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“I conclude by noting that the chairmanship of the Counter-Terrorism Committee is aware of its responsibility to do all it can to ensure that the Committee works at an appropriate pace and functions effectively. Here I draw attention to paragraph 21 of the ninth work programme, which provides that the chairmanship shall submit to the Committee, for subsequent evaluation by the Security Council, a report on problems being encountered by States in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and on difficulties being experienced in the same regard under the present structure and functioning of the Counter- Terrorism Committee itself. The purpose of that report will be to identify major issues in order eventually to debate possible measures to be taken by both the Committee and the Security Council to solve them.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“With regard to the Committee's work, we will continue to follow closely the development of the flow of information exchanges with States through, among other means, letters and reports. Technical assistance will continue to be one of the main priorities of our work, as will ensuring adequate coordination of counter-terrorism efforts by international and regional organizations in combating terrorism. With regard to transparency, reference has already been made to progress in revamping the Committee's Web site. I am grateful for the work done in that regard by the Secretariat team, the Department of Public Information and the translation services of the United Nations.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“In accordance with the obligation of transparency in our work, the Committee has agreed that the Chairman will submit to the Security Council, no later than 31 October 2003, a list of States which have not yet submitted their reports on time as of that date. I therefore take this opportunity to reiterate to the representatives of States that are late that they should submit their reports as soon as possible. In any case, it should be remembered that the focus of the Counter-Terrorism Committee is on cooperation. We are therefore at the disposal of those States, not only to assist them in the submission of their reports but also to work with them in overcoming any problems responsible for the delay. I repeat that our team of experts will address any questions they deem it appropriate to address.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“Both chairs have conducted a meeting with our respective experts, in which it was agreed that there will be periodic meetings to ensure better coordination between these two bodies. Now I would like to address the general outlines of the ninth report, which run from October to December 2003. By 30 September 2003, the committee had received 419 reports from Member States and others. This includes 191 initial reports from Member States and five from others, 100 second reports from Member States and 2 from others and 71 third reports from Member States. It is important to note that to date, all Member States of the United Nations have submitted their initial reports. Nevertheless, by 30 September 2003, 48 States were late in submitting their reports.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“Fifthly and lastly, in the context of cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations, ties have been strengthened between the Committee and those who are working more directly in the fight against terrorism. On 7 October 2003, a second meeting was held with such organizations at the headquarters of the Organization of American States, in Washington, DC, at which a great deal of information was exchanged. The Committee is pleased to have initiated this coordination process between international organizations and notes with satisfaction that it will continue in the future, since the next meeting has already been scheduled for March 2004 in Vienna. We have also taken steps to assure proper coordination between the CTC and the Committee established under Security Council resolution 1267 (1999).”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“Secondly, on the working methods of the Committee, we have continued our efforts to apply the criteria of coordination, transparency and equality of treatment to the circumstances of each case. Thirdly, in the field of technical assistance, we are still working to ensure that the Committee takes an increasingly active approach to its collaboration with those States which, although they have a real political will to implement resolution 1373 (2001), are nonetheless facing difficulties in doing so. Fourthly, with regard to transparency, the Committee's web page has been completely redesigned so as to be consulted as easily and quickly as possible. The English version is now fully operative and in the next few days the French and Spanish will also be ready. Lastly, the web page will also be available soon in Arabic, Chinese and Russian.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“For that purpose, we have prepared a working paper on the criteria for the drafting of letters and the need to give attention to all States in line with the principle of equal treatment, while providing the essential flexibility that will allow the Committee to maintain the proper follow-up of States' efforts to implement the provisions of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001). In our work ensuring that all States become parties as soon as possible to the relevant international conventions and protocols relating to terrorism, the CTC considered specifically the issue at one of its meetings, during which its team of experts presented a report on the status of State participation and of the positive impact of resolution 1373 (2001) and of the work of the Committee itself.