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Arce De Jeannet

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first: 2002-07-17
most recent: 2003-12-22
sittings or episodes: 8
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“This exercise has already been carried out by the Security Council in relation to the sanctions regime in Liberia. We hope that Mexico's contribution in the leadership of the 1132 (1997) Committee can be furthered and broadened by the member of the Security Council that will assume those functions in January 2004. In conclusion, the delegation of Mexico thanks the Vice-Chairmen and all the members of the Committee; our colleagues in the Security Council Affairs Division; Joseph Stephanides, Steven Avedon, Loraine Rickard-Martin, James Sutterlin, Vicky Aquino and Armie Decepida for their constant support over the past two years for the work of the Committee.”
2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source
“We hope that this experience can be used by the Chairmen of the Sierra Leone and Liberia sanctions Committees in 2004, given the regional approach that is required to address the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons, the use of mercenaries, and the similarities in the management of the travel-ban lists. I wish to point out that the members of the 1132 (1997) Committee will also need to include, as one of the pending tasks for 2004, the consideration and definition of the new legal basis for the sanctions regime in Sierra Leone, given the changes that have taken place in Liberia, the transformation of the Revolutionary United Front into a political party in Sierra Leone, the stable situation and the gradual withdrawal of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone.”
2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source
“One innovative aspect of the work of the sanctions Committee was Mexico's initiative to hold informal tripartite meetings among the 1132 (1997) Committee on Sierra Leone, the 1343 (2001) Committee on Liberia and the 864 (1993) Committee on sanctions against UNITA in Angola, coordinated by Mexico, so that we might have an exchange of views on questions related to the diamonds embargoes, the arms embargoes and the travel-ban list within the respective mandates of those Committees. In addition to reviewing various questions related to those issues, we, the members of the three Committees, had the opportunity to receive a visit from a diamonds expert, who gave us his opinion on the best way to make diamonds embargoes more effective.”
2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source
“Of satisfaction to the Mexican chairmanship of the 1132 (1997) Committee was the lifting in June 2003 of the diamond embargo in Sierra Leone, following a detailed consideration by members of the Committee of the actions taken by the Government of that country to establish a certification of origin system for diamonds and additional administrative measures to exercise control over diamond-mining areas and to regulate that sector. With respect to arms embargoes, the Committee took into account the views of the Government of Sierra Leone on maintaining the embargo as a measure to consolidate the peace process and regional security. Similarly, the travel-ban list was updated by removing the names of individuals who had died and by adjusting the data in the database accordingly.”
2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source
“During the mission, we also addressed obstacles to the practical implementation of Security Council sanctions, as well as criteria for lifting those sanctions. One side effect of our first-hand experience of the prevailing situation in the West African countries visited during the mission was Mexico's decision to promote the constructive involvement of the Security Council on Liberia and the issuance of a statement of the President of the Council in December 2002.”
2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source
“We followed to the letter one of the pieces of advice also received by other sanctions committee Chairmen, namely, to make working visits to a country and its neighbours involved in a sanctions regime. The Chairman of the Committee, Ambassador Adolfo Aguilar Zinser, headed the mission that in late June and early July 2002 travelled to Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, Belgium, France and Austria. I wish once again to convey Mexico's appreciation to the United Nations Department of Political Affairs for its support during the mission. Exchanges of views with various governmental and non-governmental actors and regional and international organizations were key to our progress on the issues of compliance with the arms and diamond embargoes and the use of the travel-ban list.”
2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source
“Secondly - and this is perhaps the part from which we benefited the most as a country and as a delegation - we had an opportunity to discover and delve into a geographic problem that was initially foreign to us. However, the dynamism of the members of the Committee and the state of the political process in Sierra Leone motivated us to learn and, subsequently, to manage more smoothly the various elements that are part of the reality of that country, including the regional dimension. In the Committee we were able from the beginning to adopt the guidelines that set the course for our work. The commitment of some members of the Committee during the past two years, in addition to the invaluable cooperation of the Government of Sierra Leone, have been key to carrying out our work.”
