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first: 1999-09-11
most recent: 2023-02-07
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“During the celebrations planned to mark East Timor's independence, the member States of the European Union will be represented in a manner befitting the welcome due to a new nation that is joining the international community of States. The European Union is strongly in favour of the United Nations having a role in peacekeeping and in supporting the authorities after independence, as recommended by the Secretary-General in his report. Given that peace is the main precondition for the development of democracy in East Timor, it is essential that the peacekeeping force be phased out gradually, with due consideration to the security situation on the ground.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“We would like to thank the Independent Electoral Commission for organizing this successful election and to highlight the very important role played by its East Timorese staff. We note with satisfaction the fact that President Xanana Gusmao has stated that his main goals will be national reconciliation, the establishment of international relations, political progress and economic development. The European Union warmly welcomes the signing of the Constitution, which will come into force on the day of independence. We are sure that it will provide the basis for stability, democracy, freedom, justice and security for the East Timorese people.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“Sergio Vieira de Mello, for an outstanding record as head of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), while trusting that his service to the United Nations will continue. The European Union also welcomes the Secretary-General's decision to appoint Mr. Kamalesh Sharma as his Special Representative for East Timor. We are confident that he will be an excellent head of the successor mission to UNTAET. The European Union welcomes the peaceful elections of 14 April 2002, in which Mr. Gusmao was elected President by an overwhelming majority after a very good turnout. Once again, the East Timorese people have shown great political maturity, offering a perfect example of a country that has chosen democracy as the only way towards progress and well- being.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (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, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Iceland and Liechtenstein align themselves with this statement. I would first like to welcome the President-elect of East Timor, Mr. Xanana Gusmao, and the Chief Minister, Mr. Mari Alkatiri. Their presence in this chamber today demonstrates the democratic commitment of the East Timorese people and their remarkable achievements in moving towards independence and reconciliation. We warmly congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2002-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4522 (2002) · source
“The rapprochement with the European Union goes hand in hand with the process of developing regional cooperation, which constitutes one of the main targets of the stabilization and association process.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“More than 1 million people are still displaced in the region as the result of the conflict, and all regional actors must spare no effort to create the necessary legislative and security conditions for return and to allocate the resources to ensure its sustainability. Let me take this opportunity to reiterate our call on the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to fulfil their international obligation of full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. That cooperation, along with the affirmation of civilian control over the military, will move Serbia and Montenegro one step closer to European integration. The European Union welcomes the South-East European Cooperation Process summit in Tirana on 28 March and commends its members' wish to further enhance regional cooperation.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“We have also welcomed the transfer to UNMIK by the Belgrade authorities of Kosovo Albanians imprisoned in the Republic of Serbia as a very positive step that will contribute to creating confidence among the communities in Kosovo. The Union urges all the parties to continue cooperating constructively in the other areas of interest provided for in the UNMIK- Yugoslavia Common Document, in particular to accelerate the process of determining the fate of missing persons of all communities. We welcome the work undertaken by UNMIK in coordination with Belgrade to enable the return of all refugees and internally displaced persons to Kosovo. The past few years have demonstrated that, when favourable conditions are created on the ground, especially for the return of minorities, progress can be achieved quickly.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“The Union has repeatedly stressed the fundamental importance of fighting organized crime and violence. While we welcome the improvement in the overall security situation, we are greatly concerned at the Secretary-General's affirmation that ethnically motivated attacks continue. Democracy will not be able to take root in Kosovo in an environment of insecurity and fear. We encourage the provisional institutions of self-government and all the parties to do everything possible to end Violence and extremism. We condemn the recent violent events in Mitrovica and welcome Deputy Prime Minister Covie's statement that the atmosphere of conflict, distrust and violence must come to an end. We support UNMIK in its efforts to establish its full authority in the north of Mitrovica.