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“With regard to the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), the Committee has continued reviewing the reports submitted by States in response to the letters addressed to them by the Committee. It should be noted that the rate of review has slowed down somewhat compared to previous periods because we are gradually entering a more complex phase of our work. As States move from stage A, which basically relates to verifying that adequate anti-terrorist legislation is in place, to stage B, which focuses on the actual implementation of these measures, the Committee has taken more time to review reports and draft letters. It has become necessary to find a balance between the amount of attention given to stage A and stage B States.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“There is no need to reiterate here the importance of the Security Council's work in the international community's fight against the threat to peace and security represented by terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, but I believe it is appropriate to emphasize that our Committee represents the consensus shared by all Members of the United Nations that affirms that it is necessary to struggle, by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, against acts of terrorism. Before presenting a brief summary of the content of the ninth work programme, I shall refer briefly to the implementation of what was agreed to in the eighth programme.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“I speak today as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) in order to brief you on the status of its work, and to submit to you the ninth work programme for the months of October to December 2003. On 4 October, I completed six months as Chairman of the Committee. It has been a period in which a great deal of serious work has been done on our task of monitoring the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4845 (2003) · source
“The region will also benefit from a country that is moving towards normalcy and that certainly will have the cooperation of neighbouring countries and the international community. Lastly, it is good news for this Council and the United Nations, because differences of the past are being reduced. From the unity, which we trust will be unrestricted, we will be able to make efforts that will be beneficial to those who most need them - in other words, the people of Iraq. I would like to express best wishes for the donors conference in Madrid, to which this resolution gives the momentum that many of us wanted and called for. We believe that that conference can and must be a milestone in the development of the Iraqi people.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to convey the Spanish delegation's unreserved satisfaction that this resolution, so important for the future of Iraq, was unanimously adopted. Spain was a resolute sponsor of the draft resolution, convinced that it constituted an important step towards improving the lives of the them and restoring to them control of their own destiny. We believe that the resolution is good news for the Iraqi people, for the region and for the United Nations. Iraq deserved - and deserves - the sincere consensus of the Security Council and its undivided support and unity. It is a people who have suffered three decades of dictatorship and who must see a better future before it. The resolution should help to achieve that.”
2003-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4844 (2003) · source
“Nothing justifies, nor can justify, the recent attacks in the area, but that cannot divert us from the basic matter before us today - the construction of the wall in the Palestinian territories - I underscore, in the Palestinian territories - and the confiscation of land or the demolition of houses. Those are all illegal activities. What is worse is that, as I said at the beginning, they are activities that are increasingly harmful to any effort to bring peace to the region.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“We also cannot forget the problems created by this measure, adopted by the Government of Israel, in terms of international law and humanitarian law. Regarding the latter point, we must note that this measure and its impact, particularly in terms of complicating land issues, is already directly affecting the Palestinian civilian population and particularly their movement, thus deepening the terrible humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territories. My delegation has often spoken against terrorism. It has condemned here the recent attacks on the Israeli population.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): The purpose of this meeting is to examine the seriousness and the implications of the construction by Israel of what is being called the wall. The search for a solution to the Middle East conflict requires the creation of the requisite climate of trust between the parties, which will enable them to emerge from the spiral of violence. We must state that the construction of the wall in the West Bank does not help create that atmosphere. Indeed, the route of the wall creates problems for the vision of peace between Israelis and Palestinians based on two States living in peace and security. The international community has always called on the parties not to change the situation on the ground. Spain reiterates that.”
