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2002-11-21

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2015-02-23

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1. “On that occasion, the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea voted overwhelmingly in support of the proposed constitutional amendments to add part XIV to the national Constitution and to bring into effect the new Organic Law on Peace-Building in Bougainville - Autonomous Bougainville Government and Bougainville Referendum. No votes were cast against the amendments, which showed the very high priority and utmost seriousness given to the issue by the Government and the people of Papua New Guinea. The votes required two-thirds absolute majority of the 109 members of the national Parliament. The recorded votes were 84 and 86, respectively, with no dissenting vote.”

   2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source

2. “It also gives me great pleasure to inform the Council that positive progress has been made on the three principal fronts: peace and reconciliation; arms disposal; and constitutional reforms - this last issue being an unprecedented achievement, as there was no provision or precedent appropriate to Bougainville's post-conflict situation within the constitutional framework of Papua New Guinea. The Council is well aware that under the previous Government, the former Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Sir Moi Avei, introduced the proposed constitutional amendments and the Organic Law in Parliament in January and March 2002.”

   2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source

3. “I, like previous speakers, would like to take this opportunity to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open meeting and for giving me the opportunity to speak on this issue of great importance to my country. I would also like to thank Sir Kieran Prendergast for his briefing at this meeting, as well as each and every one of the members for their constructive and helpful comments. The conflict that has plagued my country for the past 10 years has been the preoccupation of four consecutive Governments, which have devoted much time and energy and many resources to it. The peace process has, of course, been given the highest priority and attention by all previous Governments - especially the most recent - as well as by the current Government under the leadership of the Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Sir Michael Somare.”

   2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source