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1. “"In addition, the Security Council demands that all Ivorian parties stop all incitement to violence and hatred in broadcast, written and other media, and calls upon the Committee to monitor this closely without delay. "The Security Council also demands that all Ivorian parties ensure freedom of the press and unlimited access to information throughout C6te d'Ivoire. "The Security Council expresses its intention to consider without delay further steps to ensure the effective monitoring and implementation of the arms embargo imposed by resolution 1572 (2004). "The Security Council expresses its appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”

   2004-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5103 (2004) · source

2. “"The Security Council underlines that any failure by any Ivorian party to respect their commitments made to President Mbeki would constitute a threat to the implementation of the peace and national reconciliation process as defined in the Linas-Marcoussis and Accra III Agreements, and recalls in this regard the measures referred to in paragraphs 9 and 11 of resolution 1572 (2004). "The Security Council requests the Committee established by resolution 1572 (2004) to continue its work, taking fully into account the developments of the peace process in Cote d'Ivoire arising from the facilitation efforts undertaken by the African Union.”

   2004-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5103 (2004) · source

3. “"The Security Council welcomes the encouraging prospects resulting from these efforts and the commitments made by all Ivorian parties, demands that all Ivorian parties fully comply with their commitments, and underlines that it will monitor with vigilance their full implementation. "The Security Council reaffirms its conviction that the full implementation of resolution 1572 (2004) is a key element in ensuring that all Ivorian parties commit themselves fully to the implementation of the peace and national reconciliation process in Cote d'Ivoire, and deplores the fact that the signatories of the Linas-Marcoussis and Accra III Agreements have not implemented by 15 December 2004 all their commitments under the Accra III Agreement.”

   2004-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5103 (2004) · source

4. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. (spoke in French) "The Security Council commends the efforts made by the African Union and, in particular, the personal involvement of President Thabo Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa, to promote dialogue and relaunch the peace and national reconciliation process in C6te d'Ivoire. It expresses its full support for the facilitation mission undertaken by President Mbeki on behalf of the African Union.”

   2004-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5103 (2004) · source

5. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of cote d'Ivoire, 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. Djangone-Bi (Gate d'Ivoire) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2004-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5103 (2004) · source

6. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs. It is so decided. 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. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. I now give him the floor.”

   2004-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5102 (2004) · source

7. “In connection with the resolution just adopted on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, I have been authorized to make the following complementary statement on behalf of the Security Council: "As is known, the report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (8/2004/948) states in paragraph 12: the situation in the Middle East is very tense and is likely to remain so, unless and until a comprehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be reached'. That statement of the Secretary-General reflects the view of the Security Council." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2004/47. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2004-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5101 (2004) · source

8. “In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. The President (spoke in Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1578 (2004).”

   2004-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5101 (2004) · source

9. “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 S/2004/948, containing the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2004/963, 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. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

   2004-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5101 (2004) · source

10. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should now like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.40 am.”

    2004-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5099 (2004) · source

11. “The President (spoke in Arabic): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultation, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Ashraf Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Qazi 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. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 30 of resolution 1546 (2004) (S/2004/959). At this meeting the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Ashraf Qazi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and Mr.”

    2004-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5099 (2004) · source

12. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Iraq, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration, 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, its is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Samaida'ie (Iraq), took a seat at the Council table.”

    2004-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5099 (2004) · source

13. “The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.25 am.”

    2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source

14. “They, together with national reports, comprise the machinery for implementing resolution 1540 (2004) and show how very much Member States are determined to comply with their obligations. My delegation would like to thank States that have submitted national reports under operative paragraph 4 of the resolution. The Committee should be able to ensure that those States that need assistance can get it. Four experts have been appointed to assist the Committee in studying the reports of the Member States, in addition to their other duties. We expect that two more experts will be appointed soon on the basis of equitable geographic distribution and in conformity with the guidelines that govern the appointment of experts to Committees. I now resume my function as President of the Council. There are no more speakers inscribed on my list.”

    2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source

15. “I now will make a statement on behalf of Algeria. First, I would like to thank the Chairman of the 1540 Committee, Ambassador Motoc, for the valuable report. I also would like to thank the 1540 Committee for its tireless work during recent months. Considerable progress has actually been made since the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) in eliminating the danger inherent in weapons of mass destruction if they should fall into the hands of non-State actors and entities. We believe that the measures adopted in the resolution will constitute a collective response to that danger and protection from it. We strongly believe that the best way to eliminate that peril is the total elimination of weapons of mass destruction. There are three subcommittees and guidelines to facilitate the work of the Committee.”