2003-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4841 (2003) · source
“In addition, in connection with the outcome of the meeting of Ministers of Defence of the European Union, Spain would like to hear the views of the High Representative regarding what would be the best conditions on the ground in the event that the European Union replaces NATO's mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lastly, I have a brief comment regarding justice. There can be no doubt that the only way to strengthen peace is to render justice. We commend the work done by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as well as the establishment of a War Crimes Chamber.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“No one is unaware that the ultimate goal of those measures is Bosnia and Herzegovina's attainment of political and economic levels commensurate with those of other European countries. With regard to the first set of measures, my country is following with particular attention the restructuring of the armed forces and the Ministry of Defence. In that connection, I would like to ask Lord Ashdown whether he believes that the recent reforms described in his report, if strengthened, will make it possible for Bosnia and Herzegovina to become part of NATO's Partnership for Peace in the near future.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain would like to thank the High Representative for his outstanding work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and particularly for his comprehensive briefing to the Security Council. We would also like to thank Judge Meron for his work at the helm of the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and for his very interesting briefing. The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina requires, as the High Representative just mentioned, two different kinds of measures in order to move forward. One is to reform the State, in order to strengthen institutions and ensure that the rule of law is firmly established, and the other is to restructure the economy to remove obstacles to development and the generation of jobs.”
2003-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4837 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Today's meeting is taking place due to certain events of grave concern to us. The situation in the Middle East during recent weeks has obligated us to call for prudence and restraint. Any act that will unleash a spiral of violence must be rejected. In that context, we would like firmly to condemn yesterday's attack in Haifa, which we believe was completely odious and reprehensible, regardless of the date on which it was committed. However, that cannot cause us to overlook or minimize the extreme gravity of the attack perpetrated against Syria today. That attack is clearly a patent violation of international law. Accordingly, it is something we believe to be worthy of condemnation. I should also like to appeal for moderation to be exercised in the Middle East.”
2003-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4836 (2003) · source
“Finally, we would like to appeal for the provision of emergency assistance to Guinea-Bissau, which is faced with a steadily worsening economic and social situation.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to Mr. Kalomoh and the Minister from Timor- Leste for their statements on the situation in Guinea- Bissau. We condemn the coup d'e'tat that took place on 14 September, although we are pleased to see that there were no victims and that former President Kumba Yala preferred to relinquish his post after a period of political and economic instability. We appeal to the military authorities to reinstate constitutional rule of law without delay. To this end, we welcome the appointments made yesterday to set up a provisional transitional Government. The restoration of civilian transitional institutions should contribute to the process of national reconciliation and lead to free and democratic elections in the short term and, ultimately, the election of a new President of the Republic.”
2003-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4834 (2003) · source
“It was necessary to give a clear, unambiguous and unanimous message about the mistake that expelling the leader of the Palestinian Authority would represent. I therefore regret that the Council was unable to find unanimity on that issue.”
2003-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4828 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): The result of the vote was very disappointing. The Council had to send a clear message with regard to the announcement regarding the possible expulsion of the leader of the Palestinian National Authority - an action that not only would have no legal basis but, as all members of the Council know, would also be an enormous political error that could have very serious consequences. My delegation has always spoken out against all acts of terrorism; nothing can justify such acts. Clearly there was room for improvement in the draft resolution in that respect, although the operative part did include a demand for an end to all acts of terrorism. Furthermore, it expressed fully its support for the efforts of the Quartet.”
