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first: 1999-09-11
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“Several European Union member States are assisting with the creation of Afghan security institutions, including the establishment of a national army and a police force. The European Union welcomes the results of the Geneva conference on the financing of the security sector in Afghanistan, whose latest meeting was held on 17 May and at which European Union support for institution-building was confirmed. Three of our member States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, have pledged to play leading roles, respectively, in the areas of the war against drugs, police and reform of the judicial system.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“The commitment undertaken in Bonn to hold free and fair elections within two years of the convening of the emergency loya jirga should be strictly adhered to. The United Nations has been entrusted with a central responsibility for the peace process. We commend Mr. Brahimi for his commitment to an effective leading role and reiterate our full support for the objective of a fully integrated United Nations presence in Afghanistan that respects the principles of local ownership and interagency cohesion. Security in Afghanistan is an essential element for the achievement of the Bonn goals. The European Union is concerned by the unrest in the northern regions of the country and supports the efforts by UNAMA to decrease tension between ethnic groups.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“The Special Independent Commission for the Convening of the Emergency Loya Jirga, backed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is finding wholehearted and often enthusiastic support in local communities. It is essential that the loya jirga take place on schedule, without hindrance or manipulation. The European Union shares the concern recently expressed by Mr. Brahimi about the consequences of manipulating the loya jirga process, and calls upon all Afghan parties to seize this historic opportunity. The European Union is supporting the process toward the loya jirga, and would back the deployment of international observers.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the European Free Trade Area countries belonging to the European Economic Area Iceland and Liechtenstein also align themselves with this statement. After decades of war and internal strife the Afghan people are closer to reconciliation. Challenges remain enormous in scale and complex to resolve, yet the Bonn Agreement is being implemented. The emergency loya jirga is absolutely crucial for success. The first phase of the election of candidates is well under way and the results thus far are encouraging.”
2002-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4541 (2002) · source
“In that regard, the final review and appraisal of the United Nations New Agenda for the Development of Africa in the 1990s, scheduled for September 2002, will provide an opportunity to assess the role that the United Nations and the international community have played in supporting Africa's priorities, including a comprehensive review of initiatives on Africa. We note that preparations are under way for a new ad hoc working group to be chaired by the President ofthe General Assembly. I have the honour now to yield the floor to Mr. Hans Dahlgren, the Special Representative of the EU Presidency for the Mano River Union countries.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“This African- owned and African-led initiative clearly demonstrates that Africa and the EU share the same goals: sustainable economic growth and development, poverty eradication, good governance, democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights, investment in human resources, the fight against corruption and conflict prevention and resolution. We look forward to the G-8 summit to be held in June in Canada and to the African summit to be held in Durban in early July. The Union is ready to work towards a unified framework of action by the United Nations system and the international community, based on a rationalization of existing initiatives.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“We attach great importance to our dialogue with subregional organizations, notably the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). These are important building blocks for African integration and can contribute to securing peace and prosperity in the continent. On the matter of electoral observation, the European Union is committed to long-term electoral observation in Africa in the framework of the Cotonou Agreement, which recognizes the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms among its essential elements. We support the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) in its objective of creating the conditions for development in Africa.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“The Union welcomes the recent report of the Secretary-General on the establishment of an ad hoc group of the Economic and Social Council on African countries emerging from conflict, since we believe the Economic and Social Council could play an important role in those countries through its coordinating role and responsibility in peace-building and economic and social reconstruction. The Union considers that the establishment of two ad hoc groups on Africa in the Economic and Social Council and in the Security Council will provide an opportunity to enhance the coordination between those two bodies in order to address the challenges of peace- building and to mobilize support for the needs of the African countries emerging from conflict. Regional and subregional cooperation is also a matter of priority for the Union.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“The European Union attaches great importance to partnership and enhanced cooperation between the main bodies of the United Nations, on the one hand, and between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, on the other hand. The Union welcomes the participation and statements made today in the debate by the Permanent Observer of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in New York, Ambassador Kebe, and the President of the Economic and Social Council, Ambassador Simonovic'. It is encouraging to see that the consultations between the United Nations and the African Union are now a routine matter and that coordination between these two organizations on conflict prevention and resolution is beginning to take shape.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): The Central and Eastern European countries associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia - and the associated countries, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey and Liechtenstein, align themselves with this statement. The European Union (EU) expresses its appreciation to the Security Council for convening this open debate, which offers a good opportunity to discuss the question of how the international community can work together in a coordinated way in the area of conflict prevention and resolution in Africa. The European Union welcomes the establishment of the Security Council ad hoc Working Group on conflict prevention and resolution in Africa, presided over by Ambassador Koonjul, Permanent Representative of Mauritius.”