2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source
“Allow me to express Mexico's appreciation to you, Mr. President, for having kept up, through the holding of this public meeting, the Security Council's practice, begun in December 2002, of allowing non-permanent members whose mandate ends in December an opportunity to share their experiences at the head of a subsidiary body. In the case of Mexico, the chairmanship of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1132 (1997), concerning Sierra Leone - a position we have held since January 2002 - presented us with very interesting challenges. First, we had to put our full effort behind fulfilling the mandate entrusted to the sanctions Committee, guiding the deliberations and proposing ways of ensuring the full implementation of the Security Council's resolutions.”
2003-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4888 (2003) · source
“Mexico will study the Secretary-General's proposal, bearing in mind any decision's financial implications for Member States and the best way that the United Nations can continue to support the strengthening of the political process in Bougainville. The delegation of Mexico will take a constructive approach in considering the draft resolution to be introduced in that regard. Lastly, I would once again like to express Mexico's gratitude for the work of Ambassador Noel Sinclair and the staff of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville. Their devotion has led to progress towards achieving a lasting solution to the conflict in Bougainville.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“In that connection, the support of the United Nations is necessary, especially with regard to the holding of elections and the establishment of an autonomous government and the strengthening of its institutions. My Government has received the note regarding the request made by the Government of Papua New Guinea to the Secretary-General concerning the extension of UNPOB's mandate until elections are held on the establishment of a Bougainville autonomous government. We have also taken note of the Secretary- General's proposal to establish a United Nations observer mission in Bougainville with a six-month mandate beginning on 1 January 2004.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“We appeal to the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Bougainville authorities to report on advances in the implementation of those programmes, particularly concerning the final decision reached on the ultimate fate of the weapons collected during phase two of the weapons disposal programme. We have also taken note of the progress made in drawing up a draft constitution for Bougainville, the third revision of which is now being prepared. As I have already noted, Mexico believes that the successful conclusion of disarmament and the adoption of the constitution are fundamental elements in the strengthening of peace and in the laying of foundations for Bougainville's development and economic growth.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“We note with satisfaction the measures being taken by the Government of Papua New Guinea, such as the delegation of powers to the Bougainville Interim Provincial Executive Council, including control of the police command in Bougainville, as well as the cooperation seen among some of the former combatants in the area of security, particularly in Buka and Arawa. Although security conditions have remained stable, there is a need to strengthen the disarmament, reintegration and rehabilitation programmes for former combatants, as well as the structural aspects of Bougainville's economic and social development, in order to avoid a resurgence of the conflict.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“In that effort, the donor community has a fundamental role to play in supporting the establishment of sustainable economic and social conditions by channelling resources to infrastructure, education, health care and development projects, thus strengthening the peaceful transition towards a stable political future for the island. I take this opportunity once again to express our gratitude for the work and support provided to Bougainville by Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu, first through the Peace Monitoring Group and later through the Bougainville Transitional Team, which has almost completed its work.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“Mrs. Arce de Jeannet (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I wish first of all to thank Mr. Danilo Turk, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for the information he has given us. Mexico believes that the successful completion of disarmament and the adoption of a constitution are essential to consolidating peace and laying the foundations for the development and economic growth of Bougainville, particularly at a time when the international presence is being reduced and the people of the island are preparing to take charge of their own future.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“While it is true that resolution 1325 (2000) has not yet realized its full potential and indeed that a great deal needs to be done to ensure its implementation, we think a new resolution would serve to update and supplement resolution 1325 (2000) and keep the attention of the Security Council and the attention of the membership of the United Nations at large focused on this issue.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“First, it is important for the Security Council to consider the appropriateness of setting up a mechanism to follow up the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and the recommendations contained in the study carried out on women, peace and security, by the Secretary-General pursuant to Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), and in the study on women, war and peace commissioned by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). Secondly, perhaps an additional resolution could be adopted on this topic of women and peace and security, keeping in mind the fact that in October 2004 the Secretary-General will submit his second report under this item.