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“At the same time, the establishment of a political culture based on the rule of law and the eradication of organized crime and violence will create an atmosphere more conducive to investment and economic growth as well as to job creation. We welcome the concept, being developed by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, of benchmarks that need to be met to measure progress on the path to the future. The European Union welcomes the progress towards the formation of the provisional Government. It is essential for Kosovo that the provisional institutions of self-government work effectively in service of the population and represent the multi-ethnic character of the province. We encourage the application of those same principles in the ongoing establishment ofa civil service.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“The European Union has already expressed its support for his priorities of laying the foundation for economic development, fighting crime and violence, and building a fair and just society with dignity for all communities. We urge all actors in Kosovo to concentrate their work on those priorities in a manner consistent with resolution 1244 (1999) and the constitutional framework. These three priorities are closely interrelated. A better functioning economy that improves the living conditions of all Kosovars will undoubtedly encourage refugee returns and discourage further emigration from the province, as well as reduce the causes of crime and violence.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (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, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Iceland and Liechtenstein also align themselves with this statement. We welcome the participation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Steiner, and Mr. Nebojsa Covie, Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, in this Council meeting and thank them for their statements. I should also like to thank Special Representative Steiner for his leadership in the management of Kosovo's affairs. Over the months of his tenure, he has been able to make important progress on a number of issues.”
2002-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4518 (2002) · source
“We want to reiterate in the present circumstances our aim of improving the living conditions of the Palestinian people and our declared objectives of supporting the reconstruction, preservation and strengthening of the Palestinian Authority, including through efforts to rebuild its infrastructure and security and governance capacity, of providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians and of assisting in economic and institutional reconstruction. The present dangerous situation in the Middle East threatens regional security and stability. We reiterate our concern at the violence along the border between Lebanon and Israel. In conclusion, we call for an end to the violations of the United Nations- determined Blue Line, condemn the attacks originating in Lebanese territory and call on all parties involved to show the utmost restraint.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“Nevertheless, to be effective it will have to be acceptable to both sides. It is time to take concerted action to help bring an end to the violence and to provide space for political and diplomatic negotiations. The European Union continues to make every effort with the parties, the countries in the region, the United States, the United Nations and Russia to find a definitive settlement to this conflict. In this regard, the Quartet of principals plans to meet in Washington, DC, on 2 May. The European Union is fully behind the efforts of Secretary of State Powell to bring both parties to an agreement on a ceasefire. We stand ready to assist the parties in implementing their agreements and would be ready to attend an international peace conference.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“We urge the parties to fully cooperate with the efforts of Secretary Powell as well as of Special Envoy Zinni and others to implement the Tenet work plan and the Mitchell report's recommendations with the aim of resuming negotiations on a political settlement. There must be immediate and parallel movement towards near-term and tangible political progress and towards a series of concrete steps leading to permanent peace. The European Union remains convinced that an impartial third-party 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. Further, we support the Secretary- General in his call for a multinational force to be sent to the Middle East.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“The political road-map and goals to put an end to it are well known and have already been set out very clearly: Security Council resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) and the principle of land for peace, which formed the basis for 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), as well as the Arab League's recent support of Crown Prince Abdullah's initiative for peace. What is needed, more than ever, is political will from both parties and statesmanship from their leaders.