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Ahmad

lines on the record: 388
first: 2000-03-09
most recent: 2023-11-29
sittings or episodes: 45
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“The Government intends to pursue this campaign to purge our society of obscurantism and violence. Members will agree that the measures Pakistan is taking go well beyond the requirements of resolution 1373 (2001) and underscore our firm commitment to the fight against terrorism. There is no other country that has put more at stake on this issue than Pakistan, and no other country has gone as far as Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. As we fight terrorism we have to be careful that we are not misled and drawn away from the main task at hand. A crisis has been provoked in our region, for the sake of political opportunism, by confusing and obfuscating the issue and by fudging the very definition of terrorism.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“He said, "Pakistan will not allow its territory to be used for any terrorist activity anywhere in the world. Strict action will be taken against any Pakistani individual, group or organization found to be involved in terrorism within or outside the country." Inside Pakistan an environment of "tolerance, maturity, responsibility, patience and understanding" will be promoted and "extremism, militancy, violence and fundamentalism" will be curbed. President Musharraf also warned that the Government will not allow its writ to be challenged by anyone. In that context, wide-ranging measures, including the reform and regulation of the madrassa system, the police and the judiciary, are being carried out. Simultaneously, a crackdown has begun on groups engaged in fomenting violence and militancy.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“Our support has gone far beyond simple pronouncements and verbal commitments. It has been translated into resolute and decisive actions. These actions include, but are not limited to, the various legal, financial, administrative and enforcement measures listed in our detailed report sent to the Counter-Terrorism Committee on 27 December, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1373 (2001). Indeed, the steps taken by the Government of Pakistan are part of an ongoing process to combat this scourge both internally and externally. The latest of these measures were announced only last Saturday by President Pervez Musharraf in his address to the nation. The President reaffirmed that Pakistan's behaviour would always be in accordance with international norms.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“We are determined to respect international legality and support all that is right and all that is just. We are convinced that terror is a menace and a scourge that we need to combat at all levels a national, regional and global. We deplore violence of any sort or on any scale, especially violence engineered by dogma or theology. We have ourselves been Victims of violence and terrorism. Following the adoption of Security Council resolution 1368 (2001), Pakistan took a principled decision to offer its full and unstinting support and cooperation for the international fight against terrorism. President Musharraf, at that time, clearly pronounced our policy on this matter, and he took the people of Pakistan into confidence. He knew has the support of the people of Pakistan for the policies that he is pursuing.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“The tragic events of 11 September have no doubt brought the menace of international terrorism to centre stage of the global agenda. The steps taken by the Security Council to combat this serious threat to international peace and security, which include the adoption of resolutions 1368 (2001), 1373 (2001) and 1377 (2001), as well as the formation of the Counter-Terrorism Committee, are unprecedented in their approach and global in their scope. These welcome measures are aimed at cutting off financing and other forms of support for international terrorism everywhere. As a matter of policy and commitment, Pakistan rejects and condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Pakistan also believes in implementing all resolutions of the Security Council without selectivity or discrimination or even technical differentiation.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“So it will be a personal loss, and I am sure a loss to this organization. But I am sure that wherever he goes, in whatever capacity he is selected to serve his country, he will continue to serve the cause of the international community. I also wish to place on record our thanks and appreciation to the outgoing members, Bangladesh, Jamaica, Mali, Tunisia and Ukraine, for their valuable contribution to the work of the Council. I also take this opportunity to congratulate Sir Jeremy Greenstock on his commendable work thus far as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. We look forward to working very closely with him in meeting this challenge to all humanity. Today, we have come to this Chamber once again to discuss the subject of terrorism and the response of the world community to counter it.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“It is a pleasure to see you, Sir, presiding over this important meeting of the Council on a subject and problem that haunts us all. Let me start by extending our sincere felicitations to Bulgaria, Cameroon, Guinea, Mexico and Syria on assuming their well-deserved seats in the Council as newly elected members. We value our friendly relations with all of them and the important role that they are playing as significant members of the international community. I share the sense of loss that many of our colleagues have expressed here at the sad news that Ambassador Navarrete will be leaving us. It will be a personal loss also, because I have been working very closely with him on another important process - financing for development - and I have benefited immensely from his experience, wisdom and maturity of thought.”