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Non-governmental organizations view that resolution as a useful tool for promoting gender issues within the context of armed conflicts, in peace processes, in the post-conflict rebuilding of societies, in the very important sphere of disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and in our fight to eradicate the illicit traffic of small arms and for the total elimination of antipersonnel mines. It is important that in the follow-up to resolution 1325 (2000), the Security Council maintain good channels of communication with non-governmental organizations, particularly with those in countries or regions where there is an intention to establish, or where there already exist, United Nations peace operations. By way of conclusion, we would like to put forward two suggestions.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“In the area of international law, an important achievement is the classification under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) of certain acts of sexual violence as war crimes or crimes against humanity. This is fully in keeping with the contents of resolution 1325 (2000). We also acknowledge that particular attention has been given to gender equality in setting up the ICC. The active participation of civil society organizations has been a very positive element, not only in the framing of resolution 1325 (2000), but also, in particular, in the process that began once it was adopted.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Regarding the work of the Security Council, much still remains to be done to ensure that the question of gender is considered systematically when framing resolutions and that it is dealt with as a central matter in questions of international peace and security, and not as a marginal issue. Statistics provided by the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women (OSAGI) demonstrates the work that remains to be done. Only 14.7 per cent of Security Council resolutions adopted since 2000 include any reference to the topic. OSAGI also indicates that 67 per cent of the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council omit the gender question entirely, or perhaps make a single reference. A profound change in mindset is needed, on the part of both Member States of this Organization and the Secretariat.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“However, we understand that that situation has just been resolved. As we all know, the high level civil service posts at the national, regional and international levels continue to be dominated by men. This situation is repeated in United Nations peacekeeping operations. It is essential for Member States to propose more women as candidates for the post of Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Currently, only one of them is a woman. At the same time, we must increase the participation of women at the middle and operational levels in peacekeeping operations, particularly in the military and civilian police components.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“In the Fourth Committee of the General Assembly and the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, we have consistently spoken in favour of including the gender perspective in United Nations peacekeeping operations. We support the creation of the position of Gender Adviser within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, which represents, finally, an important success. We hope that it will be filled as soon as possible. There has been some progress in including the gender perspective in field missions, particularly with regard to the inclusion of gender specialists. However, relatively few missions have such personnel. We are particularly surprised by the case of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which needed a gender specialist for a long time.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“The line that separates peacekeeping tasks and processes of peace consolidation and development is so thin that this matter requires wider cooperation and greater coordination between the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Secretariat. In the past two years, my delegation has participated actively in the group of friends of resolution 1325 (2000), and it will continue to be a part of it. As friends of the resolution, we have on more than one occasion proposed the inclusion of references to it, or of aspects related to it, in Security Council draft resolutions on the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Noleen Hayzer, Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women. The third anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) gives us an opportunity to speak once again on a matter to which the Government of Mexico attaches great importance - the inclusion of the gender perspective in dealing with armed conflict and post-conflict situations, peace processes and peacekeeping operations. We believe that the resolution is part of a broader effort to include the gender perspective in all areas of the work of the United Nations, as well as within the Organization itself. This is an effort that goes back to the World Conference on Women held in Mexico in 1975. That is the point of including gender perspective in the areas of responsibility of the main organs of our Organization.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Mrs. Arce de Jeannet (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We express our appreciation to the Under- Secretary-General, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, for his briefing, and to Ms. Amy Smythe for her briefing on her work with the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), which gives us a clearer idea of the resolution's impact and possible impact on the ground, as we were able to see when the Council mission to the Great Lakes region visited Kinshasa and Bunia last June. The experience gained by MONUC can be very useful in addressing the specific needs of Liberian women and children and can help the personnel of the United Nations Mission in Liberia. We also welcome Mrs. Angela King, the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women, and of Mrs.