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Ben Mustapha

lines on the record: 451
first: 2000-01-13
most recent: 2001-03-16
sittings or episodes: 55
sources: un-security-council

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“We are concerned about continuing acts of violence in the Presevo Valley, as well as in the ground security zone. Those acts could have negative repercussions, jeopardizing peace and security and undermining the efforts of the international community in the region. At the same time, we express our optimism about the path chosen by the authorities in Belgrade to contain the crisis through political negotiations and the establishment of a plan to guarantee the rights of ethnic Albanians and improve their living conditions, which will contribute to their integration into the economic cycle and to normalizing the situation in the region. With regard to the situation inside Kosovo, I will confine my comments to four issues we believe to be of great importance.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Tunisia. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his detailed and useful briefing on the situation in Kosovo. The Balkan region has witnessed new and important developments in recent months. Those developments have been manifested in a clear political will to overcome obstacles and arrive at a final and comprehensive settlement of this issue. They have also opened up new and truly encouraging horizons for all parties. This calls for the international community to support the recently manifested will in order to establish peace in the region and implement the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, particularly resolution 1244 (1999).”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“The President (spoke in Arabic): 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. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Guehenno 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. At this meeting, the Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to whom I give the floor.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Sweden and Yugoslavia 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, Mr. Mladenovic (Yugoslavia) took at seat at the Council table; Mr. Schori (Sweden) took the seat reservedfor him at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”
2001-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4277 (2001) · source
“It urges the respective Governments to continue to redirect their efforts towards the reconstruction and development of both economies, to work towards reconciliation with a view to normalizing their relations, and to engage in constructive cooperation with the other neighbouring States in the Horn of Africa, with a view to achieving stability in the subregion. It further urges contributions from the international community, including the United Nations agencies and the international financial institutions, in support of the reconstruction efforts of both countries. "The Security Council remains seized of the matter." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2001/4. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda.”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council calls on the parties to ensure the continued safe and unhindered access of humanitarian assistance to those in need, to guarantee the safety and security of all UNMEE, ICRC and other humanitarian personnel and to respect strictly the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law. "The Security Council recognizes that the effects of the war have exacted a heavy toll on the civilian populations of Eritrea and Ethiopia, including through the internal displacement and outflow of refugees.”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council encourages both parties to continue to exercise restraint and to implement confidence-building measures, to continue the release and voluntary and orderly return under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) of civilians that remain interned, to release remaining prisoners of war and facilitate their return under the auspices of the ICRC, and to fulfil their commitments under the Algiers Agreement to afford humane treatment to each other's nationals and persons of each other's national origin.”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“It notes with concern that mines and unexploded ordnance remain the pre- eminent threat to the safety and security of UNMEE troops and the population in and around the future Temporary Security Zone. It calls upon the international community to support generously non-governmental organizations with resources, skills and expertise in demining so that, in coordination with UNMEE and the United Nations country teams, they can assist both Governments in this undertaking.”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council urges the parties to cooperate fully and expeditiously with UNMEE in the implementation of its mandate, including through the complete redeployment of troops consistent with the Algiers Agreement, the establishment of a direct air corridor between Addis Ababa and Asmara to ensure freedom of movement for UNMEE flights, and the conclusion of the necessary Status of Forces Agreements, including identifying suitable accommodation sights for UNMEE. "The Security Council further urges the parties to facilitate mine action in coordination with the United Nations Mine Action Service, including through exchanging and providing existing maps and any other relevant information to the United Nations.”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“While expressing appreciation to those Member States that have already contributed financially, the Council calls upon Member States to consider providing further support to the peace process, including through contributions to the voluntary Trust Fund, in order to assist the parties in rapid delimitation and demarcation of the common border in accordance with resolution 1312 (2000) of 31 July 2000 and in accordance with the Algiers Agreement. "The Security Council notes with appreciation the expeditious deployment of the United Nations Mission in Eritrea and Ethiopia (UNMEE) allowing the parties to redeploy and rearrange their forces as scheduled. It expresses appreciation to the troop-contributing countries and to those Member States that have provided UNMEE with additional assets.”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council notes with satisfaction that the Algiers Agreement includes mechanisms for the delimitation and demarcation of the common border and for addressing claims and compensation, and that the parties are cooperating with the Secretary-General in these matters in accordance with agreed schedules. It draws the urgent attention of Member States to the fact that funds provided to date for border delimitation and demarcation, through the United Nations Trust Fund established under resolution 1177 (1998) of 26 June 1998, remain clearly inadequate to meet the expenses of the Boundary Commission for the work entrusted to it under the Algiers Agreement.”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“It commends the efforts of the Organization of African Unity, the President of Algeria and his Special Envoy, as well as the United States of America and the European Union, for their role in achieving the Algiers Agreement. "The Security Council encourages both parties to continue working towards the full and prompt implementation ofthe Algiers Agreement. In this connection, it further welcomes the agreement reached by the parties on 6 February 2001 to move forward with the establishment of the Temporary Security Zone on 12 February 2001. "The Security Council expresses its strong support for the Secretary-General's role in continuing to help implement the Algiers Agreement, including through his own good offices, for the efforts of his Special Representative and for the contributions of relevant United Nations entities.”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“"The Security Council reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Eritrea and Ethiopia, and further reaffirms its continued commitment to a peaceful definitive settlement ofthe conflict. "The Security Council, reiterating its strong support for the Agreement of Cessation of Hostilities signed by the parties in Algiers on 18 June 2000 (S/2000/601), strongly welcomes and supports the subsequent Peace Agreement between the Government of the State of Eritrea and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (S/2000/1183) signed in Algiers on 12 December 2000 ("Algiers Agreement").”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“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 progress report of the Secretary-General on Ethiopia and Eritrea, document S/2001/45. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf ofthe Council. "The Security Council, recalling all previous resolutions and statements of its President regarding the situation in Eritrea and Ethiopia, notes with appreciation the Secretary- General's progress report of 12 January 2001 (S/2001/45) and subsequent update pertaining to the matter.”
