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  1. “Unless this trend is reversed, it could result in another age-old manifestation of terrorism: organized pogroms against minorities and suppressed peoples, such as the one the world witnessed against the Muslims of Gujarat earlier this year. Even as we take practical and legal measures to combat the phenomenon of terrorism, the international community must initiate comprehensive and effective steps to address the root causes of terrorism. Terrorism often arises from political and economic injustice; from foreign occupation and the repression of peoples; from festering disputes and conflict among nations; and from economic deprivation and poverty, which provides a fertile field in which fanaticism flourishes.”

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

  2. “In his address to the General Assembly, President Musharraf also said: "In a globalized world, religious and cultural diversity should be a vehicle for complementary creativity and dynamism, not the rationale for a new ideological or political confrontation." The veil of mutual suspicion and ignorance between the West and Islam, which has become so visible over the last year, can be lifted only through an open, honest and sustained dialogue. The President of Pakistan has proposed that, as a first step, the General Assembly should adopt a declaration on religious and cultural understanding, harmony and cooperation. The attempt to equate Islam and Muslims with terrorism is exacerbating discrimination against Muslim minorities and peoples in various parts of the world.”

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

  3. “As the President of Pakistan also stated in the General Assembly, "acts of terrorism by individuals or groups cannot be the justification to outlaw the just struggle of a people for self-determination and liberation from colonial or foreign occupation, nor can it justify State terrorism." There is another, less recognized threat to the successful conclusion of the anti-terrorist campaign - the danger of unwittingly provoking a clash of religions and cultures. Obviously, some quarters have a vested interest in utilizing the war against terrorism as a vehicle to spread hatred against Islam and Muslims. Some of these people live close to us. But let us remember: terrorism has a history; but it has no religion or creed.”

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

  4. “The Kashmiris are struggling to exercise their right to self-determination, as promised to them by the Security Council in a number of resolutions. Those Security Council resolutions must also be faithfully implemented. If the war against terrorism is to be brought to a successful conclusion, it is vital to ensure that it is in no way misappropriated by interested parties who want to suppress the fundamental right of peoples under colonial and alien occupation or domination to struggle for their right to self-determination and freedom.”

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

  5. “It must be in the knowledge of the Council that Pakistan's ability to support the international struggle against terrorism - and our aspirations for peace and prosperity - could be significantly eroded by the military threat against Pakistan from our eastern neighbour. Misusing the rationale of the anti-terrorist campaign, this neighbour has deployed one million troops on Pakistan's border and along the Line of Control in Kashmir. It has repeatedly threatened to use force against Pakistan. It refuses mutual de-escalation of forces; it refuses bilateral dialogue; it refuses third- party mediation; it refuses the Secretary-General's good offices; and it refuses to end its military repression of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, justifying this stance by denigrating this noble freedom struggle as cross-border terrorism.”

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

  6. “President Musharraf's Government has launched the country towards this vision, introducing comprehensive socio-economic reforms and restructuring our polity, inter alia, through grassroots democracy, the empowerment of women and an ambitious programme of human resources development, including education. As we move to the stage of completing the process of democratic revival with the holding of national and provincial assembly elections in Pakistan on 10 October - six days away - it is our hope and expectation that our friends in the international community will continue their support for Pakistan's comprehensive endeavour for rapid socio-economic development and to realize thereby our people's aspirations for peace, security and prosperity.”

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

  7. “The Government of Pakistan is also seeking to clear the pond in which extremists and terrorists could survive. Through the detailed reports submitted by Pakistan to the CTC under resolution 1373 (2001), the Security Council is aware of the extensive legislative, administrative and operational measures which the Pakistani Government has adopted to arrest and eradicate all domestic manifestations of terrorism and extremism in Pakistan. Our campaign against terrorism and extremism is part of the endeavour of President Musharraf's Government to realize the vision of our founder, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, for the emergence of Pakistan as a modern, tolerant, democratic Islamic State.”

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

  8. “Yet the fact that the terrorists are attacking the innocent and "soft targets" is an indication that their capacities have been severely eroded. Pakistan is determined to pursue the operation until complete success is achieved in eliminating and eradicating those terrorists. It is unfortunate that in certain recent incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, we have found some grounds to suspect that there are external agencies other than Al Qaeda who may have been responsible for those terrorist acts. Just this morning there was a condemnable attack by gunmen against the girls' Islamic school in Lahore and another attack on a Christian hospital in Bannu, in north-western Pakistan. A young girl was injured in Lahore. Fortunately, there were no injuries in the Bannu attack.”