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“It must extend its fullest possible cooperation to humanitarian agencies and organizations, including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross, consistent with its obligations under international humanitarian law, both in Jenin and across the territories. These organizations urgently need to gain unrestricted access to the camp in order to allow them to care for the large numbers of people in need of basic relief supplies and carry out their humanitarian mandates. The unresolved standoff at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is also a cause of deep concern. This conflict has no military solution.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“Although there is wide discrepancy in reports on the number of casualties, missing people and those still trapped under collapsed buildings, we deplore the loss of civilian life that has taken place and the widespread and senseless destruction of civilian, medical and humanitarian infrastructure reported by the international humanitarian agencies granted limited access to the camp. Israel's legitimate fight against terrorism is not served by intimidating and harassing innocent civilians, depriving them of their dignity and erasing their means of livelihood and hopes for the future. It only breeds more irrational desperation and hatred. 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 excessive use of force.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“We believe he must show clearly that he is capable of living up to his commitments and must produce concrete results. The humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories is appalling and constitutes a matter of deep concern to us. It is absolutely unacceptable that humanitarian and medical organizations and personnel continue to confront risks and restrictions in performing their work and in accessing those populations in need. Israel must allow them full and unimpeded access. We reiterate our call on Israel to allow diplomatic and consular representatives to fully perform their tasks, in particular to gain access to and protect their own citizens in the territories. The European Union considers the reports on the humanitarian situation at the Jenin refugee camp to be extremely alarming.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“Chairman Arafat, the recognized and elected leader of the Palestinian people, and the Palestinian Authority, for their part, must undertake immediately the maximum possible effort to stop terrorist attacks, act decisively within their capacity to dismantle terrorist infrastructures and stop incitement to violence. Terrorist attacks against Israelis must end immediately. They are unacceptable, illegal and gravely harm the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people. We note in this regard the statement issued on 13 April by Chairman Arafat and welcome in particular his condemnation of all terrorist acts targeting Israeli and Palestinian civilians and his rejection of the use of violence and terror against civilians as a way to achieve political goals.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“The virtual destruction of the Palestinian Authority and its infrastructure, the continued isolation of Chairman Arafat, the humiliation and confinement of the Palestinian civilian population and the disregard for them and for their most fundamental rights and the violations of international humanitarian law are unacceptable. These actions must end immediately; they are contrary to international law and they are unjustified. Israel must immediately stop extra-judicial killings, lift the closures and restrictions in the territories and reverse its settlement policy.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“The European Union deplores the fact that, despite all calls of the international community, Security Council resolutions 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002) continue to be ignored. In this regard, we call on Israel to halt immediately its military operations in the Palestinian territories. We call for an immediate, meaningful and effective ceasefire and the immediate and full withdrawal of the Israeli troops from all Palestinian cities reoccupied since 29 March and other areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority. These resolutions must be implemented fully and immediately. There is no room for selective implementation. 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.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“In the joint statement read out by the Secretary- General and supported by the Security Council (S/2002/369, annex), we all expressed our grave concern at the current situation, including the growing humanitarian crisis and the ever-increasing risk to regional security. We reiterate our shared condemnation of violence and terrorism, express our deep distress at the loss of innocent Palestinian and Israeli lives, and extend our deepest sympathy to the families of those killed and wounded. We believe that there has been too much suffering and too much bloodshed. We call on the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to act in the interests of their own people, the region and the international community, and to halt immediately their senseless confrontation.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (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 and Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Iceland and Liechtenstein also subscribe to this statement. The last time the Security Council held a public meeting on this issue, the European Union expressed its hopes for the 10 April meeting of the "quartet" and warmly welcomed Secretary of State Powell's mission. The outcome of the Madrid meeting demonstrated the international community's firm commitment to peace and to a better future for the peoples of the Middle East.”