2002-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4453 (2002) · source
“Doing so will pave the way for a return to negotiations within the Middle East peace process for a final settlement of all outstanding issues on the basis of Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and the principle of land for peace. The draft resolution reflects all the above elements in a balanced and constructive manner. We believe that it provides us with an opportunity to demonstrate the capacity of the Council to act - and act constructively. Bangladesh therefore fully supports the resolution and will vote for it.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“We are therefore convinced that the Council must respond to the dire situation on the ground and be responsible for the obligations placed on it by the Charter. What can the Council do to respond to this situation? In our View, at this hour we need to call on both sides to stop all violence forthwith and return to peaceful negotiations. Setting any kind of conditions would be tantamount to taking sides, which the Council can ill afford. It would be prudent for the Council to refer to the Mitchell Committee recommendations, which have been accepted by both sides and for which the Council has expressed its support. Both sides must start taking steps immediately for comprehensive implementation of the recommendations.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“Continued occupation, economic strangulation and blockades have condemned the Palestinians to lead a subhuman life in the occupied territories. These actions by Israel have only succeeded in seriously eroding mutual confidence between the two sides and in breeding frustration. Recent events show that such a blatant disregard for human life and dignity cannot ensure security for anyone. Clearly, there is a need to prevent further deterioration of the situation. We have remained quite passive in the Council until this moment and have witnessed unmistakable signs of great instability in the region, with grave consequences for international peace and security. Over the last two weeks, laudable efforts at mediation have been made by all sides involved. That they have not been very successful would be a fair assessment.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“May I begin by thanking you, Sir, for convening this meeting on the very tragic and deteriorating situation in the Middle East. We gather here today against the sombre backdrop of continued violence in the occupied Palestinian territories. It is taking a heavy toll on human life and destroying property. Each act of violence pushes back the hope for peace. Bangladesh strongly condemns the upsurge of attacks on civilian populations. Let me take this opportunity to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. The persistence of violence has never before done so much damage to the peace process and the agreed basis of negotiation. This damage may well be irreparable if no remedial steps are taken now.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4438 (2001) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to underline that the Democratic Republic of the Congo should have full sovereignty over its national resources. The Council's purpose in pursuing the matter is to facilitate the peace process; it should take all appropriate measures to that end. To end the conflict, we must effectively withhold the means that sustain the war and take away the motive, as these are important steps in that direction.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source
“The second point we would like to address is the need for extending the mandate of the Panel. Bangladesh supports a six-month extension of the mandate for three reasons. The first is to complete the unfinished task. As the Panel reports in paragraph 7 of the addendum, information was not forthcoming from several regional countries. Besides, the short mandate of three months severely limited the Panel's ability to present a more complete addendum. The second reason is that the Panel was also unable to investigate fully the reactions and complaints of those named in the report. The third is the need to examine the feasibility and possible impact of proposed measures. The Panel itself would be the best placed, given its experience, for the monitoring and follow-up of the measures.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source
“All concerned, including transit countries and the countries of destination of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's illegally exploited resources, have a moral obligation to join the moratorium. The moratorium should include the import, export and transport of certain minerals and financial transactions that have been questioned. Countries involved may also consider declaring an immediate moratorium on the supply of weapons and all military supplies to the rebel groups operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Council's demand for such interim measures should extend to all actors involved in the illegal activities: Governments, armed forces, individuals and public or private enterprises engaged directly or indirectly in the extraction, transport, import and export of the resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source
“However, should such a step be ultimately necessary and if the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is in agreement, we shall support setting up a body under the auspices of the Council to assist the process. As for sanctions, we would hope that the parties would cooperate with the Council to avert recourse to such a coercive measure. Let me go back for a moment to the original report submitted by Mme Ba-N'Daw in April. We believe the Council should revisit some of the recommendations in that report, in particular with regard to the mineral trade, financial transactions, an arms embargo, military cooperation and compensation. The moratorium on high-value commodities, if and when decided, should ideally also extend to these areas.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source
“However, maintaining the imperative of preserving momentum in the peace process, we agree that the Council should take a decision after a thorough study S/l'VA437 of relevant factors, including the humanitarian consequences of the measures. The review and revision of all concessions, commercial agreements and contracts would be an effective measure to cut the linkage between exploitation of the resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the war. We are aware of the argument that such a measure can be best undertaken by the new political dispensation, following the successful conclusion of the inter-Congolese dialogue.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source