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“That in turn will contribute to a peaceful transition to a political future for Bougainville. Finally, I wish to express once again Mexico's gratitude for the work carried out by Ambassador Sinclair and his staff, whose commitment has been reflected in positive progress towards achieving a lasting solution to the conflict in Bougainville.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“Throughout the peace process, the cooperation of the Government of Papua New Guinea has been essential. It is now important for the State bodies to reach prompt agreement on a draft constitution for the island so that elections may be held as soon as possible to establish an autonomous and democratic Government in Bougainville. However, political progress is not sufficient if it does not go hand in hand with essential economic and social development. Therefore, it is essential for the donor community to support the establishment of sustainable economic and social conditions by channelling resources towards infrastructure, education, health and development projects. In these efforts, reintegration and rehabilitation of ex-combatants should be promoted.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“That kind of initiative sends the clear message that the international community attaches importance to the advancement of the peace process and the establishment of an autonomous and representative Government in Bougainville. Finally, stage II of the weapons collection plan has been successfully concluded under the watchful supervision of Ambassador Sinclair. Bearing in mind the experience gained in other conflicts where a delay in the final disposal of collected weapons has been used by some disruptive elements to resume hostilities or return to criminal activities, it is essential for the Security Council to urge the Peace Process Consultative Committee to begin disposal of weapons as soon as possible. In a society that has opted for dialogue, tolerance and understanding, there is simply no place for weapons.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“Mr. Simancas (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank the representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB), Ambassador Noel Sinclair, for the information that he has just provided. Before the Peace Monitoring Group leaves Bougainville, I would also like to express our gratitude for the work and support that Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu have provided to Bougainville. In that regard, Mexico welcomes the decision by those countries to send representatives to the Bougainville Transition Team to follow up on the peace process.”
2003-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4805 (2003) · source
“Mexico supports initiatives that are being undertaken to help the Government of Timor-Leste in its efforts to achieve its objectives and to facilitate the smooth transition of the United Nations role to traditional development assistance. In particular, we support those programmes aimed at poverty reduction, the promotion of good governance, the administration of expenditures, policy management and the development of the private sector and of the energy sector. The support of the international community, in particular the United Nations, has been fundamental to the success of UNMISET. For that reason, we support the appeal of the Secretary-General that this commitment be maintained so that the goals set can be met.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“It is a source of concern that the Timorese Administration is encountering difficulties in dealing with problems such as the reintegration of ex- combatants, the training and recruiting of civil servants, the indictment of those responsible for serious crimes committed in 1999 and the training of the Border Patrol Service. For that reason, we join the appeal to the international community that it continue to give its assistance in order to ensure the internal stability of the country. The National Development Plan places appropriate emphasis on the link that exists between the rehabilitation of infrastructure and national development.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“The strengthening of a culture of human rights will contribute to the stability of the country. We should therefore take into consideration the Secretary-General's statement that future progress will depend on maintaining stability in Timor-Leste and on the successful development of a national defence force and the Police Service, including the border service. The support of the international community is essential to those objectives. In this effort, it is crucial to support adequately the strengthening of the judicial system.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Another welcome development is the progress made in the area of internal security, in particular in the training of, and gradual transfer of responsibility to, the Timor-Leste Police Service. A stable security situation will make it possible by the end of this month, as scheduled, to complete the first phase of the four-stage programme to reduce the presence of UNMISET. I wish to express Mexico's support for the work being accomplished by the Serious Crimes Unit, as well as the work of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation. I also wish to express Mexico's appreciation of and support for the Timor- Leste Government's joint signing with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of a communique establishing 11 goals in the area of human rights.