2002-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4515 (2002) · source
“International cooperation is therefore crucial in combating it and in ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice. The actions of the European Union are aimed at individuals or groups of terrorists, never at peoples, religions or cultures. The goal is to strengthen international security, the rule of law and human rights.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“With respect to the fight against the financing of terrorism, compliance with resolution 1373 (2001) is well under way. The list of terrorist individuals, entities and organizations annexed to the common position of 27 December is being revised and updated. Just yesterday, a major suspect was detained in Spain who is believed to be responsible for the financing of Al Qaeda. The European Union is also carrying out an assessment of its relations with third countries in the light of their attitude towards terrorism. In the desire for transparency that the European Union shares with the Committee, we have sent the plan of action to the President of the Council, as I mentioned earlier. In closing, the European Union believes that terrorism is a very real threat to all States.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“The Union's goal is to develop concrete common or concerted measures against terrorism within and outside the European Union. The Union's response includes a broad range of actions. Some are political, others legal or operative. Many entail a greater dialogue and closer cooperation within the European Union and with third countries. The implementation of our action plan is being carried out very actively. In the field of justice and home affairs, an important set of measures has been agreed. They include the European Arrest Warrant; a common definition of terrorist crimes; a common list of terrorist organizations; a new judicial cooperation unit called Eurojust; and Europol, an anti-terrorist task force within the joint police unit.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“Even before 11 September, the European Union had been undertaking significant coordinated efforts, on the understanding that terrorism takes advantage of every loophole and of legal or administrative differences among countries. The European Union gives maximum importance to the fight against terrorism, which is the top priority of the Spanish presidency. The European Union common action is focused on the areas where it can contribute an added value to the national efforts of its members, complementing them. This common European initiative stems from a common position and an action plan adopted by the heads of State and Government of the European Union. In the spirit of transparency, we have submitted that action plan to the Security Council for dissemination.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“The Secretary-General has created a working group to review and improve actions undertaken by the various departments of the Secretariat in the fight against terrorism. We support that initiative. The European Union takes note of the Secretary- General's appointment of the new head of the United Nations Vienna-based institutions. We welcome the efforts of the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the Centre for International Crime Prevention as part of United Nations system-wide counter-terrorism efforts. In this regard, the European Union awaits the report of the Secretary-General requested by paragraph 103 of General Assembly resolution 56/253, which will "make proposals to strengthen the Terrorism Prevention Branch to enable it to carry out its mandate as approved by the General Assembly".”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“In addition to exchanging information about their respective work in the fight against terrorism, the CTC can contribute very effectively to achieving a coherent approach by those organizations and coordination with their member States. We stress the need for a coordinated international approach to the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Furthermore, we underline the role of regional organizations in facilitating assistance to their member States. The European Union presented a common report to the CTC in addition to those of its member States, and it will soon join with other organizations that have maintained direct contact with the CTC in order to brief them on its joint anti-terrorist activity.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“The assessment of national reports may prove beneficial in helping States to identify areas in which they should strengthen or supplement their domestic legislation or administrative measures. In keeping with the Committee's spirit of transparency, lessons learnt from this evaluation process must be shared with all States, and we trust that the CTC will know how best to do so. The main goal of the CTC should be to achieve a uniform, full and comprehensive application of the resolution. Measures against terrorism must accord with the Charter of the United Nations, including the obligation to promote and respect human rights. That obligation should be taken into account fully in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). The CTC is very active in its contacts with regional and subregional organizations.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“The European community has, through the European Commission, informed the CTC about the assistance available to third States in areas related to the fight against terrorism, such as finance, customs, immigration, extradition, police, the judiciary and so on. We encourage all potential providers of assistance, advice and expertise to submit an entry to the CTC's directory of assistance. The CTC recently presented its work plan for the next 90 days, in which it states its confidence in its ability to complete, within a specific time-frame, the evaluation of the first series of reports and to begin reviewing supplementary ones. The Union supports this proposal for continuity in the review of compliance with resolution 1373 (2001).”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“According to the information presented, 142 national reports had been received by the end of March, but more than 46 States had not yet complied with that obligation. The European Union calls upon those States to submit their reports as a matter of priority. The European Union understands that, in many cases, non-compliance may be due more to practical difficulties than to lack of political will. Therefore, it is important to facilitate assistance to those States that face this type of problem. Several of the member States of the European Union and the European community are included in the directory of assistance offers published by the CTC.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“We congratulate the CTC for the work it has done, and especially for the resolve and dedication demonstrated by its members and by the experts who advise it. The United Nations Secretariat also deserves special mention for its collaboration with the CTC and with the Member States. I must also commend the Committee's transparency. Open briefings are now a common practice of the CTC. Those briefings involve a presentation by the Chairman of the Committee on significant activities as well as on key decisions and progress made in the area. Thirdly, we commend the CTC's concern for facilitating States' compliance with resolution 1373 (2001), particularly by providing information on offers of assistance.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (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, Cyprus and Malta, as well as Iceland, align themselves with this statement. The European Union welcomes this fresh opportunity to review the important work undertaken by the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). This meeting provides us with an opportunity to present the principal developments in the common action against terrorism undertaken by the member States of the European Union and the European Commission, in fulfilment of resolution 1373 (2001). I wish once again to underline the historic significance of this resolution as well as the European Union's commitment to its objectives and instruments.”
