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2000-03-09
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2000-03-09
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  1. “However, it is absolutely necessary - in a spirit of transparency and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State concerned - that the humanitarian agencies work in close cooperation with the host Governments, whose primary responsibility is the security and protection of their citizens. This is not only a confidence-building measure, but will help improve the coordination, management and utilization of scarce resources. Finally, let me say that it is indispensable that United Nations humanitarian organizations be supported with adequate financial resources. In this regard, the United Nations consolidated appeals should be funded adequately. We look forward to the adoption of the presidential statement later today.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source

  2. “Another critical area is that of strengthening the coordination mechanisms among the relevant United Nations organs and agencies, regional bodies, other intergovernmental and international organizations and other humanitarian actors. This will ensure correct approaches and complementary programming and avoid the duplication of efforts. It is in this connection that my delegation would appreciate it if the effective cooperation envisioned here could be extended to the host Governments. My delegation fully agrees with the notion of ensuring the safe and unhindered access of humanitarian agencies to war-affected populations, as this will ensure the prompt and effective delivery of assistance to the needy.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source

  3. “21) Therefore, early warning is the best way to avert tragedies in different parts of the world. The Security Council must continue to work to preserve peace at all times, irrespective of the fragility of the peace or the geographical location. In order to prevent conflict, a sound understanding of the underlying factors is necessary. For example, in Africa, illicit trafficking in, inter alia, small arms and light and heavy weapons needs to be prevented. The relevant recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's report on the causes of conflicts and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (A/52/871) need to be implemented.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source

  4. “By so doing we can avert humanitarian catastrophes and enhance peacekeeping and post-conflict peace-building. Furthermore, my delegation would like to underscore the importance of cooperation from all the parties to a given conflict in facilitating the safety and security of humanitarian personnel. Let me now turn to the issue of prevention. Natural disasters are difficult to prevent, but the same cannot be said about man-made disasters. We strongly believe that the prevention of armed conflict is an important element of the Council's work in addressing humanitarian issues. In his report on the work of the Organization, the Secretary-General rightly stated, "Taking prevention more seriously will help to ensure that there are fewer wars and less consequential disasters to cope with in the first place." (A/54/l, para.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source

  5. “It should be emphasized that the Council's tardy authorization of the deployment of peacekeeping missions with the appropriate mandates, as well as the lack of adequate financial resources, continues to be one of the serious constraints to effective peacekeeping in some parts of the world. This has led to the continued suffering of innocent civilians - particularly women and children and other vulnerable groups affected by armed conflict. The case of the Sierra Leone conflict is a classic example in many respects. Therefore, while recognizing that the consideration of humanitarian elements in peace negotiations is crucial, we wish to emphasize that where peace agreements have been secured, the Security Council must act swiftly to assist in consolidating the peace by facilitating the implementation of those agreements.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source

  6. “Mozambique needs all the assistance it can get at this very difficult time. The holding of this debate provides us with an opportunity to reiterate once again the critical and indispensable role the Council can play in alleviating the plight of the war-affected populations on the one hand and the strengthening of the United Nations in the areas of peace-building, peacemaking and peacekeeping on the other. Humanitarian assistance to war-affected populations has become an important and integral part of recent United Nations operations. Hence, recent peacekeeping operations have included various humanitarian components, such as the protection of children, demobilization and teaching respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source

  7. “The sheer magnitude of the problems and the fact that the country in question is in the process of post-conflict reconstruction compels me to do so. I am talking about the immensely difficult time the people of Mozambique are going through as a result of the devastating cyclone Eline. We note with appreciation the pronouncement by the Security Council, in solidarity with the people of Mozambique, seeking support from the international community to enable the people of that country to overcome the devastating effect of the floods. In this regard, we warmly welcome the decision of the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Portugal to write off all of the Mozambican debt. This is a very important and encouraging gesture by those two donor countries, and we appeal to all other States to do likewise.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source

  8. “Allow me to congratulate your delegation, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to convene this open meeting on the item "Maintaining peace and security: Humanitarian aspects of issues before the Security Council". We thank you, Sir, for presiding over this important meeting. Let me also take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General for his very important statement, which will indeed contribute immensely to our deliberations today. The questions posed by the Secretary-General are valid and in our view warrant further and deep thought, without which we may not get it right. Before making my remarks on today's topic, allow me to briefly touch on another humanitarian issue although it is not directly under consideration by the Security Council.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109 (2000) · source