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“As the Secretary-General rightly states in his report, resolving the problem of refugees remains a requirement for stability. The fact that this coming December Timorese refugees might lose their refugee status and be left in a state of vulnerability due to the lack of protection under the Statute is a source of concern to my Government. It is therefore urgent to continue to promote the assistance programmes being conducted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for the repatriation of Timorese refugees, as well as the efforts to promote and to protect human rights. In that regard, we welcome the announcement made on 1 November that the UNHCR and the International Organization for Migration will join efforts to complete the return of refugees by the end of the year.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“In a brief time, the Timor-Leste authorities have made considerable progress in consolidating their State, which is founded on a broad- based, participatory democracy. In this process, the establishment and consolidation of relations of friendship and good-neighbourliness have been of prime importance. It is encouraging to note that, thanks to cooperation with the Indonesian authorities, many of the problems along the border are being dealt with. In particular, I wish to express my Government's satisfaction at the agreements reached in the Joint Ministerial Commission with Indonesia for the prompt delimitation of the border. States have a right to live within secure and internationally recognized borders. We appeal to the States concerned to accelerate the process of the delimitation of the land and maritime borders.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Mrs. Arce de Jeannet (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Let me first thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his presentation of the report on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). Let me also express my Government's appreciation to Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma and his entire team for their work at the head of UNMISET. Mexico welcomes the progress made by UNMISET in the implementation of the mandate established by resolution 1410 (2002). The work undertaken by the United Nations and the international community in Timor-Leste constitutes a foundation on which future missions can be developed, taking into account the particularities of each individual case. On 27 September 2002, we welcomed Timor- Leste into the United Nations community as the 191St Member State.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“But there is still much that remains to be done in order to ensure the majority of refugees return to their places of origin and find acceptable conditions which will enable them to remain there.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“It is therefore essential for UNMIK to continue to give priority to matters relating the security situation in general and in specific cases, as well as to measures to ensure greater freedom of movement. Among the challenges facing the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo and UNMIK, Mexico would like to underscore the importance of continued progress to bolster the rule of law and the development of policies aimed at establishing economic sustainability, particularly with respect to the creation of jobs and the development of the right conditions for the sustainable return of refugees, and internally displaced persons. On the question of refugees, we take note with satisfaction that last year saw an end to the net departure of members of minorities from Kosovo.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“With respect to the report of the Secretary- General, the Mexican delegation has taken note of the progress made in the area of the building effective democratic institutions, and specifically through training for members of the assemblies, the adoption of laws on primary and secondary education, and in the area of public health. The Mexican delegation acknowledges the efforts of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo to change the political climate with a view to bringing about the dismantling of parallel structures and providing an incentive for all communities to participate in the joint institutions. As suggested in the report, security problems, inter-ethnic tension in the workplace and limitations on freedom of movement continue to be impediments to the participation of minorities in the civil service.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“The holding of elections in peaceful circumstances and their results constitute a significant step forward in the process of forming representative organs with the participation of all ethnic and cultural communities of Kosovo. However, Mexico is concerned by the fact that the participation of the Serb community in the election was low compared to that in the elections of November 2001. A very positive outcome of the 26 October elections was that women represent more than 28 per cent of the members of the 30 municipal assemblies. This is a significant advance over the elections of 2000 when the proportion of women elected to the assemblies was only 8 per cent.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Mrs. Arce de Jeannet. (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): The delegation of Mexico wishes to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean- Marie Guehenno, for updating the Security Council on developments in the situation in Kosovo in general and in particular with respect to the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), on the basis of the report of the Secretary-General of9 October 2002 (S/2002/1126). While the report, which is the reason for today's meeting, does not address the municipal elections held in Kosovo on 26 October, the Mexican delegation wishes to speak about those first of all. Mexico would like to highlight the importance of that electoral process having taken place in a calm atmosphere and without incident.”
