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Apparicio Da Silva

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  1. “It could also provide support for development initiatives and coordinate the various bilateral cooperation projects. In that context, we support the recommendations of the Secretary-General on the creation of an integrated United Nations office. We believe that with 35 police and civilian advisers - UNOTIL has 75 - and 10 liaison officers, of which there are currently 15 in the framework of UNOTIL, such an office could meet at least the minimum needs indicated by the Timor authorities and pointed out by Mr. Hasegawa. To conclude, we believe that, one year away from the 2007 elections and as a culmination of the Security Council's support and involvement over the years, a new United Nations mission would focus international attention on peacebuilding in Timor-Leste, on building democracy and on promoting sustainable development.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

  2. “The Timorese people continue on their path towards peace and democracy. However, the challenges to such process are still immense, and we therefore believe that the Security Council should support the establishment of a new United Nations mission in Timor-Leste by adopting a resolution on the basis of the report before it. The new United Nations presence should include elements such as those requested by the Timorese Government in several communications to the Secretary General: electoral assistance, civilian advisers, police training and liaison officers for the borders and to assist in security matters. Also to be considered are elements related to capacity-building and national mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights as well as the promotion of justice and reconciliation in Timor-Leste.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

  3. “Specifically, it will be fundamental to promote economic growth in Timor-Leste at levels making it possible to effectively fight poverty and ensure better distribution of the benefits of development between the country's urban and rural populations. With scarce resources, Timor-Leste has in recent years achieved impressive progress in the fields of education and health. But 41 per cent of the population still lives below the poverty line. Here, we welcome the fact that the Timor Government's budget will grow 75.5 per cent in the fiscal year 2006-2007 and that nearly all public expenditure will be allocated to infrastructure projects, such as the construction of schools, health centres and roads. Argentina recognizes the considerable progress that Timor-Leste has made since the previous report of the Secretary-General.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

  4. “In Timor-Leste, the police and the legal system are at a nascent stage and complementary, and they must continue receiving United Nations support. The creation of effective institutions and mechanisms geared towards the promotion and protection of human rights is something else to which Argentine attaches particular importance. My country looks forward to the report on justice and reconciliation that the Secretary- General is preparing in line with paragraph 9 of resolution 1599 (2005). We reiterate our view that reconciliation must not be attained at the cost of justice. A third group of challenges is the fight against poverty and the promotion of development. Here, the support of the international community will continue to be essential.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

  5. “We believe that the continued presence of United Nations liaison officers is important, especially considering that border demarcation is not complete and that there is no formal agreement on border management. In that context, it is also necessary to better train the Timor-Leste Border Patrol Unit. We are sure that a United Nations mission including a police adviser component will contribute to strengthening Timorese police institutions. Another challenge that is no less important to building peace and democracy in Timor-Leste relates to strengthening the legal system. As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2006/251) indicates, there is still a need to strengthen the institutions in this field.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

  6. “The unrest within the armed forces and recent violent protests indicate that the progress achieved to date, which has been considerable, has not resolved the country's difficulties. The establishment of the security sector requires further support by the United Nations, supplementing the major bilateral projects under way. In that respect, we would like to ask Minister Ramos-Horta and Mr. Hasegawa to provide us with further information on the root causes of the recent incidents in Dili. Regarding the border with West Timor, we hope that Timor-Leste and Indonesia can soon achieve a border management agreement. We welcome the good relations between the two countries in recent years, which prove that it will not be difficult to resolve outstanding issues.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

  7. “They will be the first elections to be held after the country gained its independence and will require broad-based international support. We wish to underline the importance of the elections being held before 20 May 2007. We must not forget that disturbances might occur that could negatively affect the peacebuilding process and the construction of a democratic State in Timor- Leste. Given these circumstances, it is indispensable that we support the country in addressing possible attempts at destabilization during the election period. We must recognize that security remains precarious in Timor-Leste. The threat posed by militias has not yet been totally eliminated.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

  8. “Minister Ramos-Horta's presentation provided us with information that will help the Council better to understand the current situation in Timor-Leste and enhance its decision-making process with respect to the future of the United Nations presence in the country. The mandate of the United Nations Office in Timor-Leste (UNOTIL) is nearing its end, and the report of the Special Representative contains a clear message: peace and democracy have not yet been consolidated in Timor-Leste, and, under those circumstances, it is fundamental to secure a continued United Nations presence in the country through the establishment of an integrated office. The elections to be held in 2007 will represent a new phase for Timor-Leste.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

  9. “The Argentine delegation also wishes to acknowledge the presence of the Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, at this meeting, which demonstrates the Timorese Government's acknowledgement of the invaluable support provided by the Council to Timor- Leste in recent years. We wish to reiterate Mr. Ramos- Horta's message to the effect that the Council should not forget the Timorese people during the historic times they are living through today. Argentina, through Mr. Ramos-Horta, conveys its recognition to the brave and steadfast people of Timor-Leste.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source

  10. “Mr. Apparicio da Silva (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, on behalf of the Argentine delegation, I should like sincerely to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. We would like also to congratulate the Chinese delegation for the excellent manner in which it guided the Security Council's work during the month of April. Mr. President, allow me to begin by congratulating you for having taken the initiative to hold an open meeting on the situation in Timor-Leste. Argentina is particularly grateful for the detailed presentation on the current situation in Timor-Leste given by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa.”

    2006-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5432 (2006) · source