2002-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4512 (2002) · source
“We reaffirm that a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the conflict must be based on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) and on the principles of the Madrid Conference, of Oslo and subsequent agreements.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“Diplomat and consular representatives must also have full access to their own citizens in the territories and be able to fully perform their tasks. In the face of escalating violence and mutual distrust, the European Union remains convinced that an impartial monitoring mechanism is called for, and we urge the parties to accept observers. The European Union and its member States stand ready to participate in such a monitoring mechanism. Israel needs recognition of its right to live in peace within secure boundaries guaranteed by the international community, in particular the Arab countries. At the same time the Palestinian people also need the recognition of their right to live in peace, in a democratic, viable and independent State of Palestine, bringing an end to the 1967 occupation.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“The European Union welcomes the resolution adopted at the summit of the League of Arab States in Beirut, which could be a solid basis for progress towards a political perspective for a fair and comprehensive peace in the region and the establishment of normal relations between Israel and the Arab world, safeguarding the security of all countries involved and offering them a future of stability and prosperity. The European Union is currently in close contact with the parties, the countries in the region, the United States, the United Nations and Russia. In order to break this cycle of unprecedented violence, the "quartet" of special envoys must be given full access to all parties to try to help them to achieve an immediate ceasefire.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“Peace cannot be achieved by ignoring or continually humiliating one's opponent, or simply hoping to destroy him. Israel, notwithstanding its right to fight terrorism, must respect international law. The practice of extrajudicial killings is contrary to international law. The use of excessive force cannot be justified. The actions against medical and humanitarian institutions and personnel are absolutely unacceptable and contrary to United Nations conventions and international humanitarian law. Such personnel must be able to perform their functions fully. Both parties must respect international humanitarian standards and protect civilian lives.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“However, the legitimate fight of Israel against terrorism and its reaction to the brutal attacks also have to be compatible with the effective operating capacity of the Palestinian Authority and of its President, legitimate representatives of the Palestinian people. This capacity should in no way be weakened. Therefore, the European Union urges an end to the occupation of the headquarters of the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah and to the isolation and restriction of movement of President Arafat, and calls for the immediate withdrawal of the Israeli Defence Forces from that city and from other areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority. Closures and other restrictions must be lifted immediately. There is nothing to be gained by destroying the Palestinian Authority.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“The European Union wishes to recall the common understanding of the Security Council members that operative paragraph 1 of resolution 1402 (2002) does not indicate - I repeat, does not indicate - any sequence of the elements listed, as stated by the Council President. The European Union condemns in the most categorical terms the latest terrorist attacks and reiterates its demands to the Palestinian Authority and to its President, Mr. Arafat, to adopt all possible measures to stop the cycle of violence, to dismantle all terrorist networks and to ensure that initiators and perpetrators of the attacks of recent days do not go unpunished.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“Resolutions 1397 (2002) and 1402 (2002) must both be implemented immediately, in particular the demand for an immediate cessation of violence, including acts of terror, provocation, incitement and destruction; the call for both parties to move immediately to a meaningful ceasefire; the call for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities, including Ramallah; and the call for the parties to cooperate fully with Special Envoy Zinni and others to implement the Tenet work plan and the Mitchell report's recommendations, with the aim of resuming negotiations on a political settlement.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“In this regard, it is essential to address and implement security, political and economic measures in parallel and simultaneously in a single process. The European Union warmly welcomes the adoption of Security Council resolution 1402 (2002), which reflects the grave concern and the strong commitment of the international community.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“The European Union is dismayed at this seemingly unending spiral of death, destruction, revenge and reprisal. We reiterate our urgent call on both sides to take immediate and effective action to stop the bloodshed. Terror and violence must stop. The Palestinian Authority and the Israeli Government must prove their leadership and assume their responsibilities with respect to their own peoples. Months and years of violence should have taught us that we cannot conceive of a military solution to this conflict. We reiterate that there is no military solution to this conflict. The language and the logic of war have to stop and be replaced by dialogue and negotiation. Peace and security for both parties can be achieved only through negotiation.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (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 Association country belonging to the European Economic Area Iceland align themselves with this statement. Today the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the European Union are holding a special meeting in Luxembourg to discuss the tragic situation in the Middle East. Since the Security Council public meeting that took place last Friday night, the situation of terror and violence on the ground has escalated further.”