2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source
“Mexico has faith in the capacity and the conviction of the countries of Africa to bring about peace. As I stated earlier, Central Africa is showing signs of its commitment to peace. We would like to take this opportunity to applaud those efforts and to reaffirm Mexico's support for the decision that these States are taking to move forward with the peace- building process. We are convinced that the strategic partnership at the subregional level, combined with regional and international actions - and in particular with the resolve and commitment of the countries concerned - will enable Africa to become a continent of peace. The Security Council should closely follow these activities and be prepared to act in support of those efforts.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We have no doubt that the strategic partnership between the African Union, various subregional mechanisms and the United Nations will bear fruit in the form of the peace that the countries of the region so much wish to see. A number of countries of the Central African region are demonstrating their resolve to establish, and build upon, peace. The recent efforts by the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, Angola, Burundi and the Central African Republic attest to the determination and commitment of those countries to achieve peace. The African Union has the necessary experience to support subregional organizations and strengthen the strategic partnership to produce a lasting settlement to conflicts. We hope that proper use will be made of that experience.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In that vein, the joint meeting to be held tomorrow here at Headquarters between the Community and the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa will contribute to improving relations between the two bodies, thereby ensuring more sustained attention to the problems of the subregion. Mexico knows we can count on the resolve of the countries of Central Africa to work to strengthen their subregional mechanisms and to define the guidelines to govern their activities. No one can address, design and implement measures that take into account their interests better than the people of Central Africa themselves. In following the example of the Organization of African Unity, its predecessor, the African Union is taking a leading role in activities aimed at promoting peace.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We encourage the Governments of Central Africa to continue to work to strengthen subregional organizations in order to adapt, redefine or strengthen the objectives and structures of those bodies, as they deem appropriate. In the process of identifying measures, there should be input from the countries of the subregion, which are best acquainted with their realities and needs. That would serve to adequately define goals and to improve coordination and synergy of efforts between the various agencies responsible for peace-building. We applaud the decision by Economic Community of Central African States to establish new mechanisms to address Africa's problems.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source
“While Africa should be devoting resources to peacemaking and peace-building, it is important that subregional and regional bodies be able to establish measures for conflict prevention. Establishing and/or strengthening the necessary structures to prevent conflicts is a basic task. Due attention to disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement activities for former combatants, to the processes of reconciliation, to institution-building and to the promotion of economic development are basic conditions for the elimination of the causes of conflicts. Civil society must take an active part in those activities in a coordinated way with the Governments and the various agencies charged with addressing such issues.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Regional and subregional organizations should have the necessary capacity to support their members in overcoming the crises caused by war. Preventing Central Africa from being regarded as a high-risk region for investment should be the objective of the regional agencies. Coordination of activities with the United Nations and with the Bretton Woods institutions is not only positive, but essential. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has been working to support the economic development of the 53 African countries. Its relationship with the Economic and Social Council ensures better coordination of efforts. Undoubtedly, economic integration and the development of robust regional structures may help to eliminate the negative effects of conflicts.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We believe that NEPAD's attention to questions related to the prevention, management and solution of conflicts; to peacemaking and peacekeeping; to reconciliation, rehabilitation and reconstruction after conflicts; and to combating the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons and anti-personnel mines is part of an overall strategy to eradicate the causes of conflicts with a view to peace-building on the continent. The promotion of economic development is absolutely necessary, given that the wars on the African continent are the principal cause of poverty, displacement and the destruction of communities. War has had an immediate economic impact that prevents development and thus undermines the economic and social well-being ofthe region's countries.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The work of the United Nations to strengthen institutions and national capacities in order to promote national and regional development should be accompanied by effective measures on the part of the international community for the development of human resources, for the effective mobilization of financial resources, for the transfer of technology and for access to markets. In that context, my delegation should like to express its highest praise and support for the initiative of African countries to establish, within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), a peace and security mechanism to deal with the political and social vulnerability caused by conflicts.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Changing the face of Central Africa and transforming it into a region of peace requires a regional effort. For that, we must rely, above all, on the resolve of the countries concerned, through individual, bilateral, subregional, regional or international actions. There can be no successful peace initiative without political will. We have taken note of the efforts of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) to adapt to the region's new realities. Its observer status in the United Nations offers the Community a panoply of opportunities to interact with the Organization with a view to achieving its objectives. We encourage its members to intensify its activities and to strengthen its links with the African Union and with the United Nations.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Peace-building in Central Africa requires attention in at least three principal respects: first, conflict settlement, or peacemaking; secondly, the promotion of economic development and institution- building; and thirdly, conflict prevention, or addressing and eradicating the causes of conflicts. All that should be based on the concept of strategic partnership in order to guarantee positive results. Despite the vast natural resources of the Central African region, it is evident that the region's capacity to use them for development has not been fully utilized, given the continued violence and the civil wars. Conflict situations have not only blocked social and economic advances, but have also diverted income from the exploitation of natural resources to illicit purposes, in particular the purchase of weapons and the black market.”
2002-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4630Resumption1 (2002) · source