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

  9. “This intelligence and police operation has proved to be highly successful, resulting in the capture of some of the top leadership of Al Qaeda. We are confident of further and ultimate success in capturing any remaining Al Qaeda members on the run. It was expected that the terrorists, when cornered, would seek retaliation and revenge. In the war against terrorism, Pakistan has become not only the frontline fighter but also the frontline target of the terrorists. To draw publicity to their acts of vengeance and violence, the terrorists have focused on attacking foreigners, as well as members of Pakistan's Christian community. We condemn and deplore those attacks and the resulting loss of innocent lives.”

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

  10. “We have arrested and deported foreign suspects found on our territory. We are determined not to allow anyone to use our soil for terrorist acts inside or outside Pakistan." Pakistan continues to conduct extensive operations on its western border involving a sizeable number of its military and paramilitary forces to interdict Al Qaeda infiltration, even as coalition forces undertake simultaneous operations on the other side of the Durand Line. With equal vigour, Pakistan Government agencies are engaged in an extensive operation to hunt down Al Qaeda and other terrorists who may have infiltrated into Pakistan. Some have been discovered in the border regions, while others were found hiding in our cities.”

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

  11. “It is equally important to commence the process of rehabilitation and reconstruction simultaneously throughout Afghanistan under the auspices of the Karzai Government. Apart from generating an economic revival and creating jobs, it will also help to extend the influence and authority of the Government in Kabul to all Afghanistan. Even as the international community acts to consolidate peace and security and to revive economic activity in Afghanistan, the need to support Pakistan in its multiple endeavours to combat terrorism should not be overlooked. As President Musharraf stated in the 2nd meeting of the fifty-seventh session of the General Assembly, on 12 September: "Pakistan is in the forefront of the fight against terrorism. We have made major sacrifices in this war. We have interdicted infiltration by Al Qaeda into Pakistan.”

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

  12. “In the meantime, the international community, which has organized itself admirably in Afghanistan under the guidance of the Secretary- General and his Special Representative, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, cannot afford to become complacent. Security continues to be under threat in Afghanistan from a variety of sources, including tribal and regional rivalries and the quest for power and influence. Pakistan continues to believe and to urge that the international community should deploy additional forces, especially in the regional centres, as a means of consolidating peace and security in Afghanistan and ensuring that the writ of President Karzai prevails over the entire country. Failure to take timely action to consolidate security in Afghanistan could prove to be very costly in the future.”

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

  13. “On the ground, an international coalition was quickly constituted and has waged a successful war against the Al Qaeda terrorist organization in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Almost a year later, Al Qaeda has been virtually destroyed and the Government which harboured and protected those terrorists ejected from power. The Bonn process, supplemented by the Tokyo Conference, has opened the way for the installation of a representative Government in Kabul, led by President Hamid Karzai, and for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan. However, the war against terrorism in Afghanistan is not yet fully won. Coalition forces are still pursuing the remnants of Al Qaeda in the mountains and valleys of Afghanistan. That final mopping-up operation is likely to be painstaking and time-consuming.”

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

  14. “The catastrophic terrorist attacks of 11 September last year mobilized the international community to launch a comprehensive campaign against terrorism. The Security Council has made a significant contribution to that campaign, including through the series of resolutions it has adopted - resolution 1368 (2001) calling on all States to work together to bring to justice "the perpetrators, organizers and sponsors" of the atrocities of 11 September; resolution 1373 (2001), adopted almost a year ago this week, which aimed at cutting off the supply lines - financial, military and logistic - of the terrorists; resolution 1377 (2001) calling on all States to eliminate the scourge of terrorism; and 1390 (2002) targeting Al Qaeda and the Taliban.”

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

  15. “We are delighted to see you, Sir, assume the presidency of the Security Council at this critical moment for international peace and security and, indeed, a critical moment for the United Nations. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ambassador Stefan Tafrov, your predecessor, for his skilful and outstanding leadership of the Council last month. On this occasion, the Pakistan delegation extends its high appreciation to Sir Jeremy Greenstock, the Chairman of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC), to the Vice-Chairmen of the CTC and to its experts for their endeavours over the past year. We wish them continued success in the future. The debate on the issue of threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist attacks is important and timely.”