    2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source

16. “Members of the Council have before them document S/2004/958, containing a letter, dated 8 December 2004, from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), transmitting the Committee's first report to the Council. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Mihnea Ioan Motoc, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). I now give him the floor.”

    2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source

17. “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. Mihnea Ioan Motoc, Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Motoc to take a seat at the Council table. 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.”

    2004-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5097 (2004) · source

18. “I thank the representative of Angola for the kind words addressed to the presidency. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 11.40 am.”

    2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source

19. “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.”

    2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source

20. “I thank the representative of the Netherlands for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Rwanda. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source

21. “I thank the representative of Burundi for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of the Netherlands. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source

22. “I thank the representative of Uganda for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Burundi. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source

23. “I thank the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the kind words she addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Uganda. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source

24. “I thank Ambassador de La Sabliere for his introduction. I give the floor to the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source

25. “The President (spoke in Arabic): 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 S/2004/934, which contains the report of the Security Council mission to Central Africa, which took place from 21 to 25 November 2004. At the outset, I give the floor to Mr. Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, head of the Security Council mission to Central Africa, to provide a brief introduction to the report on that mission.”

    2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source

26. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Japan, the Netherlands, Rwanda and Uganda, 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, the representatives of the aforementioned countries took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2004-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5096 (2004) · source

27. “"The Security Council expresses its intention to consider further actions, including measures that may be taken against those individuals who, by their actions or statements, compromise the peace and transition process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2004/45. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5 p.m.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5095 (2004) · source

28. “It urges the Congolese authorities to do all possible to effectively disarm those armed groups as a matter of urgency in the interest of stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the security of Rwanda and Burundi, and the establishment of peace and stability in the region. "The Security Council further calls in this regard on the Congolese authorities to accelerate the integration of the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and encourages the donor community to provide coordinated financial and technical assistance to that important task. "The Security Council condemns any attempt aimed at undermining the unity and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5095 (2004) · source

29. “It considers the armed presence and activities of ex-FAR and Interahamwe elements in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to be unacceptable and demands that they disarm and disband without delay, with a view to their repatriation or resettlement. "In that regard, the Security Council welcomes steps taken to set up the plan established by the Congolese authorities, with the support of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, aimed at accelerating the disarmament and demobilization of foreign armed groups. It calls on the Governments of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to explore ways to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of those combatants, based on the existing mechanisms.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5095 (2004) · source

30. “"The Security Council urges all Member States fully to comply with their obligations under resolution 1493 (2003), which imposed an arms embargo in the district of Ituri and the provinces of North and South Kivu. "The Security Council recognizes that continued tension in the eastern part of the the Democratic Republic of the Congo undermines peace and security in the region, and in particular that the presence of ex-FAR and Interahamwe is a source of instability, a threat to civilian populations and an impediment to good- neighbourly relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5095 (2004) · source

31. “It underlines that those events and threats, arising after the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region of Africa, are contrary to the commitments taken by the regional heads of State, in the Declaration adopted in Dar es Salaam on 20 November 2004, to settle their disputes in a peaceful manner, and are all the more unacceptable. "The Security Council calls on all Governments in the region to commit themselves to and make full use of multilateral mechanisms they have agreed to establish, including the Joint Verification Mechanism and the Tripartite Commission, for the peaceful resolution of bilateral disputes. It further calls on the Government of Rwanda, as well as all Governments in the region, to devote their resources to the promotion of peace, stability, democracy and development.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5095 (2004) · source

32. “"The Security Council demands that the Government of Rwanda withdraw without delay any forces it may have in the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and calls on all States in the region to refrain from any action or statement that contravenes international law or undermines the already fragile stability in the region or the transitional process supported by the international community. "The Security Council notes that those reported events and threats are contrary to all peace agreements, declarations and protocols signed by regional States since the 1998 commencement of hostilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5095 (2004) · source

33. “It recalls its adherence to the respect for the sovereignty of all States, and underlines that the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity of any State is contrary to the purposes and principles stated in the Charter of the United Nations. "The Security Council strongly condemns any and all such military action, recalling that they are contrary to its resolutions, and in particular to resolution 1565 (2004), by which it urged each of the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda, to ensure that the territory of its country was not used to infringe the sovereignty of the others.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5095 (2004) · source

34. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members to document S/2004/935, containing a letter dated 30 November 2004 from the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and documents S/2004/933 and S/2004/951, containing letters dated 30 November 2004 and 6 December 2004, respectively, from the representative of Rwanda. After informal consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council. "The Security Council expresses its very deep concern at multiple reports of military operations by the Rwandan army in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and at threats by the Government of Rwanda in that regard.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5095 (2004) · source

35. “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 consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in the consideration 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. The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5095 (2004) · source

36. “I thank Mr. Prendergast for his comprehensive briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I should like to invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5094 (2004) · source

37. “Members of the Security Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan pursuant to paragraphs 6, 13 and 16 of Security Council resolution 1556 (2004), paragraph 15 of Security Council resolution 1564 (2004) and paragraph 17 of Security Council resolution 1574 (2004) (S/2004/947). At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. I now give him the floor.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5094 (2004) · source

38. “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. Kieran Prendergast, Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. There being no objection, it is so decided. 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.”