2002-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4538 (2002) · source
“In conclusion, the Democratic Republic of East Timor will soon join us as a Member State of the United Nations. It will be a new Member in a new century, but it will certainly not be a newcomer to this Organization. The United Nations should now regard with pride the successful achievement of a multilateral effort in which people from very different backgrounds have participated with success.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“As the new State develops and UNMISET gradually scales down, the international community will need to readjust its assistance, while taking into account the fact that East Timor will continue to have great development needs. The European Union and its member States will continue to support firmly East Timor in this next phase of its development. Public administration, the judicial system, law enforcement and defence are some of the main areas that will require international support. The Union welcomes Security Council resolution 1410, adopted on 17 May 2002, whereby UNMISET was created. We trust that the new Mission will draw from the experience of its predecessor in helping the East Timorese build a democratic, viable and stable country at peace with its neighbours.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“In this context, we underscore the important position taken against the death penalty through its prohibition in the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of East Timor. The European Union commends the leaders of the new State for the way in which they have participated in the nation-building process, which culminates today. The people of East Timor have shown great political maturity, choosing to support democracy as the only way to achieve peace and progress. We reiterate our congratulations on the successful holding of elections for the first Constituent Assembly, in August 2001, and the first presidency, in April 2002, and we trust that their high standard of broad and peaceful participation will be repeated in the future. In spite of the achievements of these last three years, we are aware that all has not been achieved.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“We urge Indonesia, together with East Timor, to resolve the remaining issues, including the important issue of border demarcation. We also want to acknowledge once more the crucial role of the countries that have supported the United Nations effort by committing resources and a significant number of troops. The European Union has made a considerable effort to support the nascent State and will continue to be present in East Timor through the aid provided by the European Community and by its member States individually. Many European Union nationals have participated in the successive United Nations missions, and they will be present in the new United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). The European Union welcomes the stated commitment of independent East Timor to the protection of human rights.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“The General Assembly recently adopted its resolution 56/282 removing East Timor from the list of non-self-governing territories. That action serves to remind us that the new State will be fully responsible for its international relations. In the case of East Timor, that is of fundamental importance to the country's future. We welcome the steps that Indonesia and East Timor are taking to improve their relations, including the recent meeting of the two Presidents in Jakarta and President Megawati's decision to attend today's independence ceremonies. We trust that those visits signal a shared willingness to establish a mutually beneficial relationship. Many issues remain to be resolved, such as that of bringing to justice those responsible for the violence of 1999.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“From that moment on, the role of the United Nations was essential to the unfolding of a painful but ultimately successful process leading to independence. We express our gratitude to the Secretary-General and to his Special Representative, Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, who has wisely led the United Nations in the enormous task of helping to create a new nation practically from scratch. All the men and women who have served in United Nations missions in East Timor, as well as the personnel of all the United Nations agencies, of various governmental institutions and of non-governmental organizations, equally deserve our gratitude and admiration. The new Special Representative, Ambassador Sharma, will also receive the full support of the European Union in his newly assumed responsibilities.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“We join the people of East Timor in their joyful celebration and commend their constant efforts, which have finally been rewarded. The history of most nations is fraught with tragedies but also with successes. In their path to independence the East Timorese have learned to persevere. Reconciliation should now be the motto for all those linked to East Timor, both within and outside the new nation. People who have overcome civil conflicts and destruction must now advance not by forgetting but by remembering and overcoming their differences. That effort should receive the sincere support of neighbouring countries and of the rest of the international community. Just over three years ago, Indonesia and Portugal reached an agreement on consulting the East Timorese about their future.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I am pleased to see you in the Council Chamber, Sir, presiding over this important meeting. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - the associated countries Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, and the European Free Trade Area countries belonging to the European Economic Area Iceland and Liechtenstein align themselves with this statement. We are gathered to celebrate the birth of a new independent nation. Today in Dili, representatives of more than 80 countries have witnessed the Secretary- General's handing of power to the elected representatives of the Democratic Republic of East Timor.”