“It has also confirmed the conclusion that there is a clear linkage between the illegal exploitation of those resources and the continuation of the conflict. This linkage has to be broken. The question is how. The Panel recommends to us a set of three measures: the review and revision of all concessions, commercial agreements and contracts signed between 1997 and 2001; a moratorium on the import of high- value commodities such as coltan, diamonds, gold, cobalt, copper, timber and coffee from territories under foreign occupation or rebel control; and sanctions, depending on the evolution of the situation. We would have supported the immediate implementation of some of the recommendations, in particular, a mandatory moratorium on the import of high-value commodities from the territories under the control of rebel movements or foreign forces.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source
“With the submission of the addendum, the Panel has completed the basic task of enquiry into the problem and preliminary recommendations to break the nexus between the illegal or abusive exploitation of the resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the continuation of the conflict. The Panel's findings and recommendations assume critical importance as we make determined efforts to advance the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We shall address two issues in particular: first, Council action with regard to the recommendations of the Panel, and secondly, the question of the extension of the mandate of the Panel. The Kassem Panel has confirmed that the finding regarding the illegal exploitation of the resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be true.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source
“Let me begin by extending a very warm welcome to the Ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, the United Republic of Tanzania and Rwanda. Their participation in the discussion of the issue before has helped us appreciate their positions better. We are encouraged by their renewed commitment to reaching an early resolution of the problem and the conflict. I should also like to pay special tribute to Mr. Mahmoud Kassem, Chairman of the Panel of Experts, and members of his team for a task accomplished with a high degree of professionalism, courage and determination. As we focus our discussion on the Panel report, I would also like to recall with gratitude the work done by the Panel under the chairmanship of Mme Safiatou Ba-N'Daw.”
2001-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4437 (2001) · source
“Those who have the power and the responsibility to maintain international peace must act now to revive the process of negotiations and the hopes of peace in the Middle East.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“This time last year, you will recall, Sir, we stood close to realizing the dream of peace in the Middle East. Although the peace process has been derailed, we must not lose hope or the will to put it back on track. What is required is political will rather than political expediency, complete rather than selective implementation of Security Council resolutions and decisions, and concerted action rather than empty debate. We have seen the end of one century and the beginning of another. Unfortunately, some of the chapters of the last century that were written in the blood of innocent people have yet to be closed. It is time now for the international community to enable this Council to uphold its moral and legal obligations under the Charter.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Security Council could also deploy a United Nations protection observer force in the occupied Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem. Such a measure would help to cool down the situation and facilitate the resumption of the peace process. The international community must also ensure full respect for the Fourth Geneva Convention with regard to the occupied territories. The status of Al-Quds Al-Sharif remains central to any comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict. No lasting peace in the region will be possible without the realization of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. These include their right to establish their independent State with Jerusalem as its capital and the exercise of full sovereignty over Al- Haram Al-Sharif.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The disproportionate use of force against the Palestinian people and the unabated settlement activities undermine the prospects of peace. The present situation in Palestine demands active intervention on the part of the international community to reverse this dangerous trend and oversee the implementation of the commitments made and agreements signed. As in the case of other people under foreign occupation, Pakistan has been a firm supporter of the just struggle of the Palestinian people for their inalienable rights. We reaffirm our solidarity with them. We respect and honour their wishes, reflected in the draft resolution presented to this Council. We support the full implementation of the recommendations of the Mitchell report.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“No attempt can crush the will of a people, whether in Palestine or elsewhere, struggling in such conditions against occupation and repression. The volatile situation in Palestine warrants urgent measures. The international community must take immediate steps not only to facilitate resumption of the peace process but also to bring an immediate end to the violence, heavy-handedness and coercion in the occupied territories. Such provocative measures constitute serious breaches of the Oslo peace accord. They are also contrary to the assurances given to the brokers of Middle East peace in 1993 not to hamper the activities of the Palestinian institutions. A durable peace cannot be established by binding a weaker party to agreements while allowing the stronger one a free hand.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“But when occupying States use massive force and violence to deny a people their inalienable rights and indulge in State terrorism, the world watches silently. What other name could be given to the repression of the peoples living under foreign occupation? How can we deny the legitimacy and glory of subjugated people's struggles for freedom and against injustice? We are all aware that the fire in Palestine has the potential to engulf the whole region. The psychological impact of violent coercion is even more far-reaching, and freedom struggles have shown that oppression only strengthens the resolve of the oppressed. History has taught us that peace cannot be established through subjugation. It can be achieved only through the realization of the legitimate, inalienable right of self- determination.