2003-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4828 (2003) · source
“There needs to be a design, as detailed as possible, of the point that we wish to reach, a design that can be proposed to both societies with expectations of gaining majority support and a design that responds truly to the two most pressing requirements: Israel's security and the viability of the future Palestinian State. In the pursuit of those two goals, the role of the United States and other members of the Quartet, particularly the European Union, will be essential. I would venture to say, and I conclude on this note, that the horizon of peace necessarily implies an in-depth commitment by the United States and the European Union. The Secretary-General of our Organization should revitalize the very essence of the operations of the Quartet with those prospects in mind.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“Our Organization must demand that the key international actors represented by the Quartet act in a much more committed fashion and confront both parties with their responsibilities. Among other things - and not least important - external observation, in depth and on the ground, continues to be absolutely necessary. Secondly, we wish to reiterate that the driving engine of the road map can only be a political perspective that is deserving of the support of both societies in the conflict. That political perspective is defined ambiguously in the road map. This does not lead us anywhere.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“The road map is being used to get bogged down in the search for tiny steps forward that are constantly being refuted by the facts. I believe that, at this juncture, the Council and the Secretary-General should insist on two central points, without which the road map is doomed to failure. The first point is to stress the need for and the reality of a presence and an international commitment to the resolution of the conflict. The international community has always been present in this conflict, inter alia, by financing through a variety of channels the very survival of its actors. The road map has been sensitive to that need and contemplates the holding of an international conference on peace in the Middle East. But we cannot wait for the conditions to come about for such a conference.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“The decision of the Government of Israel on the possible deportation of the President of the Palestine National Authority, Mr. Arafat, contributes absolutely nothing to the cause of peace. To the contrary, it opens the door wide to increased tensions in a fragile and highly dangerous scenario. Apart from the non-existence of a legal basis, the decision constitutes a mistake of seemingly incalculable, but in fact foreseeable and terrible, consequences. Its revocation would be a step in the right political direction. We have been stressing the fragility of the mechanism contained in the road map and the need for it to be applied with an interpretation and in a context that will make it possible for it to succeed. That is not happening.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I align myself with the statement that will be made by the representative of Italy. The report of Mr. Larsen on the developments in Israel and the Palestinian territories has been particularly clear and accurate. It bears out the critical situation of which we are all aware. I will not dwell on the tragic accumulation of acts of terrorism and violence, with their endless cortege of innocent victims, which, of course, we condemn vigorously. No one can convince us, for example, that the placement of a bomb on a school bus can have the slightest justification, political or otherwise. It is an outrageous and condemnable act. In these delicate times, I wish to address one point that has already been mentioned.”
2003-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4824 (2003) · source
“The General Assembly is making progress in equipping the Organization with serious capacity in this regard. The Council can only welcome that.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Fifthly, those elements are in themselves an advance, or, better, a bridge towards what will have to be the future of peace-building activities. Although they are tasks that often fall to other funds or programmes, the Council should not fail to ensure that the transition is sufficiently smooth so as to make possible an effective follow-up. A peacekeeping mission that transfers its activities smoothly to the peace-building operations coming afterwards is in itself a success. Lastly, I would like to refer to the question of the continuum established in the Brahimi report. I refer to conflict prevention. Effective prevention of armed conflicts will very often make it unnecessary for the United Nations to commit itself to the maintenance of peace and security. Of course, the best way to resolve a conflict is to prevent it from arising.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“The appointment of Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello in Iraq was undoubtedly the best such example. This is critical. Management in the field must make the crucial decisions that ensure a mission's success day after day. Fourthly, a peace mission nowadays is of necessity multidisciplinary. In its mandates the Council must incorporate fundamental elements to ensure that peace missions are effective and that they can really make a contribution to securing peace in a country or a region. Elements such as disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, mine clearance, electoral assistance, promotion of human rights, gender issues - the presence and the role of women are often overlooked - all these must of necessity be included in these mandates.