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

  16. “We must continue to promote a durable solution on the basis of the principle of land for peace contained in Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) and so vividly reflected in the bold proposal of Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and in the Beirut Declaration of the Arab States, as well as in the recent declarations by President Bush and the "quartet" meeting.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

  17. “Over the past several months, the fruits of decades of peace endeavours have been trampled by unbridled Israeli violence, collective punishment and the slaughter of innocents in the Middle East. This brutal and ill-timed attack threatens the high-level diplomacy that was so recently resumed to build peace in the region. We must not allow this brutal act to prevent the realization of a just and durable peace there. The Security Council and the international community must continue to call for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops from the territories reoccupied in recent weeks, for an end to all violence, to the economic strangulation of the Palestinians and to the paralysis in the process of reaching a just peace.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

  18. “We welcome the universal condemnation of this abhorrent act. We welcome in particular the statement issued by the United States, on behalf of President Bush, against this heavy-handed action. We express our condolences to the families of all the victims. The Security Council must take strong action against such acts of unbridled violence. No State should be allowed to entertain the expectation that it enjoys immunity, that it can perpetrate violations of international humanitarian law with impunity merely because it justifies them as being aimed against so- called terrorists. We must counter the widespread perception of double standards and multiple morality.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

  19. “Mr. President, it is a pleasure to see you presiding over the Security Council this month. Two days ago, in the dead of night, a missile carrying a powerful bomb was launched in Gaza by Israeli aircraft with foreknowledge that this would result in large civilian casualties. The United States spokesman is reported to have said "The missile launched was a deliberate attack on the site, knowing that innocents would be lost." Fourteen innocent civilians died, including nine children. Terrorism has been defined by some as the deliberate use of violence against innocent civilians. By this yardstick this Israeli attack was an act of terrorism, not least because it was planned and perpetrated, not by a fanatical group, but by a so-called democratic Government. Violence breeds violence. State terrorism inevitably breeds terrorism.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

  20. “We much act, and act with determination, to prevent the situation from descending into chaos - chaos in which neither side can realize its hopes for peace with security. The prospects for peace in the Middle East will continue to remain bleak without the immediate cessation of all acts of violence, provocation and destruction. Those with the responsibility to maintain international peace, and especially the Security Council, must therefore act. The Committee must act now to realize this objective and revive the hopes for durable peace in the region.”

    2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source

  21. “When the avenues of dialogue and negotiation are closed, the Security Council must assume its responsibilities under the Charter in order to secure the implementation of its resolutions and decisions. Israel must cease its aggression against the Palestinian people and their lawful Government. The Security Council has agreed on the nature of the framework of peace. What is needed now is to identify the specific goals which need to be achieved to realize the agreed vision of resolution 1397 (2002), and the timelines for doing so. The Council and the international community must turn their attention to that task. Violence begets violence. It is not the path to peace in the Middle East or elsewhere. The present deteriorating situation in Palestine warrants the urgent attention of the international community.”

    2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source

  22. “This incursion, together with the raids into Tulkarm, Bethlehem and Jenin, have resulted in civilian casualties and the destruction of property. All these Israeli actions constitute serious breaches of Israel's legal obligations and responsibilities as an occupying Power, under the Fourth Geneva Convention, of 12 August 1949. They also violate the provisions of Security Council resolution 1402 (2002). The goal in the Holy Land is to find a final settlement, not to impose a final solution. The people of Israel, no doubt, appreciate the distinction. Peace cannot be durable if it is imposed through the barrel of a gun. Durable peace cannot be achieved by eliminating your interlocutor or installing one of your own choice. Peace cannot come with one side literally calling the shots.”

    2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source

  23. “Together, they constituted the configuration of a peace settlement in the Middle East - an opportunity to move back from the brink of violence and destruction and to find a way out of this tragic quagmire. What was required was the establishment of timelines for the implementation of Security Council resolutions and the fulfilment of their objectives. Unfortunately, instead of the sincere implementation of this endorsed vision of peace, the Israeli response was intransigence, accompanied by the continuing use of force and violence. Once again, the prospects for peace in the Holy Land are being crushed under the treads of Israeli tanks. Pakistan condemns Israel's latest military incursion into Ramallah and the continuing encirclement of President Yasser Arafat's headquarters.”

    2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source

  24. “It is a pleasure for me to see you, Sir, preside over the Security Council for the current month. I would also like to extend our appreciation to your predecessor, the representative of Singapore, for the splendid manner in which he guided the Council last month. It was not very long ago that the Security Council adopted resolution 1397 (2002) with its vision of a region where two States, Israel and Palestine, would live side by side within secure and recognized borders. It also recalled the two landmark resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), reaffirming the principle of land for peace. Resolution 1397 (2002) was adopted in the wake of the bold proposal of Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and of the Beirut Declaration, which underscored the commitment of the Arab countries to peace and reconciliation in the Middle East.”

    2002-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4552Resumption1 (2002) · source