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As we seek answers to these questions, there is no end to the tragedy in Palestine. Many innocent lives have been lost in the past 15 days alone. The symbols of Palestinian sovereignty and nationhood have been blatantly violated and seized. In stark disregard of all humanitarian and legal norms, further targeted assassinations have been threatened. These methods are, indeed, typical of all those situations where a people living under foreign occupation are not only denied their inalienable rights but also subjected to repression and coercion through military force. While provocation and repressive tactics multiply, any attempt at resistance is branded as terrorism. When oppressed people struggle for their rights, an effort is made to describe their just struggle as terrorism - that is a story that we have heard before.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It has been twice that long since this body passed a resolution on the matter before us. During that period, we have seen the situation in the occupied territories deteriorate day by day. The already alarming conditions on the ground have become explosive. Violence has escalated with the intensification of coercive measures against the Palestinian people. The international community is rapidly running out of time and options. This meeting comes at an appropriate moment. But the question is: What do we expect from this meeting? Where do we go from here? Would another resolution make any difference? Has the Security Council implemented its earlier resolutions? What is the fate of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973)? Is the Council ready to genuinely play the role assigned to it by the Charter?”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We are always encouraged, Mr. President, to see your great country at the forefront of international efforts to support the cause of peace and security, whether in Palestine or elsewhere in the world. Speaking personally, I should like to say that it is always good to see you taking your job very seriously - you are presiding over this meeting with a very constructive approach - reflecting the commitment of your country to facilitating the resolution of problems such as that of Palestine. I should also like to avail myself of this opportunity to compliment Ambassador Wang Yingfan of the People's Republic of China for providing very effective and constructive stewardship of the Council during the preceding month. It has been five months since we last discussed the situation in Palestine in a public meeting in this Chamber.”
2001-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4357Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Council will, therefore, do justice to itself and indeed to the international community by focusing on its Charter obligations and fulfilling them completely and without selectivity or discrimination.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“These are, I repeat at the risk of repetition, the peaceful resolution of disputes and the prevention of armed conflicts. We need a resolute but non-discriminatory approach rather than mere rhetoric through public debates. Pakistan is fully cognizant of its obligations under the Programme of Action adopted by the recent Small Arms Conference. All Member States are conscious of their responsibilities. The question is whether the Security Council is willing and able to play its role in accordance with its obligations, as enshrined in the Charter. This is where the effectiveness and the credibility of the Council, and that of the United Nations, will be tested. The only way for the Council to tackle the issue of the supply of small arms is to end the demand for them by preventing conflicts and resolving disputes.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Peace and development are inextricably linked. The Security Council's mandate is clearly defined. While there may be an urge in the Council to expand its role in all directions, it must not lose sight of its basic functions and obligations. Trying to take on tasks beyond the Council's mandate may be an ambitious exercise; it is also self-defeating. There is a wise ancient saying that he who tries to do everything ends up doing nothing. That is why the Council must not lose sight of, nor indeed its focus on, its Charter obligations and must try to fulfil them completely and without selectivity. If the Council wants to make a genuine contribution to the question of small arms, then it must focus on the areas that are directly within its competence and jurisdiction.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Member States are fully cognizant of their responsibilities, and any further debate on this issue will not add anything of value. In this regard, the elements identified in your document as issues for consideration therefore also become somewhat redundant. What remains here, however, is the need to underscore the Security Council's Charter obligations. We believe that the best contribution the Council could make would be to fulfil its Charter obligations on preventing armed conflicts and resolving disputes. The only answer to all the questions raised in your document is for this world body to eliminate the root causes of conflicts, resolve disputes, make and build peace. In addition, necessary concerted action has to be taken to promote sustainable development and economic well-being in all parts of the world.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“This is a subject on which efforts at the global, regional, subregional and national levels are already in progress. In our view, the first objective stipulated in your document, which is follow-up action by the Council on the question of small arms, can begin to be addressed through decisive actions by the Council on conflict prevention. The Council can also address the second objective by its fulfilling its obligation to resolve disputes in all conflicts, without exception or selectivity. Chapter VI of the Charter provides the framework. The Security Council is obliged not only to keep peace, but also to make peace, to build peace. The third objective, regarding the active participation of States, has already been addressed at length in the recent Conference.