2002-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4506 (2002) · source
“Following on its present effort, the European Union will make a substantial 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, strengthening the economic basis of the future State of Palestine and promoting development and regional economic integration. In this perspective, the European Union stands ready to contribute to the reconstruction of the Palestinian economy as an integral part of regional development. In conclusion, the European Union remains convinced that, in order to be durable, peace in the Middle East must be comprehensive.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“A solution based on Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002) and on the principles of the Madrid Conference, Oslo and subsequent agreements. We remain particularly convinced that a third- party monitoring mechanism would help both parties to pursue their efforts to that end and we urge them to consider proposals to accept observers. The European Union and its member States are prepared to participate in such a mechanism. The European Union recognizes and praises those who continue to work tirelessly for peace within the peace camps of Israeli and Palestinian society and supports the direct contacts and dialogue that both parties are conducting.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“Resolution 1397 (2002) also affirms the vision of a region in which two States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side within secure and recognized borders. The European Union fully shares this vision and its two- fold objective: the creation of a democratic, viable and independent State of Palestine, bringing to an end the occupation of 1967, and the right of Israel to live within safe and secure boundaries, guaranteed by the commitment of the international community, and in particular the Arab countries. The European Union is determined to play its role, together with the parties, the countries in the region, the United States, the United Nations and Russia in the pursuit of a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the conflict.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“It must do everything possible to put an end to terrorism, dismantle all terrorist networks, including Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, and arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of terrorist acts. Its capacity to do so must not be weakened. Israel, notwithstanding its right to fight terrorism, must immediately withdraw its military forces from areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority, stop extra judicial executions, lift the closures and restrictions, freeze settlements and respect international law. Both parties must respect international humanitarian standards. The use of excessive force cannot be justified. The actions against medical and humanitarian institutions and personnel are absolutely unacceptable. They must be able to fully perform their functions.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“That resolution must be urgently implemented, in particular its demand for an immediate cessation of violence, including acts of terror, provocation, incitement and destruction; and its call for the Israeli and Palestinian sides and their leaders to cooperate in the implementation of the Tenet work plan and the Mitchell report recommendations with the aim of resuming negotiations on a political settlement. The indiscriminate terrorist attacks today and over the past days and weeks that have killed innocent civilians must be condemned. As the legitimate authority, the Palestinian Authority bears the responsibility for fighting terrorism with all legitimate means at its disposal.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source
“The resolution of the Arab League in Beirut is a solid basis for progress towards a political perspective for a fair and comprehensive peace in the region and the establishment of normal relations between Israel and the Arab world, safeguarding the security of all countries involved and offering them a future of stability and prosperity. A sound political perspective needs to be restored, and political and security measures must be implemented in parallel and in a mutually reinforcing way. In this regard, the European Union warmly welcomes the adoption of Security Council resolution 1397 (2002), which reflects the commitment of the international community.”
2002-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4503 (2002) · source