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“In South-East Asia, it is important to know and understand how Al Qaeda, the Taliban and other individual groups related to them could unite disparate groups across national and ethnic lines, using their language and traditions. That is why my delegation supports your intention, Mr. President, to be transparent, responsive and proactive in your work.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“President, but also the analysis and recommendations contained in the recent report of the expert Monitoring Group, provide valuable inputs for further refining the measures for more effective implementation. Those who have been observing terrorist acts could provide inputs on what they mean and why such acts were committed or how they are linked. The likelihood of the success of terrorist organizations and individuals is only as strong as the weakest link in the web of cooperation among States will allow. It is important to know what terrorists think, what they used to think, what their organization is like and what they used to do. Every arrest, every idea of terrorists which is revealed, changes the way terrorist groups operate, and they react and metamorphose into something else.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Some years ago, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia signed an agreement on exchanging information and establishing communication procedures to combat terrorism. That agreement has since been acceded to by Brunei, Cambodia, Thailand and Viet Nam. Exchanging information brings down the barriers of distrust separating individual agencies and enables them to be aware of the extent and depth of terrorist networks. Interaction and the implementation of the provisions of this agreement has attended to local enforcement officials. In addition, conferences and seminars on maritime security and terrorist financing have also been conducted in the region. Not only the findings and recommendations resulting from your trips, Mr.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“The financial backbone of any terrorist organization is the nerve centre of its activity. We are gratified that the Committee is looking into new and non-conventional modes of operation with regard to the movement not only of people, but also of funds and weapons, and also exploring technical assistance to plug such loopholes. The third aspect is the exchange of information. Valuable lessons have been drawn from the Chairman's dialogue with the European Union. My delegation sees similar value in the Chairman's forthcoming dialogues with other regional groups, aside from individual countries. For example, a number of regional initiatives to counter terrorism have been undertaken by the Association of South-East Asian Nations.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“That approach would lead us to identify the basic causes of terrorism and to develop even more targeted measures - and fewer legal measures - which could have more immediate impact and longer- term effectiveness. The second aspect is technical assistance. We are grateful to note the Committee's recognition of the need to have both technical capacity and the political will to implement anti-terrorism measures. Technical assistance could be in the form of building the capacity of national border security institutions and of dismantling terrorists' financial networks. Because of the ease of travel within South-East Asia, terrorists and terrorist groups have connected with one another in fluid and shifting combinations. Moreover, financial machinery is very important to the spread of terrorism and its operations.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“There are reports of Al Qaeda enmeshing itself in local conflicts, co-opting independence movements wherever they can be found and helping so-called revolutionaries to fund, plan and execute attacks. The Committee could analyse and assess the complex web of terrorism and local conflicts that Al Qaeda has been able to exploit. That would require extensive ground reporting and an accurate diplomatic and intelligence network. While the objectives of Al Qaeda and the Taliban are generally known, local individuals or entities who cooperate and conspire with those groups could have their own specific motivations for cooperating with their cause. The more specific motivations and objectives of such local individuals or groups could be identified by Member States and examined by the Committee.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Thus, we need to be constantly vigilant in monitoring the operations of terrorists to plug the loopholes that allow them to commit more terrorist acts. In that regard, cooperation by all Member States in sharing information cannot be overemphasized. Even as the Committee focuses on further strengthening legal and administrative measures and on enlisting international cooperation and coordination towards that end, my delegation - without detracting from that focus - wishes to invite attention to other aspects that can be pursued, which are also referred to in the report, with particular reference to South-East Asia. The first aspect is what the Committee cites as a targeted approach. South-East Asia is a fertile area for anyone wishing to understand post-ll September 2001 Al Qaeda planning, leadership and tactics.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“Since the Chairman presented his midyear report, in July last year, when some progress was reported in implementing the measures - particularly with regard to freezing terrorist assets and refining the consolidated list - the world has experienced more deadly terrorist attacks attributed to Al Qaeda and the Taliban in various parts of the world. There have also been reports of the Taliban's resurgence. Those events only highlight the urgency of further strengthening and refining the implementation of the measures. As we are all aware, terrorism has its own dynamics. As new measures are imposed or refined, new modes of operation to circumvent them are resorted to by terrorists to further their actions.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“My delegation also commends the 1267 Committee for the hard work that it has being doing - under the leadership of its Chairman and with the support of the Monitoring Group - to gather more information on the ground from Member States to further strengthen the Committee's capacity for analysis and research. At the same time, the dialogues conducted by the Chairman and by the Monitoring Group have been opportunities to further clarify implementation of the measures and to discuss such concerns as human rights and due process.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“We welcome this open and public format as we highlight the vital importance of international cooperation at all levels, of exchanging information and of greater coordination of States' actions in making the sanctions more effective. In that regard, this public meeting may once more impress upon all Member States the crucial importance of submitting comprehensive national reports to the Committee as one of the means to assess the effectiveness of the measures and Member States' compliance with them, even as it delivers a message on the need for Member countries to be more forthcoming in cooperating with the Committee's work.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“We join previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We thank other delegations for their words of welcome to the new members of the Council, including the Philippines. In addition, we thank you, Mr. President, for convening this public meeting and for presenting - in your capacity as Chairman of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) - a comprehensive and substantive assessment of implementation by Member States of the sanctions measures imposed against Al Qaeda, the Taliban and individuals and entities associated with them.”
