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1. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

2. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Brazil. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

3. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Egypt. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

4. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Bangladesh. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

5. “I appeal to representatives who have yet to take the floor kindly to be as brief as possible. There are nine speakers left. If we proceed quickly, we may be able to finish this morning, as we had hoped. Otherwise we may have to suspend and return at 3.15 pm. Once again I urge delegations who have yet to take the floor to be brief. The next speaker on my list is the representative of South Africa, I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

6. “The steps taken for the operation to be taken over by the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) have also been positive. That takeover will have to be carried out seamlessly in order to avoid a security vacuum. On the other hand, we must make all efforts to strengthen the political settlement to the conflict in Ituri and to support the expeditious establishment of the interim administration in Ituri. I shall now resume my function as President of the Council. I call on the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

   2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

7. “We believe that the current attitudes of the Governments of Uganda and Rwanda with regard to deterring their groups in the country from further violence is the right path in order to make progress in the peace process. In that connection, we value greatly the visit of the High Representative, Mr. Javier Solana, to the region. At the same time, the situation in the eastern part is still cause for concern. Following the commendable activities of the Uruguayan contingent, we welcome the fact that the deployment of the Artemis Operation has been concluded, that the process of demilitarizing Bunia has begun, and that the objectives entrusted to the European Union (EU) to stabilize the political and humanitarian situation are being achieved despite conditions that are dangerous to the troops involved.”

   2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

8. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Spain. We thank Mr. Guehenno, Mr. Ngongi and Mr. Solana for their briefings. We believe that the peace process is at a crucial stage, and we welcome the fact that the timetable deadlines for the entry into force of the Government and the establishment of transitional institutions have been met. The swearing-in of the four Vice-Presidents means that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered a new phase and, therefore, we urge the Transitional Government to work resolutely for national reconciliation. Spain welcomes the efforts made by the outgoing Government of Joseph Kabila to achieve a compromise formula to appoint the new leader of the national armed forces.”

   2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

9. “I now give the floor to Mr. Javier Solana, Secretary-General and High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union.”

   2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

10. “I thank Mr. Guehenno for the information that he has given us. The Council will now hear a briefing by Mr. Amos Namanga Ngongi, the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Before I give him the floor, allow me, on behalf of the members of the Council, to extend our thanks once again to Mr. Ngongi for the dedication with which he served the cause of peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during his two years of distinguished service in extremely difficult circumstances. As the Secretary-General has noted, Mr. Ngongi's tireless efforts contributed considerably to the recent progress in the peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I extend our appreciation to him, and I give him the floor.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

11. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I welcome the presence of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, at this meeting. The Security Council will now hear a briefing by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to whom I give the floor.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

12. “Javier Solana, Secretary-General and High Representative for the Common Foreign Policy and Security Policy of the European Union, be allowed to participate, on behalf of the European Union, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Charter and rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, in the Council's discussion to be held on 18 July 2003 on the Democratic Republic of the Congo." That letter has been published as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2003/709. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 to Mr. Javier Solana. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Solana to take a seat at the Council table.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

13. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of any objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Amos Namanga Ngongi, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Ngongi to take a seat at the Council table. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 14 July 2003 from the Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations, which reads as follows: "Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to request that Mr.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

14. “Sardenherg (Brazil), Mr. Aboul Gheit (Egypt), Mr. Jenie (Indonesia), Mr. Haraguchi (Japan), Mr. Sharma (Nepal), Mr. Baja (Philippines), Mr. Kamanzi (Rwanda) and Mr. Maitland (South Africa) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of any objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

15. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Bangladesh, Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Nepal, the Philippines, Rwanda and South Africa, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Ileka (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Mr. Spatafora (Italy) took seats at the Council table; Mr. Chowdhury (Bangladesh), Mr.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source

16. “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 1492 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4789 (2003) · source

17. “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 document 8/2003/663, which contains the text of the eighteenth report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/713, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4789 (2003) · source

18. “"The Security Council is concerned about the serious shortfall of resources received in response to the consolidated appeals to address the humanitarian consequences of the drought in Ethiopia and Eritrea, and calls on Member States and the international community to contribute generously to these appeals." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2003/10. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”

    2003-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4787 (2003) · source

19. “The Council welcomes UNMEE's intention to continue quick-impact projects, which provide direct assistance to communities in the border regions, and welcomes the Secretary-General's recommendation contained in paragraph 22 of his report. The Council, expressing appreciation to those Member States that have already provided contributions to the Trust Fund for the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Border and to the Trust Fund to Support the Peace Process in Ethiopia and Eritrea, calls on Member States in a position to do so to urgently provide further support to these Trust Funds.”