2002-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4537 (2002) · source
“In conclusion, we concur with the Security Council mission about the need for the transitional Government to implement the reforms called for in the Arusha Agreement. For its part, the Union expresses its willingness to continue to support the peace process in Burundi.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“It recalls that, in accordance with the provisions of the Arusha Agreement, the return of refugees must be voluntary and must take place in dignity with guaranteed security, taking into account the particular vulnerability of women and children. The Union urges the armed groups to do everything possible to guarantee the security of refugees returning to Burundi. Reception mechanisms must be put in place before their return. The Union also encourages the Government and all the transitional institutions to consolidate the reform process that has already begun by implementing the transition programme in accordance with the planned timetable, so that a Burundian society can be constructed that is in harmony with the Agreement and is inclusive of all Burundians.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“At the same time, the Union calls on the Burundian Government to put forward a transparent and coherent policy for reintegrating armed groups into the Burundian army. It encourages the ongoing efforts to negotiate a definitive and permanent ceasefire - efforts that are continuing under Gabonese and South African facilitation, with the support of Tanzania. The Union is ready to support this process. The European Union notes the beginning of the operation for the voluntary repatriation of Burundian refugees in Tanzania, in accordance with the tripartite agreement between the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Burundian and Tanzanian Governments.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“With regard to the situation in Burundi, the European Union is extremely concerned by the continuing violence and worsening humanitarian situation, particularly in the rural area of Bujumbura. Once again, it appeals to all the warring factions to respect the civilian population in the name of international humanitarian law and calls on all parties to respect human rights. The Union condemns the logic of war that the armed groups still seem to be following. The Union calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities and appeals to the various factions of the armed groups to continue with the talks currently in progress with the firm intention of bringing them to a successful conclusion.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“We support the recommendation of the mission that the Security Council pay particular attention to MONUC's mandate in the field of human rights and humanitarian assistance to those who need it most, taking into account the needs of women and girls. It is to be hoped that the progressive deployment of humanitarian and human rights personnel in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will lead to improvements in this area. The European Union considers that the establishment of a follow-up mechanism to the peace process, as suggested by the mission, would be important in helping ensure coordination and coherence in the action taken by the international community.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“We hope that the situation of the combatants at Kamina will be resolved soon, and that this will constitute a good start for the DDRRR operations. The European Union is ready to support any efforts in this regard, and the European Commission is preparing a first contribution of 20 million euros to the World Bank trust fund. The European Union also supports the Security Council's strong stance on the immediate and unconditional demilitarization of Kisangani. We remain deeply concerned about the serious violations of human rights and the appalling humanitarian situation affecting a large part of the population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“We recall that the parties will have to work together to create the climate of confidence and security necessary to facilitate the process of disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration (DDRRR), and we call on them to work closely among themselves and with the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) in this regard. The DDRRR unit is playing a crucial role in phase III of MONUC deployment, and it has to be given the means to fulfil its obligations. The European Union supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General in his report S/2002/169 that the military strength of MONUC be increased, and we encourage the Security Council in this regard to give due consideration to this recommendation when it discusses the renewal of the mandate of MONUC.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“It urges all the parties to the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement to refrain from all military operations or acts of provocation that could threaten the political impetus that has emerged from Sun City. Regarding the withdrawal of foreign forces, the European Union supports the proposal presented by the Security Council mission for the establishment of a "curtain" of troops along the eastern borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as an interim measure aimed at ensuring border security in the final stages oftroop withdrawal.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“We support the Council's call to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Rassemblement congolais pour la democratie (RCD) and the MLC that they continue negotiations on a comprehensive and integral agreement. We ask all the Congolese parties to act responsibly, show a willingness to compromise and abide by the framework established by the Lusaka Agreements and corresponding resolutions of the United Nations. The European Union calls on all countries in the region to use their influence on all the Congolese parties so that they respect and support the desire for peace, democracy and reconciliation expressed at Sun City. The European Union remains very concerned by the continuing clashes in the north and east of the country and by the increasing instability in Kasai.