2004-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4892 (2004) · source
“However, my delegation would caution against the precipitate withdrawal of the United Nations presence in Timor-Leste following the completion of the UNMISET mandate in May 2004 without a full assessment of the requirements of Timor- Leste and sufficient guarantees that peace is adequately secured. As the Secretary-General has pointed out in his report (S/2003/944), many of the fundamentals for the country's good governance would remain unfulfilled beyond the termination of UNMISET in May 2004. The unfinished business would pertain to the critical areas of civil administration, justice and policing, as well as human rights training. The Secretary-General has promised to provide further suggestions on what would be the best means of meeting the country's needs beyond UNMISET after undertaking a thorough evaluation of the situation.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“For our part, we have just successfully implemented the Philippine human resource development assistance package for Timor- Leste, under the auspices of the Philippines-Japan partnership programme. Thanks to the resolve of Member States and the United Nations, we are now in the final stages of the exit strategy for the country. We recognize the significant role of the Council in assisting the Government of Timor-Leste to develop its institutions and infrastructure as an independent State through UNMISET. We support the adjustments to the schedule for downsizing the military and police elements of UNMISET in the light of developments in the security situation.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“There has been speculation that some international donors are preparing to cut back on aid because of the projected income from the oil and gas industries, even if such income has not yet materialized. We appeal to international donors not to do so. There must be a reasonable time overlap between aid and the oil income, as a premature aid cutback would be devastating to the country's economy. Furthermore, since Timor-Leste would depend greatly on its oil and gas industries in the future, we hope that it could maximize all possible revenues from those industries in accordance with established principles of international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The international community has invested a lot of political capital - not to mention billions of dollars - in the future of Timor-Leste.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Until then, Timor-Leste will receive about $100 million a year, which should provide substantial help for the financial needs of the nation. But such resources from oil will not be sufficient to solve the problem of poverty in the country. Timor-Leste desperately needs capacity-building so as to improve the standard of living of its people. Timor-Leste continues to require the assistance of the international community. In order to generate the kind of economic growth that will filter down to households, the country will need to seek development and job-creation in labour-intensive areas, such as farming, which employs most of the country's poor. This is where international donors could provide substantial assistance.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Seventy per cent of villages lack running water, and large parts of the countryside do not have electricity. Forty per cent of the population live on less than 55 cents a day, while half lack formal education. The unemployment rate is 20 per cent in urban areas, with the civil service and UNMISET providing the bulk of all the paid jobs in the country. The country has been going through a devastating drought for the past two years. There remain, however, some bright spots, even on the economic front. The Timor Sea Treaty, signed in March between Timor-Leste and Australia, provides hope. The oil and gas industries are projected to add about $5 billion over 17 years to the country's coffers, although, according to experts, the bulk of this money will start trickling into Dili only after five years.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“The security situation has greatly improved; the foundations of a functioning civil service have been laid; and there has been a marked improvement in the strengthening of rule-of-law mechanisms, political dialogue among stakeholders, interaction with civil society and the critical relationship between Timor-Leste and its closest neighbour, Indonesia. Indeed, remarkable progress has been achieved in Timor-Leste's nation-building. Despite the success story of Timor-Leste, the persisting economic difficulties in the country serve as a reality check on the difficult road ahead as the termination of UNMISET in May next year approaches. The challenges that Timor-Leste faces are daunting. It has been reported that the country has not recovered much since the time when 75 per cent of its infrastructure was destroyed.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and the United States delegation, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. My delegation would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2003/944) on the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), as well as Ambassador Sharma for his comprehensive briefing today on the situation in Timor-Leste. About five months ago, we celebrated the first year of independence of Timor-Leste. It has been four years since the Timorese voted in a referendum to pursue independence. Today, we can all feel satisfaction that, with the assistance of the United Nations, war and starvation are slowly becoming distant memories and nation-building has begun in earnest in Timor-Leste.”