    2003-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4787 (2003) · source

20. “It believes that political dialogue between the two countries is crucial for the success of the peace process and the consolidation of progress made thus far. The Council calls on both parties to normalize their relationship through political dialogue, including confidence-building measures such as holding alternating meetings of the Military Coordination Commission in each other's capital. the "The Council underlines the United Nations readiness to facilitate political dialogue if requested and to offer strong support in addressing the humanitarian and development challenges that would result from the demarcation of the border. "The Security Council encourages UNMEE to continue its local outreach activities in order to provide valuable information about the peace process and mine awareness programmes to the local population.”

    2003-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4787 (2003) · source

21. “The Council calls upon the parties to pursue any matters that may arise in connection with the implementation of the Boundary Commission's delimitation decision within the provisions of the Algiers Agreement. "The Security Council encourages the parties to continue their cooperation with the Military Coordination Commission in order to resolve military and security coordination issues arising from the Boundary Commission's activities. The Security Council welcomes assurances given by both parties regarding the provision of security for the Boundary Commission's staff and contractors operating in the Temporary Security Zone and adjacent areas during demarcation. "The Security Council regrets the absence of political contacts between the parties.”

    2003-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4787 (2003) · source

22. “"The Security Council supports the Secretary-General's observation in his progress report (S/2003/665) that expeditious demarcation of the border is crucial, and expresses concern at the delays so far, particularly given UNMEE's operational cost at a time of growing demands on United Nations peacekeeping. Delays would be contrary to the wish of both parties to achieve lasting peace and stability as manifested in the Algiers Agreement. "The Security Council urges the parties to provide their full and prompt cooperation to the Boundary Commission for the beginning of demarcation in Sector East and for the initiation of survey work in Sectors Centre and West.”

    2003-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4787 (2003) · source

23. “"The Security Council welcomes the fact that the situation in the Temporary Security Zone has remained calm and that the parties have cooperated well with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE). The Council reiterates its serious concern about outstanding issues referred to in the Secretary-General's report, in particular some restrictions on the freedom of movement of UNMEE that remain and the continuing absence of a direct high altitude flight route for UNMEE aircraft between Asmara and Addis Ababa, resulting in additional costs to the Mission.”

    2003-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4787 (2003) · source

24. “"The Security Council reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ethiopia and Eritrea, and its support for the 13 April 2002 delimitation decision of the Eritrea- Ethiopia Boundary Commission. "The Security Council welcomes the public commitment of both parties to a full and expeditious implementation of the Algiers Agreement of 12 December 2000, and reaffirms the Council's commitment to contribute to the completion of the peace process. The Council welcomes the parties' acceptance of the 13 April 2002 delimitation decision as final and binding.”

    2003-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4787 (2003) · source

25. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document 5/2003/665, which contains the progress report of the Secretary-General on Ethiopia and Eritrea. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council, recalling all its previous resolutions and statements of its President regarding the situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea, as well as the conclusions of the Security Council mission to Eritrea and Ethiopia in 2002, welcomes the Secretary- General's progress report of 23 June 2003 (S/2003/665).”

    2003-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4787 (2003) · source

26. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1491 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.40 am.”

    2003-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4786 (2003) · source

27. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2003/697, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. 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.”

    2003-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4786 (2003) · source

28. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Prica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2003-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4786 (2003) · source

29. “I thank Ambassador Aguilar Zinser for the kind words he addressed to me. On behalf of the Council, I wish to express to him our gratitude, first, for his willingness to head the mission and, secondly, for his effective leadership of it. There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.55 a.m.”

    2003-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4785 (2003) · source

30. “I thank Ambassador Greenstock for his statement. On behalf of the Council, I sincerely wish to express gratitude and appreciation to all of the members of the mission, led with great effectiveness by Ambassador Greenstock, for the manner in which they carried out their important function on the Council's behalf. I now give the floor to Mr. Adolfo Aguilar Zinser, head of mission in Guinea-Bissau and Chairman of the Security Council sanctions committee concerning Sierra Leone.”

    2003-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4785 (2003) · source

31. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them photocopies of the report of the Security Council mission to West Africa. This report will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol 8/2003/688 on Friday, 11 July 2003. I now call on Sir Jeremy Greenstock, head of the Security Council mission to West Africa.”