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“The political agreement reached at the dialogue between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the MLC, to which a majority of the participants were also parties, could facilitate the political transition and help consolidate the regional peace process in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo based on the Lusaka Agreement and the resolutions of the Security Council. The European Union welcomes the desire expressed by the signatories to extend the agreement to all Congolese parties and invites them to pursue discussions in a spirit of openness in order to reach a comprehensive and all-inclusive agreement on the transitional institutions.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“We note that the 37 reports approved establish beyond doubt the high level of commitment invested in the search for national reconciliation and peace in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo. The European Union also wishes to express its thanks for the work of the dialogue facilitator's team and for the efforts of the Government of South Africa. The European Union takes note of the signed agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Mouvement pour la liberation du Congo (MLC), which has been endorsed by many political opposition parties and representatives of sectors of civil society.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Iceland and Liechtenstein align themselves with the statement by the European Union. The European Union welcomes the third Security Council mission to the Great Lakes region, which took place between 27 April and 7 May, as a proof of the Council's determination to maintain a long-term engagement in favour of peace in the Great Lakes region. We wish to pay tribute to the leadership shown by Ambassador Jean-David Levitte as head of that mission. The European Union welcomes the results of the meetings ofthe inter-Congolese dialogue, during which the various delegations discussed highly sensitive issues in a calm and constructive climate.”
2002-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4532 (2002) · source
“As we recently indicated at the informal meeting of donors of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, which was held in Oslo on 24 and 25 April, the European Union will continue to make a full and substantial economic contribution to peace-building in the region with the aim of improving the living conditions of the Palestinian people, consolidating and supporting the Palestinian Authority through efforts that include rebuilding its infrastructure, security and governance capacity, providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians and assisting with economic and institutional reconstruction.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“As was reiterated yesterday in Washington, immediate and parallel movement towards tangible political progress in the short term, and a series of specific steps leading to permanent peace, are absolutely necessary. The European Union remains convinced that an impartial monitoring mechanism on the ground is essential to the process of restoring mutual confidence and making progress on both the political and security fronts. We stand ready to participate in such a mechanism. We welcome the Secretary-General's views regarding the sending of a multinational force to the Middle East, and we are encouraged by ongoing discussions on this issue in the Security Council.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“These are Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973), and the principle of land for peace, which formed the basis of the Madrid Conference of 1991; the creation of a politically and economically viable Palestinian State and security guarantees for the State of Israel, as spelled out in resolution 1397 (2002); and the support of the League of Arab States for Crown Prince Abdullah's peace initiative. The joint statement of the "quartet" of 10 April shows that there is a clear path towards the resumption of negotiations on a political settlement, based on the full and immediate implementation of resolutions 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002) and of the Tenet plan and the Mitchell recommendations.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Israel must fully comply with international humanitarian principles, including the United Nations conventions on the protection of civilians in times of war, and refrain from the excessive use of force. Extrajudicial killings must stop. It must extend its fullest possible cooperation to humanitarian agencies and organizations, in conformity with its obligations under international humanitarian law. The political plans and goals aimed at putting an end to a conflict to which there can be no military solution have already been established very clearly.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In these circumstances, we call on Israel to put an immediate end to the economic strangulation of the Palestinian territories, the tight closures, the restrictions, the checkpoints, the isolation and confinement of the population and the severe limitations imposed on the movement of people and goods. The military operations of recent weeks have further aggravated the dramatic deterioration of living conditions and the economy in the Palestinian territories. The European Union is gravely concerned about the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territories. It is absolutely unacceptable that humanitarian and medical organizations and personnel continue to confront restrictions in performing their work and in accessing those populations in need. Israel must allow them full and unimpeded access.