    2004-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5094 (2004) · source

39. “I thank the representative of Spain for the kind words he addressed to the presidency. 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 5.20 p.m.”

    2004-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5093 (2004) · source

40. “In favour: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Arabic): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1577 (2004).”

    2004-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5093 (2004) · source

41. “The President (spoke in Arabic): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on Burundi, contained in document S/2004/902. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2004/930, 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. If I hear no objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2004-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5093 (2004) · source

42. “The situation in Burundi Second report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Operation in Burundi (S/2004/902) The President (Spoke in Arabic): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi, 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. Nkingiye (Burundi), took a seat at the Council table.”

    2004-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5093 (2004) · source

43. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of December, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. John Danforth, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of November 2004. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing our deep appreciation to Ambassador Danforth for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month, in particular during our meetings in Nairobi. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    2004-12-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5093 (2004) · source

44. “In that context, I commend Ambassador Kai Eide for his outstanding work in assessing the situation in Kosovo and for his relevant recommendations. My delegation supports all shared, comprehensive and integrated strategies based on dialogue and the establishment of conditions necessary for security and the improvement of the economic and social conditions of the entire population of Kosovo. As well, we support the idea of a subregional approach to the final settlement of the question of Kosovo.”

    2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source

45. “That progress is, of course, significant, but in no way should it obscure the local day-to-day situation, which remains difficult because of the lack of notable change or visible signs of the various parties' implementation of their commitments, especially in the eyes of the local population. An economically viable, democratic, tolerant and multi-ethnic Kosovo remains our primary objective. That inevitably requires sustained efforts, the participation of all and the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999). The international community must also create all the conditions for the comprehensive, speedy and successful implementation of the standards in order to proceed as quickly as possible to the consideration and realization of the fundamental question of the final status of Kosovo.”

    2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source

46. “They will also surely create conditions of security and will have a positive impact on the process of the sustainable return of displaced persons and on freedom of movement. In that context, my delegation welcomes the calm and peaceful holding of the legislative elections of 23 October and the creation of the coalition government. Those two major events mark a turning point in the consolidation and stabilization of local provisional institutions. However, we regret that the Serb population did not participate in the electoral process. Once again, we reiterate our appeal to all parties to participate fully in the efforts to build confidence, strengthen ties and promote reconciliation among all Kosovars.”

    2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source

47. “I would recall that the international community's prompt reaction to those tragic events and the combined efforts of the various parties involved made it possible to prevent setbacks that could have jeopardized the peace process in the region. The commitment of Kosovar leaders to speedily completing reconstruction of damaged property and social and educational infrastructure and to relaunching the process of the return of displaced persons, in addition to the progress made in the reform of local administration, are signs of the positive developments in Kosovo and mark the beginning of a process of detente that heralds an improvement in the situation in the interest of all. Such measures are conducive to consolidating the society of Kosovo and preventing deplorable clashes between ethnic groups from occurring again.”

    2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source

48. “Mr. Baali (Algeria) (spoke in French): At the outset, I thank Mr. Saren Jessen-Petersen for his excellent presentation to the Security Council and commend him for the work he has accomplished on the ground since his appointment to head the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. I would also like to thank Mr. Nebojsa Covic' for his statement. The briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General enables the Council to assess progress made towards stabilization and normalization of the situation in Kosovo as well as towards confidence-building and the reconstruction of property damaged or destroyed during the deplorable events of last March.”

    2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5089 (2004) · source

49. “I will conclude my remarks by thanking the Ambassador of China for his leading role in keeping the issue of Somalia on the agenda of the Council and for introducing the presidential statement, which my delegation strongly supports.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5083 (2004) · source

50. “We are pleased, in this regard, that the African Union has expressed its readiness to assist in the transition process in Somalia, including in the field of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and we believe that the Security Council also has a role to play and responsibilities to assume in Somalia. Together, we have to consider ways and means for the Security Council to assist the new institutions and the new Government to establish and exercise their authority in the country. We believe that we should agree on an expanded peace-building role and presence of the United Nations, as has been recommended by the Secretary-General in his last report.”

    2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5083 (2004) · source