2003-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4843 (2003) · source
“Our experience over the last decade has shown that focusing merely on resolving and preventing conflicts without concomitant attention to strengthening the instruments and foundations of the rule of law in post-conflict societies is at best a half- baked effort. We are fortunate that the United Nations has deep expertise and resources in this field, as reported last year by the Secretary-General's Task Force on the Rule of Law in Peace Operations. It is now imperative that the Security Council harness those resources and expertise to help institute the effective rule of law in societies that the international community is helping to attain stability and progress.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“They should be provided all the necessary assistance to succeed, but they must be the ones ultimately responsible for their future. Secondly, the power relationships in post-conflict societies must be given serious consideration in the United Nations efforts to provide a solid foundation for the rule of law. While power, both political and economic, is unavoidably unequal most of the time, over-domination by a single interest in a society would be detrimental to the rule of law. It is, therefore, important that establishing a comprehensive rule of law must include paying attention to social, economic and political reforms of post-conflict societies. We are at an important crossroads in our effort to find a lasting solution to the conflicts that continue to plague our world today.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Conditions must be set to allow it to take root and flourish in post-conflict societies. No matter how important institutions, machineries and written laws are, on their own they cannot guarantee the attainment of justice or the rule of law. They remain empty shells if they are not imbued with energy to actually serve justice. Thus, it is crucial that various pitfalls be avoided to ensure that those who are most in need of the benefits of the rule of law - communities in post- conflict societies - actually attain them. First, it is important that local actors and resources are employed in establishing the foundations of the rule of law in a post-conflict context. The local population should have a stake in the process so that they can own up to the responsibility of charting their community's destiny.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“Establishing the rule of law, especially in post- conflict societies, is indispensable if the United Nations is to help establish sustainable and responsible governance in these areas. Erecting machineries and infrastructure for the rule of law should be included as a key part of any exit strategy of United Nations peace operations. In fact, it should be a core function of all United Nations peace operations. It is my delegation's view that the Security Council should provide the necessary leadership in moving the United Nations to a stronger commitment to the rule of law in areas where the United Nations is engaged in peace operations. The rule of law is the key link that connects post-conflict societies to their full restoration. The rule of law does not, however, operate in a vacuum.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“I would like to congratulate the presidency of the United Kingdom for bringing to the forefront of the agenda of the Security Council the important issue of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security. This issue represents one of the most important spokes in the hub of the overall responsibilities of the Council under the Charter. In her speech last Friday to the General Assembly, Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo mentioned the promotion of the rule of law as one of the main priorities of the Philippines at the United Nations. She emphasized that international security must be underpinned by a strong commitment to the rule of law, where individuals and communities are protected from violence and impunity is curtailed through the enforcement of international human rights and humanitarian norms.”
2003-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4835 (2003) · source
“My delegation also notes the briefings given last week by Under-Secretary-General Guehenno and Mr. Bertrand Ramcharan, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, with regard to the investigations made concerning specific incidents involving gross human rights violations. Every effort must be undertaken to bring the perpetrators of those acts to justice. Finally, more concrete steps should be adopted to stop the pillaging of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's natural resources. We thus look forward to the Council's response to the recommendations of the Kassem Panel report.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“It is now time to translate the commitments made in the peace agreements into reality. The strengthening of MONUC is only one of the measures to halt the fighting and the violence in the volatile areas. My delegation would like to endorse a number of initiatives - initiatives that have been repeatedly echoed but that have yet to be implemented - to create a long-term peace process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. First, an international conference involving the countries in the Great Lakes region should be convened. My delegation notes the preparatory work that has been undertaken in this regard. This would be a step in the right direction, and it should be vigorously pursued. Secondly, an agreement on good- neighbourliness must be forged.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“It is thus of paramount importance that a security vacuum not emerge once the IEMF has completed its mandate by lSeptember. In this regard, the proposal of the Secretary-General to strengthen MONUC deserves support. We note the considerable progress made in the negotiations on the draft resolution to address that concern. My delegation looks forward to the early adoption of that draft resolution, under Chapter VII of the Charter. We are fully aware that the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is complex and difficult. However, it is not insurmountable. We agree with the conclusion of the recent Security Council mission to Central Africa that the time for war has passed and that the time has come to carry out the political agreements of the parties.