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“At the same time, the unprecedented damage caused by the recent Israeli military operations to Palestinian civil infrastructure and private property and the disruption of basic social services, which play no role whatever from a security point of view, cannot be justified on the basis of Israel's legitimate fight against terrorism. These actions in violation of international law must end immediately. The European Union urges the Government of Israel to put an end to these practices and reserves the right to claim reparations in the appropriate forums.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Union reiterates its condemnation of violence and terrorism and expects the Palestinian Authority to act decisively, within its capacity, to stop terror and dismantle its infrastructures, and to put an end to incitement to violence. Terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings, must end immediately. They are immoral and illegal and do serious harm to the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. The European Union is very concerned about the destruction of the basic structures of the Palestinian Authority. Such actions are unacceptable and counterproductive. They diminish the capacity of the Palestinian Authority to enforce the rule of law and may lead to a dangerous security vacuum and, in the longer term, to even greater risk for the security of Israel.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are convinced - and share the view expressed by the Secretary-General in his letter addressed to the President of the Security Council on 1 May - that the team would have provided an accurate, fair and professional account of the events. We reiterate our support of the Secretary-General for the analysis and conclusions reflected in that letter and most strongly deplore the failure of the Government of Israel to cooperate with the fact-finding team. Israel says that it has nothing to hide, but - to use Secretary-General's words - the long shadow cast by recent events in the Jenin refugee camp will remain. We recall the obligation of all Members of the United Nations to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council in accordance with the Charter.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Security Council resolutions must be implemented fully and immediately. The European Union deplores the fact that yet another Security Council resolution has not been fully implemented. The Union fully supported the efforts of the Secretary-General to ensure the implementation of resolution 1405 (2002) and stressed the importance of his initiative to obtain accurate information regarding the events in the Jenin refugee camp by sending a fact- finding team. We deplore the fact that, in the light of the announcement of the Government of Israel of 30 April, the team will not be able to proceed to the area and begin its mission.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“After a month, contacts between both parties to resolve the stand-off have produced few results. The risk of open confrontation persists, and the Palestinian civilian population of Bethlehem continues to live under curfew and military occupation. The European Union reiterates the need for concerted and sustained international action to implement the joint declaration of the "quartet" of 10 April 2002 and, in particular, to ensure the immediate and full implementation of resolutions 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002). In this regard, we call on Israel to immediately halt all of its military operations in the Palestinian territories. We call for an immediate, meaningful and effective ceasefire and for the immediate and complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from all Palestinian cities and other areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The European Union, working together with the United Nations, the United States and the Russian Federation, is committed to helping to bring about a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East. We stand ready to assist the parties in implementing their agreements and to take part in an international peace conference that involves all of the players and takes into account previous agreements. Yesterday, the "quartet" expressed its readiness to begin preparations for a conference, to take place this summer, that would address security, economic and humanitarian issues, as well as consider the political way forward. Despite all of these positive efforts, the European Union remains extremely concerned at the unresolved stand-off at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“These international efforts have already brought about positive changes on the ground, in particular the non-violent resolution of the situation at the headquarters of the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah and the end of the isolation of President Arafat. The European Union expects that the personal security and freedom of movement of the recognized and elected leader of the Palestinian people will be fully respected and guaranteed. We welcome the most recent security arrangements brokered by the United States, the United Kingdom and both parties. President Arafat must make use of his freedom to exercise political leadership of the Palestinian Authority and of his people, and do all in his power to suppress terrorism. Both parties should build on this modest measure of agreement, stop the violence and embark on dialogue.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Arias (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta, Turkey, Iceland and Liechtenstein align themselves with this statement. Since the last public meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, the international community has made a number of positive efforts to stop violence and terrorism and prevent the loss of innocent Palestinian and Israeli lives. The "quartet" met in Washington for the second time in less than a month to exchange views on a conflict that demands to be addressed both in an urgent manner and with a longer- term perspective.”