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“People do and will fight back when their homeland is occupied and when their intrinsic rights are trampled. The examples of Kashmir and Palestine are clear for all to see. The Council's obligations in such cases are clear: to implement its own resolutions and to take the necessary steps to resolve disputes and restore peace, particularly by implementing its own resolutions and decisions. There can be no deviation from this basic requirement. We fully share your View, Mr. President, that the initiatives taken to address the problem of small arms lie outside the competence of the Security Council. You have clearly defined the parameters of today's meeting by acknowledging that this public debate is not meant to establish new definitions or understandings on the question of small arms, nor is it to introduce new norms and codes of conduct.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The problem is not so much the weapons; it is the conflicts themselves. As long as armed conflicts continue to afflict our planet, the means of violence will always be available. Trying to deal with the means of violence is merely to put on a bandage rather than going into the malaise and treating the disease. In many cases, violence is generated by denial of justice, and conflicts intensify because of the denial of the inalienable right of self-determination and the continuation of foreign occupation. It is this and not the easy access to small arms which is an impediment to negotiations and the realization of lasting peace. Nobody can deny legitimacy to freedom struggles wherever they are waged and with whatever means they are waged.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Council must not allow a situation to arise in the first place that entails the use of arms, small or big, or their proliferation. In fact, somebody once asked Einstein, ifI may recall, what weapons would be used in a third world war. He said that he did not know what would be used in a third world war, but he knew that only rocks and stones would be used in the fourth world war. So, whatever it may be, even rocks can become a means to kill each other. Therefore, the best thing is to prevent the situations that necessitate men killing each other. That is the imperative. It is not the ready availability of small arms alone which contributes to the intensification of armed conflicts and to increased levels of violence. A culture of peace cannot be created simply by eradicating small arms and light weapons.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Mr. President, you have raised some valid points in your letter of 25 July which was circulated as a document of the Security Council. We agree that the accumulation and circulation of and the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons pose a global threat to peace and security. Addressing this issue, however, is the responsibility of Member States in accordance with the provisions of the Programme of Action adopted by the recent Conference. The Security Council, for its part, must play its role as a facilitator of that process by focusing on its own Charter obligations. The Council's concern should not be so much with the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons as with conflict prevention and dispute resolution.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“While disarmament programmes and restrictions on the flow of illicit arms help to address the problem, they are not the real and definitive solution. Conflicts attract arms, whether legal or illegal. For every demand, there is a commensurate supply - and this is applicable to every commodity, including arms. Arms will continue to find their way to wherever conflicts exist. The flow of arms, illicit or otherwise, cannot be completely stemmed. What can be controlled, however, or resolved or even prevented, is not the flow of arms, but the conflicts themselves. That is where the role of the Security Council lies, and where the primary responsibility of the Council lies. Let there be no detraction from the Charter obligations which this body has towards the pacific settlement of disputes and the prevention of armed conflicts.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“All these statements should give us enough food for thought and soul searching, certainly not ammunition to create smoke screens to cover the realities. Undoubtedly, the easy availability of small arms and light weapons has exacerbated the situation in many trouble spots around the world. The abundance of small arms in conflict situations has also made United Nations peacekeeping efforts more difficult and hazardous. Indeed, disarmament of warring factions is increasingly becoming a linchpin of peacekeeping operations. Pakistan, as a major participant in United Nations peacekeeping efforts, is playing its part in implementing such programmes in conflict areas, particularly, if I may mention, in Sierra Leone.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The Conference adopted a Programme of Action which clearly identifies the responsibilities of States at the national, regional and global levels. The contents of the Programme of Action are now being analysed and examined by Member States for the requisite follow-up measures on their part. We welcome this opportunity which you have provided us, Mr. President, by convening today's meeting to examine how the Security Council can play its role in addressing the problem of small arms. First of all, I must compliment you, Mr. President, for encapsulating nearly 40 statements in today's meeting. We appreciate your patience. In contrast, nearly 150 statements were made during the three or four days of general debate in the Conference.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. President, I would like to begin by congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. Your presence here underscores the important role that Colombia has been playing in leading the international effort to meet the challenge of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. Your initiative in arranging today's debate is timely, as this meeting takes place against the backdrop of the recently concluded United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. I must mention here that we had an opportunity to work very closely with your delegation before and during the Conference, and I can assure you that we will work very closely with your delegation even as we pursue its follow-up.”
