YouSaid · the spoken record

António

lines on the record
609
first
2003-08-06
most recent
2021-10-20
sittings or episodes
58
sources
un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

  1. “We welcome that fact that some countries are already extending assistance. We also welcome the efforts of MONUC. We think that this question as well is decisive for the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With respect to Burundi, we all recall the appeal made in the Council Chamber by Deputy President Zuma of South Africa. We recall that he specifically requested the deployment of a United Nations force to Burundi. We think that such a proposal is of interest at a time when we are overseeing this risk-filled transitional period. Such support is crucial. We welcome the fact that the Council mission visited Burundi, and hope that it will now make recommendations that can respond to all the questions we are now asking with respect to the deployment of a United Nations force.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  2. “We think all these elements require us to formulate a strategy with respect to the armed groups in the east of the country. Perhaps the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo (MONUC) should focus on this, as was done in Ituri and, in West Africa, in Cote d'Ivoire. There, a strategy had to be designed for a given area in order to provide the proper response to a specific situation. The arms embargo is another aspect deserving the Council's attention. We know that weapons are not free; they are bought with the very resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Those two aspects are closely linked and deserve the Council's attention. When the Council adopted resolution 1522 (2004), it stated that reform of the security and defence sectors was crucial to the process.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  3. “Nevertheless, with respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as was stated by the representative of France, there are still some grey areas that are cause for concern. I refer to areas in the east of the country, where there is still instability, violence, human rights violations and violations of the rights of women in particular. I think many of us have seen reports in the press about the situation of women in the eastern part of the country. We think that this very important, even crucial question requires our further attention. As the representative of France stated, we need to see how to stop this violence, which could jeopardize a process that is moving in a positive direction. The representative of France mentioned the murder of a Kenyan observer.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  4. “Mr. Antonio (Angola) (spoke in French): We too thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's meeting on Central Africa. We also thank Mr. Kalomoh for the briefing he has just given the Council. We believe that this meeting is being held at a crucial time and that we should seize the opportunity offered by the hope for peace in Central Africa. This meeting is being held not long after we had the privilege of hearing Mr. Swing brief the Council on the progress made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The peace process in that country has now gained speed: the efforts of the international community and the political will now being demonstrated by the transitional Government of national unity are cause for hope.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  5. “It is also gratifying to hear renewed commitments with regard to the future sustainable development of Bougainville. In conclusion, we should like to commend the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville and to express the hope that it will continue to work to achieve the goals set out in the Bougainville Peace Agreement, which, in our opinion, remains a consistent objective in shaping the future of Bougainville.”

    2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source

  6. “We are convinced that the United Nations will continue its sustained peace-building efforts in Bougainville, in particular to address pressing issues of security and stability in that area by establishing and increasing the capacity of the local political structures. My delegation encourages the recently created Bougainville Transition Team to monitor fulfilment of the commitments assumed in the Action Plan. In that context, Angola welcomes the contributions of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu. We also support the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme and of other agencies in this post-conflict rehabilitation period. We express our gratitude to the donors - particularly countries in the region - for their assistance.”

    2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source

  7. “With the completion of stage II of the weapons disposal plan, the constitutional process can proceed swiftly with a view to holding elections as soon as possible. My delegation would like to express its satisfaction at the increased cooperation between Papua New Guinea and Bougainville. The spirit of commitment and trust between them has also been demonstrated in other areas, such as the demobilization and reintegration of former combatants into society and the rebuilding of infrastructure. My delegation hopes that Bougainville will be one more case of a successful post-conflict situation. Peacemaking and peace-building are often closely interrelated. That interrelationship requires a comprehensive approach in order to preserve the results achieved.”

    2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source

  8. “The completion of stage II of the weapons disposal plan has been verified and certified by the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB). We welcome all those achievements; they are proof of the unequivocal determination of the people of Bougainville to reach peace. Therefore, we should like to join those who have called upon Mr. Francis Ona to join the positive trends that are occurring in the territory. A new Bougainville constitution is a central part of the implementation of the Peace Agreement. It is therefore important that the draft constitution be finalized and submitted to the Constituent Assembly of Bougainville for adoption as a step towards the achievement of goals set for the transitional period, an essential element in the shaping of Bougainville's future.”

    2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source

  9. “I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on the situation in Bougainville. I should also like to express my thanks to Ambassador Sinclair and to our colleague from Papua New Guinea for this briefing, which provided an update on the situation in the territory. My delegation highly appreciates the progress in the political process since the adoption of the Bougainville Peace Agreement, particularly the significant improvement in the constitutional aspect. The Bougainville Constitutional Commission has been working to arrive at a consensual Bougainville constitution. The Peace Monitoring Group, whose mandate expired on 30 June, has been succeeded by the Bougainville Transition Team.”

    2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source