2002-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4525Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The international community will continue closely to follow developments in this field in Indonesia. As 20 May 2002 draws near, we are closer to welcoming East Timor as a new State Member of the United Nations. Three years ago, its name was synonymous with conflict and human suffering. This success is the fruit of courageous determination on the part of the East Timorese people, the generous commitment of the international community and the will to achieve peace through dialogue and reconciliation. Let us hope that this example is fully realized there and followed in other afflicted regions of the world.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“The European Union strongly encourages the future East Timorese Government to respect human rights and to continue to improve the human rights situation, as well as to ensure that all future legislation is consistent with international human rights standards. In this regard, we welcome efforts to strengthen the East Timorese judicial system, including the Serious Crimes Unit, so that justice and the rule of law can become a reality in East Timor. We welcome the important steps taken by the Government of Indonesia to bring to justice the perpetrators of gross human rights violations in East Timor, but we share the Secretary-General's regret that the jurisdiction of the Ad Hoc Human Rights Tribunal has not yet been expanded to cover all districts and the period from January to October 1999.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“The European Union welcomes the efforts of the Government of Indonesia to resolve this question, namely its decision to pay the pensions of former civil servants, police officers and members of its armed forces in East Timor until Independence Day. We hope that those payments will commence before independence. We encourage Indonesia and the international community to continue to support the Consolidated Appeal for East Timor refugees. The European Union urges Indonesia, together with East Timor, to resolve pending issues between the two countries, including judicial cooperation and a new border regime.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“We note the report's positive stance with respect to the gradual diminution of militia activity, though this is a function of various factors such as a successful solution of the refugee problem, an agreement with Indonesia on the demarcation of the common border, and the success of the reconciliation and reintegration process. After months of slow progress, recent refugee returns are encouraging. This reflects confidence in the present situation and optimism for the future. We hope that this trend will be consolidated. To this end, it is important that a prompt and fair solution be found to the problem of resettlement either in East Timor or Indonesia.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“The European Union and its member States are prepared to continue to assist East Timor on the path to sustainable development and urges the international community to support it. Without internal and external security, East Timor will not succeed as an independent nation. The European Union understands the need to ensure that police and military institutions are adequately equipped and trained. We commend the work already achieved by the United Nations, in cooperation with certain donors, in the establishment of such institutions, and we take note of the Secretary-General's concern that additional training and donor support will be required after independence in order to guarantee that the security forces are fully operational by January 2004.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Both the work of UNMISET and the future of East Timor will depend on the available resources. The European Union welcomes the proposal that the Civilian Support Group and the Serious Crimes Unit be included in the civilian component of UNMISET, and thus be financed through assessed contributions. In only two and a half years, East Timor has gone from devastation to the establishment of the foundations for a new country and of the basic infrastructure for economic and social activity. Less than a month before independence, the new institutions are assuming a number of functions and responsibilities in areas such as public administration, security, and social and economic affairs. Still, they will require sustained support from the international community.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General that the new United Nations Mission should provide stability and viability to the emerging East Timorese public Administration, assist in the development of law enforcement bodies operating in accordance with international human rights standards and contribute to the maintenance of external and internal security. In this context, we commend the Secretary- General for his excellent report, which builds in a coherent manner on his earlier reports and gives a detailed description of the proposed United Nations successor Mission. The European Union supports the adoption by the Security Council of a draft resolution creating the new United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), as proposed by the Secretary- General.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source