    2003-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4785 (2003) · source

32. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Sir Jeremy Greenstock, head of the Security Council mission to West Africa. It is so decided. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Adolfo Aguilar Zinser, head of mission in Guinea-Bissau and Chairman of the Security Council sanctions Committee on Sierra Leone. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2003-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4785 (2003) · source

33. “I thank Mr. Guehenno and Mr. Ramcharan for their clarifications. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 12.55 pm.”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

34. “I shall now briefly speak in my capacity as representative of Spain. I wish to thank Mr. Guehenno and Mr. Ramcharan for their statements. I also wish to express revulsion at the acts that have occurred and to ask a question with respect to the national human rights institutions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular the National Observatory for Human Rights and the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission. How will those two institutions cooperate with the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? What are the financing prospects for these national institutions? I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I call on the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

35. “I thank Mr. Ramcharan for the information he has given to the Council and for the book that he has provided, which seems to be an in-depth and very interesting study on this critical subject. As he has said, justice is of the greatest interest.”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

36. “Bertrand Gangapersaud Ramcharan, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights and Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. I give the floor to Mr. Guehenno.”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

37. “I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to a letter dated 25 June 2003 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council transmitting two reports from the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo regarding the events of 3 April 2003 in Drodro and the events that took place between 31 December 2002 and 20 January 2003 in Mambasa, respectively. Photocopies of the two reports have been circulated informally to members of the Security Council. That letter and its annexes will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2003/674. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and by Mr.”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

38. “Bertrand Gangapersaud Ramcharan, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights and Officer-in- Charge of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Ramcharan to take a seat at the Council table. 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.”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

39. “The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr.”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

40. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in which she requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mrs. Booto (Democratic Republic of the Congo) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2003-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4784 (2003) · source

41. “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 1490 (2003). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 12.35 p.m.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4783 (2003) · source

42. “The Security Council Will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security 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 Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission (S/2003/656). Members of the Council also have before them document S/2003/684, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4783 (2003) · source

43. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Albania. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

44. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Japan. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

45. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Italy. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

46. “Steiner to explain the details of the plan of action that the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo is preparing to address the issue of parallel structures. Spain would wish to see confirmation in practice of the positive reply to the appeal made in Thessaloniki for a dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. We hope, in conclusion, that the leaders of both parties will open such dialogue on practical matters in a constructive spirit as soon as possible. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of Serbia and Montenegro.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

47. “The Provisional Institutions of Self-Government must be devoted exclusively to matters within their purview that affect all the people of Kosovo. The transfer of competences must be gradual and take into account the true capacity of the Institutions to assume responsibilities. Spain continues to view with concern the attitude of Albanian Kosovar leaders who publicly advance positions contrary to resolution 1244 (1999). Moreover, it is necessary to encourage more active participation by non-Albanian Kosovars in the work of the Assembly and the Transfer Council. We also condemn any attempt to create mono- ethnic institutions and we appeal for the dismantling of parallel administrative structures. In this regard, we would ask Mr.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

48. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Spain. I am grateful for the comprehensive statement made by Mr. Steiner. Spain fully supports the statement shortly to be made by the representative of Italy. The key conclusion of the Thessaloniki summit was that Europe would remain incomplete without the Balkans and that Kosovo must be integrated into the Balkans and the Balkans into the European Union. To that end, however, it is essential that democracy, tolerance, the rule of law and respect for human rights prevail. Kosovo is still far from achieving those goals, despite progress. We are concerned about the lack of security, and especially about attacks upon minorities. Those attacks hinder the return of displaced persons and refugees, which is critical to the creation of a genuinely multi-ethnic society.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

49. “Nonetheless, much remains to be done in this enormous task, which must culminate in the full integration of the entire region into Europe. Without doubt, we will miss Mr. Steiner's presence among us, with his dedication, his unflagging interest and his hard work in implementing resolution 1244 (1999). I understand that Mr. Steiner will take up the post of Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations Office in Geneva, an assignment that will allow him to remain a part of the United Nations family. I therefore wish him great success in his new endeavours, and I reiterate the profound appreciation and thanks of the Security Council for his service. I now give the floor to Mr. Steiner, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Kosovo and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source

50. “Steiner in his capacity as Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Kosovo and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo, I wish to take this opportunity to convey to him, on behalf of the Council, a few words of tribute and farewell. In particular, I wish to convey the deep gratitude of the entire Security Council - and mine in particular - for the continuous and tireless efforts that he has made over the last year at the head of one of the most ambitious and complex missions deployed by the United Nations. Everyone here knows that his work has not at all been easy. However, he has accomplished substantial progress, which we appreciate. Four years ago, few would have imagined that he would accomplish such significant results.”

    2003-07-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4782 (2003) · source