2001-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4275 (2001) · source
“There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1340 (2001). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The meeting rose at 12.15 01.111.”
2001-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4274 (2001) · source
“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/2001/108, 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. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by a show of hands. Infavour: Bangladesh, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Jamaica, Mali, Mauritius, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2001-02-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4274 (2001) · source
“The next meeting of the Security Council to continue consideration of the item on the agenda will take place on Friday, 16 February 2001. The meeting rose at 7p.m.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In the seventh place, let us underscore the special importance of the Security Council in mobilizing international political will, given its special responsibility in the area of international peace and security and the close relationship between the maintenance of peace and security, conflict prevention and peace-building. Eighth is the need to start consultations among all active parties at an early stage, before establishing any peacekeeping mission, for better preparation and coordination towards that goal. Lastly, in the ninth place, there is a need to promote international partnership in all phases of conflict prevention and peace-building; this partnership should be sustainable and continuous. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Fifth, there is a need to focus on sound governance, democracy and the building of State institutions as essential ingredients for promoting peace; also, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, while paying special and adequate attention to children, refugees, internally displaced persons and the promotion of the role of women in peace-building. Sixth, there must be coordination among all active parties and apportionment of responsibilities in the area of peace- building, especially with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Third, we must take into account the necessity of this strategy focusing efficiently on the deep roots of conflicts, especially the economic and social roots, due to the close links between security, stability and development. Fourth, it need be considered that the elimination of poverty is a collective international responsibility and that an innovative approach and mechanism must be developed to address poverty and economic backwardness; flexibility is essential in order to respond expeditiously to the urgent needs of vulnerable groups.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I now resume my functions as President of the Council. With the indulgence of Council members, at the end of this debate I would like to thank all delegations that participated in these important discussions for their valuable input and worthwhile ideas that underscore the importance and relevance of the issues under discussion. Without being exhaustive, let me cite the following points. First is the need to develop a common approach between the United Nations and all participating actors in order to develop a practical, comprehensive and integrated strategy to promote peace, taking into account the primary responsibility of the State concerned. Second is the need to support the capabilities of the Secretary-General, especially as regards coordination of the agreed strategy.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The strategy must be put into place within the context of respect for the mandate and responsibility of all United Nations organs. The third and last point, given the organic and growing relationship between the maintenance of international peace and security and peace-building, is the fact that it has become essential that the Security Council give a push to the international community's efforts to consolidate peace, since the Council has a special responsibility is in this area. As we can see from today's discussions, the Council can perform this role through mobilization of the political will of the international community so that its resources, especially financial, can be mobilized to establish and promote peace in fulfilment of the provisions of the Charter on behalf of all peoples of the world.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In this context, I would cite the General Assembly's welcome, in its resolution on the implementation of the first United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty, of the initiative to establish the World Solidarity Fund for Poverty Eradication. The other point is that a comprehensive and integrated peace strategy must be developed to address all aspects of peace, including political, economic, social and humanitarian aspects. Such a strategy should be developed with the involvement of all international partners, and roles should be assigned to them, whether the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations or international financial institutions and of course the State concerned. The central responsibility should remain with the United Nations, given its unique stature and role in international relations.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“As I have indicated, it must do so by focusing effectively on the root causes of conflict, rather than on the symptoms. To that end, Tunisia feels that there must be a comprehensive approach predicated on three points. First is the importance of developing innovative mechanisms commensurate with the problems of poverty and deprivation, along with the other inherent causes of conflict. Such mechanisms must be flexible and effective, providing an expeditious response to the established requirements of the most needy areas. In this regard, many initiatives have been proposed, particularly in the context of the General Assembly at its current session, to revive existing mechanisms and to consolidate integration among all bodies of the international community.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I shall not repeat the statements of many speakers during the Millennium Summit and the resolution adopted last September by the Security Council on the need to develop a comprehensive and integrated strategy within the United Nations system to address all these root causes of conflict. I do wish to say, however, that these commitments, adopted at the highest international political level, represent the appropriate and optimum embodiment of the interlinkage between and integration of development, peace and stability. The United Nations system is therefore called upon to develop the basic elements necessary to maintaining this partnership. This will require us to adopt a new approach to addressing conflict and tension. What is needed today from the international community is a qualitative leap in addressing the issue of peace-building.