2001-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4355Resumption1 (2001) · source
“To this effect, we fully support the efforts which are being made by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and we urge the United Nations also to take a more proactive role in finding a comprehensive solution to the subregion's problems. We believe that collective and determined efforts are now under way, not only on the part of the Government and the people of Sierra Leone, but also by others from both within the region and beyond, to heal and reconstruct this war-ravaged country. Pakistan is looking forward to working with all concerned parties to achieve our joint objective of restoring permanent peace and stability to Sierra Leone.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“This includes the return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes, the restoration of State authority throughout the country and the reconstruction of a society so heavily scarred by war. Moreover, we feel that the problem that afflicts Sierra Leone is not restricted to that country alone. The difficult humanitarian and security situation in all three Mano River Union countries - Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia - is clear for all of us to see. We therefore also need to address the entire subregion as a whole, not just one country at a time. We must work constructively with all three countries not only to try to remove the tensions between them, but also to find ways to collectively address all their problems.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We therefore urge both the Security Council and the United Nations Secretariat to work closely with all the relevant actors, including troop-contributors, to ensure success for ourjoint efforts in Sierra Leone. While the situation still remains uncertain, we hope that we now have a window of opportunity on which we can capitalize, and replace war and terror with peace. We consider the recent developments but a first step in the long and arduous process of building peace and reconciliation in a country which has seen some of the most brutal forms of conflict. The earlier we, the international community, can bring the country back to normal, the better.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We believe that even bolder steps need to be taken by all concerned to ensure the effective implementation of the Abuja Accords and the rehabilitation of communities adversely affected by the war. However, we also agree with the Secretary- General's views that in spite of hopeful signs, many challenges and difficulties remain. In addition, there is also a danger of complacency. We saw only last year how a promising situation so easily and so quickly deteriorated into chaos. We need, therefore, to guard against over-optimism. The Security Council and the Secretariat must not only remain vigilant, but also ensure that mistakes of the past are not repeated.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“This commitment is time-honoured and unconditional. Our presence in UNAMSIL will be yet another manifestation of our long-standing and well established commitment to peace and prosperity in Africa. Over the years, we have followed the situation in Sierra Leone very closely and with concern. We are therefore pleased to see in the Secretary-General's report some signs of improvement in the political and economic situation in the country. We share the Secretary-General's cautious optimism on the positive developments which have taken place recently, including the forward deployment of UNAMSIL and the relaunching of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programme. We also appreciate the bold steps that have been taken by the Government of President Ahmed Tejan Kabbah in moving towards peace and reconciliation.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“They are a part of the first batch of over 4,300 Pakistani troops who will be taking up their duties as part of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL). In spite of logistical problems not of our making, we are implementing the timeline for our deployment, which will be completed in August this year. When I speak of the logistical problems, I refer to the fact that since the aircraft provided to transport our troops is, perhaps, of the forties vintage, it developed some problem and had to land somewhere en route. That is why a new aircraft had to be brought in to take our troops to Sierra Leone. Our decision to participate in the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone was motivated by our commitment to the cause of peace and the United Nations peacekeeping role the world over.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“We welcome this timely public meeting to discuss the Secretary-General's latest report on the situation in Sierra Leone. We also welcome the statement by Ambassador Oluyemi Adeniji, the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Sierra Leone. I wish through you, Mr. President, to assure Ambassador Adeniji of Pakistan's fullest cooperation with him in his efforts to facilitate restoration of durable peace and stability in Sierra Leone, a country with which we have strong and abiding bonds of friendship. Even as I speak, Pakistan is in the process of deploying its contingent in Sierra Leone. I am pleased to announce that as of today a total of 910 Pakistani peacekeepers have arrived in Sierra Leone.”
2001-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4340 (2001) · source
“I wish to voice our support for the Secretary-General's pledge to move from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention, and finally to a culture of peace and prosperity, the twin goals of the United Nations. In doing so, I reaffirm Pakistan's cooperation and support for the international community's efforts to prevent armed conflicts, in keeping with our commitment to global peace, collective security and the honour and dignity of peoples all around the world, as well as their progress and prosperity.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“While the Charter is clear on what needs to be done, the United Nations, including its Secretary- General, as well as the Security Council and the General Assembly, have to play their part in implementing these provisions. Not doing so on the basis of political expediency or mere technicalities would be a disservice to the Charter itself. We are hopeful that, when the General Assembly takes up this question, it will give substantive consideration to the report. In addition, in our opinion, the international community must be guided by certain broad parameters in its actions on the prevention of armed conflicts. Pakistan will continue to remain actively involved in all the discussions in the United Nations on the prevention of armed conflict, an issue which is of vital concern to us.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source