Georgia stated, the Pankisi problem no longer exists. We have already invited international monitors to verify the situation and we are ready to receive representatives and groups from any interested State, international body or organization to ensure maximum transparency with regard to the situation there.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  23. “President, but I have to say that sometimes it appears that whole sections of the United Nations Charter that set out the functions of the Security Council are completely missing from the memory of the Russian decision makers. In order to provide an objective picture of events and to dispel any doubts, I will resort only to the facts. In line with our obligations to suppress and prevent terrorist acts under anti-terrorist conventions and resolution 1373 (2001), we launched and completed an anti-terrorist and anti-criminal operation in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge. The operation, which has been praised by the State Department of the United States and by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, would never have been possible without the decisive assistance of the United States.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  24. “It is both a means- and goal-oriented resolution, and any attempt to expand its scope to manipulate it to one's own liking would undermine the very cornerstone of current international law and the Charter-based international system. Let me be candid. What is the real value of our deliberations and the commitments made in this Chamber given that Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, itself subjects my country to daily terror, intimidation and the threat of aggression. The flames of anti-Georgia hysteria that Russia's mass media continuously fan are fuelled by accusations that Georgia is not only not fighting the terrorists but, worse still, condoning them. I beg your pardon, Mr.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  25. “The Government of Georgia recently approved a draft law on amendments to the criminal code of Georgia, and submitted it to the parliament for adoption. Domestic legislation on charitable and humanitarian organizations is also being reviewed to prevent money-laundering and any subsequent financing of terrorist acts. We are particularly pleased that the CTC remains focused on the timely provision of assistance to States and on capacity-building in order to address the threat of terrorism within the framework of resolution 1373 (2001). In this respect, we note the importance of dispatching an assessment mission to Georgia. The objective of resolution 1373 (2001) is to set out a legal and political framework for the undertaking by States of cooperative efforts in the process of fighting international terrorism.”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source

  26. “Today's meeting has a special significance for my country as this is the first time that we have spoken in the Security Council since we joined the global anti-terrorist coalition. In this connection, I would like to commend the members of the Security Council for mobilizing the coordinated efforts of the international community against international terrorism. I would like to express our support for and appreciation of the central role played by the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its Chairman, Ambassador Sir Jeremy Greenstock. We fully share the aims and objectives outlined by the Chairman for the next working period. The work of the Committee inspired a process of review of domestic legislation in my country to bring it into line with our obligations both under the conventions against terrorism and under resolution 1373 (2001).”

    2002-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4618Resumption1 (2002) · source