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“It must identify the questions of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, poverty and marginalization, the establishment of law and order and the promotion of human rights as critical to peace- building. When we discuss the role of the Security Council in peace-building, we must recall that the Council has adopted many resolutions promoting peace and has attached high priority to it as a means of addressing the root causes of conflict and tension, including poverty, suffering and all forms of deprivation arising from economic and social backwardness. It is these elements that cause violence and conflict.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Nepal for his kind words addressed to me. I shall now make a brief statement in my capacity as representative of Tunisia. I shall not repeat the points addressed by earlier speakers, but I wish to start by stating that the experience of past years has shown the need of the Organization to adjust its working methods in order to give the issue of peace-building its due priority, raising it high on the international community's agenda. The close link between conflict prevention and peace-building points to the importance of maintaining peace and approaching it in all its aspects, as has been stressed in today's discussion. In our view, this approach must be anchored in a comprehensive and integrated strategy and must involve all partners.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Croatia for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Nepal. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of New Zealand for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Croatia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Malaysia for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of New Zealand. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Argentina for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Malaysia, whom I invite to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of India for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Argentina. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Mongolia for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of India. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Romania for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Mongolia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Japan for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Romania. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran for his kind words addressed to me. 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.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Guatemala for his kind words. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, whom I invite to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Senegal for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker is the representative of Guatemala. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Egypt for the kind words he addressed to me and to my country. The next speaker is the representative of Senegal. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of the Republic of Korea for his kind words addressed to me. I should like to take this opportunity to welcome, on behalf ofthe Council, Mr. Esmat Abdul-Maguid, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, who has joined us this afternoon. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Egypt. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I wish to thank the representative of Nigeria for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative ofthe Republic of Korea. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Algeria for his kind words addressed to me, as well as for his most instructive statement. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Nigeria, whom I invite to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The next speaker is the representative of Algeria. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Sweden. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I thank the representative of Mauritius for the kind words he has addressed to me. Given the lateness of the hour, and with the consent of Council members, I will suspend the meeting until 3 pm. The meeting was suspended at 1.15pm.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“Before giving the floor to the next speaker, I should like to inform the Council that I have just received a letter from the representative of Croatia, 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 ofthe Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Simonovie (Croatia) took the seat reservedfor him at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“Many important discussions have taken place in the Council, including those on the prevention of armed conflict and on the issue of exit strategies. Our meeting today is an extension of those discussions to examine and assess the various responsibilities of the Organization for achieving a joint vision and arriving at concrete proposals in the field of maintaining international peace and security in order to contribute to the implementation of the objectives set out by the Organization at the highest level, that is, at the Millennium Summit. It gives me great pleasure to give the floor to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, to make a statement on the item under consideration.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“Today the Security Council is dealing with the subject "Peace-building: towards a comprehensive approach". Together with conflict-prevention, the re- establishment of peace and peacekeeping, peace- building occupies a prominent position in the work of the Organization in the maintenance of international peace and security. Many discussions have taken place over the past 10 years, including consideration of the Secretary-General's report "An Agenda for Peace" and its supplement, issued in 1995, and other reports and statements by the Secretary-General, such as the important report he presented to the Millennium Summit, entitled "We the peoples: the role of the United Nations in the twenty-first century".”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“Pal (India), Mr. Nejad Hosseinian (Islamic Republic of Iran), Mr. Akasaka (Japan), Mr. Hasmy (Malaysia), Mr. Enkhsaikhan (Mongolia), Mr. Charma (Nepal), Mr. MacKay (New Zealand), Mr. Mbanefo (Nigeria), Mr. Sun Joun-yung (Republic of Korea) Mr. Ducaru (Romania), Mr. Ka (Senegal) and Mr. Norstro'm (Sweden) took the seats reservedfor them at the side of the Council Chamber. 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/2001/82, containing a letter dated 25 January 2001 from Tunisia, transmitting a working paper on the topic "Peace-building: towards a comprehensive approach". I welcome the Secretary-General.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source
“I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Algeria, Argentina, Egypt, Guatemala, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Romania, the Republic of Korea, Senegal and Sweden, in which they request to participate in the discussion on 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 ofthe Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Baali (Algeria), Mr. Listre (Argentina), Mr. Aboulgheit (Egypt), Mr. Lavalle- Valdes (Guatemala), Mr.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272 (2001) · source