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“My delegation notes that the formation of a Transitional Government was a swift response to the call of the recent Security Council mission to Central Africa, led by France, for the Congolese parties to implement without further delay the global and all- inclusive accord on the establishment of a Transitional Government. Indeed, Security Council missions to conflict areas - missions which engage in dialogue with the relevant parties involved in conflict - make an important and meaningful contribution to steps to resolve such conflict. However, the formation of a Transitional Government is only a first step. Security in the Ituri region remains fragile. We commend France and the other countries that make up the International Emergency Multinational Force (IEMF) in Bunia for immediately providing security in that area.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“We join the international community in welcoming the swearing-in yesterday of the four Vice- Presidents who constitute the Transitional Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Indeed, it is a significant step to unify the Democratic Republic of the Congo during this critical stage. We wish all the Congolese parties success in their efforts to achieve genuine national reconciliation. We encourage them to maintain the 22-month time frame for the Transitional Government to usher in the establishment of an elected Government. We share the Congolese people's goal of holding credible and fair democratic elections.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“We congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and we commend the Russian presidency for its excellent stewardship of the Council last month. We also wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting at a time when significant developments are under way in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - a conflict area that has claimed some 3 million lives. We note with particular interest the briefings of Under-Secretary- General Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Special Representative Mr. Amos Ngongi and European Union High Representative Mr. Javier Solana. We welcome Ambassador William Swing's appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2003-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4790 (2003) · source
“Finally, important as conflict resolution may be, my delegation emphasizes the need to focus and develop appropriate conflict-prevention strategies as priority measures to promote peace and security in Africa and in all regions, for that matter.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We welcome the trend towards strengthened cooperation between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council in this area. In this regard, my delegation wishes to note the success of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Guinea-Bissau. Other mechanisms, such as the Security Council Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, the Group of Friends and the special representatives of the Secretary-General can also contribute to this integrated approach. We believe that the Africans themselves have the capacity to play the key role in promoting peace and security in their region, and the international community should support them in these efforts. Through the promotion of peace and security in Africa, the economic development and progress of the region are also enhanced.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Secondly, Security Council missions to conflict areas have contributed to a better understanding of the issues. They have been useful in facilitating the peace process and should be carried out with increased collaboration with relevant regional groups on the ground. In this context, my delegation strongly supports the regional approach of the Council in dealing with specific conflicts in Africa through the forthcoming Council missions. We hope that these missions will be successful in accomplishing their objectives. Thirdly, an integrated approach that will bring together all relevant United Nations actors involved in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post- conflict reconstruction should be consistently adopted in dealing with conflict situations in Africa.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The response of the Security Council to the Ivorian and Bunia crises and the role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in facilitating the peace process in Cote d'Ivoire and of the troop-contributing countries in the establishment of an Interim Emergency Multinational Force in Bunia are examples of cooperation which bear highlighting. In this context, my delegation proposes the following, which we believe will further strengthen the resolution of conflicts in Africa. First, Security Council partnership with regional groups in Africa, notably ECOWAS and the African Union, should be fully harnessed. In particular, the newly established African Union Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution offers rich resources to complement the efforts of the Council in conflict resolution.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is also important coming on the eve of the two Security Council missions to Central and West Africa, to be led by France and the United Kingdom, respectively. In recent weeks, the Security Council has demonstrated its unswerving commitment to safeguarding peace and security in Africa. The adoption of resolution 1479 (2003), which established the United Nations Mission in Cote d'Ivoire, and this morning's adoption of resolution 1484 (2003) authorizing the deployment of a temporary Interim Emergency Multinational Force in Bunia under the leadership of France, speak significantly loud and clear of the Council's determination to directly address conflicts in Africa.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is my pleasure to address the Security Council for the first time and my honour to do so under Pakistan's presidency and on an issue that is central to the work of the Council. My delegation is likewise pleased to congratulate you, Sir, and your team on Pakistan's outstanding leadership of the Council this month, highlighted by the adoption of resolution 1483 (2003). We also congratulate Mexico on its commendable presidency last month. My delegation also wishes to thank Under- Secretary-General Ibrahim Gambari for his statement this morning. This Security Council meeting is timely, coming as it does two days before the G-8 summit to be chaired by France, which will address the issue of the New Partnership for Africa's Development as one of its themes.”
2003-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4766Resumption1 (2003) · source