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“The Secretariat needs enhanced capacity to compile and analyse existing information, as well as the ability to transmit it in a coherent manner to decision-making bodies, this Council in particular, so that the purpose and objectives of the operation may be clearly understood. In this regard, it remains necessary for the Council to strive to ensure that the mandates it adopts are clear, convincing and backed by adequate resources. Secondly, once the concept and planning have been appropriately developed, United Nations missions must be able to deploy rapidly. We are aware of the serious and significant efforts being made by the Secretariat to generate a genuine rapid-deployment capacity. Thirdly, the Secretary-General has demonstrated his ability to select the appropriate competent people to manage missions in the field.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Today, the Organization has greater resources for planning, deploying and managing peace operations and can do so more professionally, promptly and, undoubtedly, effectively. Much remains to be done, but the advances that have been made in only three years are certainly remarkable. Very little can be said that is not already in the Brahimi report, but today's meeting offers an excellent opportunity to underscore certain fundamental points. First, it is important that work in the conception, design and preparation of a mission be coordinated and effective, because without proper planning a mission cannot succeed and the lives of the local population and of international personnel are put at risk. Proper planning means awareness of developments on the ground.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to express my thanks for the Syrian presidency of the Security Council this month. I commend you, Sir, for your serious and effective work, as well as Ambassador Mekdad and the entire Syrian delegation. On a sadly personal note, I very much regret your imminent transfer to Geneva. While you will remain within the United Nations, working on behalf of Syria and the Organization in an important post, we will sorely miss your candour, earnest approach and skills. Geneva's gain is New York's loss, and I regret that. The Brahimi report was issued three years ago. It considerably improved the United Nations capacity to address the first of the charges established by the Charter: the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2003-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4818 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, the tragic events of last Tuesday should only serve to reaffirm our determination that the United Nations continue to play the ongoing and expanding role we want it to play and that the international community continue to work to meet the legitimate aspirations of the Iraqi people. The memory of all who have given their lives for that cause, as well as the credibility of the United Nations itself, demand it.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“My country is in Iraq with a single objective, namely, to return peace, stability and freedom to that country. We seek a prosperous Iraq in which its own peoples are able to determine their future free from obstacles and despotism. To that end we have sent an outstanding brigade to Iraq that includes 1,300 troops from Spain and other troops from the brotherly countries of El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. I do not believe that this is the time for recrimination or inquiries about how some of us behaved in the past two to four months. Efforts to analyse the motivation behind the actions of some members of the international community are pointless, counterproductive at the moment and unlikely to contribute in any way to achieving what I believe all of us want, namely, peace and freedom for all Iraqis.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“No less important to the political process is the need for the Iraqi people to continue and heighten their involvement in shaping their own political future. It is for that reason that we support the establishment of the Iraqi Governing Council as an important first step towards a democratically elected Government and the full exercise by the Iraqi people of their sovereignty as soon as possible. The third aspect to which I have referred is the task of economic reconstruction. To meet that challenge, it is essential that the international community respond generously by participating in the donors' conference, to be held at Madrid in October, with the renewed intention of redoubling its financial efforts to overcome the current situation.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“The terrorists who carried out Tuesday's attack and the handful of people who harbour nostalgia for the regime of Saddam Hussain are primarily seeking to create an atmosphere of chaos that will splinter the international community. They must not succeed in their objective. Unfortunately, however, there will be setbacks. Nevertheless, the international community must stand firm with regard to its presence in Iraq and its determination to bring peace to that country. With regard to the security of United Nations personnel in particular, it will be necessary to find a mechanism to effectively protect both the Organization's staff and humanitarian workers, while at the same time respecting their independence.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): It is not easy to find words to describe the terrorist attack, which has claimed the lives of Mr. Vieira de Mello and dozens of others, including a Spanish naval officer. The unthinkable has happened. The United Nations has indeed been attacked in an outrageous, heinous act. Our delegation sends its condolences to the families of the victims of this criminal attack. I am grateful to the ambassadors of the United States and the United Kingdom for their briefings, which were made in this grim atmosphere, on some advances that have been made in certain areas. This also shows us the magnitude of the tasks that lie ahead, which can be summarized in three areas: security, the political process and the economy. The first, and very important, task pertains to security.”
2003-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4812 (2003) · source
“I also trust that the political leaders will be able to maintain calm and will sincerely seek to achieve the objectives of resolution 1284 (1999): a tolerant multi-ethnic community in which dialogue and democracy are the rule, not the exception.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“Today it would be incomprehensible and totally unjust if it were to remain idle, judging that what is now at issue are isolated acts that should not be exaggerated. Those "isolated acts" are links in a policy of harassment, intimidation and unspeakable violence against a particular community. Those not-so-isolated acts can - and in this case do - constitute terrorism. As we have said, terrorism has no justification or colour. Terrorism is terrorism. I hope and wish that the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo will successfully carry out its inquiries and that those responsible will be brought to justice.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia. His trip here is a reminder of the extraordinary gravity of the act about which the Council is meeting. I wish to express to him my delegation's condolences. The murder of the Kosovar children is a horrible, despicable and almost unimaginable crime. A terrorist act of this kind - because that is what it is, a horrendous terrorist act - is completely unjustifiable. It is totally condemnable, and the international community must, and does, consider it as such. Its perpetrators must be brought to justice to answer for this terrible act. The international community demands it. Some years ago, the international community entered the area to stop what was considered ethnic cleansing.”
2003-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4809 (2003) · source
“Finally, I should like to indicate that I agree with the comments made by the representative of Pakistan concerning the desirability of extending Council discussions to all members as a general rule.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain welcomes the adoption of this resolution, which we joined in sponsoring. Its text reflects the spirit of the Spanish draft presidential statement that my delegation was eager to approve in the final days of our presidency but that agenda-related reasons basically prevented. The resolution is necessary, realistic and relevant. It secures the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and reaffirms the Organization's vital role in Iraq's reconstruction. Moreover, it hails the existence of the Governing Council as a first step towards what we all wish for: a sovereign, stable and democratic Iraq - ultimately, an Iraq that controls its own future in peace and prosperity.”
2003-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4808 (2003) · source
“Before we adjourn, I should like warmly to thank the members of the Secretariat for their effective support to the presidency, for which I am most grateful. I should like also to thank all members of the Council for the unfailing support they provided the Spanish presidency, which made it possible for us to carry out interesting work on behalf of the Security Council and of the United Nations. This work fills me with satisfaction and has made me famous in the international media, particularly among my own people. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.55 am.”
2003-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4802 (2003) · source
“of the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution (S/2003/778) before it. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1496 (2003).”
2003-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4802 (2003) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, document S/2003/728. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/778, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I should also like to draw attention to the following other documents: S/2003/603 and S/2003/758, letters dated 2 June and 24 July 2003, respectively, from the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary- General; and S/2003/685 and S/2003/698, letters dated 2 July and 9 July 2003, respectively, from the Charge d'affaires a.i.”
2003-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4802 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, Spain would like to reiterate the appeal that has been addressed to the parties not to waste this opportunity and to begin, with the least delay, a dialogue leading to the full acceptance of the plan and the implementation of its provisions on the basis of mutual agreement. Spain reaffirms its support for such a dialogue. We will do our utmost to ensure that it can become a reality in the near future. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”
2003-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4801 (2003) · source
“It supports the Personal Envoy's peace plan, considering it the best chance for a solution, and calls upon the parties to the conflict to cooperate with the United Nations and among themselves with a View to accepting and implementing the peace plan. I would like to conclude by thanking all members of the Security Council for their understanding, as well as for the efforts that they made in the course of drafting. We would like in particular to thank the United States delegation - Ambassador Negroponte and his team - for their ability to combine the determination to make real progress with the necessary flexibility to include contributions from Council members, including my own.”
2003-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4801 (2003) · source
“Baker, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General - a proposal recommended by the Secretary-General - and it was duty-bound to express its views on it. Furthermore, in giving positive consideration to the proposal, the Council could not waste the opportunity that this provided the parties to make a commitment based upon mutual agreement. Spain would like to express its satisfaction at this outcome - which coincides with our position - particularly since it deals with a dispute, and, therefore, the Security Council must deal with the issue under Chapter VI of the Charter. Given that a resolution of the dispute must be based on agreement among the parties, we are also pleased that that is indicated in both the preambular and operative parts of the resolution. Furthermore, the resolution deals with other important objectives of the Council.”
2003-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4801 (2003) · source